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All you need are succulents, paint and some bits of wood to create this beautiful DIY coastal succulent wall hanging. This is a sponsored post with Saltwash® Powder. and contains affiliate links. All thoughts, words, pictures, and ideas are my own. I’ve wanted to create a succulent wall hanging for quite some time and then I…
I’ve been telling you for quite a while that some changes were coming to our bedroom. We’ve decided to tackle this space when I get back from the Haven Blog Conference which is this coming weekend in Atlanta. For those who don’t know this is what our bedroom currently looks like: This post contains a…
I think you all know I LOVE to paint. Furniture, accessories, watercolor… I’ve even painted pumpkins! I’m thinking since you read my blog you probably like paint lots too! I thought it would be fun to highlight a few books I LOVE that are in the painting genre. Books are such a wonderful resource. They…
The count down for summer to begin is on…. Only 3 and half days. Well, actually, you can’t count today because it’s already started so two and a half days. My two boys get out Thursday and I’m just so excited for summer to start. In celebration, I thought I’d share how our home is looking for…
I love the art of children. There’s something about it. Something so beautiful and free. My boys are little artists. They both do art at school and they take classes down at Little House of Arts in Scituate Harbor. I’m so inspired by their art. They’ve been bringing home such lovely pieces that I thought…
For some time I’ve wanted to redo our coffee table in the living room. I had originally refinished the pine table in a Restoration Hardware style a few years back, click here to see the original makeover. As you know we have two growing boys and two dogs and this table gets a lot of abuse,…
One of the most important tools for painting furniture, other than paint, is the brush. Brushes really make such a huge difference to your final result. I share a whole chapter on tools in my eBook but thought I’d share some more on caring for your brushes for you guys reading at home. Brushes are…
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Well, I’m happy to finally share my home office with you. It’s done! I know. This is probably the longest makeover EVER! I actually shared my inspiration for this space nearly 2 years ago and it’s been a work in progress ever since then, but I wanted to take…
This post was sponsored by my friends at Saltwash®. I am a brand ambassador for Saltwash®. I had fun playing with this paint additive and creating this joyful table in our sunroom. It’s starting to get really cold here on the coast, but the other day was warm enough for me to enjoy some time…
Well, I’m back, unpacked and so full of ideas after General Finishes’ Flippin’ Furniture Expo. I was in Chicago Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. I know some of you are eager to hear all about my trip! First, I need to thank my friends at General Finishes for inviting me to be a speaker. I’m so…
You guys! I’m so excited for this weekend! Why you ask? This weekend is going to be amazing if you’re a vintage, antique and painted furniture lover. THIS weekend is the second annual Marketplace at Adams Farm in Walpole, MA. Will you join me at the Marketplace at Adams Farm? Unlike last weekend, the weather…
Oooooh, lots going on this weekend and coming week! Many of you have been asking when there will be an Open Studio again? I know, we haven’t done one for some time. Over a year, in fact, well the answer to that question is THIS Sunday! I really love turning my home into a studio, but last…