Spring Has Arrived!

I think...possibly....maybe...Spring might actually be here. Yesterday it went up to a whopping 70 degrees for a short while in the afternoon. The weatherman says it might only hover in the 60's all week, but that's much better than 40!   I'm  sure you all had a lovely Easter. We had about 20 here for dinner.   Everyone … [Read more...]

Pink And Cream Desk

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...]

Easter Re-run

I don't do much "Easter" themed decorating.But, last year I re-created a store display I had seen at a cute local shop called Topiaries.It's a bit crazy and over the top but I thought I show it to you again!It's not the kind of thing you can put on a dining table.In fact, it may need a room of it's own.But, nonetheless...I LOVE it...my... Nest … [Read more...]

Spring Sunlight

We are all wondering if Spring is coming at all.We may not be socked in with snow like some of you are but it has been about 20 degrees cooler than normal here and now we have cold and rain again. It's snowing and hailing just an hour from here.On Sunday it was hailing here in Virginia Beach!! Strange season!There's a common statement here..."Don't … [Read more...]

Olive The Other People Have Them…Why Not Me?

This has certainly been a stressful couple of weeks!I found out I was hosting Easter so had to remove some of the Christmas decor early and start decorating for Spring!I had to share all my secrets of junk/crap Treasure hoarding aging!And had a near death Heat Transfer experience!Thank goodness I had something to fall back on...other than wine that … [Read more...]

A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)

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...]

French Drinks Tray

Follow my blog with Bloglovin (if you want to) I've been working like crazy this past week and I'll try and show you some things during this week's posts. One of the items I finished and dropped off at the shop was a drinks tray with a French feeling. It's portable so is perfect for using on the porch for Spring or Summer get togethers. Instant bar … [Read more...]

Bravery

I read a blog on Friday morning that really struck me.It wasn't one of the 2,267 blogs I normally read......or at least follow...I try and keep up...really....but it's almost impossible what with everyone wanting to grab all the audience they can and posting diligently every single day! I dedicate one hour each morning to reading blogs, but it's … [Read more...]