Business & The BFF

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Hey there – Well, another week has come and gone and this one was a blur.  So much done.  So much to do. So much going on. In addition to all of my furniture and projects this week, I have been getting some Turnstyle Vogue branding business taken care of. Just in time for the BFF  – the Barn & Field … [Read more...]

Coastal Patina Mirror & A “Before” Question

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Good morning, It is Friday already which means I am one week away from Indulge’s barn sale.  The switch is just about to turn one notch up to panic mode.  I have been working non-stop each day and I still don’t feel like I have enough. I was hoping to just paint furniture and stash it until the sale but I’ve been … [Read more...]

Milk Paint, Barn Sale & Burlap Bundles

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Hey there! Before I do anything else,  I wanted to announce that I am now selling Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in my retail space at Indulge. I know that only benefits those that are within driving distance of the shop, but I do hope to be selling it online sometime this year as well.  For those of you who are able … [Read more...]

DIY: Sweets For My Valentines With A Little “Cheese.”

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember the fun little gift & candy boxes I made last year for the kiddos? The ones with Dr. Seuss quotes?   Turns out, they were big hits with the kids.  In fact, even though you would think Joey would be most appreciative at the age of 11, it was my adult children who had the most fun … [Read more...]

Rewind & Fast Forward 1.12.2013

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Thank goodness for the weekend, right?! Here is what went down here last week… Sunday: To ring in the New Year, I shared one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening Monday: I showed you seven of our DIY gifts that my family exchanged at Christmas.  They involved wine … [Read more...]

DIY Family Gift Exchange – Part Two

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As I promised you yesterday when I showed you Part One, I have the second round of DIY gifts my family exchanged at Christmas. Starting off with… Hand-Tied Stick Star & Hand-Dipped Chocolate Oreos   There were a few who didn’t participate for different reasons, but one person who did jump into the … [Read more...]

DIY Family Gift Exchange – Part One

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Happy Monday! I know you have been on the edge of your seats since Christmas 2011 waiting for me to show you our 2012 DIY Family Gift Exchange. I just know it. As I’ve mentioned before, my extended family gets together each Christmas to eat, play games, and exchange gifts. The kids have the normal “is it what … [Read more...]

It is Game Day!! Are You Ready?

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Yeah…I know.  Most of you are yawning right now at that title.  I know this isn’t post worthy to many of you. But indulge me.  It is what my family is all about. So I couldn’t resist…. Oregon v. Kansas State. Tonight.  8:30 ET  5:30 PT  on ESPN And even if you aren’t a fan, you need to … [Read more...]

Day One: The Greeting

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Glad to see you 2013. Reach out and slap me if I start to pass you by.   Source   Happy New Year to all of you.  I wish you the very best in the year ahead.  … [Read more...]

Over The River And Through The Woods…

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Over the river and through the woods, to Christmas Eve breakfast we went! Rather than cook Christmas Eve morning, we all piled in the cars and went out to breakfast at a beautiful lakeside lodge not too far from home.  Call me selfless. I will share the … [Read more...]