Yesterday was a gorgeous Arizona spring day~ clear and in the ’70s. It was time for The Climb. Also known as the 30th Annual Climb For Cancer on South Mountain. Back in early January, we asked if there was anyone we could climb for. We received several names. The Climb Two weeks ago I learned that my very, very good friend Marci has cancer. She is 38. You met her last year in the post “A Rose Amongst the Thorns”. So the walk was made for Marci and many others. All names were ... View the Post
Archives for February 2013
A New Slipcover For My Office Chair
For the past two months, I have been desperate to find time to make a slipcover for my office chair. It finally happened last week. A New Slipcover For My Office Chair. A New Slipcover For My Office Chair The new linen upholstery had sadly not worn very well and several holes had developed on the edge of the seat. Now knowing better I selected an antique French linen/cotton dishtowel from my collection to use as the seat fabric. This I know will absolutely wear well! Don't you love the ... View the Post
Be My Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! We sent out cards asking Be My Valentine to those we love earlier in the week. I couldn’t resist the make your own offerings from Target. Be My Valentine Do you have any special plans? I am making a delicious steak dinner followed by molten lava cakes. I’m seriously considering eating dessert first. Do you have any special plans? ... View the Post
Pretty Red Pillows
Pretty Red Pillows perfect for Valentine's Day. Pretty Red Pillows Back in December, I decided I wanted to incorporate a bit of red into the front room décor since so much of our vintage Christmas décor was red. I loved the “Villa Martine” fabric by Ralph Lauren. It had a bit of blue and cream in the print which worked so well with my blue and cream ticking slipcovered chairs. By the yard it was a bit beyond my budget but enter in a king sized sham found on clearance at HomeGoods. I ... View the Post
The Key To My Heart
The Key To My Heart: I used to have keys scattered all over my house. The Key To My Heart Now they are all in one safe place hanging in my laundry/utility room. Way back in September I found this gem at Goodwill. It was stained, chipped….well, a complete mess. After I peeled off all the decoration and sanded it down it received two coats of Annie Sloan white chalk paint. Then it stayed in this state for months. I wanted a bit of decoration on the front panel and I thought about ... View the Post
Inexpensive and Easy Valentine Decor
Several of you asked for more information on two of the elements shown in Monday’s French Country inspired Valentine table. Here is some Inexpensive and Easy Valentine Decor. Inexpensive and Easy Valentine Decor The party favors and napkins captured your heart. I too really love the napkins. Probably because they were .25 cents each! In the after Christmas sales, I found a stack of 6 generously sized red and white dishtowels on clearance for $3.00. At less than .50 cents a piece, I ... View the Post