I decided to attempt to create a dishtowel as cute as those found in a certain favorite store of mine, but for a bit less money. Ok, A LOT less money. Anthro Inspired Dishtowels. Anthro Inspired Dishtowels I began with a stack of towels from the kitchen section at the Dollar Store. You should have seen me searching through an entire wall of towels trying to find perfect colors and construction! I then went home and grabbed my small remaining stash of vintage 1940’s scraps and created ... View the Post
Flora, Fauna And Other Fine Things
Flora, Fauna And Other Fine Things. I almost passed right by this orchid trained to grow out of the tree. After that, I began to pay more attention and found this same treatment in numerous yards located in Key West. Flora, Fauna And Other Fine Things The tropical color was just breathtaking. I wonder if this homeowner ever gets asked for directions? Does anyone know why so many chickens roam freely in Key West? It is almost a requirement that all tourists visit ... View the Post
Alice in Wonderland Labels
Alice in Wonderland Labels. Recently Lindsey from Living With Lindsey issued a challenge. Create something cute using only $5 worth of products (or less) found at the Dollar Store. I would like to think I rose to the challenge by creating some unique mailing labels. The Supplies A pack of 3 x 5 cards that featured graphing squares. $1.00 In the kid's section and picked up a simple watercolor paint set. $1.00 In the teacher's section one bottle of white glue. 50 cents A packet ... View the Post
Springtime Soiree Party Favors
Springtime Soiree Party Favors. This spring I will be attending a few gatherings and parties as well as hosting one. I needed 24 swap gifts for an upcoming luncheon and decided to share the sweet scents of springtime by creating lavender sachets. Springtime Soiree Party Favors I found 25 muslin bags on Etsy and stamped a sweet tweet onto the front of each bag. (You can use any type of stamp, but make sure your ink works well on cloth.) Each bag received a teacup full of dried ... View the Post
All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor
All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor.Tomorrow I am embarking on a journey with my husband to celebrate our upcoming 10th wedding anniversary. Yes, the love boat soon will be making another run! We will be cruising to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico. It is our first child-free vacation since the honeymoon. How excited do you think we are? All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor Yesterday was spent having my hair cut and hi-lighted, a much-needed mani-pedi, long overdue facial and unruly ... View the Post
From the Hearth
I adore all things English. I am a true Anglophile. My husband was lucky enough to have lived in England in the early 90's. His darling aunt and uncle continue to reside in the village of Pirbright and our wonderful friends, the Malloy's, live in Godmanchester. Patrick Malloy is a wonderful chef and owns the restaurant Sweetings. It has been a London tradition for over 100 years and specializes in delicious seafood. Here is a recipe From the Hearth. From the Hearth While some abhor ... View the Post