Paint Furniture with Homemade Chalk Paint
You may be aware that chalk paint is all the rage. I have “painted furniture envy” each time I see another blogger using chalk paint. So why don’t I use it myself you ask?...
Restoration Writer I paint and re-purpose old furniture and everyday items to restore my mind for writing.
How to Update a Brass Floor Lamp
I’ve been on the lookout for an old floor lamp for a while. Last week, I found two brass floor lamps on the side of the road and quickly loaded them into the back...
4 Tips for an Easy Summery Porch
I like nothing more than replacing the boots, snow shovels and firewood that litter my New England porch in the winter with colorful beachy items when summer finally rolls around. By the 4th of...
Personalized Jewelry Holder for Girls
I find that one project often leads to another. Why? Because I cannot throw anything away. Anything. So remember when I redid this coffee table earlier this month? I removed the cabinet doors to...
Summer Signal Flag Sign
Our good friends recently bought a summer cottage on the coast of Massachusetts and my husband and I wanted to give them something memorable as a housewarming gift. We wanted to give them something,...
Summertime Flower Arrangements
I go through a flower craze every spring. I cannot wait to see what pops up in our yard and surrounding areas and allow the bold colors and variety of textures to inspire some...
Coastal Inspired Pine Table Upcycle
Welcome to 2014, old pine coffee table! I fell in love with your solid lines, bold moulding and ample storage but I gotta say, I didn’t love your look. But now I adore you....
Personalized Gift for Coastal Wedding
Another weekend, another out-of-town party! We attended a special June wedding held on a beautiful coastal property in Sullivan, Maine. During the seaside wedding ceremony, we enjoyed sweeping views of Sullivan Harbor and Frenchman...
Zip Code Sign with Reclaimed Wood
This past weekend, we traveled to Provincetown, Massachusetts, to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday. The seaside town on the tip of Cape Cod is about 1.5 hours from our house and is full of...
Decorating Style Mirrors Fashion Style
Many people are down right intimidated about decorating their homes. They may not know where to begin or if they do, they don’t know how to carry a look through an entire room. Others...
