Melanie Alexander

About a month ago I was hurting for something to do on a Friday afternoon, so I decided to throw all 3 boys in the car and head out to …

It’s finally finished! I’ve been working on this wonderful empire buffet for about two months now, and today it is finally done. I’ve teased a lot on this piece, so …

Summertime means traveling season, and we have been in and out since the beginning of July.  I love to travel, but it’s always a lot of work getting back into …

Summertime is  here! About 10 days ago my oldest had his last day of Kindergarten and then the long, hot days of Texas summer officially arrived.  We spent one weekend …

Well I promised in my last post to show more about my most recent project, this wonderful antique chest of drawers. Remember the teaser? This was a really fun project …

It’s been a crazy 10 days around here, with lots of things coming and going. It started last week when our laptop died.  It was a 4 year old PC …

I’ve posted before about how I love to decorate with old books. I have a special place in my heart though for old children’s books especially.  I love the bright, but …

A few weeks ago I got a text from a friend asking if I knew anyone who bought antiques . . . I responded, “Yes, me!” Her husband’s grandmother had …

Last week was the time for First Monday at Canton, which is a HUGE monthly flea market about an hour southeast of Dallas. Despite living in the North Texas area …