I am getting ready for turning 60 pounds of fresh tomatoes into jarred tomato sauce, so having enough room in the pantry is critical. It seems that every few years I need to organize the kitchen pantry. Here is the story of before and after and how I use this small, yet efficient space. The…
I just love looking at pictures of Before and After shots, mostly for home design and decor, but also weight loss, or hair styles. Why are we so drawn to seeing the Before and After or drastic changes? I believe it’s because we always hope to do better and seeing improvement means making progress. It’s…
I do love brass lamps but it has to be the right shade of brass. We have two not-so-pretty-color brass lamps at our cabin. Several years ago I decide to spray paint them, but I did so without any prep work or primer. Since these lamps are located outside under a covered back porch, the…
Happy Saturday, friends! I truly try not to miss posting on Saturday as I love sharing all the good things about the week, but lately I am so swamped. Being called to grand jury duty does put a crimp in my schedule and you can read more about that below. So let’s get started and…
Do you find yourself not liking a room because of its floor? Maybe it’s tired and shows a lot of wear and tear; maybe it’s the wrong color tile or maybe you just want that room to be refreshed and different. I don’t consider myself an expert, but I have painted and stenciled a bathroom…