Our living room and dining area are linked together in large open space with only a small pony wall to separate the two. Generally, I try to link common elements in both areas so they flow and the design feels consistent. In planning our 4th of July tablescape I continued with the tropical theme through the use of seashells. Of course, the starfish is the most patriotic of all the shells. Here is the Starfish and Stripes Forever Tablescape and delicious BLUEBERRY SPRITIZERS! Starfish and ... View the Post
A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift
Hello, dear friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Don't you just love some fast and fun DIY décor? A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift is darling and checks all the boxes. A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift I found a bag of citronella candles in fun summertime colors and the glass jar at the dollar store. Citronella candles are perfect for keeping summertime pests away while enjoying the outdoors. The small bit of raffia and the seashell were things I already had on hand, but you can also find ... View the Post
Creating 3 D Seashell Art
I am in the process of creating a gallery wall that will brighten up my very dark hallway. My budget for Creating 3 D Seashell Art is around $10. Creating 3 D Seashell Art I purchased two value packs of 5” x 7” canvases at Michael’s. Using a coupon the canvases were just $1.62 each. ($6.48 for all four.) I had several bottles of acrylic paint leftover from previous projects and picked out various seaside colors to paint each canvas. The secret to painting, whether it be acrylic, ... View the Post
Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya Tablescape
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you wearing a wee bit o’ green? Start your day in a lucky way with this Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya Tablescape. Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya Tablescape Over the weekend I created a tablescape inspired by the holiday but didn’t feature a single leprechaun or four-leaf clover. This way it can be enjoyed for a week or two instead of just a few days. I began with a tablecloth that I found at an estate sale probably 3 or 4 years ago. The bright and happy embroidery colors ... View the Post
Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon
Recently I was walking through Hobby Lobby and spied the prettiest wooden pedestal. It was a bit pricey, even with a coupon, but I just KNEW it would fit the large glass cloche I had made several years ago perfectly. So, into the cart, it went. I had an idea to combine Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon. Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon I knew exactly what I wanted to put into the cloche. My friend Kathy had inspired me. Kathy had used rolled up wrapping paper to decorate her cloche. I ... View the Post
A Fall Hostess Gift For Under $5
I adore returning kindness with kindness. Whether it be a teacher, friend or a co~worker this yummy gift seems to be a hit with everyone. A Fall Hostess Gift For Under $5. A Fall Hostess Gift For Under $5 The supplies to create this gift are easy to obtain: 1 jar of jam (either homemade or a good store brand) Natural coffee filters Raffia Old silver spoon (I find these at garage sales and thrift stores for pennies) Leaf-shaped tag (you can google “leaves” and hand cut ... View the Post
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