Sunday Sentiments-steadfast love

The steadfast love

 of the Lord never ceases;

Yardstick bin-clever

Don't you love it when you find a working item that actually has style?

So often the hardworking items in our home 

get hidden away because they don't look pretty--like a trash bin.

{click "read on" for more about this clever trash bin}

Stacked Stone Garden Markers-Cairns

There is something so appealing about natural smooth stones.

In my family's garden, stones collected from beaches 

over the years are displayed as garden "art".

I wanted to share the unique beauty of these natural forms.

How do you make these?

The answer is simpler than you think....

Sunday Sentiment-Trust

"May the God of hope 

 fill you with all joy and peace 

August wrap-up

August--what a month!  

The end of summer and the start of school.

August has officially come to a close-

-and the turn towards Fall begins with a new anticipation!

{photo: Horchow.com}

Here are the most viewed projects I shared this month:

It has begun--Wallpaper removal

It all started in the bathroom shortly after we moved into our new home.

I noticed a corner of the minty-green wallpaper was loose...

hmmm..I wonder if I just pulled that up with my fingernail...would it peel up easy?...

and thus it has begun...

Coastal Side Table- A Thrifty Make-over

What says "beachy" more than that aged turquoise blue 

combined with a shabby style white wash?

 I am always drawn to these summer colors and

until now I never knew how to achieve that look in furniture.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint makes it simple.