Category Archives: useful information

Concrete countertop

I only managed to get a few good photos before the clouds rushed in and stole my natural lighting.  Levi made me a concrete countertop for my island over the weekend and I LOVE it.  I didn’t want anything fancy, nothing faux, just good old industrial concrete, Levi’s specialty. Easy(helps that Levi is a concrete man:),...

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Death is not dying

I want to share a powerful sermon,  preached by a woman my age,  about 4 months before she died. Watch it here.
She says “I am dying, but so are you”.  A simple & profound truth.

Photography by Bohemian Secret

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How NOT to tea stain

It all started with this antique christening gown from England.   The plan was to tea stain it and embellish it with vintage lace.

While balancing my newborn in the crook of my left arm I got out the lipton tea bags and filled the copper sink with the instant hot water.

Do NOT leave the tea bags...

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Lampshade upgrade

I love slipcovers.  They are a perfect solution for a boring home depot shade & so simple to make.

Not that the “before” is bad, it’s just not the look I am going for in the master bedroom.  I wanted something softer, more romantic.
Step by Step instruction for dummies, because it takes one to know one. ...

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Photo editing: textures

I am in no way, shape or form a professional but I have gleaned a little useful information through years of trial and error and help from talented, professional friends.  I have received quite a few emails regarding basic photo editing so I have decided to dedicate a category to this subject.
In this post I will...

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