The 5th Sparrow No More

06/10/2026

Yesterday I spent seven hours priming drywall and all the other walls in the basement. And I only got the main room done.

- I looked like a speckled egg ... white spots of paint on my face, chest, hair...

- I momentarily lost sight in my right eye when a big plop of paint fell exactly so.

The sink downstairs is filled with light fixtures so I had to run (a relative term) upstairs to rinse out my eyeball.
I grab a cup and throw water at my eyeball. Most of that dousing went into my overall pocket and drowned my phone. 😬
Eventually get water into my eyeball and for the rest of the day I was crying paint tears. Which seemed appropriate.

- And you're asking.... are you ready to prime the bedroom? And the answer is heck yeah! Because that means I am one step closer to my tiny home!

06/09/2026

Basement remodel into my tiny home task today... priming all the new drywall!

06/09/2026

Because adventure and exploring is my goal for 2026 ... Sunday the Puppy and I visited Ringgold, Georgia recently.

We walked through the town, wandered in their many antique shops and saw the church where Dolly Parton got married!

Here are a few pictures from the day and if you're local I would recommend a visit to this cute little town!

06/08/2026

And they are not sparking anything at the moment 😬

06/08/2026

Welcome, friends! 👋
I’ve noticed some new faces around here and just wanted to say thank you for being here—whether you’ve followed for years or just joined.

Welcome to
Carrie Lynn Hanson
Linda Hanson

This page is where I share thrift flips, DIY projects, creative ideas, and a little behind-the-scenes of what I’m making. I hope it feels like a cozy, inspiring place for you.

If you’re new, feel free to say hello in the comments and tell me what you love to create! 🤍

06/06/2026

A Sparrow's Nest Printable Club member and my friend Stephanie created a cozy, collected look in her home with the vintage patriotic silhouette printables featuring Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Betsy Ross that are available in Twigs & Fluff.

Perfect for farmhouse decor, gallery walls, and subtle Fourth of July decorating. Easy to print and style with frames, clipboards, or layered vignettes for timeless Americana charm.

Find them in the shop here -
https://fifthsparrownomore.com/product/vintage-patriotic-silhouette-printable-set-washington-lincoln-betsy-ross/

06/05/2026

Hey hey friends! I "fifth sparrowed no more" a piece of cast off pottery!

This was the bottom, or stand of a drink dispenser. The drink dispenser is now gone and I repurposed it into the bottom part of a cake stand for a patriotic vignette.

Read the post here ->

https://fifthsparrownomore.com/repurpose-for-a-patriotic-farmhouse-look/

06/05/2026

Just might do that ...I miss them rolling around up there.

06/03/2026

The before of the booth at the Clinch River Mercantile!

06/02/2026