Do you like my luggage holder? My suitcase is currently resting on it while I pack for my upcoming New Orleans trip. Luggage Holder I fished it out of a neighbors trash heap. It used to look like this: A bit of sanding, heirloom white paint and jute webbing transformed it. I adore jute webbing. (Also known as burlap webbing.) It’s humble beginnings associate it with upholstery shops. I recently bought a huge roll of it. Burlap Webbing Projects I’ve been collecting images on ... View the Post
Desperate Housekeeping A Trifle Hilarious
Delicious yellow cake made from scratch, strawberry preserves and real whipped cream. It was indeed, quite delicious I must say. But there is a story about this dessert and how it parallels life and reality. My friend Jackie threatened to turn me into the blogging police if I didn’t write a post about it. Desperate Housekeeping A Trifle Hilarious. Desperate Housekeeping A Trifle Hilarious I have a friend whose grandmother recently passed away. I responded to this heartfelt loss as women ... View the Post
Willo Home Tour
Smack dab in the middle of central Phoenix lies an oasis also known as the Willo District. Here you can find small architectural gems that were built in the 1930’s and beyond. Here is the Willo Home Tour. Willo Home Tour Throughout the neighborhood, you can see Pueblo, Spanish, Monterey, and Mission styled homes. There are also storybook cottages such as the Tudor and French Provincial styles. As always, the ever popular Ranch style can also be spotted. The bubbling fountain and ... View the Post
The Pink Ladies of Fat Tuesday
Happy Fat Tuesday! Have you ever seen a group of cuter Mardi Gras supporters? Here are a few tips to ensure a good time. The Pink Ladies of Fat Tuesday. The Pink Ladies of Fat Tuesday Have a parade with several cute floats. Pick a position on the sidewalk within the midst of a fun crowd. For safety have a secret service presidential posse. This will ensure that you’re not eaten by any land sharks. Be a good sport when you’re nominated for Mardi Gras Queen. My friend J and I ... View the Post
Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass
My friend T arrives today. I have been spending the past few days preparing a few things for her visit. One thing that she loves to do is relax in our Roman tub. I thought a container of bath salts would make for a happy invitation. Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass. Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass I purchased a carton of Epson salt in the pharmacy department of Wal Mart. The shatterproof plexiglass containers were found in the food storage section of the store. I already had the ... View the Post
A Bunting We Will Go
Over the weekend I sat down at my sewing machine to create a garland/ bunting/ banner for my guest room. My friend T arrives on Thursday for a visit and we will celebrate her birthday on Saturday so I thought a bunting would be a fun touch. A Bunting We Will Go. A Bunting We Will Go While making T’s bunting my thoughts turned to the Fashionista’s upcoming birthday. The theme of the party is “The Almost Famous Seventies Soiree”. Think vintage, denim and daisies coupled with fondue pots. Ah but ... View the Post
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