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
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
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
When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet
I grew up in a house that had a large linen closet in the hallway. My mother kept sheet sets in a pillowcase long before Martha Stewart suggested it. In the summer my Grandma Mary stored her winter bedding in its original box or tied with a satin ribbon in her linen cupboard similar to the image below. Here are some tips When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet. When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet When I lived in Germany our home did not have any closets. The linens were stored in a linen press. ... View the Post
How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers
This antique crystal chandelier hung in my mom Nadine’s house for many years. It was dirty so I set out to remove the grime. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers When we cleaned out my mom's house no one else wanted this chandelier. There were even under the breath mumblings of “It’s ugly.” I pleaded its case “It’s an art deco chandelier. With real crystals.” No takers. Lucky me. It arrived safely in a box in ... View the Post
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