Miss Flibbertigibbet

Before I share my next 15 minute redo with you I thought I'd mention how lucky we all are that Irene wasn't all she was supposed to be......thank goodness! We had wind and rain which was on the moderate side, but not much else. Power was out for about 6-8 hrs but thanks to my resourceful hubby, we were all ready with a generator and lots of gas. I … [Read more...]

On day two, while we were at the Big Flea Miss Bittersweet and I engaged in the same activity which occurs whenever we are in the midst of junk, antiques, fabric, ephemera, etc.......creative thinking!! Recharging my batteries is an absolute necessity for me because I climb up and down the "blue ladder" so easily. Being completely immersed in … [Read more...]

On day one, the Misses Flibbertigibbet & Bittersweet settled into their hotel and then went and bought some nice snacks for the evening and did a bit of shopping at Tuesday Morning (just to prime the pump). We spent the evening being inspired by the pile of magazines we had brought as well as surfing the net.Up bright and early, downstairs for some … [Read more...]

As promised, I'm giving an update on the traveling flibbertigibbet. I actually managed to get out of the house only 6 minutes past nine......that's because only one of the kids was up and he was half asleep anyway and was unable to verbalize yet. Picked up Miss Bittersweet and off we went toward DC!Our first stop was in Occoquan. It's an historic … [Read more...]

To quote my grandson's favorite show (Mickey's Clubhouse)....Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggety Dog!! I'm getting away from home for TWO WHOLE NIGHTS! My SIL (Bittersweet Folkart Primitives..check it out) and I are going up to the DC Flea and also taking a side trip to Lucketts (heaven on earth)! I heard that the Design House is closed......boo … [Read more...]

Don't let the title fool you ....I didn't get a new porch, nor did I do a porch redo.....BUT, I love my porch and wanted to tell you why. I sit out there most evenings for about 2 hrs (if I'm home) and just swing in total silence with my shutter candleholder glowing as the only light...... Isn't it pretty? I'll tell you how to make it in a … [Read more...]

I thought I'd clarify a bit more about my taste in design. It's definitely 'eclectic' and moves from French to English to Vintage to Primitive/Country. I don't have a problem with it but some folks really need to pigeonhole you in order to understand and I refuse to be so contained. We'll start with the French part. I love anything with French … [Read more...]