Wild Fall Mantel

October 6, 2012 By 17 Comments

In the Spring I created a mantel display that used a crazy tangle of grapevines, bees, butterflies and flowers. In the center I used a Graphics Fairy design that I applied with a Sharpie. This Fall, I hated to take down the vines and so I added even more vines and replaced the Spring bits with pinecones, leaves and gourds.  My father in law … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafting, decorating, fall, Milk Paint

Fall Decorating with Bittersweet

September 27, 2012 By 13 Comments

I ordered some bittersweet vine last week and it arrived yesterday. I have to say the order did not have long vines but I adapted and made lots of arrangements in jars instead! I don't know if it will root in the water but I hope so.  I don't know if it will even grow here but I'd sure like to give it a try! I'm still puttering around here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating, fall, Home Decor

Hot Fun In The Summertime Party Picks!!

August 2, 2012 By 5 Comments

Well let me tell you that we girls had a REALLY HOT time hosting these parties in July!! Lots of fantastically amazing wonderful creative people are out there EVERYWHERE and they don't let the heat of Summertime stop them either! All the other gals were telling me how hard it was to choose each week and no I get a chance to experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafting, decorating, Furniture Makeovers, summer

Summer Starfish Door Decor

June 30, 2012 By 19 Comments

I don't want to step on anyone's toes here because I can tell LOTS of people like wreaths. I am not a big fan of wreaths although I do use them occasionally. Maybe I got sick of them during the wreath craze of the 1980's. I used this one on my door this Spring.  I like it because of several reasons.....  it was made for me by my husband who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafting, decorating, Home Decor, how-to, summer

French China Cabinet

March 20, 2012 By 29 Comments

I refinished this petite French style china cabinet for my last Porch Sale in October.  The interior and the door inserts are ASCP Old White and the body is ASCP Paris Gray. They were finished with clear wax. I didn't distress them too much because it seemed my clients preferred a more fresh look based on the response from my previous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, decorating, french, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor

Sprucing Up The Studio

January 28, 2012 By 16 Comments

I don't know about you but I have had one busy week! I have several projects in varying stages of completion but none ready for showing! Over the past few weeks I have rearranged my studio to better fit my work habits. What kind of creative spirit are you? I have a need for order to a degree or I don't accomplish much. But, I also am very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafting, decorating, Home Decor

Red At Christmas?

December 21, 2011 By 2 Comments

Sometimes I write these posts and don't even realize what I'm doing I think!  On a recent post I made the statement  "I really don't use much red (referring to decorations at Christmas)  and then proceeded to post pictures  which had red in EVERY SINGLE ONE!!  Too funny! I had taken a lot of photos of my vintage things  and red and green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: christmas, decorating, Home Decor

12 Days Til Christmas….

December 13, 2011 By 5 Comments

OK, after you read the title.... you need to take a cleansing breath.... that's it.... now roll your neck around a few times.... shake those arms..... And now...... jump up and get back to it!!  LOL This guy is hanging on the front porch. That's why I go through the garage.... too much pressure..... Today I have a rare day with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: christmas, decorating
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