Restoration Writer I paint and re-purpose old furniture and everyday items to restore my mind for writing.

Handpainted Love Sign on Reclaimed Wood

Valentine’s Day Mantel

Pale blue is a nice complement to red, don’t you think? This year, I chose to decorate for Valentine’s Day without the hearts and roses … and just a hint of red. As you...

Table Runner on a Budget

Table runners add a little something extra to a table–whether they are placed directly on bare wood or on top of a table cloth. An extra decorating layer, table runners can add a pop...

Restoration Writer's most popular posts of 2014.

5 Most Popular Posts of 2014

The first full year of Restoration Writer (I launched in late November 2013) has been extremely exciting and rewarding for me! Through my mistakes and triumphs, I’ve learned so much about what it takes...

Merry Cork-mas!

Wine corks make great home decorations (they can be incorporated into bars and table tops or simply displayed in a vase on a bookcase) but their time to really shine is during the holiday...

Simmering Spice Recipe www.restorationwriter.com

Aromatic Stovetop Spice Mix

Are you expecting a houseful this Thanksgiving? Well, I have a way for you to delight every last one of your guests from the moment they enter your front door. How about appealing to...