Shall we take a stroll down memory lane? A Look Back at 2012. A Look Back at 2012 Early in the year napkin rings were created from scraps of antique fabric and lace. February brought forth Valentine bon bon baskets. March was filled with such floral fancies like the Daisy chair… Spring …a $7 springtime wreath… …and a springtime terrarium tutorial. April sprung forth with vintage-inspired resurrection eggs. As well as a necklace holder made from a vintage window. May ... View the Post
Graduation Celebration
Yesterday my eldest child and only daughter graduated from ASU. We had a Graduation Celebration! Graduation Celebration The evening before the ceremony we planned an intimate gathering to kick off the celebration. The school colors are deep red and gold. This was a stroke of luck for me since I knew that I probably wouldn’t have time to create yet another tablescape before Christmas Eve when we will host yet another (but substantially bigger) gathering. Heavy white damask napkins ... View the Post
Twas the Night Before Graduation
Twas the Night Before Graduation and today I am expecting houseguests. They are here to attend the Fashionista’s college graduation which is tomorrow morning. (Sniff! Boo Hoo! Where did time go?) I’ve readied the guestroom. Twas the Night Before Graduation The guest room is at the very end of a long hall. As you enter the room you can see the cross stitch that Grandma Ingalls sewed as a young girl. To the immediate left are pictures of places we have been and a sweet little boys ... View the Post
The 2012 Collection of Holiday Crafts and Decor
I love to welcome people to my home with a happy wreath. The Sparkle and Shine wreath is part of The 2012 Collection of Holiday Crafts and Decor. The 2012 Collection of Holiday Crafts and Decor Right as you walk in the front entry there is a plate of sweets to greet guests. From there you can see the tree with a vintage inspired tree topper. On a table nearby sits holiday treasure boxes filled with candy. I’ve already changed up the Christmas “fantle” and have added our ... View the Post
Unwrap Hope: Winter Wonder Cloches
This is both a tutorial and a fundraiser for Hope Unlimited. Unwrap Hope: Winter Wonder Cloches. Unwrap Hope: Winter Wonder Cloches A few years ago I saw an ornament within the pages of Family Fun magazine. It was made out of a plastic drinking cup. How To Make Winter Wonder Cloches It’s par for the course that it generally takes me a year or more before I get around to making what inspires me. LOL. I found some plastic wine glasses at Wal Mart (6 for $1.99) which got my wheels ... View the Post
Sparkle and Shine Wreath
It seems that every holiday season I create a new wreath. But I think that this may be my favorite yet! Here is the Sparkle and Shine Wreath. It’s been a long time coming. I can remember the exact moment I spied a vintage ornament wreath. It was way back in 2001 ~ nestled within the pages of Country Living’s December issue. Its creator was Jennifer Paginelli of Sis Boom fame. I was completely and utterly captivated. Sparkle and Shine Wreath Better late than never! Eleven years later I ... View the Post
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