Well, I'm here 1 minute before midnight, the end to a very busy week. I haven't been keeping up with my promise completely.... instead of 2-3 posts a week, it has been more like 1 post a week, and kinda last minute. But I really am trying! I'm getting better! And I'm going to … [Read more...]

I've shown you all this picture before:   But now I want you to focus your attention on the desk on the left. I picked it up from an estate sale for a sweet deal. And I am going to share a secret that works for me with estate sales. Avoid the big name ones. I've often … [Read more...]

I picked up this dresser at a garage sale a couple months ago and it was in need of so much repair I just let it sit in my basement for awhile. Then, a couple weeks ago I had two women interested in buying Esmeralda, and when one bought it almost immediately, I offered this … [Read more...]

One of my best friend's husband contacted me about 6 months ago and told me, the next time his wife was out of town, he wanted me to refinish a couple pieces of bedroom furniture as a surprise to her. Isn't that the greatest idea? All husbands! Take note! ;) So a little over a … [Read more...]