Finding my Focus
“Focus on the positive and take time to enjoy the season of Spring. The beauty the Spring season brings, new growth on trees and shrubs, perennials popping up, bulbs emerging…
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”…
a warm rug & some fall primping {home decor}
it’s hard to shop for rugs. so many things to consider. the price, size, colors… then there’s the price, style, and material. you also need to consider the price, durability…
contrasts & compliments {home decor}
Rich dark colors draw me in. Do you ever take those home decor “personality” tests? You know the ones where the website presents you with a couple of photos of…
tobacco drying basket
They say…the third time is a charm, but I’m really hoping that the second time will get it done. I wrote this post two weeks ago and in the middle…
duck egg
my newest love. duck egg. as in the color, not an egg. which by the way, are duck eggs blue? i wouldn’t know. but i do know that i’m smitten…
add charm with “cozy nooks”
I adore older homes. They have nooks, crannies, charm, character and…built ins! We bought our home new in 1986. It now qualifies as an older home, but it didn’t come…
- Before & After, budget decorating, Decorating on a budget, Den/Entry/Sunroom reno, DIY, Home Decor, painting
first impressions
After the curb appeal. After the front porch. After the front door comes the entry area. The area where you welcome your guests into your home. This has always been…
a wall of crosses
What a fun day we had. Mr. Rust and I were up and ready to go Saturday morning. The one thing we wanted to get done over the weekend, was…
