I've found a few wicker bicycle baskets at the thrift store. I knew they would lend themselves very well to being re-purposed as a vintage looking wall or door basket. Here is one I made a couple months ago. It's been hanging around waiting for some dried hydrangeas and it's finally the right time for those! It's been very rainy here and the … [Read more...]
Milk Paint French Bee Cabinet
July 8, 2013 By 15 Comments
Last week I dropped off a cabinet to the shop. it was a pretty, antique, two door console with cabriole legs. There were original wood casters on the legs. I had been working on it awhile. Except for the top, it was in very good shape. I sanded the whole thing because the finish was very dry and flaking off. I stripped all the veneer off the … [Read more...]
Urns and Buckets
June 12, 2013 By 14 Comments
I have a thing for urns and ice buckets....especially in silver ..... Thrift shops have yielded most of mine.... Sometimes they have pretty details.... And I don't care if they're all tarnished either. This really big one was an especially nice find....in pewter... I mean...seriously, is there any better container for … [Read more...]
Cute Garden Ideas From My Daughter
June 8, 2013 By 29 Comments
Today I'm sharing a post I did last Spring highlighting my daughter and son-in-law's pretty yard! I thought it deserved a re-run in case you missed it! Shelli and her husband live just one mile from me which makes it really nice! I get to see my two grandsons often and we go out for evenings with them frequently to movies, dinner, or the … [Read more...]
Bandana Chair Makeover
June 3, 2013 By 14 Comments
I'm still plowing through all the great colors in this new Powder River Organic Paint line... Just a project re-hash...... OK..... side bar here.....I wrote that and then I thought....what exactly is a "re-hash"? Isn't "hash" already a hash? I mean, around here hash is what I make with leftover roast beef or ham. I dice potatoes, onions, … [Read more...]
Calling All Parrot Heads
April 4, 2013 By 37 Comments
Jimmy Buffett comes here almost every summer. All the parrot heads hiding out all year come out in all their glory to party like it was 1980....I suppose. I've never been. I like him just fine but my husband is not a fan of large gatherings and that includes concerts. He dutifully takes me to the Broadway series here but he gets to sit safely in … [Read more...]
Pink And Cream Desk
March 29, 2013 By 20 Comments
Welcome! To my new home at Word Press!! Yay! A big Shout Out to Kristi of Linauer Designs for U-Hauling me over here! It was SO easy...all I did was paint my kitchen and drink coffee while she slaved away at the computer! Then I strolled in and sat down... If only EVERY move could be like that! I'm sure there will be some changes … [Read more...]
A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)
March 20, 2013 By 29 Comments
I'm going to show you the transformation of this petite coffee table to this pretty harlequin table I am also going to teach you a valuable lesson on how not to panic in the face of trauma. Only you will understand WHY this could have been a disaster... The uninformed people would sneer and say..."over a stupid table?" Those people are … [Read more...]
I'm Lorraine. I have a love for home & design and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. I'm so glad you're here to join me.
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