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Antique Hope Chest Makeover with General Finishes Empire Gray Milk Paint

July 27, 2020September 29, 2021

I’m so excited to share Antique Hope Chest Makeover with General Finishes Empire Gray Milk Paint. When my mom passed away, we found a handwritten note in her dresser drawer stating that she wanted me to have this hope chest that had been my great-grandmother’s. ❤️ It’s so special to me because my mom wanted me to have it, and also because it has a long history in our family. Because this chest is so treasured, I was very cautious […]

DIY Front Door Basket

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

I love changing up my front door decor, rather than having the same old wreath hanging there all the time. I’ve been seeing so many front door baskets on Pinterest lately, so when I saw this flat-back basket at a thrift store recently, I knew I could use it to make my own DIY Front Door Basket. How to Make a DIY Front Door Hanging Basket Before I visited a new local thrift store recently and came home with some […]

Guest Bedroom Makeover Using Family Keepsakes

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

I’m so excited to share our guest bedroom makeover using family keepsakes, and several furniture makeovers as well. We have more than one guest bedroom in our home, but this is the biggest and the one that gets the most use. It’s in the lower level of the house, so it has a good amount of privacy, and its own attached bathroom. The location and size of the room make it perfect for a guest room. What it still needed […]

DIY Projects

Kitchen Barstools Easy Makeover with Paint

April 4, 2021November 4, 2021

I never fail to be amazed at the transformative powers of a little paint. After giving my kitchen barstools the side-eye for some time now, I finally got a wild hair, and gave them an easy makeover with nothing but paint. I bought these four barstools when we first moved in to our new home about 2.5 years ago. At the time, we were just finishing up with the whole building-process, which was overschedule, and stressful already. I ordered these […]

Real Life

More Great Amazon Prime Finds — March 2021

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021

I’m linking up with Tanya again for our montly great Amazon Prime finds, and I have quite a few this month! Scroll down to check them all out! Oh, and to make sure you don’t miss any of our monthly Prime Purchases posts, you can subscribe by entering your email in the box on this page. 🥰 Insulated Lunch Box Wide-Open A co-worker had this lunch box, and as soon as I spotted it, I knew I needed one, too. My old lunch […]

Home Office Makeover

November 1, 2020March 12, 2023

An update to our home office, giving it a more feminine, modern farmhouse vibe.

4 Easy Upcycles Using Paint

September 8, 2020March 10, 2022

Paint is one of the fastest and easiest ways to transform an outdated item. I never fail to be surprised at how a little paint, and a few minutes of my time, can make such a big difference! Upcycling is a great way to give new life to an item that is still functional, but just not cosmetically appealing anymore. Today, I’m sharing 4 easy upcycles using paint and imagination. Plus, often these older pieces are much better made than […]

Real Life

Prime Purchases–August 2020

August 4, 2020August 23, 2020

It’s time again to round up all my Prime Purchases for the past month. Today I’m linking up with Tanya, and several other bloggers to share all the great things that have been delivered to our doorsteps lately. I’ve spent the last 2 or 3 weeks working on getting my office in shape. Rather than just haul my laptop with me to the kitchen island or the porch, I decided I’d prefer a dedicated place to blog. Plus, with school […]

Sundays on Silverado

Sundays on Silverado #75

January 9, 2022January 10, 2022

Life Lately This happened this week. ❤️ Our little Evelynn Irene is a true miracle. Doctors predicted she wouldn’t leave the NICU for somewhere between 4-10 months, and here is she is, showing everyone what a little fighter she is. Making this day even more special, she came home on the 4th anniversary of my mom’s passing. My daughter said it best when she sent this text to all of the grandparents: “As of today, Evelynn Irene will be a […]

Antique Dresser Makeover with General Finishes Milk Paint

August 1, 2021August 12, 2022

This little beauty is one of my favorite pieces. I’m in love with this antique dresser all over again after giving her a makeover with General Finishes Milk Paint. I’ve had this dresser for about 25 years now. She was my great-grandmother’s, then my mom’s, and then Mom gave it to me to use in my daughter’s bedroom when she was a toddler. The dresser has undergone a lot of transformations over the years, but I think her newest look […]