We’ve been having some crazy weather here in San Antonio lately. One day its 42 degrees and the next it’s pouring rain in the 70’s with 90% humidity. Part of me is glad to be moving to Virginia in the…
Homestead House Series: Gaspé Green
Anyone that knows me, knows that I love neutral colors in my home. All of my walls are painted in various shades of gray and almost all furniture in my home is white, wood, gray or industrial black. I have…
Driftwood Finishes in a Nursery
Driftwood Finishes have long been a favorite of mine…could you tell? I love the weathered look it gives wood and it’s so versatile in style and design that it really can fit in almost any room of the house, whether…
Sewing Machine Restoration using Even Grain Stain
Hey everyone! I’m back again this time to show you the restoration of a garage sale sewing machine using an awesome new product PureColor’s Even Grain Stain. But before I start, I wanted to let you know that this post…
Homestead House Series: Homestead Blue
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their holidays! I’m blogging to you from Northern Illinois as we are nearing the end of our Christmas vacation. I’ve loved seeing my first white Christmas and the scenery is just…
Homestead House Series: Loyalist
As the holiday season takes off, more people are buying candles and vintage items from my Etsy shop, so I have been keeping busy with trying to restock, preparing for craft markets and balance home life with my full time…