Are you ready for Thanksgiving? This past weekend I polished every piece of silver I owned and stocked the pantry and freezer. My $5 Thanksgiving tablescape was also created for my family to enjoy all Thanksgiving week long. I kept in mind that even if you are on a budget it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty. My $5 Thanksgiving Tablescape Almost everything on this table is either second hand or free from nature. About four weeks ago I was cruising the aisles of Goodwill and ... View the Post
Little Pink Houses For You and Me
While I normally do not begin my Christmas themed posts until after Thanksgiving, this year the holiday falls very late in November. I have so much goodness planned that there would not be enough time otherwise. But the exception is Little Pink Houses For You and Me. Over I week ago my good friend Meri hosted a holiday workshop. This year’s theme was creating hand crafted Putz houses. The tradition of Putz houses can be traced back to the Moravian Church. The term Putz stems from the German ... View the Post
How To Remove Ugly Bathroom Lighting
In this post we will cover How To Remove Ugly Bathroom Lighting. Let's begin with a photo of the ugly builder's grade lighting that I wanted gone since we moved in last year. How To Remove Ugly Bathroom Lighting We used three simple tools in our removing process. 6 in 1 painters tool Phillips screwdriver Small flat head screwdriver First and MOST importantly turn off the electrical power to your lighting source. Then and only then, remove the light bulbs. Twist off the ... View the Post
Nevermore Halloween Tablescape
Nevermore Halloween Tablescape Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. " 'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door; Only this, and nothing more." I have enjoyed the writings of Edgar Allan Poe since my junior year of high school when my English teacher spent an ... View the Post
A 18th-Century Dress Sewn For Under $30
I have saved the best for last. This is the story of a dress that almost wasn’t. It was almost impossible to create a 18th-century dress sewn for under $30. For many years I have admired the gowns of the 18th century. Such as the robe à la française (French sack back gown). *You may click on each image to learn more about the gowns pictured. The lovely robe a la polonaise (Polish dress) with its raised and draped skirts. But my favorite was the robe à l'anglaise (English ... View the Post
Create 18th Century Styled Shoes and Stockings on a Budget
Create 18th Century Styled Shoes and Stockings on a Budget I absolutely adore my 18th century inspired shoes! Here is how you can Create 18th Century Styled Shoes and Stockings on a Budget. Can you believe they once looked like this? Of course, I first needed a bit of inspiration. Most 18th century shoes were one of three styles: the slipper shoe, the pump or the mule. The most comprehensive collection I found can be viewed on The Met website. Most shoes featured a “Louis” or ... View the Post
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