From the Archives, book wall – 2013

I had some really good helpers on this project- you have to have helpers to hold the wood up there while you use the level and then screw it in. We are happy with the result. And Skye always has books when she needs them! I’m not going to lie, it does worry me a…

From the Archives//“stained glass”

This project was fun and I love the results! I cut out squares of tissue paper and used a glue stick to stick them to the window. Then added electrical tape to outline each tissue paper piece and add extra lines. This window is super happy, especially in the early morning sun. This post was…

Thrifting and Mushrooms 🛒🍄

Val and I went thrifting the other day and it was so fun to get out there and browse for treasures! I love these trays and the tin bowl I found. I’m keeping them in the art room to hold supplies. And this adorable medium sized casserole dish! It’s so fun…there were several of us…

The kitchen is finished!🫙🌿🌺

A few notes about the kitchen: when it was getting painted, I took the microwave upstairs. now I have the kitchen counters set up and it’s so cute, I can’t bear to bring back the microwave! So when we need it, we have to walk upstairs…I feel like a pioneer – haha! No but really,…

Favorites from the Week (🌺🌸🌼)

It really is the little things that are the big things. this week was a sweet combination of being with our favorite people, work, enjoying nature, and pursuing God. But there were also worries, bad moments, and sick days…looking at these pictures encourages and reminds me of the great and beautiful. We all have our…

LABEL MAKER ! (pantry update) 🥫🥫🥫🍶🍶🍶

We ordered this *label maker, got it in the mail a day later, and now my pantry is pretty and organized! I pulled things out of drawers and cabinets and poured grains, beans, coffee, etc, into glass containers and mason jars. These shelves are a work in progress, we haven’t finished the paint job, and…

Around the House 🌺🌿

Stepping outside first…the garden is doing well! I’ll give a full tour soon. It’s such a joy to have a thriving mini garden (KNOCK ON WOOD, stay away critters!!!) …then upstairs to the art room….a joyful space to think and create.

Before and After -dresser makeover 🎨🖌

I have loved this little chest of drawers in the kitchen. It’s made me so happy. Until one day this week it told me it needed a makeover I thought it might be fun to add wallpaper to the drawers …you know I’ve been dying to use my spoonflower wallpaper Added the wallpaper, but something…