It's always 5:00 somewhere, and it's always summer somewhere ~ especially in my mind. The calendar says it's almost November, but it's been warmer than usual here, so we are still loving some porch and patio time. This time of year I'm up for a little pumpkin spice and a lot of football, and it's even nicer when we can ... read more ~~~

Easy is always a relative term. Like when I have a problem with some electronic device and Bluwaterguy tells me how to fix it, starting with "it's easy" ~ and of course, it rarely is from my perspective. So when he told me he had an easy way to hang a mirror, I thought, "uh-oh, here we go" ~ but this really is an easy way ... read more ~~~

Remember how I refreshed some of my old furniture with a new look using Amy Howard One Step Paint?  Yep, my forty-year old furniture! Today I'm sharing a few tips and tricks I picked up along the way. This was my first time using this line. I loved the colors! I did find a few differences compared to other ... read more ~~~

This post is all about how I refreshed some of my old furniture with a new look using Amy Howard One Step Paint. But it could also be titled "yes, I've had this furniture for 40 years" or "why I always skip ahead to the happy ending" or "what I did this past summer" ~ because all of those things are part of this story. Grab ... read more ~~~

Looking for an easy project this weekend? Here's a 5 minute SCBD project {small change, big difference} to bring a generic floor lamp from the 1990's into the 21st century.  I wonder how many of the torchiere floor lamps were sold in the 90's? They were certainly a popular item from every home improvement ... read more ~~~

We were out and about visiting Scott Antique Market a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday. Unless I'm on a mission for something specific, I'm more of a browser and like to wander about. Bluwaterguy is great at spotting good stuff. He knows my likes and at 6'6", he has a height advantage. He can see over crowds, look down ... read more ~~~