• Crafts,  Kitchen,  Whimsies

    French Cheese Board

    Hello again! I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve blogged. My old laptop gave up the ghost, and with everything else going on, it took me a while to replace it. But I’m back today with a fun new…

  • DIY Decor,  Kitchen,  Oops Moments,  Whimsical Additions

    Bee Backsplash

    I wanted something fun for the backsplash in my kitchen.  I love the look of the subway tiles in my parents’ kitchen, but just like with the floor, rectangles didn’t feel right in my octagonal room.  So I found some…

  • Rusty Stars,  Whimsies

    Decorated Lavender Basket

    My mom and I found this funny old basket when we were cleaning out her basement. We were going to send it to the thrift shop because we didn’t know what we’d keep in it because of the unusual shape.…

  • DIY Decor,  Painted Furniture

    Rose Wreath Table

    This is another piece from my Great Aunt’s house. It’s a solid little coffee table with a shelf underneath and some interesting details on the sides. But overall, its boring. Paint can fix that! The table got two coats of…

  • Bath,  DIY Decor,  Painted Furniture

    Fern Vanity

    I’ve been working on a few projects lately not connected with the cottage. One was updating the bathroom in our winery. A new coat of paint on the walls made the room feel light and fresh, and I updated the…

  • DIY Decor,  Kitchen,  Whimsies

    Copper Pie Safe Door

    When I had my cabinets built, they didn’t come with a door for the microwave cubby, and I wanted to keep it hidden. So my uncle (and master cabinet man) made one for me. He found a long hinge that…