What Makes It a Dream House Anyway?
Lately, my dreams have become more ‘daydreams’ then nighttime ones. It’s probably because by the time I go to sleep I am more comatose and unable to remember anything. But I’ve been…
3 Things That Make a House a Home
I’m sharing the 3 things that make a house a home. Home has changed a lot for us lately. Being an empty nester is weird. Our house is quiet, there’s no sporting…
How to Create a Cozy Home
I made a big move. Not just any move, but the “official downsizing, all of our children are married” kind of move. I didn’t mean to do it, well I did, just…
DIY Crackle Finish with School Glue
DIY Crackle Finish. Celebrating back to school with a fun DIY crackle finish with school glue and Bungalow 47 chalk type paint. Creating a Crackle Finish Creating a crackle finish is fun,…
How to paint with a Clay + Chalk Paint
Have you ever wondered how to paint with a clay and chalk paint? Creating a textured surface or a smooth surface is easy with a chalk type paint. Follow along as we…
How to Prepare Furniture Before Painting
Many people say that you can just begin painting furniture with no prep. That is true for some pieces. But you will get better results if you take a bit of care…
Advanced Painting Technique – Textured Clay Finish
Recently we had the opportunity to hold a ‘retailer training retreat’ at the summer cottage. There’s nothing like planning, learning and working while staring at a lake. After all the laughing we did,…
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. However, a good thing to keep…
Guest Room Makeover at Chantelle’s House
Our last two daughters moved out this past year making us official empty nesters. While I love all of my girls to pieces and it was hard to see them go,…
Message in a Buffet
This is the special story of how we left a message in a buffet. Half the fun of our job is in finding the pieces that we paint. Sometimes we come…
5 Ways to Making Big Changes
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I’m a ‘right now’ girl. If I get an idea, I want to do it right away. If I think I need something, I…
Tips for Better Room Function
It’s always fun to make changes to your space and make it feel fresh. Today we are sharing tips for better room function. Assess Your Rooms I realize most of you may…
Tray Chic
Trays are a fun way to display items in your home. They can be so tray chic! A Collection of Trays I have a little ‘tray’ problem. Actually, you could say I…
Chantelle’s Man and His Car
We are handy girls, but wait until to you hear about Chantelle’s man and his car! Handy hubby I know this will sound kinda “braggy” but, I’m married to a fabulous man!…
All Cracked Up
We are all cracked up with Miss Mustard Seed’s Crackle Medium. What fun! I had purchased a dresser that needed to be painted and I wanted to do something special. I figured…
Please Don’t Say it’s Over!
Summer spent at the lake cottage is magical. But when the fall comes, we are always sad. Please don’t say it’s over. Little Lake Cottage It’s after Labor Day and all I…
