DIY Sisal Umbrella Stand
This is how this project ended up. A pretty close picture of what I imagined it would look like. Here is what it looked like before a zillion sticks of…
A Burlap Roman Shade for My Kitchen Window
It’s pretty. It’s functional. It’s finally done! This project took longer to think about than to make. I will think on something forever before I move into “get it done”…
Family Photo Collage with Rustic Tag Clips and Twine
We have a little niche in our den that doesn’t really serve a purpose. There used to be a wet bar there and we tore it out years ago, leaving…
In 12 Hours We Got a New Laundry Room
The day began like most weekend days, coffee with my guy in the backyard by the pool. We sat in silence for awhile, sipping our coffee and watching Rudy chase…
Fall Decor Simplified
My favorite season is finally here. Hello Fall…I love you. I love your crisp mornings, the call of the blackbirds, warm afternoons, cool evenings, the slant of long shadows of…
Filling the Shop, Custom Orders, a Bible Study and a Room Redo
Hello cooler temps, pumpkins galore and football! Pinch me, I must be dreaming, because when all those events begin to happen, that means we are in my favorite season of…
Jake, Jack and an Afghan
Jake and Jack have been friends since kindergarten, since they were 5 years old! Now they are both 19 and in college. Both of their birthdays are in June and…
Yellow Squash and Chicken Stew
With the fall season being right around the corner, I’ve already started experimenting with a variety of veggies and lean meats for some tasty new soups and stews for the…
My New Rustic Writing Desk from a Salvaged Sewing Treadle and Reclaimed Wood
oh my! this is embarrassing…. in order to give you some back story on this fun little project, i had to locate the photo taken of the salvaged sewing treadle…
Hamburger Salad
Summertime in Texas means a lot of iced tea and salads. Jim and I typically have a salad for dinner three times a week. As you can imagine, having the…
