I have noticed a trend around our house.I have a lot of rusty, chippy, old wood and metal things.I am drawn to things with this patina.I found this medosweet dairy crate at a yard sale. It is the perfect shade of grey and butter yellow.Right now I have it on my kitchen counter holding various ... Read More about ~chippy, rusty, crusty, & old~

I am sure you know by now I can't keep a room the same way for any amount of time.I love changing things up.I do it when I score something on sale, when I see a photo in a magazine, when I see a good idea on a blog. In this case, it was a very cool stencil I got from here, and the sign I posted ... Read More about ~changes in my dining room~{and the silhouette giveaway winner announced!}

When my sister in law tragically died several years ago, my husband and I were given this special trunk she had sitting on her front porch.We took it home and placed it under one of our favorite trees outside, next to the walkway, so we could see it every time we came home.Recently we had to take ... Read More about ~a sign with special meaning~

Yesterday it snowed here.It snowed like I haven't seen it snow in a long time.The kids played outside from 9-7, only coming in for hot chocolate and to warm up by the fire. Once they came in for the night and got all warmed up, we made these yummy peppermint patties to go along with, yes, more hot ... Read More about ~a rather delicious dessert~

I couldn't be more excited! So far 2011 has been really good to me.I just about died when Timi called me and asked me if I would be a part of this new shop going in.I think I said yes before she even explained it all to me.I would like to introduce you to the new Ruffles and Rust Square, opening on ... Read More about ~more exciting news~ {ruffles & rust square}

I couldn't be more excited to bring you today's giveaway!This is a big one, My Sweet Savannah's biggest giveaway yet valued at $375!One lucky winner will receive:A Silhouette SD, 1 roll of black vinyl, 1 roll of frosted vinyl, 1 roll of transfer paper and a Home Décor CD of cuttable images!Now, if ... Read More about ~silhouette sd giveaway~

It's noon here and it has been snowing all day.The kids are home on spring break.So far I have made 3 vintage tote bags {more on that to come}ran 4 loads of laundry,completely gutted and cleaned out my master closet, started to stencil my dining room walls {more on that to come as well!}made ... Read More about ~what to do, what to do~ {and a winner}

What does a Sharpie, happy tape, & contact paper all have in common?They all make great alternatives to wallpaper!Check out this great chevron wall made out of contact paper atsabbespot.Wow! Ever heard of happy tape? Check out this gorgeous entryway, made completely out of tape!Have you ever ... Read More about ~think outside the box~