This past week has just flown by while working on the One Room Challenge Week 2. It’s been a bit exhausting. First up a bit of demolition occurred. I know a few of you were saddened by the fact that I removed the wine rack from the bathroom. :) Here’s a “BEFORE” picture for posterity. One Room Challenge Week 2 I also pulled down not one, but two wallpaper borders. Next, the built-ins in the family room received a bit of wood filler in some spots followed by sanding them smooth in ... View the Post
One Room Challenge Guess Which Room I’m Making Over First
Hello! This is the One Room Challenge Guess Which Room I’m Making Over First? As many of you know my family and I very recently moved into a 30-year-old home. The majority of the rooms have never been updated. Since most of the cleaning and minor repairs are now behind us I am transitioning into decorating mode. It is perfect timing as the brilliant Linda of Calling It Home is hosting the One Room Challenge on her blog. One Room Challenge Guess Which Room I’m Making Over First I thought ... 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
Starfish and Stripes Forever Tablescape
Our living room and dining area are linked together in large open space with only a small pony wall to separate the two. Generally, I try to link common elements in both areas so they flow and the design feels consistent. In planning our 4th of July tablescape I continued with the tropical theme through the use of seashells. Of course, the starfish is the most patriotic of all the shells. Here is the Starfish and Stripes Forever Tablescape and delicious BLUEBERRY SPRITIZERS! Starfish and ... View the Post
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