I created a few Halloween favors for a recent tablescape as well as some treats for a few special kids in my neighborhood. A few years ago I had seen common peat pots elevated to Easter bliss in an issue of Somerset Life. Recently I was reading Heather Bullard’s Souvenir Autumn Gazette‏. Inside this online gem was an article on creating chalkboard treat baskets. As luck would have it I had some round peat pots leftover from another project and some black paint on hand. I rounded up some ... View the Post

I was recently posed the question from another blogger of how could I, as a Christian, not only celebrate Halloween, but in some ways promote it.  This is not a new topic of conversation. For many years the Christian community has struggled with the innocent and fun merrymaking against the ghoulish undertones of this holiday. I myself grew up in a farming community where the harvest was celebrated. My elementary school’s biggest fund raiser was the school carnival held every October. ... View the Post

Every month a fabulous four day shopping event begins on the third Thursday in Phoenix. Sweet Salvage features various vendors who create amazing booths filled to the brim with beautiful vignettes of treasures collected from near and far. Each month there is an entirely fresh and new design theme. September’s offering was “French Market” and it did not disappoint. I spied the lovely lantern on the left right away. If it had been electric it would have gone right home with me. (Mr. ... View the Post

While we were in California our dear friend took the opportunity to find us a bit of fall. A visit to Roger’s Garden’s, in Corona Del Mar, did not disappoint. There were acres and acres of the prettiest outdoor displays I have ever encountered.  Bubbling fountains… …glorious flora and fauna…. … as well as a clear blue sky left me feeling very peaceful as we strolled the pea graveled walkways. But boil, boil, toil and trouble lurked around the corner in Blackstone Theater. ... View the Post

I don’t have many professional photographs of Sweet Boy as a baby and small child. It’s not that I didn’t want any. Because believe me when I say, “Momma tried”. He just HATED having his picture taken. He could be smiling and happy, but if a camera was brought out ~ smiles would instantly turned to tears. Luckily, he was unaware that the precious image of him below was captured by his Uncle A.J. (Old school scan = poor quality, my apologies.) The other day I was cleaning his room when I ... View the Post

Do you have a big ugly decorating elephant that lives in your house? For me it’s the drapes in our family room. Long mustard drapes. Ugh. Since I have to live with the horror awhile longer I decided to try and pull the focus away from the drapes to other, prettier things in the room. Now, there isn’t a big reveal at the moment. I am a one woman show and these things take time. But,  I  am making progress on the room and thought I would share what I have done so far. I found my inspiration ... View the Post