My sweet Grandma Jingles (as affectionately called by my children) recently sent me a package. She had decided to move again into an assisted living facility and had to downsize a bit. She thought that I would probably adore and treasure a wee little tea set she played with as a girl. A wee little tea set Treasure indeed. These wee cups are over 80 years old. I adore the sweet bluebird that adorns the dishes. I am overjoyed that the dishes were well loved and have a few chips and ... View the Post
A Bunting We Will Go
Over the weekend I sat down at my sewing machine to create a garland/ bunting/ banner for my guest room. My friend T arrives on Thursday for a visit and we will celebrate her birthday on Saturday so I thought a bunting would be a fun touch. A Bunting We Will Go. A Bunting We Will Go While making T’s bunting my thoughts turned to the Fashionista’s upcoming birthday. The theme of the party is “The Almost Famous Seventies Soiree”. Think vintage, denim and daisies coupled with fondue pots. Ah but ... View the Post
Adorable Valentine Day Ideas
Have you begun your preparations for Valentines Day? I am a wee bit behind because I am also prepping our guest room for my friend T's annual visit. She arrives on the 11th and will stay for five days. I started looking for Adorable Valentine Day Ideas. I do plan on placing some fresh roses by her bedside. Adorable Valentine Day Ideas We have also begun to address our Valentines, both handmade and store bought. (The pirate cards were found at Goodwill for $2.99. They are by Meri~Meri.) ... View the Post
Cute Valentine Crafts
Cute Valentine Crafts: I adore frothy decor confections for this, the most romantic of holidays. Cute Valentine Crafts Life may very well be like a box of chocolates and the empty containers can be just as sweet. Wielding a glue stick and a roll of crepe paper begin by just folding a pleat and gluing it down. Using the edge of the box top as your guide continue to do this 500 times. :) Then add lace and trim with a glue gun. Add some paper punched hearts and a bit of Valentine-themed ... View the Post
Santa’s Got A Brand New Bag Craft 6
Santa's Got A Brand New Bag Craft 6. Need a simple and sweet way to present your gifts? How about a fabric bag? The bottom of my tree is surrounded by bags. There are even small bags filled with treats tucked in the midst of the tree branches. Next to the tree is an old German sled topped with larger bags. No two are exactly the same. Here is a close up that shows bags embellished with doilies, rick rack, old lace and jingle bells. Although I don't have a problem with peekers in ... View the Post
It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas
It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas. Are you counting down the days? Every afternoon Sweet Boy opens one door of the advent calendar to find the sweet treat of the day. Today will have him baking cookies with mom. It's Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas Here is a close up of a few of the doors. If you would like to see the before pictures and how to's click here. Every year I create a new table vignette. This post will only include the new vignettes I have created for my ... View the Post
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