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Channeling my inner Annie Sloan

June 2, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

Have you ever painted with chalk paint? If yes, then you're my new BFF. Joe and I recently moved into a house we had built in the modern farmhouse style—waving to you, Joanna Gaines—and now I find myself "hankering" (I love that word, it's so good & Southern) to paint some of our furniture. First, my parent's king bed . . . I love the bed but the brown finish just isn't what I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Crafts, Tamera Alexander Carnton

Currently…and a giveaway

January 28, 2019 By Deborah Raney

There's a little blog “game” called CURRENTLY that’s been going around the Internet, and I’ve really enjoyed hearing some of my favorite bloggers share their answers. It’s a great way to get to know where someone is “at” in any given moment of life! Just for fun, here are my answers: Loving: The New Year! I just love the promise of a fresh slate. Since I haven’t been on a tight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Crafts, Currently

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