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Mailbox Makeover

September 23, 2011 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

One of the fun parts of moving from a condo into a single-family home is that I finally have a free-standing mailbox. I didn't think I'd ever think anything about a mailbox was 'fun' but now that I am old(er) things like mailboxes, vacuums, and weed-wackers really float-my-boat.  I wanted to give my mailbox a little 'spice' so I ordered a decal from Etsy.  Here's what it looked like

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What I Wore Wednesday: Homecoming Week Edition

September 21, 2011 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

Third week linking up to The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday! Last week was Homecoming Week at school so some of my outfits were part of our daily 'spirit dress-up days'.  Tuesday (black & white day): Cardigan: GAP White collared shirt: Banana Republic Outlet Black capris: Target Sandals: Famous Footwear Necklace: H&M Wednesday (mismatch day): I didn't participate in

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Porch Progess

September 18, 2011 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

Here's a little sneak peek of a project I've been working on in between grading papers and editing photos:   More details to come when I'm finally finished (if, that is, I can beat mother nature and get this thing painted before it's too cold)!

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Hello! I’m Kelly-Anne!

I’m an avid DIY and home decor enthusiast, wife and new mom, teacher of 15 years, and a Mainer now living on a farm in Virginia. Here you’ll find creative endeavors of all sorts!

Now offering Interior Decorating Services at  Dirigo & Dogwood

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That’s a wrap on all things Halloween! 🎃 I find my That’s a wrap on all things Halloween! 🎃 I find myself acutely aware of how short this season of motherhood will be, the time when my little one is SO excited about alllll the holiday things. Trying to truly be present and savor all these beautiful moments.
Witches Night Out is one of the best nights of the Witches Night Out is one of the best nights of the year! Main Street comes alive with witches of all kinds. Music, dining, shopping on a perfect fall night. Just one of the many reasons to love Smithfield!
I typically decorate for the general fall season r I typically decorate for the general fall season rather than specifically for Halloween, but this year I’ve really leaned into the holiday. Over the last month or so I’ve found so many fun decorations that give off “cute” Halloween rather than “spooky” (although the witches are bordering on the spooky side)! C is at the perfect age to really love the decorations, plus now that we are in a neighborhood, others can hopefully enjoy our decor, too! 

Tell me, do you decorate for Halloween? 🎃 👻 🧙
Had the nicest little getaway to Chincateague, VA Had the nicest little getaway to Chincateague, VA for a friend’s birthday and fell in love with the sweetest little barrier island town. We stayed @keywestcottages, shopped and dined at many locally owned places (highly recommend Island Creamery for the best homemade ice cream), and we even spotted some of the infamous wild ponies at Chincateague National Wildlife Refuge. On the drive home we did some antiquing and popped into Cape Charles (another darling little town) for lunch. I would love to take C back one day because it’s is a pretty family friend town as well. Such a sweet spot for a long weekend getaway!
Please meet the newest member of of family- Emmeli Please meet the newest member of of family- Emmeline, aka “Emmie”! We found her after visiting several local shelters and are happy to report that she is settling in well. She’s super sweet & affectionate…C is smitten! 🥰
Sometimes you just have to drop everything and giv Sometimes you just have to drop everything and give something a makeover, am I right?! 🤣☺️ C has a little craft table in our living room so I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect cabinet to corral all her art supplies and some toys she frequently plays with…I finally found the perfect piece for $50 on FB Marketplace! We (yes, C helped 🥰) painted it in a matte finish paint in the @sherwinwilliams color Monorail Silver, the perfect blue-gray shade I was hoping for. After it was dry, I took some sand paper to the edges to give it a more vintage feel and also swapped out the knob. Now, time to organize and fill those baskets! 🧺

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