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Part Three - Living Room Refresh
Welcome to part three of the living room refresh. You've seen the mood board, the rug and pillows, and today I want to share the curtains, roman shade and lampshades. I originally used patterned...
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Farmhouse Living Room Reveal
Happily, with some easy upgrades, the living room is done. We still need to tackle the fireplace but at least we have a plan - it's just finding the right time to do it. With hay that needs to be cut...
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What's Up? Stuff I've Been Working On While Trying to Stay Cool
Good Monday afternoon! I don't have loads to share - it's been so hot so mostly watering stuff and trying to stay cool. But, I wanted to share final pictures of the living room and a few of the art...
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Color Me Happy - Adding Color Back To The House
I've enjoyed our new colorful living room so much. The touches of red, green and blue really bring the room to life. It made me realize that trying to do neutral wasn't me even though I love the look...
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Changing Seasons
Dogwood leaves at the farm Although the leaves won't be changing color just yet here in Texas, the Surprise Lillies are up Reminding us it is September and Fall is on it's way. It is a time for change....
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Hello! Let's Catch Up!
Good morning! Goodness, it's been a long time! I've missed all of you. Let's catch up, ok?We moved to the farm full-time 2 years ago. That was quite the whirlwind - we had to get things sorted and...
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From Disappointment to Something Better
Last week I left y'all with the mostly finished garage conversion. It was wonderful to get the room done except for two items: the storage closet and a dining room light. Here's where I left off - a...
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Cottage/Farmhouse Storage Closets
Today, I'm finally sharing the storage closets. There'a quite a few pictures so hang in there.By the time we got the garage turned into our new living/dining room, we were worn out. We still had all...
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On The Artist's Doorstep 1
Today, I am starting what I'm calling, "On The Artist's Doorstep". It's my goal to share my art and process with you each week.So welcome to the first installment of On The Artist's Doorstep. Tin Roof...
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The Bench Spot
If you noticed when we built the closets, we left an area at the end opened. That spot was reserved for a bench so we have a place to sit to put shoes on or pull them off. I had a shelf from the...
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On The Artist's Doorstep #2
Our town started ArtWalks this summer and next Friday is the last summer one. I've had the privilege of being in the same spot each time - The Co-Ed Shop on Main Street. The owner and staff are super...
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On The Fence - A Jewelry Holder
I didn't get around to posting last week since I was busy getting ready for the monthly Art Walk. I'll be sharing all about that on Friday. With painting and pulling stuff out for display, I made quite...
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On The Artist's Doorstep #3: Art Walk and Cleaning the Studio
This Summer, the Arts Council in Palestine TX, decided to start Art Walks as a way to showcase local artists and businesses, bringing people into the downtown. Several businesses signed up to host an...
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Turning A Metal Birdhouse Into A Lamp
Today, I have a quick project to share with you. I've been wanting a different lamp in the bathroom for awhile. I've been using this little one and while it was ok, it wasn't the look I wanted. Plus it...
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Fireplace Refresh: Giving It Farmhouse Charm
Here's a project we did before we moved full-time to the farm. At that time, I had quit posting in my blog so I didn't get to share it here.Here's what the living room looked like when we bought our...
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On The Artist's Doorstep #4: Dancing With Daddy
Each painting starts with an idea, an inspiration. Whether from a trip, an experience, or even emotions, each painting begins in the artist's heart. We pour something of ourselves into what we...
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Giving Wyndham A Refresh - the Dragon Weathervane
Oh my goodness! Where has time gone? I haven't even had a chance to touch my metal chairs. With ArtWalk last weekend, I spent the last two weeks getting ready for it.However, while I was working on...
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Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas From The B Farm
Merry Christmas!!I can't believe it's already Christmas Eve. Between painting commissions, doing Art Walks, Christmas ornaments and other art things, I haven't had much time to do projects around the...
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On The Artist's Doorstep #5: New Year Musings
"Winter reminds us that everyone and everything needs some quiet time." -Katrina MayerLast year's surprise snowThis past Fall was a busy season for me - between Art Walks, commissions, painting...
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Something New In The Studio
"When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration...to enter." -Julia CameronThe studio was made from closing in part of our barn. It is basically a closed in...
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