Simply Turquoise.

Peacock tail feathers up close.
Peacock tail feathers up close.

Category: Decorating

  • “Become a Possibilitarian”

    I am quoting a piece of fabric. This whimsical lampshade grabbed my attention; “become a possibilitarian….” what does this mean? I felt drawn to the oblique shape of it, the colors and the bird, and the word “possibilitarian” stimulated my imagination. This was the perfect light for hanging over my desk. A few additional accessories…

  • Me and My Drill

    I had a summer goal of re-doing the screened porch. It was even written on a post-it note, which is as good as set in stone. It didn’t happen. I know summer isn’t over yet, but I feel the end barreling down on me like an oncoming train. School starts early this year, and August…

  • Hidden Treasure

    The mini-tyrant and I had a very exciting morning. After sipping coffee together and throwing some blocks around, we photographed a finished dining room. A dining room that we helped create. It started with talk of paint colors, admiring the old chicken-feeder collection, and snowballed into cashing in some old savings bonds. Actually, this entire…

  • The Perfect Tool

    No, it is not my husband. Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Drill I have to report that I have found the perfect tool. I am unstoppable with this little, cute and lightweight drill. It was a gift for my husband, but I think I may run off with it. Portrait of the tools. Secondo and I put…

  • Spray-Paint Graffiti-Sniffing Moms Anonymous Club

    Recently, I was shocked to discover that you need ID to buy spray paint. Naturally, after purchasing the illicit spray paint, I started to think what else (besides my planned project) could I do with it? What actions would justify needing to show ID to buy spray paint? The temptation to casually spray paint a…