New Logo

I've got a new logo. What do you think? Goes along with my key theme.

YIKES!!!

Well, you've got to love these before and after pictures of this kitchen. It was in desperate need of a change!!!!

The cabinets were all resurfaced by the best of the best "Tommy Olquin". Got to love his handywork on these beautiful cabinets. We put new hardware on the doors (the jewelry as I call it). The lighting was all changed, granite countertops were installed to lighten up the space because of the heavy wood. She had a fairly new dishwasher so we decided to keep that. Notice the beautiful crown molding that was added. We added doors to the shelving which makes it nice and neat. Goodbye wallpaper, hello texture. Don't listen to anyone that says "your kitchen needs to be gutted". Yes, we did some major demolition but we were able to salvage these cabinets which saved the client a TON of money.


Back to "using what you have"

By changing out the wallpaper with texture, resurfacing the cabinets, updating the countertops with a classy color and putting in new fixtures, this bathroom had a facelift without spending too much!

Best of all, we all had fun working with Mary Ann and Scott!! They are an amazing couple and made everyone feel so welcome in their home. Mary Ann took great care of all the contractors and even bought them lunch once in a while. I know it's because you can't help but love Tommy's guys. Thanks to all who worked so hard to finish this project!!

On to the next one!!!!

Coffee Table for Sale -$50 - SOLD

Beautiful "designer" coffee table for sale. 52x32x17.

Watch your step!

As you know I moved this summer. Well, since we've been here, we've had several people almost take a tumble in our entry where it steps down into the living area, office and dining rooms. I have hardwood floors and wanted to make it safer. So.....thanks to Mary Howe, a very talented artist and friend, we came up with a design to stencil on the floor where it transitions. It turned out beautiful and it's working!

Mary can be reached at 817-797-2126 and the name of her company is Divine Inspirations.

Falling Leaves

I know it's not quite fall yet but this Texas weather the last few days has been a reminder that fall is coming!

I absolutely love fall! Maybe it's because I love change or maybe it's because I love the colors, smells and sounds of fall. Everything feels crisp and new. I think God created season's to remind us all that change is good and there is always a new day to start something fresh!

My challenge to you all this fall is to decorate your front door and porch. All it takes is a fresh wreath or some beautiful pumpkins and you transform your house into something inviting for your guests. It's amazing what the small things do to people's spirits. If you are feeling discouraged or overwhelmed this year, try doing something "simple" like changing out your wreath on your front door. (One tip.....if you take it out of the attic, fluff it first and make sure it looks presentable before you just hang it on the door. I've been to many houses where their wreath looks like it's been flattened by an Elephant.) By hanging a wreath, when you check the mail, you will get to enjoy it too. You'll see that it's sometimes the simple things in life that give us joy and lift our spirits.

After you've decorated your front porch, invite a friend over for coffee, light a pumkin or cinnamon candle and enjoy another simple thing......friends. We are all so busy these days we've forgotten that our homes can be our refuge and our friends can be our encouragers.

Just typing from my heart today.

Ruth