there's this horrible Hardiboard siding covering the foundation that's in a grey with blue undertones (shudder!) I'm going to paint the Hardiboard, my front door and add shutters to the windows.

I'm thinking of Behr Japanese Maple for the front door (rusty red) and white for the shutters. Do I match the siding colour on the Hardiboard? or paint it one of the accent colours? Suggestions please!

impression is that of warmth and lightness. The bottom floor hosts an open plan living and dining space, the kitchen, a large bathroom, guest room and plenty ingenious storage solutions. The private area is located upstairs and consists of the bedroom, working space and wardrobe.

BLAST with it! I locked it into my head as a to do.... 12 years later with a re-purposing business and much needed break time ... I thought - WOW! Its time to make it! Let me tell you - it was not difficult to twist arms for the photo shoot! Fun times! Come check out our other fun creations at www.facebook.com/gypsy or simply www.gypsybarn.com Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!

discard. I got the substrate ready for assemblage (with the help of my art students) so it was ready for my local art association's open studios 3-day event in October. After that weekend, more studio visitors added on, as well as many community "villagers" at our association's holiday market during the month of December. Lastly, I took on the solo job of filling the crevices. Finding the right glues was key. It will hang around town to be viewed in various public spaces and private businesses. Not sure where Old Glory's final resting spot will be. I might donate it to our town hall or library.

counter space, add a dishwasher, use environmentally friendly products as much as we can, and do it all on a shoestring budget. Open to your suggestions. Thanks!