Sunshine-y Happiness {or the time I painted my coffee table yellow}

You remember my new to me Craigslist coffee table I bought a few weeks ago? It was just what I was looking for...big, heavy, sturdy, and the fact that it opens up to hold blankets is a huge … [Read more...]

Chandeliers in the Kitchen & Personal Shoppers

I have a chandelier in my kitchen. I also have a personal shopper. Yes, I am a housewife. Yet sadly, not on the cast of any of the "Real Housewives of..." shows. I'd have to change out of … [Read more...]

Glass Subway Tile Backsplash

So remember how we got new counters, painted our cabinets, added hardware, and got new lights? Well, one of the few things we still had to do was put up our backsplash. Lucky for me, my dad is a … [Read more...]

The Time I Didn’t Punch My Sewing Machine

I have an announcement to make. This is big people. You ready? Sitting down? Yesterday.... I made eight pillow covers. EIGHT!!!! Now for all your crafty types out there who are … [Read more...]

Kitchen Pendant Lights {Barn Light Electric}

As we made plans to update our kitchen, I knew that one of the elements I wanted to incorporate was some fun pendant lighting above the peninsula. The ceiling can lights were boring and a missed … [Read more...]

Kitchen Update Reveal

Soooooooooo.... basically.... my kitchen is "done". EEK! Wanna see? Huh?  huh?  wanna?  wanna? Let's start with a BEFORE picture shall we? And now...the … [Read more...]

Kitchen Update: Almost There!!!

I've mentioned that we're knee deep in a kitchen update a few times. Painting, painting, and then some more painting. But now...the painting (besides touch up work) is done! I. Am. … [Read more...]

Projects, Projects, & More Projects

We've been busy busy little bees over here at the Casa de Gibson. Funny how I can blog about lazy days of playing but really we're a whirlwind of commotion over here! Wanna see? It involved … [Read more...]