Little Tin Can Camper – Part 2
There’s something a bit magical about Michigan in the fall. The leaves change, the air gets crisp, and it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors! Especially if you have an…
Painting Outdoor Furniture
 It’s summer and everyone is outdoors having fun. After cleaning up the ‘carnage’ left behind from a winter’s ice storm this spring, I took a look around at the rest of our…
Vintage Camper Project – Part One
Summer is finally here and once again it’s time to head up north and enjoy our PURE MICHIGAN! You’ve seen Jill’s adorable cottage, now it’s time to show you the Deimling’s summer…
Layering Four Colors to Create One Great Look
A little over a month ago, Brian and I found a great house on an amazing piece of property and decided to put an offer on it. Â It’s on a beautiful…
Painting Furniture… or Should I Say Painting Metal?!
Wondering what chalk type paint can be used on? Well… it will adhere wonderfully to most surfaces. Wood, laminate, formica, glass, ceramic and even metal. Â However, a good thing to keep…
I’d Like to Buy a Vowel…
When it comes to decorating with salvage letters, I’m a FAN! Â I love everything about them. Â I love the different sizes and colors, the rust, peeling paint and the variety… so much…
Guest Room Makeover at Chantelle’s House
Our last two daughters moved out this past year making us official empty nesters. Â While I love all of my girls to pieces and it was hard to see them go,…
Message in a Buffet
Half the fun of my job is in finding the pieces that I paint. Sometimes we come by items easily and other times we really have to dig and hunt for the…
Chantelle’s Man and His Car
Handy hubby I know this will sound kinda “braggy” but, I’m married to a fabulous man! He’s loving, kind, gentle, faithful, smart, funny, handsome, and HANDY! I remember him telling me once…
All Cracked Up
Miss Mustard Seed’s Crackle Medium. What fun! Using Crackle Medium Let’s see what this baby can do… once again I gave this dresser a nice base coat of a pink color that…
A Vintage Fall Wedding
If you’re looking for inspiration for a fall wedding, look no further! This blog post is all about a vintage wedding with a rustic flair. From the decor to the colors,…
“Don’t Fence Me In…”
“Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above… Don’t fence me in.” “Let me ride through the wide open country that I love… Don’t fence me in.” Heading to Antiques Week…
I Left My Heart in Round Top, Texas
It was the fall of 2010. I had stumbled upon the Junk Gypsy Company on Facebook and fell in love. So when they announced that they were getting ready to set up…