How to paint stained trim without sanding
I’ve gotten a lot of questions recently about how I painted the stained trim in our new house, so I thought I’d share exactly how I did it here. The trim in almost the entire house was a very glossy dark stained wood. Here is a before/after of the family room. It is purely a […]
A peek in the studio
There is always so much goodness going on in the studio each week! It is truly my happy place. Lately, there have been lots of these beautiful ocean scenes that we create using reclaimed wood. Each one is so unique. I absolutely love how each week is different, and I’m constantly working on something new […]
Gotcha Day! {One Year Ago}
One year ago we met our precious little boy all the way across the world in China! This year has been full of so many changes for all of us. We’ve gone through difficult seasons and times of unbelievable joy. Here are two photos from the first few minutes that we met him one year ago. […]
Together is my favorite place to be
This is the newest sign in the shop! It is shown in dark gray wood with our new metallic gold lettering, but it can be done in any color! You can find it here.
Wrapping up the week
The weekend is here! After a very busy week, I am looking forward to slowing down, getting some reading done, and resting. Here are some links for your weekend… I’m loving this home entryway. A beautiful video of marines worshiping God Super cute tea party idea for little girls I always love Emily’s outfit ideas […]
For when it’s all just too much
I had a rough couple of days last week. Being a business owner is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I love that I get to create pretty things in my studio, and I still pinch myself that this is my JOB. It’s what I’ve dreamed of doing since I was a little girl drawing pictures […]
Feather painting on reclaimed wood
I have some new paintings available for order in the shop! I’ve been working on creating these feather paintings for several weeks and am really pleased with how they turned out. They are made using our gorgeous reclaimed wood, and each one is painted-to-order. So colors can be changed, as well as the word on […]
Chandelier Makeover
Thrift stores are my absolute favorite. There is so much goodness to be had if you are up for a little digging. Even if I was a millionaire, I would still be drawn toward secondhand items. I needed to find new lighting in my girls’ room and found the perfect thing at my local Habitat […]
“Bread of Life” Sign
I have a new sign in the shop this morning! You can find the “Bread of Life” sign here. It’s Monday morning! Time to get to work! Hope you all have a great week.
Wrapping up the week
We had gloriously warm Spring-like weather this week, which was such a gift! There was lots of playing and exploring outside on our new property, riding bikes, and remember how dirty we get in the summer! We moved in October, so most of the plants and flowers and done for the summer on our new […]
Girls Room Accent Wall
I am slowly but surely crossing projects in our new house off my list! Giving the girls’ room a little makeover with some paint was so fun! I’m still not completely finished with their room, but I thought I’d share what I have done so far. Here is what part of the room looked like […]
Recent Custom Signs
Happy Monday friends! We had a mini snow storm this weekend, but it’s supposed to feel like Spring later this week, and I am ready! Bring on the warm sunshine and longer days! Here are a few custom signs that I created recently… My sweet customer sent me this picture of the “Dwell” sign in […]
Join Us at the Garden House
We love to host! From workshops and events to mother-daughter outings and more, there is always something special around the corner at White Gables Garden House. Join us for an upcoming workshop or rent the space for your next shower, party or private event.
