Archives for December 2012

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...]