Pinterest is filled with lovely images of Thanksgiving bar carts. Inspired, I sought to create a drink station for children and teetotalers. Here is our Thanksgiving Drink Station. Thanksgiving Drink Station On the sideboard, I used a bit of old petticoat ruffle as a runner and topped it with various bits of holiday sparkle. Keeping the harvest in mind I tried to bring in texture with wood trays, baskets, and the bounty of the season. If you have a bit of difficulty getting the ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Kitchen Gallery Wall
The kitchen sits between two very colorful rooms. You’ve seen the family room with its bright reds and blues. I haven’t revealed the formal sitting room, but trust me, it’s going to be colorful. Today I am sharing the Storybook Cottage Kitchen Gallery Wall. Storybook Cottage Kitchen Gallery Wall I wanted the kitchen to be a fairly neutral space. Which of course that’s what the kitchen was when we bought it. A very neutral, very BROWN room. NOT what I had in mind. I set out to paint all ... View the Post
Simple Abundance
I want to thank everyone who has left me such wonderful comments, tweets, and messages during this difficult time. While I am still currently in Minnesota I felt that it was appropriate to run this post, which was written prior to my Grandmother’s passing, as she was one of the most faithful women I have been blessed to know. Next Sunday as I light my Simple Abundance Advent candle I will think of her. Simple Abundance Black Friday is coming. Along with it, there will be mobs of ... View the Post
A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks
Just a quick holiday post with a fast and fun tip for protecting drinks while picnicking today. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks Dig through your stash of doilies~ be they vintage or new. Select smaller sizes to fit over the top of a glass. Tatted doilies are perfect as the stitching allows you to add a fun straw to your drink. Voila! The perfect way to keep pests at bay! Enjoy your day! I’ll ... View the Post
The Pillowcase Project
Way back in December my dear friend Kelley asked if I would be interested in making some pillowcases for The Pillowcase Project. Her goal was to present happy and cheerful pillowcases to the National Children's Hospital patients at Christmastime 2014. UPDATE: Kelley no longer blogs at Kelley Highway and the blog has been removed. The Pillowcase Project The National Children's Hospital is located in Manila in the Philippines. The children range in age from 0 to 18 years. Having two ... View the Post
Starfish and Stripes Forever Napkin Rings
Thank you so very much for your kind comments on my tropically patriotic living room and dining area. As promised here is the quick and easy Starfish and Stripes Forever Napkin Rings tutorial. Supplies and Tutorial small starfish (several varieties found HERE.) raffia (found at the dollar store) a drill with a small bit Using a small drill bit a tiny hole was created at the top of each starfish. Next, a thin piece of raffia was threaded through the hole. Then the raffia ... View the Post
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