A silent joy overcomes me when I receive one of my shelter publications in the mail. I pause immediately to study the front cover while resisting the urge to open it. Thrilled with the anticipation of its contents, I place it in a basket, next to my bed, until I can have some uninterrupted “me [...]
When Lisa, a classmate buddy, found out about my creative side, she immediately asked me about painting a headboard on her wall. Before she even finished her question, I thought of a tear sheet from the Spring 2008 Do It Yourself issue. Through the years, I have amassed a huge assortment of tear sheets from [...]
A few weeks ago, my friend Andrea asked me about recovering her dining room chairs for her living room. We set a date and I brought my upholstery tools over to her house. I helped her with the first chair and then she proceeded to do the remaining chairs on her own. She liked the [...]
Actually 3 days to be exact. Yesterday it was in fool bloom. Don’t forget to smell the Rhododendron!
I love Spring! The grass returns to its vibrant shade of green with no imperfections. Blooming flowers are everywhere. A number of Rhododendron bushes surround my home but I am particularly drawn to the one on the side of my house. It stands about 8 feet tall and could use some pruning, but I think [...]
Welcome to my very first blog post! My name is Joselyn Smith-Greene and I am so excited to have a place to write about what I love to do. I am a creative enthusiast who adores home fashion, design and all things DIY. I love to experiment, turn trash into treasure and get lost in [...]
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