Do you ever watch the TV show Holmes on Homes? We do. All the time. Not that we ever watch it on purpose, it’s just one of those shows that’s always on. A few years ago, right after we bought our little fixer upper of a home, we were watching an episode when Holmes started … Read more
Literally. We have 99 porch problems. I was trying to finish the sentence a-la Jay-Z style, “Our porch has 99 problems but a ______ ain’t one” and couldn’t think of a single thing that’s okay with our porch. Sad. So when we left off last week, we were planning on lofting our porch ceiling this … Read more
For their Threshold picture frame sale. Seriously, now through Saturday (me thinks) all their Threshold frames are buy one, get one (of equal or lesser value) for 25% off. And perfect timing for me since I discovered the sale while I was on a mission for not one, but two wooden picture frames for a … Read more
Nothin’ like a little Jake Owen to get a blog post goin’…you know…”The One That Got Away”…the song…by Jake Owen? Do you guys get the country pun-ie titles? Or is that just a I-grew-up-in-Northern-Maine kind of thing? Anywho…let’s talk about our one that got away…enter our dream home: You may have seen that pic on … Read more
Let’s set the record straight. We have this room in our house with multiple personality disorder. It started off as an “office” and then turned into a “craft room”, but when we decided to turn our “then guest room” into an “Etsy office” the “craft room” became the guest room. So for the record, I’m … Read more
So you remember a week-ish ago when we “played pillows“? Probably not. Heck, I almost don’t remember it it’s been so long ago! Bad blogger…bad bad blogger. But I have a reason! Goooooood things are happening around these parts…super good things which I can’t quite spill the beans on everything just yet but come back … Read more
So while I was galavanting around Atlanta…scratch that…the Hyatt in Atlanta for the Haven conference, I learned a few important things about myself. One, I truly am meant to be a blogger/creative business owner…two, I can handle 7+ hours in an airport waiting for a flight as long as I have my laptop and a … Read more
It’s upon us…the last week of the Inspired Design Challenge. Picture me lounging on the couch all ugly face crying because it’s about to come to a close. I’ve been in serious love with this challenge mostly because it has “challenged” me to work on the little projects a little bit more. I’m one to … Read more
Tonight’s behind the music stain is brought to you by Minwax. It’s a battle royale of sorts. Just picture that famous wrestling/boxer announcer dude in his booming voice going “IN THIS CORNER….WEIGHING IN AT 32 OUNCES….WAAAATER BASED STAAAAAAIIIIN…AND IN THIS CORNER…WEARING THE YELLOW…ALSO AT 32 OUNCES….OOOOOIIIIIIIILLLLL BASED STAIN!” But seriously, this is a post about … Read more
And I’m back (back) back in a New York groove….errrr…a Maine groove?! Nope, it just doesn’t have the same ring to it. But anyway, I’m back in Maine after an extra long weekend down in Hotlanta (translation for my mom…that’s “hot Atlanta”) for the Haven Conference. Just what is the Haven Conference? Good question! I’m … Read more
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen (or ladies and my dad and Colby since I’m pretty sure they’re the only “gentlemen” who read this blog), for another exciting rendition of the Inspired Design Challenge. Hootie hoo let’s get this party challenge started! This week’s inspiration store….wait for it…Anthropologie! Man do I love Anthro! I have to … Read more
I’m starting a new little blog series, Etsy Success Tips. Seriously creative name for a series, huh?! I bet you fell out of your chair from amazement on that one! We have have had CRAZY Roostic Etsy shop success so far (you guys can stop buying from us anytime now…kidding) so I thought I would … Read more
I’m about to let you in on the deep, dark, inner workings of my brain, particularly with my thought process. Women and small children, those who are pregnant or who could become pregnant should use caution before proceeding. Officially consider yourself warned. This evening…we’re talking about curtains with and underlying theme of my indecision. And … Read more
Welcome back for another exciting edition of the Inspired Design Challenge with this week’s inspiration…….wait for it….West Elm! Oh how I swoon over West Elm! When I walk into that store, which thankfully is very rare since the closest store to us is in Boston which is over 5 hours away, I can’t help but … Read more
That’s right, we’re going places we have never been before. We’re blazing a trail, bushwhacking it if you wish, and taking our Etsy office door from doorknob-less: To officially doorknob-ed: Yes, that’s right. Tonight, we’re learning how to install a doorknob where no doorknob has been before. This step is long overdue. What’s it been, … Read more
Welcome back Inspired Design Challenge followers/readers/general awesome people. How was your weekend? Mine was fantabulous…thanks for asking…mostly because we tackled this little Urban Outfitters inspired project: Boom! New plant hangers for the dining room in your face! Sorry. Apparently I get a little excited about plant hangers. Anywho, this week for the Inspired Design Challenge … Read more