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
It’s true. As I have mentioned before, the kind and quality of the paintbrushes you use for projects is important — if you care about the finished product. If you are taking the time and effort to do any kind of DIY project, you might as well do it the
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
Welcome back to Part 2 of our DIY project — stereo to bar! When we left off in our previous post, I had shown a photo of what the stereo looked like after a coat of chalk paint and the shiplap stained and attached: As mentioned in the first post,
Converting this old stereo to bar, was definitely a labor of love and probably one of the hardest and time-consuming project I have ever tackled. I speak for myself and not for Amanda, but I learned a ton and I think all the time invested was definitely worth it. This
The stereo to bar was the first official photo shoot I have done with Our Storied Home. I had such a great time working with Amanda and learning “tricks of the trade”. She’s such a pro and I have learned so much from her. Between Amanda and Tricia, I have