Today I'm getting off topic with a serious post. I'm talking about how to keep your teenager safe, and sharing my lessons learned. When my daughter was a toddler, I thought the scariest thing would be when she started to walk. But once she started walking, all was fine. Then she got her driver's permit, I thought that would have been the scariest moment. But, she's doing great driving, although she doesn't have her license yet, maybe over the summer. Both of those were scary for me as a parent. But nothing prepared me for what happened this weekend. It's probably every father's worst nightmare, about there daughter. I decided to share my experience hoping that it might help you or someone that you know with a child. Instead of writing the post, I decided to share my story on a ... View Post

As you know I love expressing myself through art. It's mostly in the pieces of furniture that I paint, or redecorating a room. But to me, that's art. I don't have lots of art pieces hanging my walls. Instead most of my art is old salvage that to me is art. I no longer have those large wings, but I still have this old gate. I love the chippy patina and the style of this old gate, it's very unique. To me, this is art. I found this beautiful painting at a thrift store several years ago. I didn't care for the frame, so I painted it. I have this lovely piece hanging in my kitchen. This is one of my cherished pieces. My art in my home is an expression of who I am and what I love. Each piece is different and unique, and makes me smile. Do you enjoy art in your home? What ... View Post

Paint A Wall Without Using Painters Tape Today I'm going to share a very simple trick on how to paint a wall without using painters tape. This tip will seriously save you so much money and time. So how did I discover this tip of painting a room without using painters tape? Years ago I was painting my family room. Before I started my project I used a few rolls of painters tape along the ceiling, the base boards and along the windows. I painted my walls and when I was finished it looked horrible because I had bleed through everywhere! I wasted time and money and in the end my painted room looked like an amateur painted it. ( This post contains affiliate links please see disclosure policy) How To Get A Professional Paint Application One of my biggest secrets of how to paint a wall ... View Post

On Sunday Valentine's day I shared on my blog and on my business Facebook page that I don't celebrate Valentine's day. I had someone on my Facebook page that was very upset about the fact that I said I don't celebrate Valentine's day. I think she saw it as a negative. I know that I don't need to explain myself, but I'm going to anyway. This is one of the hardest posts I have ever had to write. It brings back the memories of a day that changed our lives forever! My husband and I met many years ago. I was 16 going on 17, he was 18 going on 19. Yes, we were childhood sweethearts. We dated for four years when he finally proposed to me, and we were married two years later. In 1996 our lives changed forever. I remember that beautiful April day, it was sunny and just beautiful. I ... View Post