Hearts…flowers... amour…! This craft, French Inspired Valentine Candy Boxes, has it all. French Inspired Candy Boxes A few years ago I found these small Martha Stewart candy boxes on clearance. It was one of those things that I wish I had bought more of. The paper rosettes were left over from a Halloween vignette I made HERE. This handsome French couple was printed out on cardstock, carefully cut out and edged in glitter. As you may know, I save all sorts of craft scraps that I ... View the Post
A French Country Inspired Valentine Tablescape
Recently, I have had France on my mind and created A French Country Inspired Valentine Tablescape. A French Country Inspired Valentine Tablescape The French word for love is amour. Valentine’s Day (la Saint Valentin) is enthusiastically celebrated by the French who love to use lots of red and natural elements. For the centerpiece, I stacked a few coverless paperback romance novels on top of one another and topped them with a simple bouquet of roses and eucalyptus. A bit of romantic ... View the Post
Let My Love Open The Door Valentine Wreath
As the month of January draws to a close, complete with overcast skies and dreary weather, I found myself wanting a bit of happiness and color. I set out to create a happy and welcoming entry for Valentine’s Day. Let My Love Open The Door Valentine Wreath. Let My Love Open The Door Valentine Wreath I first looked to see what I had on hand: a bit of open weave burlap I bought on clearance last fall, Christmas clearance red ribbon and a wire wreath form. It was a start. I began ... View the Post
Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland
Earlier this week I took a break from studying and decorated the center space of our living room entertainment center. As we don’t have a fireplace this space has become a faux mantle or “fantle” of sorts in our home. The theme was Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland. Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland As I began piling on the doilies, lace, and paperbacks there were a few spots that needed just a bit of something more. The darling button garland that Donna from Funky ... View the Post
Closet Organization For Kids
I don’t know about you, but keeping my kids' closets clean is a constant battle. Here is my idea for Closet Organization For Kids. Closet Organization For Kids When we moved in 6 months ago I just kind of unpacked and shoved it all in willy nilly. Time has not helped matters. I often hear the refrain “I’m bored” and I think the toy chaos contributes to that. Lego Storage The biggest issue was Lego’s. Sweet Boy LOVES Legos. But looking at this overflowing, unorganized bucket it really ... View the Post
A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper
A few weeks ago I was looking through the Ballard Designs catalog and something caught my eye. A lovely table that was beyond my budget. So I wanted to make A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper. A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper I spied the Antique Mirrored Table Topper. In our home, we have two such tables that have a clear glass topper. I wanted it. Bad! But a topper to fit my large 36” table was $179.00. Yikes! So I thought and thought about how I could DIY ... View the Post
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