A Slice of Joy

A Slice of Joy

Upstairs Bathroom Chair

For the last week I have been valiantly fighting a cold. 

And it almost won.

Almost.Continue reading


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5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Paint Color

5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Paint Color

Paint Colors Label

 

I have wanted to write an updated post about the paint colors from the house for the longest time.

Truly.

And I have been remiss.

So in a vain attempt to make up for the complete and utter lack of paint color discussion…..I thought I would provide completely unsolicited advice on the ins and outs of choosing a paint color.  You know I couldn’t just write a post about paint colors…..I have to offer up a big opinion.  However…..I preface any and all big opinions offered here with the disclaimer that……I am not an expert.

I don’t work for a paint company.

I have not gone to paint color school.

What I am…..though…..is so much better.  I am the person who has painted and repainted and repainted rooms because I couldn’t figure out the answer to this simple question,  “Why did the paint color in the store not look like the paint color on my wall?”

If you are a paint color expert….this post is not for you.  

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Mallet Hook

Mallet Hook

croquet mallet hook project

I really need another patriotic holiday right now.Continue reading


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Beach Sign

Beach Sign

 

I can’t decide what I want to write this post about.

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What’s A Mom to Say?

What’s A Mom to Say?

 

If you are a member of the anti-wood painting club.

This is not the post for you.

If you have a visceral reaction to white, painted wood.

Cover your eyes and look away.

Quickly.

And don’t be a hater.

 

Oh wait.

I forgot.

The last time I said that on the blog, my son told me not to say it anymore.Continue reading


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I Am So Over It


I am so going on Facebook and unfriending the plumbing in our house.  Then I’m changing my status to “disappointed in you.”

Plumbing….you are on notice….this relationship is officially over.

I just don’t think I can be friends anymore.

At this point, I am so over it.

Really.

I am so over leaking.

I am so over drain pipes and wet drywall and water where it shouldn’t be.

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Farmhouse Bathroom

Farmhouse Bathroom

bathroom-remodel-before

I should have taken more before pictures of this farmhouse bathroom.

You see, a marketing genius and I were talking recently and she told me I need “before pictures”.

Why oh why…..didn’t I take more?

Before I lifted a paint brush or a roller or a sander, I should have lifted my camera.Continue reading


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