I got this little coffee table this summer at my favorite shopping place (Goodwill) for only $6.50. I liked it because it was simple, low, and had a shelf underneath that I could place books or magazines. And hey, for $6.50, what do you expect? It’s for my guest house and will go in front of ... Read More about Easy Coffee Table Re-do
Our Kitchen Renovation is Complete!
****First of all, I would like to ask you to pray for Rachel who's surgery is Tuesday, the 24th, at 7:30 a.m. Click on her picture in my sidebar to find out more. Thanks!Finally!!! We have finished our kitchen renovation! For those of you who are new to my blog, about 8 weeks ago a pipe burst in my ... Read More about Our Kitchen Renovation is Complete!
Our Fireplace Make-over
We have lived in our current house for 4 1/2 years. It was built in 1968 and was definitely a “fixer-upper” when we bought it.I hope to show you more pictures of the changes we’ve made on future posts, but my before pictures were not digital, so I will have to take pictures of pictures. Like this ... Read More about Our Fireplace Make-over
Our Master Bath
Last year, my husband and I renovated our master bath.Unfortunately that was before I started blogging, so I didn’t take any “before” pictures.But to me, it was the ugliest room in the house. Our house was built in 1968, and the bathroom had never been renovated.It was the typical square-shaped ... Read More about Our Master Bath
Painting some doors black
First of all, I want to thank all you for praying for my mom. She has loved visiting my blog and seeing all of your sweet comments. She feels so covered in prayer and it brings her great comfort. I am staying at her house tonight. My sister and I are taking turns. We joke that we are doing it ... Read More about Painting some doors black
Not-A-Corner Hutch Anymore
Well, I got it finished girls! I announced on my blog last Monday that I would be re-doing my hutch and posting it this week. So I knew I had 7 days to get it finished. It wasn’t easy, but I did it! Now one of the projects that I had on my “to do” list can be checked off! I’ve ... Read More about Not-A-Corner Hutch Anymore
Buffet Table Re-do
I found a piece of furniture that I loved at, of course, Goodwill. I had actually been “eye-ing” it for a couple of weeks. But it was marked $125.00, which was nowhere near what I would pay for it. But it was so darn cute, and it kept calling my name every time I went to visit it. It ... Read More about Buffet Table Re-do
Old furniture-New look
*This post has been edited to add to Furniture Feature Friday at Mustard Seed Creations. This is a wonderful blog with many inspiring ideas, so go check it out! When I graduated college and got my first teaching job, I decided to buy something with my big fat teacher’s paychecks. ... Read More about Old furniture-New look
Monogrammed Burlap Stool
Well, I want to thank everyone for stopping by and sharing your opinion on what would look best on my burlap covered stool. The overwhelming winner was……..(drumroll)…….. The “H”! The monogrammed “H” won hands down! I was leaning toward the “H” as well, so I was excited ... Read More about Monogrammed Burlap Stool
Salt,Pepper and some Glaze (No, this is not a recipe.)
I have been looking for something to put on the walls at our guest house, and I think I have found it. I saw these salt and pepper wooden signs at Hobby Lobby a couple of weeks ago, and I fell in love with them. But I didn’t get them because I wasn’t sure if they would look good in the guest house , ... Read More about Salt,Pepper and some Glaze (No, this is not a recipe.)
A Hutch Re-do
I have been looking for a black hutch or cabinet to hold my white dishes in for some time. I was so excited when I got this hutch at a yard sale for $70.00. I loved the dental molding and glass doors. And even though it was a little “dressier” than I was looking for, I KNEW it would look great ... Read More about A Hutch Re-do