I am not typically a decorator for Independence day but I recently made an Anthropologie inspired tablecloth that fit the bill nicely. Anthropologie Inspired Americana. Anthropologie Inspired Americana It consisted of an old tablecloth I already had and a bag of fabric scraps. The fabric scraps were leftover bits of bliss from the 1940s and 50’s that I had received from my grandmother and couldn’t bear to throw away. The tablecloth was a pretty cotton damask that had been purchased ... View the Post
Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer
Welcome to a week-long series of summer decorating. Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer will run every day this week. I will be featuring decor and bits of bliss that celebrate summer. Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer So, onto summer. Let’s begin with a dose of laughter and reality. Can you spot the fabric purchased at the Rose Bowl which will soon recover the dining chairs? How about a mile long fabric garland to be sewn into something fabulous for an upcoming 4th of July post? Please ... View the Post
Grain Sack Chairs
I am sure most of you are familiar with the current popularity of using vintage grain sacks in home decor. I had found this beauty years ago at a flea market in Germany. It’s no secret why I bought it. The reason is literally written all over it. This post is about Grain Sack Chairs. Grain Sack Chairs When the Fashionista moved out last August she took most of my office furniture with her. I started collecting images of looks I loved for my new office. This brought to mind my piece ... View the Post
This Blogger Creates in a Closet Made Over for $15
This is my guest bedroom and there is a crafty little secret hidden in its midst. This Blogger Creates in a Closet Made Over for $15. This Blogger Creates in a Closet Made Over for $15 I create behind the guest bedrooms closet doors. I truly adore having an area where I can work on various crafting and sewing projects and can close the door on any creative messes if I need to stop for awhile. The entire transformation from a closet to a creative space cost just $15. It now holds all of my ... View the Post
Birds Nest & Burlap Wreath Tutorial
I am embarrassed to say that the wreath that has been hanging on our front door was well past its expiration date. It was time for an update. Birds Nest & Burlap Wreath Tutorial. Birds Nest & Burlap Wreath Tutorial The old wreath at one time it held a profusion of blooms. Like any beautiful garden, the flowers had wilted and faded away blossom by blossom. The time had come for an extreme makeover. I thought about the various wreaths and themes I had seen around blog land. ... View the Post
Ugly Scene Organizing the Pantry
Up until a few days ago, this was our kitchen pantry. It was SO bad I was almost to humiliated to share this picture. Almost. Ugly Scene Organizing the Pantry. Ugly Scene Organizing the Pantry In my defense I was going to school full time, working, volunteering, and still trying to fulfill my roles as wife, mother, maid, gardener, and chauffeur. A close up is even worse. Shield your eyes if you have a weak stomach. Now I know how to organize. I am actually a trained professional. The ... View the Post
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