Happy New Year! It’s funny that I’m posting this as January comes to a close but if chaos was a lifestyle, I’d be a pro at living it. We have had very little time to slow down and relax, but…
Lavande: A new and sophisticated shade…
Happy Wednesday friends! It seems lately that I have more free time during the week than the weekends to blog. A lot of progress has been made on the candle studio (blog coming soon), and we are gearing up for…
Stockholm Green: The best green for your summer projects…
Happy Sunday friends! As we enter the long holiday weekend, we should certainly take some time for celebration, but most importantly for observing and respecting the meaning behind this holiday. As a patriot and woman of color, I am proud…
Dala Red: A New Swedish Inspired Milk Paint Color
We are still in the grind with all the home projects, kids activities and full time jobs. A lot has happened since the last blog post but we can’t seem to make a dent in all the to-do lists. Blogging…
Featuring a new Milk Paint color: Kurbits Indigo
I have been been painting with milk paint for a little over 8 years now and I have to say that every time I use it, it never fails to surprise me. Milk paint doesn’t always get the credit it…
A quick way to make the holidays last longer…
It’s hard to believe we are in February already. I’m still recovering from Christmas and trying to shed a few Thanksgiving pounds. Now we have Valentine’s Day rolling around the corner (hello chocolate) and if I’m being honest, I’m not…
Petal Milk Paint Makes A Chippy Beauty
No lie, this pink chippy beauty is probably my most-liked Instagram post of all time. Standing tall at 645 likes, this piece got so much love and I still find it floating around on Insta every now and then. I…
The Best Way to add Character to your Home
We don’t all get to live in charming houses with lots of character and original details. If you’re the average home buyer, chances are you are living in something builder grade, something old (but not old enough to be charming),…
Homestead House Series: St. Laurent
Milk Paint is probably my favorite type of paint to use on raw wood. Not only does it create an incredible bond with the fibers and grain, it’s nearly indestructible and can weather even the toughest of climates. That’s why…
How to Create the Perfect Custom Color
Have you ever walked down the paint aisle at your hardware store and searched for THE PERFECT color to match your cat’s sweater…or a tiny flower on a piece of wall paper? You peruse hundreds of shades of green but…
Fusion Feature: New Fusion Product!
It’s no surprise that I am an avid Fusion lover and have been working with their products for years. You can scroll back on my feed and see just how many projects I’ve been able to complete with their line…
Homestead House Series: Maritime Blue
Does anyone ever think undertaking their own home renovation is a good idea?! I ask this question as I am currently pulling my own hair out wondering what I was thinking moving furniture up and down stairs at 11 pm,…