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I love working on faux finishes with paint. I find it so relaxing and meditative. Learn how to create a faux earthenware vase with Chalk Paint® and Saltwash® Powder. This post is sponsored by Saltwash. I’m a brand ambassador for the product, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve also included a few…
Faux verdigris with paint is easier than one might think. A little paint, some saltwash & you’ll have a compass rose that looks to have weathered many storms. I’ve wanted to add a compass rose to our coastal home for a very long time. I dreamed of an old one with gorgeous crusty patina, something…
I have journals full of thoughts and project ideas. Writing down my goals helps me keep on track. I thought I’d share my goals for 2019. As I sit here, the curser is flashing…. On off, on off… goals… goals… goals… What to write?!? The pressure of putting it on paper (or rather the…
I really enjoy traditional Christmas decorating. If you do as well, then I think you’ll love this DIY chippy vintage sled. See that wonderful texture and chippy paint? Um, that isn’t old. I created it with paint and Saltwash Powder. I’m going to show you how you can recreate this look at home. This post…
A seaside Christmas is very relaxed and cozy. Time on the coast is slower and everything is a bit more rustic. I wanted to welcome you to our coastal home for the holidays. Are you looking for some easy holiday decor? Then you’ve come to the right place. I’m delighted to be taking part in…
Christmas by the sea! A Christmas Home Tour with twinkling fairy lights, garlands, shells, and a few coastal touches. My good friend Jen Rizzo has been doing her Holiday Housewalk for 8 years! Yup, 8 years!!!! Each year I pour over these posts with a cup of coffee (or sometimes eggnog – my youngest loves…
DIY Cake Stands – learn how to make your own using some wood rounds and unfinished candlesticks! Cake Stands are a perfect way to showcase desserts, centerpieces, or floral arrangements. Today I’m sharing some styling ideas (for Thanksgiving AND Christmas) but also how easy it is to make your own cake stands. This post…
Living by the sea, I’m always drawn to coastal and nautical references. I found something new while out antiquing. I think you’d agree there’s something fishy in the kitchen. I couldn’t resist this beautiful hand carved and hand painted fish I found the other week with my mom. We were out antiquing and I was…
My favorite type of post to read and write is a before & after. Can you believe we’ve now been in our home for 5 years!!! Those years just flew by. A lot has happened and changed so I thought it would be fun to do a Before & After Home Tour. If I’m honest,…
It wouldn’t be proper summer here in New England without some fresh seafood. I was so inspired by our trip to a local oyster farm that I created a vintage fresh oysters sign. I’m excited to share the full tutorial today with you on the blog. In case you missed our trip to Island Creek…
Create a classic seaside look with my easy to follow DIY Coastal Hooks. Summers here in Scituate revolve around sun, surf, and sand. We live at the beach in the summer. Our sons are avid sailors and and enjoy taking sailing lessons at Satuit Boat Club in Scituate Harbor. We actually just became members this…
It’s nearly been 2 years, since we redid our kids’ bedroom. I wanted to share updates to our boys’ nautical bedroom with you today. Two years ago, we replaced the ceiling in our boys’ bedroom and also took a faux wall down in here. If you want to read more about our previously cracked ceilings…