I’m a girl & I’m in construction. Well, I was anyway until last year. Now, I’m playing my hand at all things home improvement, trying to remember what I learned in design school and keep from losing my mind (or my fingers) along the way.
After spending entirely too much time chasing the almighty dollar, I had the opportunity to slow down a bit and rehash my trash. I figured I’d try out this blogging thing too. I have creations to share and things to say. I just have to find people willing to listen.
I’m on the downside of 30 looking forward to turning 40. I know, I’m an odd duck that way. I’m married to my ex-husband. Yes, you read that right. Last September, we celebrated our second 1-year anniversary. So when I say that I do everything twice, take me at my word.
I love my bulldogs and dislike slow drivers. I believe, if given enough time, I could figure out how to build just about anything. But don’t expect it to look like what I planned for initially {I’ve learned not to}. My favorite things to make are mistakes. Which is good, because I make a lot of them. I love color – bold, funky, fresh pops of color – and my go-to cardio workout is power sanding {check out my guns}.
I don’t plan. For anything. I prefer to fly by the seat of my pants (and off the handle at times) but I do everything with fervor. My mom taught me two very important life lessons:
1. Find something you’re good at and stick with it, and
2. You can’t get blood from a turnip.
I’m just an actor in His master production; life is a dress rehearsal. So I try not to get too much paint and sawdust on my costume and enjoy the time as it’s given.
Well, the paint’s just about dry so I’ll let you get back to the blog. Hope to see you again soon!
From one Dee to another ~ amazing blog and about me page! I must have re-written my “about me” I don’t know how many times and still haven’t nailed it…pun intended! Your personality shines through and I’ll definitely be back to read more.
Denise aka Dee
Hey thanks! I’ve been meaning to update my About (after reading all the tutorials & tips about just how much my really sucks in comparison) so this is awesome – I can totally put that off for another month or two!
Hey Dee
Just read your “about” section. You’re nuttier than a peach orchard boar! Awesome!!
It’s David from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip. Love your site! I passed your info on to the casting person so hopefully she gets in touch with you soon.
I’m launching a new interactive website/forums shortly which I think you will love. All about repurposing/upcycling, treasure hunting, projects, ideas, users photos, stories, & lots of how to…
No longer in building? Things are picking up slowly. I build custom homes when I’m not fixing up crap…I mean junk…I mean gorgeous, one of a kind treasures. http://www.clarkebuilders.com
I hope we can get you on the show & stay in touch!
David Dall
My mother-in-law just lost a part of her finger. But she lost it in the garage door – not doing cool construction stuff. She crafts. Like stamping and embossing and glitter and stuff. Hardly phalanx-threatening, but still. Now she looks like a total badass.
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Dude, craft kills. Did she concoct some awesome story for her craft nights so all the other Mod Podgers fear her hot glue gun and bedazzling skills?
Okay, I’ve been looking for new blogs to follow and I read a hilarious comment you posted about the man-meme link party so I checked in here. Any gal who’s a fan of The Humpty Hump is awesome in my book! Seriously, my boyfriend makes fun of me all the time for liking that song. Can’t wait to keep reading.
It makes me want to redo a Burger King bathroom JUST so I can add that truth to the blog….So glad you found me!!!
love the lyrics!
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I really, really wanted to get busy in a Burger King bathroom. But, I have to keep it honest and I’m just not that cool.
Hi Dee! Thanks for linking up to my special About Me Pity Party last week. I loved reading about you! I LOVE that your favorite thing to make is “mistakes.” That’s awesome! Nice to meet you.
If you can’t fix it – embrace it!
Again, thanks so much for a new take on the link parties. 