Archives for March 2012

First, let me say a big THANK YOU to Pamela at From My Front Porch To Yours. Because if it wasn't for her, my porch would probably have continued to look like this for another month!  Oh heavens......how embarrassing...I've actually had people  COME OVER HERE  and walk up THESE STEPS!!  Then they got to the door and this is what they … [Read more...]

I am really attracted to aprons. Are you? I don't wear them often, I confess.  I just never developed the habit. I wore them at my Granny's house when I was a girl. My Mom didn't cook much and we never had any aprons that I can remember. I inherited a couple .... The one on the left has kittens wearing aprons and was my MIL's....she's in her … [Read more...]

Spring is in the air...there's a spruce up your porch Linky party on Monday and I just went to the Garden Center at Home Depot.It won't be long before my days will get busier as the garden gets going!Soon, I'll be sitting on my porch again listening to the night sounds.One of my favorite projects from the past is these shutter candleholders.They … [Read more...]

You're getting the result of my Art Show projects this week so bear with me! The show is held in a warehouse so I wanted to have an urban feel with metal used as an element. I decided I wanted to go with a metallic feel for the tables. I work, always, under a budget when I do these shows so I need to come up with ideas that won't break the bank … [Read more...]

Good Morning Dahlings!!! Off to see Home Goods today simply because I haven't been there in a few weeks.I've been trying to be good but to no avail....What's a girl to do?Tah Tah.....back in a bit!Here we are with the latest finds atHome Goods! This is the first time I've ever seen upholstered headboardsat Home Goods. The one on the right is … [Read more...]

Today I wanted to show you one of the decorations I'm doing for the upcoming art show my church is hosting. I've been working with art shows for several years and they are such fun! I can think out of the box for fellow artists and really do something funky if I want to. I saw a lamp made from plastic spoons last year on Pinterest. I didn't belong … [Read more...]

I love design and I love to study design.  That means I'm one of those people who READ the articles in design magazines.  I have learned quite a lot over my many years of decorating for myself and for others.Decorating well does not mean you need to have a lot of money.I have been in many a home where there was quite a LOT of money spent andthe … [Read more...]

I spent the weekend creating a piece of art from junk for our youth pastor,  making some more French Market Baskets  (I have a booth to fill now!)  and working on some furniture. Here's the sculpture....from concept to reality.... Very organic...I was pleased with how it turned out. Here are the baskets I haven't gotten to this one … [Read more...]