Earlier this week I took a break from studying and decorated the center space of our living room entertainment center. As we don’t have a fireplace this space has become a faux mantle or “fantle” of sorts in our home. The theme was Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland. Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland As I began piling on the doilies, lace, and paperbacks there were a few spots that needed just a bit of something more. The darling button garland that Donna from Funky ... View the Post
A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper
A few weeks ago I was looking through the Ballard Designs catalog and something caught my eye. A lovely table that was beyond my budget. So I wanted to make A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper. A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper I spied the Antique Mirrored Table Topper. In our home, we have two such tables that have a clear glass topper. I wanted it. Bad! But a topper to fit my large 36” table was $179.00. Yikes! So I thought and thought about how I could DIY ... View the Post
Acorn Elves
Every year I create a handcrafted ornament or Christmas decoration for my kids. This year it is Acorn Elves. Acorn Elves In addition I make a limited edition for my etsy shop. While this year is no exception, there is twist. I am calling this years ornament “Elves for Ceekay”. This is my good friend Ceekay (with my doxie Rudi). She writes the blog “Thinkin of Home”. Ceekay is currently in the hospital fighting a very bad reaction to her most recent chemotherapy session. Ceekay and I ... View the Post
Day 24 Gather At The Table With Thanksgiving
Over the weekend I made some treats for Sweet Boy’s classmates and the neighborhood kids to pass out on Halloween (next week). It also dawned on me that as of Monday, Thanksgiving was one month away. Relax. Take a deep breath. I have given thought to starting a new series on November 1 sharing how to not stress about Thanksgiving. Today Day 24 Gather At The Table With Thanksgiving provides small tips that will allow me (and you) to enjoy this season. Day 24 Gather At The Table With ... View the Post
Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes
Recently I shared with you one of my favorite crock pot meals. I believe that it is possible to make an everyday comfort food meal seem like a lovely occasion. Today's post is Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes. Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes On Saturday evening Mr. Décor flew home after working out of state for a month. Yes, a month. So I spent most of Saturday putting clean sheets on the bed, fresh towels in the bathroom and cooking a meal I knew he would enjoy. I like to set a pretty table. ... View the Post
Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids
Do your kids help you decorate for fall? Since my kids were home from school this week we enjoyed several fun fall activities. This post shares Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids. Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids To kick things off for a fun fabulous fall week we went to Disneyland. Let me tell you, the happiest place on earth delivers some of the happiest inspiration for fall. Every inch of the park was covered in holiday happiness. I had a few ideas up my sleeve so that the return to ... View the Post
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