My Laundry room was a challenge.I have been wanting  to reveal the laundry room for some time but I was waiting for a few things to get done. I don't have any before photos to share.I don't know why I did not take any.Probably because it was not an over night project but one that took me awhile to accomplish on a budget. I have been sharing bits and pieces of changes like those lockers I found for 50.00 and painted.And that chicken feeder and dairy sign above my washer and dryer. As you can see this room is a challenge.This is not only a laundry room but our entrance/mud room as well. It is large but very narrow. As much as I would love to change my sink,faucet and flooring it's not in the budget for now.So you can say this was a mini makeover. That little bench next ... View Post

I thought I would share a few teaser photos with you before we get the scoop party started.I am working on a few things and will be revealing soon.Here are a few hints. Any ideas? Are you ready to party? Take it away Linsey!     Welcome back To the weekly linky party that features the scoop on the best posts from around the web!   More exposure + less time = win win!     We are  Anita from Cedar Hill Ranch, Linsey from Farmhouse Porch, Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict and introducing Anne of White Lace Cottage.     Hello once again!! And welcome to another Scoop Link Party! And if you are new to my blog The Farmhouse Porch... welcome to YOU too! Today we will actually visit ... View Post

The other day my daughter and I decided to take a quick trip to the thrift shop.I am often lucky and can find lots of cool vintage treasures. And on this day as I was in line waiting to pay for a few things I found I spotted  a display case full of lovely china was sitting there staring at me to take it home.....really it's true! And as I stood there in line waiting to pay my daughter gave me many reasons of why I should not buy this china. Mom you have enough.....how much more do you need? True I do ...but recently I sold and donated pieces I no longer wanted. It sounds a bit mean doesn't it. I got tired of some beautiful pieces so off they go until the next pieces steal my heart. But that pretty bluish green color was melting my heart.And that sweet floral ... View Post

Chandeliers have that special sparkle that makes my heart sing. And I have to confess...I have been hiding a secret from you all.Something I was embarrassed about and still cannot show you. Really...... We had some and still do have a few not so pretty light fixtures that the builder put in. You know those cheap ugly brass fixtures. Still I cannot share with you the before photos. Slowly as my budget allows I have been replacing them. Very recently I came across two matching chandeliers. I liked the style and size but......the glass prisms were painted! And not in a good way.Isn't that horrible! Sorry the photos are a bit blurry these were taken while I was on a ladder. We had an electrician come to hang these.So the changes were made right ... View Post

Well if you follow along with me on my facebook page you would have heard that  our dishwasher bit the dust. Yes we were doing our dishes by hand.When I told my daughter we would have to wash dishes by hand she said "Like in the olden days". Yes just like in the olden days....am I that old!? After some researching we decided on this Kitchenaide dishwasher.And no this is not a sponsored post. I have to tell you so far I am very happy with this.It is really quiet.I would not say silent as you can hear it a bit as the water is filling.But after that it is almost silent.And the dishes come out clean and dry! Hoping this one will last longer than our last one. I have been making some changes around here. Do you remember I painted my kitchen wall with chalkboard ... View Post

I shared this earlier today but in case you missed it. On Saturday my family and I spent the day in Wisconsin Dells.It was fun getting away for the day.And the weather was perfect! While I was there I had a message sent from Anita at Cedar Hill Ranch.She asked would you like to be part of the weekly party the scoop!I nearly jumped out of my seat at the restaurant.....why of course I would! A HUGE thank you to Anita for asking me to be part of this party! I have lots of other news to share all coming soon.And I have lots of projects that are being finished and ready to be shared so stay tuned.Here is a sneak peek at a couple of things I just finished. Now let's get on with the party!   Welcome back To the weekly linky party that features the scoop on the best ... View Post