White Gables Blog

Ok, so you guys know that I’m not a great cook. It’s not that I don’t know how. I just don’t want to. Should I be embarrassed for saying that? I feel like I should be. I do LOVE to eat though. So, to all my foodie friends out there, if you want me to […]

When I’m at home, I tend to be a goal-oriented, list-checker-offer, always on task, productive machine. I blame it on my German heritage. What can I say? But take me on away on vacation, minus the off-spring, and I can become totally LIFELESS. In a really good way. Last weekend was a prime example. Every […]

Happy Monday friends! Today I wanted to introduce you to a store that my sister-in-law and brother-in-law have just opened in our area. It’s called The Flower & Home Marketplace (formerly The Flower & Craft Warehouse) in Blue Ball, Pa. They have been renovating the space for the past few months, and it looks absolutely […]

You guys. Thank you so much for the many comments and emails of support that you sent me in the past few days when I posted about adoption. It can be such a hard process, but it makes it so much easier to feel support all around us. So, THANK YOU. There have been a […]

I am ashamed to say that I am a skeptic. I don’t have as much faith as I should. When I hear people talk about God doing miraculous things, I usually think, “Well, that may have been a miracle. OR it might just have been a coincidence.”.  In the past year, God has shown me (practically […]

Happy Monday friends! It’s gloomy and rainy here – just perfect for a Monday morning! Here are a few new signs that I’ve added to the shop in the past few weeks. Customizable monogram sign “He has made everything beautiful” wood sign “They who wait on the Lord” wood sign “This is the Life” wood […]

I am so excited to introduce you to a brand new local store that is carrying my artwork! It’s called The Treasure Place and it’s located in the town of Intercourse. I don’t typically do wholesale orders, but after speaking with the owners about their vision for the store, it seemed like a perfect fit. […]

I mentioned that I’m planning on making a new headboard for our bed, and I’ve been scouring the internet for ideas. We currently have a queen-sized bed and have decided to move up to a king-size. We ordered this mattress and needed to either buy a new headboard or make one ourselves. Of course, I […]

I first discovered my love of painting when I started painting second-hand furniture for our house about seven years ago. Some of my favorite makeovers include this coffee table and this armoire,  Lately, I haven’t had much time to paint furniture, BUT I felt the itch a few weeks ago and stopped in at Goodwill to see […]

I recently changed up the gallery wall in our family room behind our couch, and I thought I’d share it today, along with some other inspiration pics I found online. As with most things I do, I didn’t think too far ahead with the layout of the wall. I just started hanging things and adjusted […]

I’m linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy for “What I Wore Wednesday” this morning! I haven’t blogged about what I’ve been wearing because it’s been SUMMERTIME and generally I don’t put a lot of effort into my wardrobe when it’s hot out. I just don’t have the energy. Plus, I’m much more excited […]

 Hey friends! Kohl’s has generously offered a $50 gift card to a lucky winner! I loved the clothes I found at Kohl’s for back-to-school this year, and there were a few more things that caught my eye while I was shopping…. Isn’t this bedding beautiful?? I’m thinking it would be perfect for Avery’s room. LC […]