Video paint tip ~ how to cut in

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Around these parts it’s trim painting time! I am going after a tone on tone effect around the windows, which blends oh so very well with the black coffee colour on the roofline and soon to be doors. I can’t wait! Here are my dream kitchen windows from the outside. You can see the trim […]

Featuring…. Rhoda!

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I have a BIG treat for you. If you don’t know who this gal is yet, allow me to introduce you. This is the lovely Rhoda, from the enormously popular blog, Southern Hospitality.  I personally came across Rhoda one day when she posted a comment on my blog back in the olden days (about a year […]

Loving HINGES! – update on barnwood shutter

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Most of you have surely seen my little barnwood shutter I created from scrap wood. The premise was to adorne a window in a fun whimsical way. A ‘surprise’ element if you will. And this is what put the icing on the cake. I landed these wonderfully chunky hinges at a thirft for 50 cents […]

I’m featured on DIY! Comment and you may be next!

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When someone features me, they get the royal treatment around here. Squeal!!!! Who doesn’t like a little bloggy love?     Click the button above for a quick visit to Roeshel’s cool blog. The feature article is on my entryway horsegate coathook. (click on big words to see the feature) This little project is taking on a life of […]

How to shop for funky rust in the country

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The local yokel cornmaze barn out this way had some very unique vignettes on display. If you’re into decorating with rusty barn stuff for the great outdoors, this is your lucky day! So you can view this breathtaking setting as a peaceful wide open field with plenty of fresh air… Or you’ve just thrown yourself into a […]