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...
View ArticleFarmhouse 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...
View ArticleWhat'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...
View ArticleColor 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...
View ArticleChanging 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....
View ArticleHello! 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...
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleCottage/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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleTurning 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...
View ArticleFireplace 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleGiving 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...
View ArticleWishing 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleSomething 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...
View ArticleStudio Reveal
Last week, I showed you the wall we put up in the studio to make a more permanent storage area. In case you missed it, you can read about it here. It turned out great.Today, I'm going to show you how...
View ArticleOn The Artist's Doorstep #6: Productive Procrastination
Procrastination: (noun) the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying.I'm still in a mode of "resting" although it might look more like procrastination to some. Come to think of it, I...
View ArticleSpringtime Projects: Project 1 - Shower Door
Hello friends! It's been awhile since I posted last. I've been busy with all the springtime projects besides doing artwork. But they're getting done!Our first project we worked on was a door for our...
View ArticleI Just Wanted To Paint: Project 2
Good morning, friends! Have you ever started a project thinking you only had to do the one thing to complete it? That's how this project went! I had finally decided on colors for our bedroom, bought...
View ArticleSpringtime Projects 3: Have A Seat!
It might still be Spring, but here in Texas, things are starting to heat up and feel like Summer. I knew I needed to get the last of my Spring projects done before it was too hot. I finished mulching...
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