Chestnut wood, apples and old silver

You know how I love my wormy chestnut, and I love using it in different ways. 

An Apple a day...

It's apple season here in North Carolina...

Canning Tomatoes and a crazy rooster

No, I didn't can the rooster even though he has come close to the frying pan several times. I did can 25 pints of tomatoes and three quarts of tomato juice under the guidance and expertise of my mother:-)

Why you don't need a pro camera to take amazing photos...

I know you all are thinking I am the last person on the earth to give advice about photography.

Glamorous Autumn...

I am still enjoying my Vanilla-Strawberry Hydrangeas -- especially as they are drying, and just in time for Autumn.

Hometalk budget countertop board...

I am so excited to be curating a DIY budget countertop board for Hometalk! There are lots of ideas for transforming what you have into something pretty, so click on the link and take a look. 

I spent the last several days transforming my breakfast bar/island countertop. Yep...and you will be shocked at what I did to it. But...you will have to wait to see:-)

In the meantime, go by Hometalk and check out these budget-friendly countertop transformations. 

Anita

When ministry and blogging meet...

Sometimes my music ministry and blog meet.

My favorite Fall tables...

I wanted to share some of my favorite Fall tablescapes from years past...

In the pink for Fall...

After nine posts about making and installing wood countertops, I thought you might like a break:-)

Antique wormy chestnut countertops reveal...

 Oh how very excited I have been to get to this day:-)

Welcoming the season with new candles...

I don't know about you all, but I *love* scented candles in my home -- especially in the fall and winter.