Can you believe that until yesterday we hadn’t been to the lake since the end of July? Poor Mr. SP has been down for the count with a tick disease and is just now starting to feel better. A Sunday trip to the lake was his first time out of the house other than going…
I’m back at school and have a fun project to share that I made for my classroom door. I used a jigsaw to make a sign in the shape of a dog. After painting the sign with chalkboard paint, I used a chalk marker to label it with my name. I meet my students today…
Can you believe that someone donated this pretty paint-by-number to Goodwill? I almost missed it but at the last second decided to check the picture section to see if there were any good frames available. I love everything about this picture: the colors, the cabin, the adirondack chairs by the water, and especially the dogs…
About a month ago I lucked upon an end table at Goodwill early on a Monday morning. The end table is a Drexel and in great condition other than some wear and tear on the finish on the top. I immediately knew that it would be a great candidate for an end table makeover. …
Yesterday I introduced you to Blue Sky Cottage where my mom and I recently opened a booth. Today I thought it would be fun to share the booths from some of the other vendors. Every single vendor that I’ve met at Blue Sky Cottage has been so nice. I’ve met several and look forward to…
Blue Sky Cottage: Isn’t that a great name for a shop? I’ve enjoyed browsing Blue Sky Cottage since Michele Hayden opened it in 2013. Blue Sky Cottage oozes with charm. The building formerly was a loan office and now each individual office is a booth. Doesn’t it look welcoming? Come on in and…
My friend Angie from Knick of Time has created an line of vintage sign stencils. She recently invited me to try out her Amazing Grace stencil that I used to make an Amazing Grace stenciled sign. Included with each stencil that Angie sells is a set of directions for how-to-stencil, a stencil brush (shown…
Earlier this summer I scored a mid-century coffee table at Goodwill. I immediately liked it for its retro design and I think it’s a great size for a coffee table. Two levels means there’s plenty of room for food, books and magazines. This piece so much reminds me of furniture that I’d see here and…
Back in June I shared that we are building a house at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. A lot has happened since June and I’m excited to share our lake house progress with you. June’s lake house progress was all about the basement: the walls were poured; plumbing work completed; and then the floor was poured. …
It’s my pleasure to once again be a guest host for Thrift Score Thursday. If you aren’t familiar with Thrift Score Thursday, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Trisha from Black and White Obsession, Corinna from For My Love Of and Cassie from Primitive and Proper share thrifty finds each week. Anyone can participate in Thrift…
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After the 4th of July, I took down my patriotic wreath and challenged myself to make a summer wreath without spending a dime. I use my wreath forms over and over and after I tire of a wreath’s look, I remove the decorations, saving the florals that still look good, and of course saving the…