A Birthday Gift for Mother

As you know from yesterday, Mother asked me to style her secretary desk.  So, I did just that for her birthday… Mother painted her secretary several months ago, and I love the color!  Here is a before of her desk top! Mother and Daddy’s home is like ours, it tells a story too!  Everything on Read More

Secretary Desk: Styled

Before Christmas, Mother said she loved how I had styled my secretary desk, and she wanted me to style her secretary desk.  I was shocked since I loved her secretary desk.  When I attended the Design Blogger’s Conference last year, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Martyn Lawrence Bullard from the hit Read More

Secretary Desk: Painted

I posted whether to paint or not to paint my secretary desk here.  I never showed the “after” pictures of the desk painted!  I love it…   I taped a swatch of the blue I was pondering, and it kept growing on me…I knew I was ready to paint! And here it is! I was able Read More

Snow and Ice, Again

I had a client this morning and had to leave the appointment early due to weather…thank you Lori for understanding!  Schools closed early, and my friend, Candy, couldn’t get home, so she came over, and we had a great visit!  And then the computer froze!  So, I promise I’ll be back tomorrow and will be Read More

A Full Friday!

Today I’m preparing for a dinner party we’re hosting tonight (still lots to do!!!)  I’ll be back next week with details.  I also will be sharing one of Mother’s birthday presents with you…   Here’s a “before!” And here’s what was added!  Stay tuned to see her gift! Enjoy the day and weekend! Jana

Tis the Season!

December has officially arrived, so Christmas is in full swing!  Throughout the month, I’ll be sharing our Christmas decor as well as a few celebrations!  Speaking of celebrations, my birthday “weekend” was great!  My wish came true…I didn’t cook a single meal!  Handyman Husband took care of the birthday breakfast and dinner.  We had my Read More

To Paint or Not To Paint

I’ve decided to paint!  Several months ago, we bought a secretary.  I was in heaven.  It now serves as my desk, and I really enjoy sitting, relaxing, and working at this special place.  It’s a little corner I can call my own.  The secretary is a rather large piece (taller than most).  It’s definitely a Read More