This week my Grandmother Eleanor, aka “Grandma Jingles”, turns 90. I think this calls for a celebration. The Fashionista also recently had a birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape We celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday on the 4th. But Grandma likes The Beatles too. As I have mentioned before my daughter is an old soul who likes mid-century modern and everything vintage. I always keep my eye out for ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs
Every spring I try to create something by hand for my children. It is a bit of love to place in their Easter basket that perhaps they will cherish. This year is Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs. Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs This Easter project was one I have been wanting to create for several years. But it requires Papier-mâché eggs. Generally, by the time spring rolls around and I think about it the bins at the craft store that hold such eggs are EMPTY. This year was no ... View the Post
A Springtime Terrarium Tutorial
When they were passing out green thumbs I forgot to get in line. Sure, I can keep certain types of houseplants alive. But thankfully I can blame the changing of the seasons for the regular demise of my outdoor pots. When dear Bev of The Willows announced she had opened a new garden shop and was having a class on creating terrariums I showed up with bells on! A Springtime Terrarium Tutorial. A Springtime Terrarium Tutorial There are two types of terrariums ~ closed and open. A ... View the Post
The Daisy Chair
I will tell you right now that The Daisy Chair makes me feel like a side order of awesome sauce. Thift Store Finds A few weeks ago the Fashionista mentioned that her Ikea desk chair was on its last legs. Literally. For those of you following the current project list on my sidebar a desk chair revamp was not on the list. But on Labor Day I swung by the Savers thrift store 50% off sale and spotted this wallflower needlepoint for $2.00. I gave it a second glance since my girl was born in ... View the Post
A Valentine Bon Bon Basket
Isn’t the Target $1 spot wonderful? A few weeks ago I spotted some tiny paper valentine baskets on the bottom shelf. My mind thought that they were cute but could possibly be made cuter. I transformed them into A Valentine Bon Bon Basket. A Valentine Bon Bon Basket I purchased two packages of the baskets, each a different design. I also found some darling paper cupcake liners that I planned on using to line the baskets. Once home I dug through my supplies and found crepe paper, tissue ... View the Post
Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings
My name is Laura and I am an antique lace scrap hoarder. Some of my precious bits are so small I wondered what I would ever do with the pieces other than admire them. Inspiration struck when I began planning my Valentine tablescape. I wanted romance and lace and lots of it! So Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings were created. Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings I began by tearing strips from an old cotton pillowcase and a well worn French linen tea towel. (Yes, it is ok to imagine yourself ... View the Post
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