Miss Flibbertigibbet

Today many bloggers have decided to have a day of silence on their blogs to remember the victims at Sandy Hook School. I have decided to join them. You can click on the link below and be taken to a page where you can make a donation if you wish. Take a moment, or two, or three, to remember these grieving families and remember to count your … [Read more...]

I recently purchased some oversized wood angel wings and , until now, they haven't been used.But as I was looking for Christmas decorations in the attic, I came across this angel I had purchased a couple years ago. As soon as I saw her, I knew what I wanted to do for my mantle this year.It took me a few days of working things out and then squeezing … [Read more...]

Today is the first day of the Mantle portion of our Home For The Holidays Party!!! So, get that mantel done!!! This is a case of "do as I say, not as I do"....because mine isn't finished!!! But, as I've said already...if these gals hadn't invited me to co-host this party.... we'd be still sitting in a house with pumpkins on the porch  and … [Read more...]

Every now and then, I'll stumble across a real prize at the thrift store.A couple months ago, I came across this wall candelabra. It had this icky, antique gold finish. But lots of details that I knew would look great once I was finished.I decided to use my crusty paint mixture.....I use white latex primer to start. You can use a color too...but I … [Read more...]

I'm late to the party....AND I'm a hostess too!sheesh....Life get's in the way of stuff doesn't it sometimes? But, even though we're sometimes a bit late......showing up means something...doesn't it? When I'm waiting anxiously for my out of state daughter and her family to arrive.....as long as they show up eventually, I don't care if they don't … [Read more...]

Oh for goodness sake!Is it just me or do these things happen to you too?Friday was supposed to be the day I posted about my favorite choices from the Holiday Recipe section of our little party. In case you haven't noticed....it's Saturday...AND halfway through Saturday to boot!I worked on Tues Wed and Friday...ALL DAY...on transforming a warehouse … [Read more...]