I wish I could say this Garden Retreat is in my own backyard, but it’s not. It belongs to my sister who lives in Silver City, New Mexico. This past week, I visited for a couple of days and was able to soak in the scenery while sipping on a glass of iced tea. It was fantastic, although short lived. That’s because the rest of the time I was helping my sister gather rocks for a walkway, shovel dirt, and paint what she hopes will be her future “she shed.” It was hard work making her Garden Retreat picture perfect, but we laughed through the sweat dripping down our foreheads and into our eyes! So, I hope you enjoy this blog and are inspired by all the pictures I’ll be sharing. Continue Reading →
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Accent Table Makeover
This Accent Table Makeover is just the latest in my list of quick turnaround projects. It began the way so many of my projects do… with a trip to the thrift store. It was there that I found this sweet little table just sitting there with only a $12.99 price tag stuck on top. I absolutely did not need it, but somehow it wound up in my shopping basket anyway! I had visions of it painted an airy mint green, with soft pink, hand-painted roses calling attention to the rounded scallops and detailed leg carvings. Those visions became reality and my video tutorial, above, shows you every step of the process. If you prefer still photos, continue reading.