Trophy Wall with DIY Chalkboard Paint
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Last time I showed you the whimsical library we created on the attic stairway wall, with a promise to show you the rest of this fun spot. So in this post I’m going to show you the ‘trophy wall’ and give you tips on creating your own DIY chalkboard paint like I did for this one. Read the rest of this entry →
Creating a Whimsical Library
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Thanksgiving Chalkboard Message
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As Thanksgiving is this week, and my kitchen chalkboard still had the ‘Bloom where you are planted‘ message on it with lovely spring tulips… I decided it was for sure time to change the message over for the season. But since Christmas and it’s message will be right around the corner, I didn’t want to spend too much time working on detailed artwork just to erase it in a week. So, here’s my simple Thanksgiving chalkboard message…
Retro Cart Re-Do
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This retro cart re-do was a fun easy project, and I’m super happy with the results. I do have a couple little tricks to show you that help make this project a success. Wait til you see how different the ‘after’ looks… it really is a fun retro new life… and the perfect thing for Read the rest of this entry →
Vintage Rocking Chair Re-Do
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Ever consider reupholstering something, but intimidated by that process? Here’s a great way to get your feet wet… start on a small upholstery project, like this child’s vintage rocking chair re-do project I’m about to show you.
Autumn Arranging
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Fall is a season of nesting. A time to bring the focus back inside after a season of outdoor activities. By changing up some arrangements and accessories, the house is transformed to a new season. In the Autumn arranging around the house, I love using warm earth tone elements brimmed with textural character. Here’s what I did on the built in buffet…
The Message in the Mirror
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What’s the message you hear when you look in the mirror? On this mirror, (which happened to start out as a mirror discarded on the curb, free for the taking) the message is clearly not the famous words of an insecure Queen, mentally caught in a competition to be the fairest of them all, but instead the message in the mirror is a Bible verse, reminding us what is so much more important than our outward appearance. Read the rest of this entry →
Lighthouses of Maine: Touring Wood Island Lighthouse
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Maine is famous for the lighthouses off its coast. Some of the lighthouses of Maine are now open for tours, and if you ever have the opportunity to travel to our nation’s most northeastern state, I’d recommend you take the time to visit one of these historical landmarks. On the southern coast of Maine, close to Biddeford Pool in Saco Bay is a beautiful lighthouse that is being carefully restored. I’ve been there a few times, and thought I’d share with you a little of what’s it like touring Wood Island Lighthouse.
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Tags: lighthouse, Maine, tour, travel, Wood Island Light
The Beauty of Fences
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I love a good fence. (even a so-so fence can appeal to me) New England has so wonderful examples of great fences that I just have to share some with you. Instead of filling this post up with my words, I’d thought I’d mix it up a bit, so along with the pictures I took showing you the beauty of fences, (mostly from the Kennebunks) I’m including quotes about ‘fences’ from some well known folks…
How to Fix a Quilt that is Too Small
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I had a problem. I had this quilt that I really liked, however it was just a wee bit too small for the bed. Ah, but then I had an idea to address that problem! Here’s just what that plan was, and how with some simple sewing techniques the problem was resolved. So, here’s my idea of how to fix a quilt that is too small…
DIY Table with a Coastal Design
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I found a pair of 1980’s tables at a yard sale for around $15 each, they were the perfect size for what I needed, and super solid and sturdy, but… oh that oak finish… not my favorite. Time to get out the paint brush and see what I could come up with… After a little bit of sketching, and painting here’s how I created a DIY table with a coastal design… (well actually 2 tables) and the steps to get there are super simple!
Landlubber Experiences Portland’s Tall Ship Parade
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That’s what they call ‘us’ out here… ‘landlubbers’! ‘They’ are the people that know the sea and we landlubbers are the ones that don’t. It’s true… I don’t know much about the sea and sailing it at all, but I am fascinated by it. I had the fortunate experience last week to be in Portland, Maine when the tall ships gathered. I’ve got to be honest, until last week, I had never even heard the expression ‘tall ship’! But now I can proudly say this landlubber has experienced Portland’s tall ship parade and more!
