I saw this idea a couple years ago at a cute local shop called Topiaries.  I suppose it's what you would call a "statement piece".Just a bit over the top but SUCH fun! You'll need: a grapevine wreath a package of raffia and then a bunch of trims, tulle, ribbon or anything else that can be tied around the wreath let your imagination go … [Read more...]

Busy, busy day! Don't forget the Spring Linky party continues.... I'll be back later for that.....but first.... I was surprised and flattered to find out I had been given the Leibster Award by Full Circle Creations! {thank you} Next, I need to pass it along. Here are the rules: 1) Thank the person that gave it to you. 2) Link back to … [Read more...]

Today I'm revealing my idea for my Spring mantel. This time thanks to Fox Hollow Cottage for hosting the mantel portion of the Linky party. Once again, without this push I probably wouldn't have done anything until April at least! I'm ahead of my timeline thanks to these gals! I had been thinking about this mantel for awhile and had still not … [Read more...]

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...]