It’s true what they say–one man’s trash, literally IS another man’s treasure! Here are some of my most favorite ever trash finds! Sorry for the crummy cell phone picture . . . But can you tell what that is? The abandoned house in my...
I have a fantastic antique painted dresser makeover to share with you today! It’s bold, but elegant, with a little bit of whimsy thrown in too. And perfect for the coming spring season. I bought this dresser from a lady on Facebook Marketplace, and was...
I think old washstands are my absolute favorite pieces to paint. Not only are they small (and so make for a quick project), they’re just so versatile! You can use them in so many different rooms and for so many different purposes. Here’s one I found...
Hey Friends! Today is the day to take you on a tour of our new Painted Furniture & Home Decor Studio! This little space has been seven years in the making. From a rented antique booth space the size of a jacuzzi bathtub to our own brick and mortar shop,...
A little over four weeks ago we moved from our house in Texas. It had been our home for 9 years (11 total in Texas,) and it was emotional saying goodbye (if you missed the story about why we left, you can read that here). But, with every goodbye comes an opportunity...
Every once in awhile, I see something at the flea market that stops me dead in my tracks. That was the case with this antique oak paneled desk. When I spotted it, I was drawn to it immediately. It had the perfect patina of old, worn oak that is becoming more popular...
Have you felt any cool breezes in the air yet? I haven’t ? Fall here in Texas usually doesn’t show up until November! But in the retail world, you bring fall into your shop whether it’s cooled off or not. So last week, I spent a few hours totally...
Last month we packed up the van and headed out on the 8-hour (if we’re lucky!) drive to visit my family back in Memphis, TN. The boys were super excited to see their grandparents, aunts and uncles, and most of all their cousins. I was excited to see my family...
It’s time for a good, old-fashioned furniture makeover today! It’s been awhile since I had one to post, and now I have 3 or 4 to share! But today you’re getting just one 🙂 Awhile back my friend messaged me, asking if I wanted this old armoire she had...
I have to confess, I have only recently really started digging around on Instagram. When I need inspiration I usually head to Pinterest, but lately, I’ve been taking more time to scroll through Instagram to look for decorating or display inspiration there . . . And...
Hello Spring! Truly, this is my favorite time of the year! I know many of you may still be swimming in snow (those bad storms in the Northeast this week!), but spring is in full force down here in Texas. Unfortunately, I’ve been spending much of my time behind...
It’s official–I have writer’s block. All of my creativity has totally leaked out of my brain over the past month. I think it is some combination of the heat, humidity, and 3 little people running around my house. I have been trying and trying to...
I have another makeover to share with you today! Last month I painted a small writing desk and it sold super quickly. After it sold, I had several customers asking if I happened to have any more writing desks in my stash–apparently there is quite...
So last week I promised you all a tour through my new retail space . . . Here it is! Today I am excited to walk you through Lyla’s Clothing, Decor & More, a lovely little boutique in downtown, Plano Texas. Quick background on how I found this...
Hey friends! It’s been awhile since I have posted about any of my finds. To be honest, I’m not out on the hunt quite as often as I used to be simply because I struggle to find the time! But I did make it to a few markets over the past month and did some...
In case you missed the news, I am now a Certifed Retailer for Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint! If you’ve been following along with me for any amount of time, you know I’m a big fan of Marian Parsons, AKA Miss Mustard Seed. I find her...
When I first started painting furniture pieces to sell about 4 years ago, I wanted to antique finish everything. Dark wax was all the rage and every piece I saw around me seemed to have that aged, vintage finish. But as time went on, I found myself using an...
Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in with you all. I hope you are enjoying the fall weather and the transition to the holiday season. Things here at Lost & Found have been a little chaotic lately, but I’ll share more about that...
When I started blogging over four years ago, I was lucky because I had a lot of photography experience already under my belt. I had a great DSLR camera that I knew how to work well, and had been taught the basics of photography staging and editing. So right from the...
I shared this photo of my living room a few days ago on Instagram, and I was nervous about doing it. If you’ve followed me for some time, you may have noticed I don’t share a lot of photos of my home. Besides it being a tough space to...
A few weekends ago I braved the 100 degree heat and headed out to do some junkin’ at the Canton First Monday Trade Days. If you live anywhere in the North Texas area (or even in Oklahoma or Western Arkansas), you should make the trip sometime to Canton. It...
I’ve never had a pretty, decorated patio. For all of my adult-life, my various patios have served as either storage areas, a painting rooms, or a kids’ play zones. Until now! I feel like I’m finally a grown up! I decided back in the...
Hi everybody! Thanks so much to everyone who commented with their encouraging words after my last post. I appreciate so much knowing that there are things I’ve written on this blog that have been helpful to people out there. And I promise I’m not going...
