Embrace the Bump: Halloween as a Pregnant Lady

Last week, I had a realization.  This may be the only opportunity in my life to flaunt my big ol’ belly on a holiday as awesome as Halloween! Dressing up through my college days generally involved something cute, but oh no… not this year.  I went straight for scandal.  My first thought was to have … Continue reading →

Antique Heart Pine Found Upstairs

Owning a 130 year old historic home is ALWAYS an adventure full of twists, turns and surprises along the way.  Usually, the surprises involve dry rot, termites or cracks in the walls, but occasionally, you get one that doesn’t make you cringe.  That’s exactly what happened this weekend! Joe began ripping off the baseboards and … Continue reading →

DIY: Custom Fabric Memo Board

How lucky are we that our tenant’s mom just happens to own an antique shop in Texas!?  Charlie brings home all sorts of unique finds, the most recent being a beautifully-framed chalkboard.  I love the elaborate grey frame, but the chalkboard made the piece feel a little dark.  Also, we already have a chalkboard in … Continue reading →

Tasty Anniversary Celebration!

Joe and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary last night!  Wow.  How time flies.  Over the past year, we’ve done home renovations, Joe went to war and returned home safely AND we found out we’re having a baby boy!  There was plenty of celebrating to go around. I surprised my man with a fancy-shmancy home … Continue reading →

Hammers, Heels and Baby Booties

It’s an exciting time in the Hammer-and-Heels house… we’re building an addition!  Joe and I are expecting a bambino in February! Of course, we’re frantically finishing up renovation and decorating projects downstairs before we begin on the nursery upstairs, but in the meantime, I’ve been soaking up all the love and excitement from our friends … Continue reading →

Creepy Surprise Behind Antique Painting

I bought an amazing frame at my favorite antique shop/hoarder’s paradise a few months ago.  I probably spent more than I should, but it’s HUGE and incredible!  I’m sure if I bought it at a fancy-pants shop in the French Quarter, it would have cost at least three times what I paid.  Inside the frame … Continue reading →