Category Archives: The Fixer Upper

What Was I Thinking?!!!

One day last month… I decided to put my work pants on and tear up the linoleum in the kitchen. I thought to my self “how hard could this be? Can’t be any worse than pulling up carpet, stripping and refinishing the wood floor in my office…” All I have to say… is what the...

A New View

I could have never imagined when I was sitting in fundamental finance courses that down the road the thing I would be wearing my glasses for, instead of trying to read numbers, but keeping sawdust out of them. I never imagined that the girl who wore nothing but dresses and skirts for 20 years would favor...

The Brick Wall

Sometimes a person just has to put up walls. Brick ones. And sometimes it’s insanely messy. And you love it. And when you’re visiting a home improvement store, scoping out a new tile cutter, while wearing a skirt and holding your kiddo’s hand,  a group of workers will offer their ‘professional help” and you respond...

The Little House

I’ve had so many people ask over the last couple months….where’ve you been? Whatcha been up to? I’ve been at the little house. Mostly. And galavanting a little. (I’m always galavanting a little.) Here’s the thing about me….I like to make things pretty. Food. Pictures. Houses. Furniture. Clothing. I like to bring things to life....