Want to learn a secret that writers know that will make you a better decorator? A good story shows rather than tells. How does that apply to decorating? Well, if you’re like me and you live in a builder-basic house that started off with beige walls, oak cabinets and uninspired
One of the questions I get the most is how I painted my kitchen cabinets with chalk paint and how I chose the color. Color is of course a personal preference and from experience, sometimes what we *think* would look good, turns out looking less than what we imagined. I
I have always said that it takes a certain kind of optimism to look at something lovingly, without judging eyes, and see potential. When you look at the world around you with Creator-Eyes, you spot possibility everywhere. Strangers look more like friends… And that seemingly useless item that was tossed
I had a pergola at my old house. My dad and I built it together when he was in the middle of treatment for lymphoma. He wanted to do this project with me because I think he knew it would probably be our last project together. I loved my
It’s that time of year again! Warmer weather is here and we’re all wanting to spend more time outside. Not happy with your outdoor space? Designing your outdoor space can be a daunting task. With Pinterest being the go-to for ideas, there are so many options and factors you might
My brother A.J. is the bomb. This past week he helped me design and create a tongue and groove background wall in the garage for many of the photos I take. I needed mine as a background, but I think making a feature/accent wall in your home is a great