This Summer, our oldest son worked at the Pottery Barn Outlet while he was home from college. He worked in stock and built furniture! I really didn't stalk him the way I did when he was at Williams-Sonoma last Summer, but I did pop in one day and saw a few things I liked. It's hard not to- I mean, it is Pottery Barn after all! It's a great outlet and they had all outdoor items on clearance ( in … [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...]
Christmas Home Tour 2015
Season's Greetings! I know it's the 11th hour for my Christmas Home Tour 2015, but things have been extra busy this year! I haven't been blogging as much as I'd like, but I hope to catch up soon and share some projects I've done lately in the new year. As some of you know, I am an interior decorator in the Atlanta area, but what I haven't shared on my blog yet is that I have a new Etsy shop … [Read more...]
Shine Home Love Series
Today I'm sharing on the Shine Your Light blog about an area of our home that I love. Lisa's new Shine Home Love series is about loving your home in its "as is" state, even though there may be a list a few miles long of home improvement/DIY things you'd still like to accomplish. With all the beauty out in the Blogosphere, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. it's easy to struggle with … [Read more...]