Remember last week's Week 1 of the One Room Challenge? Where I said, " Needless to say the Linen White was a drastic change and I was a little startled at first because the 2 story space gets lots of Southern exposure sun alot of the day! I am getting used to it and really starting to love the change, but want some contrast in the space with the interior doors," ?? Yeah, about that.... If … [Read more...]
One Room Challenge Week 1- Living and Dining Room Refresh Plan
In an attempt to put some fire under me and complete my foyer/dining room/living room refresh, I decided to join in the One Room Challenge this time! I've been a big fan of Linda at Calling It Home blog's ORC for quite some time and am so excited to be part of this with alot of other talented bloggers! If you aren't familiar with the ORC, it's 6 weeks of transforming a space. Some people do … [Read more...]
Our Exterior House Paint Colors
Happy First Day of Fall, Y'all! It doesn't quite feel like Fall in North Georgia, but nonetheless, the weather has been beautiful and I never complain when it's warm and the sun is shining. ;-) Today I'm sharing our exterior house and porch colors, a LOOONNGG overdue post and a topic I receive many emails about on a weekly basis. Thank you for all your kind comments on my somewhat … [Read more...]
My 2 Favorite Paint Colors for Creating A Weathered Gray Finish
Today I'm sharing my 2 favorite paint colors and techniques for creating a weathered gray finish on furniture and accessories to update items around your home. I recently used this application to update our wicker porch furniture in the Spring and it made a big difference in the overall look of the porch! We have had a relatively lazy, laid back Summer for the most part, but … [Read more...]
Inspiring Small Business Owners- Sugar Marsh Cottage’s Dale Potts
I encounter many people in my decorating, blogging, and Etsy businesses that inspire me on a daily basis and I thought it would be fun and insightful to interview some of these small business owners and hear about their products and/or services, tap into their creative sides, and see what their recipe for success has been! But first, a little background on what inspired me to begin … [Read more...]
Blue & White Easter Table Setting
Spring came a few weeks early to North Georgia this year and it seems Easter sneaked in on its coattails! I started adding Spring touches to the house around the first of March, but my Easter table wasn't finished until just a few days ago. Luckily, due to the fact that before Christmas, I found a really great blue and natural table runner and a set of 8 blue and white napkins ( you may … [Read more...]
Black Painted Bamboo Table
Last Spring, when a friend gave me a natural bamboo coffee table that she no longer wanted, I thought I might paint it and sell it. I loved the look, but didn't think I really needed a coffee table; however, after I painted it, I was sure I did (hoarder's logic and the reason why I'm currently reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up-otherwise known as Throw It ALL Out). Did I mention our … [Read more...]