Our Home and Blog Featured in The Burg

Terrible picture of me post-hunt at a hot and humid estate sale, but I think the excitement on my face is palpable. If you didn’t catch the news via social media, I was recently featured in the “Good Abode” section of the local publication, The Burg. An offshoot of the newspaper here in town, The Burg is a weekly guide to what’s up around the city. From local concerts to art news, this is everyone’s go-to for staying in the know, at least in terms of Lynchburg society.

This was especially fun for me because it was a little like having the tables turned. From July 2011 to October 2012 I worked for the newspaper as a page designer and copy editor, so it was kind of neat to have the microscope turned on my own home and life. I’m still pinching myself that it really happened, and can’t wait to see the story hit the Lifestyle section of the main newspaper this Sunday (at least that’s the rumor flying around). The article may or may not be getting framed – you know, for posterity’s sake…

It was so refreshing to interview with Casey Gillis, the writer of the piece. Casey had actually visited our house back in the very beginning of our renovation efforts as a guest to a Halloween party we threw – Reacquainting her with the house and updates was too much fun, and felt far more like casual catch up than work.

You can check out the full story and photo spread over on The Burg’s website, but below are a couple of sneak peeks. The photos are by the lovely and talented Jill Nance, by the way. I hope I’m not putting words in her mouth when I say that we had a blast walking from room to room, chatting about this project and that one. To Casey and Jill – You’re both welcome back any time!

Photos: Jill Nance

Have a great weekend!

P.S. In case you missed it yesterday, I’m hosting a big prize pack giveaway in collaboration with 3M DIY! Click here for the details and to enter. 

3M Protection & Finishing Products Giveaway

This giveaway is officially closed. Keep scrolling to see if you’re the winner!!

Earlier today I shared how I transformed an old $20 Craigslist table into a dual functioning party and potting table. I couldn’t adore the finished product more, BUT it took a decent amount of sawing, filing, sanding and drilling to get to this final look. I know it sounds cheesy but being a DIY-enthusiast means that I get my fair share of exposure to heavy-duty tools – I am so thankful to 3MDIY.com for allowing me to tinker around with some of their 3M Tekk Protection workwear and finishing products. Each of these products mean business and I felt like I really went about this slightly labor intensive project in a responsible way – who knew I had it in me?!! Suffice it to say, I’m pleased as punch to be left with this fun dual purpose buffet and workstation, WITH my eyesight and fingers intact.

So now it’s time to pass that peace of mind on to YOU guys. 3MDIY.com has generously offered to give away a fabulous prize pack of extra goodies to make sure your next project goes off without a safety hitch or finish “oops!”

THE PACK INCLUDES:

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment with a link to your favorite DIY woodworking project – Could be one of your own, or something you found on your favorite blog, website or on Pinterest. The winning commenter will be chosen via Random.org at the end of the day Thursday, August 8th, and I will announce the winner here on Friday, August 9th. (Sorry, guys…U.S. residents only for this one)

Good luck!

This post is a collaboration with 3M DIY. To keep up-to-date on projects, products and sampling visit 3MDIY.com. And just to reiterate, all content, ideas and words are my own. Thanks again for supporting the sponsors that allow me to create fresh projects like this for Dream Green DIY!

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GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Congratulations to Jill, of Afternoon Artist!!

Jill, I will be emailing you shortly with details on your 3MDIY.com prize pack.
Thanks to everyone for participating!!

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