School bells are ringing! The summer flew by, didn't it? It's time for back-to-school here and soon will be everywhere, so I wanted to share a quick back-to-school tablescape that could be featured at a back-to-school lunch for teachers, or a group of moms who want to celebrate this time of year! The centerpiece for this tablescape is very simple, but effective. I'm using my Chalkboard Painted ... continue reading...
Quick Back-to-School Tablescape
Finding Home… and a Dining Room Makeover!
Have you ever missed so many days of excercising that it seemed pointless to pick it back up again? Or spent so many Sundays laying out of church that it's hard to go back? Or maybe you went on a chocolate or ice cream binge, turning your back on your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Finding Home... and a Dining Room Makeover That's where I am with my blog. It's been so long ... continue reading...
Decor & Craft Supply Box Giveaway
How much can I cram into a USPS Flat Rate shipping Box? You'll have to enter my craft supply box giveaway to find out!! When my blogging buddy, Kathy with Petticoat Junktion, mentioned her plan to organize several simultaneous giveaways of surplus craft goodies, I jumped at the chance to take part! You see, I am pretty much a crafting junkie. I LOVE all tools creative... ... continue reading...
7 Quick and Budget-Friendly Home Improvements
What do you do when someone calls out of the blue to ask if your house is for sale? If you aren't sure why you're hanging on to it, you say, 'YES'! It's like this: during the holidays, we had someone approach us about our former home, a property we have owned for 27 years. The house wasn't even on the market! We raised our daughters there, and when we moved to our current ... continue reading...
DIY Sweater Christmas Ornaments
Sweaters used to be my jam. I've always loved sweaters - the bulkier the better. Thus, fall became my favorite season, and carried over into winter. A cable knit sweater can conjure up all kinds of sensory memories for me: colors of burnt orange and navy blue; smells of leaves burning and cider brewing; textures of wool and wovens. That explains why I was so drawn to this sweater I ... continue reading...
