DIY Painting Your House Exterior

DIY Painting Your House Exterior

When my father-in-law said he'd help us paint our house, I figured that meant it wasn't a hard task. I mean, if we can do it ourselves, it must be super doable, right? Wrong.

We painted our house ourselves and it took a long time

Our little yellow house wasn't perfect when we bought her in 2009, and her paint job was well-worn by the time we decided we needed to paint. Both my husband and I own our own businesses, and we are in a saving money season verses a spending tons of money season, so when my sweet father-in-law offered to help us paint our house, we said yes! It took us a whole year to follow through because we needed clear, good-weathered weekends during a time of year it was comfortable to be outside. The year we became parents was not that year. 

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A-List Weekend Reading

A-List Weekend Reading

It's been a fun week of revamping our website and playing shop keepers as usual. We've also searched the web top to bottom for some design inspiration for you. Enjoy!

We're digging green sofas this week. First, in this gorgeous collected space. Then in this beautiful school room for kids. And finally, another green sofa and a pretty brass lamp.

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How to Grow Wildflowers in Your Backyard

How to Grow Wildflowers in Your Backyard

Having a cutting flower garden is what I consider the height of luxury. Just walk to your backyard and clip an instant gift for yourself and friends. Y'all? A FREE gift that people think is SO amazing? Yes, please.

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A-List Weekend Reading

A-List Weekend Reading

Hope you've had a happy week! We've been busy surfing the internet for you; enjoy the fruits of our hard work searching the web for interesting design content. And keep you eye out for our Sunday blog post which features Ashley Daly's wildflower garden.

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Meet Local Maker Bianca Howell of Owl and Drum

Meet Local Maker Bianca Howell of Owl and Drum

Meet Tulsa Maker Bianca Howell of Owl and Drum. Owl and Drum is Tulsa's "one-stop shop" for modern fabrics, quilting and sewing supplies, sewing classes and gifts. When we were on 15th Street, Owl and Drum was across the street and to the east of our shop. I remember walking across the street to say hello and meet my neighbor businesses. We didn't know then, but that was the start of great friendships and business relationships. We love working with Bianca because she has an enviable knack for color and creativity. We carry her napkins, tea towels, modern quilts, and pillows in our shop. I, Ashley Daly, make tons and tons of baby clothes from the beautiful fabrics from Owl and Drum. We also host craft nights where the ladies of O&D share skills with us and customers. I always leave feeling inspired after spending time with Bianca. Read more about this awesome Tulsa maker.

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