{Before & After} – Pair of Chairs

I recently acquired these 2 little modern chairs.  I didnt really have an idea for them right away, but i knew my friend Camilla from First Lady of The House needed a pair of chairs.  They ended up being perfect for her space, so she picked…

Ask Me Anything Answers – Part 1

Wow, finally i am back and here to start answering these questions!  These last few weeks around here have been craziness.  I did another plank wall in my entry way, painted my main areas of my house, painted Zailees room, painted my cabinets,…

{Recipe} – Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

I just wanted to drop in with a quick post to let everyone know of this super yummy and super easy fruit dip.  Ive been making this for a few years now and thought i would share it with ya.  Its the perfect summer snack with all the fresh…

{Teal Dresser} – before & after

I PROMISE i am working and the answers from the "Ask Me Anything" post - there are so may questions and i am def going to have to break it down in a couple of posts! ................... Until then, i just wanted to show a cute dresser that…

{Another Painted Piano} – before & after

Phewww - i am back!!  No that its unusual for me to go a week or two without posting, but this time it wasnt my fault!  My computer bit the dust - uggghhhh!  But i got a new laptop and i am back up and going! .................... I finished…

{Paint me a Piano} – before & after

Its piano week here @ Sweet Pickins - ive done 2 pianos this week and have some more in the works.  And i learned that i LOVE to paint pianos!  I love the taking apart and putting back together process the best - its kinda like a puzzle and…

{I Love to Strip}

Strip furniture that is.... Seriously - its like picking a big ol' scab...it kinda hurts, its messy, its yucky, sometimes it splatters and burns - but ahhhh, when its done you just want to pick some more!!! Is that gross?!? But really…

Ask Me Anything!!!

I was checking out one of my most favorite blogs yesterday, In the Fun Lane, and she had a post called "Ask Away" - she was giving her readers a chance to ask her any question - about anything and she would answer - fun huh?!  Then the cute…

{Before & After} – 70’s dresser = TV console

Ive got another awesome 70's dresser turned TV console today - i LOVE doing these!! ......................... This of course is the before pic - but i forgot to get one with the cabinet doors on - too bad, they were a beauty! So, i…

{Before & After} – dresser turned TV console

Hey everyone!!  I hope your weekend has been fabulous!  Im sad thats it almost over - but, i have some fun stuff in the shop this week and im kinda excited to get back to work in the shop tomorrow - man, i LOVE my job!!! I have a quick…

{New Listings!!} – featured @ GroopDealz

I just wanted to check in real quick and let ya know that i just finished up a few things and they will be featured @ GroopDealz for sale! I did a couple more of these popular chalkboards...go here to get all the info (and to purchase)   And…

{Before & After} – refinished armoire

1st!!  - THANKS SO MUCH for all the awesome and sweet comments on my last post on "Keeping it Real"!!  Im glad i wrote it and made some of you feel better!  I know it made me feel better, and then i was motivated by your comments so it all…

New pieces available for sale – Local pick up only (SLC, UT)

Just popping in real quick to let everyone know that i finished a few new pieces and they are available for sale exclusively @ GroopDealz today.  Right now they are local pick up only (SLC, UT) and they can be purchased directly on the GroopDealz…

The house is a mess…keeping it real post

(aren't those the most gorg flowers you've ever seen?!) I always love when i look at another blog and see a post filled with pretty pics of their house.  It gives me tons of inspiration/motivation.  But i also love when i come upon a…

{Before & After} – Repurposed Headboards

I cant remember where i found these headboards, but they've been in the shop for a bit and i was finally able to get to them last week.  And ya, i could of painted them up cute to re-use as a headboard again, but i love me some repurposed…

{Before & After} – updated dresser

And the "Worst Blogger of the Year Award" goes too....Sausha @ Sweet Pickins!!   Im so sorry for taking such a long break!!  It was my full intention to post more often, but you guys know how it is and life gets in the way!  I could seriously…

{EAT} – letters from reclaimed lumber

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Updated - these letters are now available for sale HERE!! Even before i started my plank wall that i posted about yesterday, i had a vision of what i wanted for the little diagonal wall.  It needed to be big, bold and make a statement!  And…

{Plank Wall} – Before & After

Man, it feels good to do a little house project again!!  It seems like its been so long since doing a little DIY project on the weekend, yet im always busy?!?!  But, i love the way this turned out and its all done! Ive always thought this…

{Home & Garden Club} – with a giveaway!!

I am super excited that i was asked by Cynthia @ Jordan Valley Home & Garden Club to be part of their Summer Soiree!! If you live in Utah (or want to drive in for the weekend!) then this event is a must!  Cassity & her husband Justin…

{Hello & a Couch} – before & after

Well, Hello!!!  Sorry, ive been slacking on the blog posting again, its just so hard to find an extra hour in the day lately!  Im rearranging my schedule next week and trying out a new "routine" hoping that i can get in some more computer…

{New Listings & Updated Page}

I am dwindling down to the last of my unfinished furniture in my shop!!  In fact, last week i only had a couple of pieces left and i got a few more over the weekend.  When i moved into the shop about 6 months ago, i was stacked to the rafters…

{Old Door = Chalkboard}

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Oh man, how i LOVE old doors!!!  I am seriously a door hoarder!!  But, im trying to start repurposing them to get them cleared out! A couple of years ago, i took an old single panel door,painted the frame white and then chalkboard in the…

{Old Door turned Jewelry Holder}

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Ive been meaning to do a project for years that i saw  in a magazine to hold jewelry - but i STILL havent gotten around to it!!  But, i did think of another idea the other day that would be quick & easy, so i actually got to this one! I…

{My new FAVORITE color!!!} – & giveaway winner announced

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I seriously cant get enough of this color!!  I have painted so many things this new color over the last week or two!  Its so fresh and clean and just makes me happy.  I want to bring this color in to every room of my house...i've already…

{Rubee Lane Giveaway} – GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Hey everyone!!  Im super excited to host a giveaway for my newest sponsor Andra from Rubee Lane!  Rubee Lane is a boutique style site that offers new deals daily for great prices!  Here are a few words from Andra... Welcome to Rubee Lane!   …