A few weeks ago I talked about how I was making valiant attempts to clean my office/ sewing/craft room. Honestly, it’s going to take me some time. But I recently created some sweet treats from things I almost decided to throw away. Here is my Trash to Treasure Valentine Treats. Trash to Treasure Valentine Treats If you are a crafter you no doubt have bits and bobs of things sitting in boxes, tins, and folders. As I was cleaning I came across vintage doily placemats torn beyond traditional ... View the Post
The Finishing Touch for my Aidan Gray Inspired Chandy
I have long admired the French antique-inspired chandeliers from Aidan Gray. The Charlemagne Chandelier caught my eye but the $1,300.00 price tag caught my breath. This post features a tutorial for creating The Finishing Touch for my Aidan Gray Inspired Chandy. You may remember that I found a similar knockoff version on clearance. Through the power of paint and gilding, it was transformed. Tutorial It was however still missing one thing ~ the hand painted drops. But I just couldn’t ... View the Post
Regency Era Valentine Tea
It’s always such fun to plan a ladies' tea party. I find that it’s so much easier if you select a theme. Since I had decorated my house for Valentine’s Day with touches of Jane Austen a Regency Era Valentine Tea party seemed perfect. Regency Era Valentine Tea I knew that taking tea in the Regency Era could be both a simple affair … Afternoon Tea for Three (also known as A Stirring Conversation) by Charles Soulacroix …or one that was completely elaborate. I aimed for something ... View the Post
A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments about the Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantle. Today I am sharing A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance. A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance As promised here is the quick and easy tutorial on how to make a Jane Austen Inspired Garland. I searched for antique and vintage engravings from all of Jane Austen’s books. My favorites were done by the prolific illustrator Charles Edmund Brock. The British Library ... View the Post
A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel
After clearing away the excess sparkle of Christmas my mantel sat bare for a few weeks. Soon after my thoughts turned to February and romance. I decided to create A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel. A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel Many of you know from this past year’s Halloween creation that I adore Jane Austen. She is, in my opinion, one of the most romantic writers in the world. I recently found an entire set of Jane Austen novels at a second-hand bookstore. Their ... View the Post
Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies
Last year my cousin Lynn sent me a large box of vintage embroidered linens and doilies. I have been giving it my best shot to follow her instructions “to make something lovely”. As the weather turned chilly and Valentine’s Day crafts floated through my mind I thought “Could I create an Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies?" Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies I quickly laid out a few doilies and decided I would create a pattern that would range from a large 10-inch doily down to a small ... View the Post
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