Recently I was walking through Hobby Lobby and spied the prettiest wooden pedestal. It was a bit pricey, even with a coupon, but I just KNEW it would fit the large glass cloche I had made several years ago perfectly. So, into the cart, it went. I had an idea to combine Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon. Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon I knew exactly what I wanted to put into the cloche. My friend Kathy had inspired me. Kathy had used rolled up wrapping paper to decorate her cloche. I ... View the Post
Victorian Valentine Tablescape
I recently spent an afternoon pulling out my best china, crystal and, silverware. The tablecloth and napkins were freshly pressed. All of this was done with love in my heart and the desire to capture a bit of romance from days gone by. Here is the Victorian Valentine Tablescape. Victorian Valentine Tablescape The Victorian Era was the height of decorum and etiquette. A well schooled hostess would know the proper placement of a vast array of serving utensils, dishes, cutlery, and ... View the Post
Valentine Cupcake Cloche
Last Friday I attended a ladies luncheon. I showed up with a tray of treats that made all of my friends very happy. Here is how to make a Valentine Cupcake Cloche. Valentine Cupcake Cloche Believe it or not this craft took me less than 15 minutes to create. You might remember in December of 2012 when I created the Winter Wonderland Cloche Ornaments. I still had several of the plastic wine glasses that had had their stems removed by Mr. Décor and his band saw. I have been in major craft ... View the Post
Valentine Tussie Mussie Candy Container Tutorial
Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist. Many of the posy holders used to carry the flowers were quite elaborate and were made from sterling silver, bone and ivory. I gave mine a bit of a twist and began with a paper mâché cone. Here is the DIY for a Valentine Tussie Mussie Candy Container ... View the Post
An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover
We have been thinking about our upcoming move and what furniture we will sell and what furniture will take a trip on the moving van. A true favorite needed to be updated in order to make the cut. An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover. An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover One chair that was on the chopping block was a French bergère chair and ottoman. While the form was quite attractive the upholstery was getting rather worn. Not to mention the Tuscan look that was once ... View the Post
Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate
Thank you all so very much for the kind comments regarding my new skirted office desk. As promised here is the tutorial on how I took a white laminate Ikea desktop and created a vintage aluminum finish. Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate. Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate Basically, we had started with two Ullrik shelves and a 78 “ long Linnmon tabletop from Ikea that we had found for a great price in the “Ding and Dent” section about five years ago. But Ikea still carries both ... View the Post
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