Time away….be back in a jiffy
I got the news that my uncle passed away after 4 years of battling Alzheimers and failing health. JB, the kids, and I are in Delaware with my family for the funeral which will be today at 2:00. I am...
View ArticleEtcetera- Peach cobbler
When I tell you that I have been dying to make a peach cobbler this Summer, I really mean it! I have meant to make one way before now, but I wanted my Aunt Patti’s recipe {on my husbands side of the...
View ArticleEtcetera- Roller coaster mania
All photos via pinterest here, here, and here Well, today…..all day long…..I will be at Carowinds with my family. We have been looking forward to this day all summer. It is kind of like our last...
View ArticleQuotage- Change is good
image via pinterest Over the last two weeks I have had several really lengthy conversations with a close friend about the pitfalls and disasters of not being open and willing to change. Whether it...
View ArticleFound Goodness- A very special giveaway
On Monday I told you all about the awesome new venture that my friend Grace is launching…..Olive Box. Well, Grace is an amazing gal and she wants one of you all to win the very package that I got in...
View ArticleIntroductions: More Stripes, and another sneak peek at the Knack book
On Saturday morning, a very large padded envelope was delivered to the front porch, and when I saw the Chronicle Books label and felt the weight of the envelope I seriously had a moment of….really? is...
View ArticleEtcetera: Beautiful printable tags…..& Anthropologie
photos via the elli blog I absolutely love these tags that I discovered on the elli blog! I am totally going to be printing some off for myself and using them for gifts and treats! I love the graphics...
View ArticleQuotage: Thank You
Artwork by the black apple Thank you all so much for your friendship and support! I appreciate each and every one of you so very much! xo, Barb
View ArticleFound Goodness: Jon Blair is the best thing that ever “found” me
Building up to the book launch….which is TOMORROW NIGHT!….. I have thought a lot about a lot of things. The time, the challenges,the people, the stretching and learning, the greatness of the...
View ArticleA little blue chest named “Carlonia”
This little chest of drawers is so sweet and wonderful with her curvy drawers and fancy details. I got her from my parents, who graciously offered her up for a special project I was working on. This...
View ArticleFurniture Makeovers Blog Tour
photos by Carlton Riffel Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I am SO excited to announce the official start of the blog tour for my book, Furniture Makeovers! Here is the wonderful...
View ArticleA coffee table that just needed a little wash….. named Mcnarias
My client “Miss M” brought me her coffee table a few weeks ago……and when she dropped it off, we discussed plans. “Miss M” really loved the coffee table as it is { I agreed….the wood and structure are...
View ArticleEtcetera- Roller coaster mania
All photos via pinterest here, here, and here Well, today…..all day long…..I will be at Carowinds with my family. We have been looking forward to this day all summer. It is kind of like our last...
View ArticleFLASH SALE AT KNACK
We are trying to make way for new goodies coming in over the next couple of weeks, and so we decided to have a flash sale! Pillows + Mirrors are 50% off and everything else in the shop {including...
View Article#AnthroEvents
Well my friends….I am only two days away from my event + book signing at Anthropologie, and I woke up this morning so excited about it that I couldn’t go back to sleep. As I worked in the studio...
View ArticleGiveaway time!
It’s giveaway time! Head on over to our instagram (@knackstudio) to win a signed copy of my book, Furniture Makeovers, and a set of mini houses by Crave Studio. you can choose farm or city! Details on...
View ArticleFurniture Makeovers eBook Sale!
Happy hump day everybody! I am thrilled to announce that, during the month of May, you can get my book for $2.99 on all your devices! It’s the perfect compliment to that Kindle you’re getting your mom...
View ArticleBrave :: Take Heart
image via pinterest It’s all about being brave these days. Brave in the face of fear, brave when things are hard, brave when things are uncomfortable, brave when things are huge. Brave.
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