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Perfectly Imperfect
www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com
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a glimpse into my days of random projects--trying to walk the Walk, crafting, writing, parenting, and decorating
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simple patio updates & a giveaway

Good morning, friends!Thank you all for your kind comments regarding our trip–we are home and getting back in the swing of things now. I’ll share more on that soon, but I had to pop in to...

7 h ago

the trip of a lifetime, part 2

Thanks so much for all of your concern & comments after part 1 of our trip of a lifetime. No worries, everything turned out just fine! I’m pulling from my journal to tell you about our trip...

3 days ago

the trip of a lifetime

The trip of a lifetime. Matt and I, we were going on the trip of a lifetime. That’s how it all started, anyway. We began our day at 5:00 a.m., showering and packing last minute travel supplies ...

5 days ago

letting the children run the show

My guy and I are off for a couple of weeks to hang together & soak up lots of sun and inspiration. I’ll pop in from time to time, and I also have some wonderful friends/contributors filling...

23 may 12

trend alert: Two-toned pieces

My guy and I are off for a couple of weeks to hang together & soak up lots of sun and inspiration. I’ll pop in from time to time, and I also have some wonderful friends/contributors filling...

21 may 12

Cotier in Coronado

My guy and I are off for a couple of weeks to hang together & soak up lots of sun and inspiration. I’ll pop in from time to time, and I also have some wonderful friends/contributors filling...

16 may 12

Chalk Paint (TM) training in New Orleans

I’m sure the mister and I are enjoying our trip ’round the Mediterranean. I’m probably eating way too much cheese & writing like a madwoman.Europe = major inspiration for a writ...

14 may 12

in honor of mother’s day

In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought maybe I’d write a little “what we might tell ourselves in 30 years” kind of post.You guys know I’m passionate about the present, so i...

11 may 12

Vintage Bread Box, before & after

Hi all!I wanted to pop in to show a quick little makeover I did last week.While part of me loved the warmth of this wooden bread box, I felt like it was a little dated and tired. A small, simple piec...

09 may 12

little blue prints giveaway

It seems like Tuesday’s are giveaway days lately!Shops that begin with a mom & a need for a little creativity are some of my most favorite nooks to discover on the www.I feel so blessed to ...

08 may 12

primitive corner cabinet- a quick spruce-up

Hello, lovely folks!Congrats to our Overstock.com giveaway winner, Kim (#320), who said…My newest accent color!! Love these!!! Thanks so much for the fun chance to win! Email me, Kim, at shaunn...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

big announcement: Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT™, & other troyfest pics

Whoa, guys and girls.I’m beat.Most of you know Troy Fest was last weekend, and I was painting furiously–big and small items–to take to my space at Troy Antiques.What you may not kno...

04 may 12

overstock.com giveaway!

Well, hello, my friends!I’m back in the land of the living (more on my weekend tomorrow), and I’m excited to bring you some great news this morning!You know Overstock.com, right?Yeah, me ...

02 may 12

my new sign–via between you and me

Thanks for all of your tweets, comments, and Facebook posts about my inner-rockstar buffet yesterday!But you guys were equally (as I’d guessed) as excited about the sign.Isn’t it breathta...

28 apr 12

Dry-Brushed Chalk Paint Buffet

I’m telling you I’ve been a painting machine the last few days!I can barely see the skin on my hands from all the chalk paint colors covering them. It’s been. a. blast.I truly hate ...

26 apr 12

the sprig framing co.

We all have a thing for frames, right?Probably because we’re constantly snapping pics of our little ones slash dear ones.My favorites are the big, wooden custom frames–the ones that make ...

25 apr 12

troy fest

Well, I’ve been working furiously the last week.I should have been working furiously for 3 weeks. But alas, that swollen throat syndrome took me out for 7 solid days.It’s been a while si...

23 apr 12

25 tips for the working-at-home mom

When I began the journey of writing this blog, I had no idea that it would become a full-time business. I had no idea I would have to think about how to balance family and work. I haven’t fig...

20 apr 12

at home

You know how some places just take you somewhere else?That’s what atHome in Birmingham, Al. did for me the first time I visited. I knew I’d have to go back for some photos (which they gr...

18 apr 12

Beachy desk makeover

Well, I’m supposed to be adding a post to the Color my World challenge this week, but since I’ve been in the bed for a few days with swollen throat disease (yes, that’s the official...

17 apr 12

25 beach things

1. I never feel more at ease or more inspired when I’m on the water.2. Or maybe it’s who I’m on the water with.3. Little toes and ruffled swim bottoms make my heart skip a beat. ...

16 apr 12

how-to: old screen to display board

We have a treat today–we’re hearing from one of our contributors, Hayden of Haven by Hayden, again!You’re going to love this project–**************** ********************I am i...

14 apr 12 1 person likes this

dry brushing furniture | video tutorial

Waaay back when I revealed the Wisteria-inspired chest of drawers (the one that graces the cover of my ebook), it became the focus of lots of furniture painting questions for me.A couple of weeks ago...

13 apr 12 2 people like this

meeting Annie Sloan & counting sheep antiques

Going to Boston last week to meet Annie Sloan was definitely one of the highlights of my year.I remember the first time I opened up a can of chalk paint last March. My good friend, Miss Mustard Seed...

12 apr 12

becoming, chapter 4

Well, darlings, it’s been quite a while since I wrote a chapter of my life down here. July.It seems like something always holds me back–time, distraction, projects, & growing traffic...

10 apr 12

color my world challenge: decor week

Last week, I told you guys about the Color my World Challenge–and revealed I’m using coral in our home.I really am having a blast with this–it’s a LOT of fun to search for jus...

10 apr 12

Yard Sale this Saturday!

Hello, folks.I didn’t fall off the face of the earth, I promise.But sort of.I went on a mini-vacation & (mostly) did not open my laptop. Unnerving as it was, it was splendid.I’m read...

10 apr 12

Spring table ideas

Well, it’s Friday again, and we’re sooo looking forward to a little weekend getaway with the kids, but I couldn’t leave you hanging on yesterday’s spring table ideas.As I said...

06 apr 12

a spring table in the dining room

Hello, friends!Well, my time spent in Boston was fantastic! I can’t wait to write all about meeting Annie Sloan and so many others–it was a wonderful trip!!We normally host Easter Sunday...

05 apr 12

Color my world–& color it coral!

A couple of weeks ago, the sweet girls Suzy, from Saved by Suzy, & Jessamie from Bird & Branch Redesign , emailed a few of us bloggers to participate in the Color My World Challenge–I&#...

03 apr 12

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