Recent Blog Articles

$50 & Arles

Ashley Longnecker / April 22, 2013

That sounds like a really good band name....$50 & Arles.  However, I'm just talking about my latest project.  I had $50 in my "sign" fund and I've been looking for a few months for a really awesome dresser that I can turn into our media table (I need more storage). Low and behold, I found this beast on Craigslist.

And the winner is....

Ashley Longnecker / April 05, 2013

We are so excited about our first official giveaway on the blog!  Jonathan and I have been planning this all year, and now it's finally here.  There will be lots more posts about signs that we'll be making, house projects, and a few other goodies so don't forget about us! Many have asked the 'process' of the sign making... here is a very abbreviated version of what this sign entailed :) First, I got ready....

Last Chance to Sign Up for our Sign Making 101 Class!

Ashley Longnecker / April 04, 2013

Yes, there were a lot of "signs" in that title. Because I love signs! I love designing them, painting them, sanding them and staining them. And I think you will, too. This Saturday, April 6th I'm doing a Sign Making 101 class at my house. It will last from 10am - 12pm here in Knoxville, TN. We've already got a design (see below) and all materials are included in the price. This is your last chance if you've got some free time this Saturday! Signup today.

Pottery Barn, Who??

Ashley Longnecker / April 02, 2013

Ok, I so do not shop at Pottery Barn - like ever - but when I came across this PB mirror knock off I knew I had to make it. Why spend $700 when you can make it yourself? It's project time!

Three Dollar Trees later, I came home with 44 mirrors ($1 each)!  Thank you Dollar Tree :)

Board & Batten & Hooks, Oh my!

Ashley Longnecker / March 19, 2013

Welcome to our really skinny hallway that isn't very useful. I've thought a lot about this particular wall. I go down it many times a day because it leads to our laundry room, which I feel like I practically live in most days!