I love decorating my front porch for the seasons and the holidays! It is a blank canvas with the potted ficus tree and rustic chair that are always present throughout the year. The pumpkin is left over from Halloween and the chair begged for another wreath. You need the following tools and supplies to create…
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Halloween Decor II
Our 100 year old house lends itself to a more vintage, timeless décor that is reflective of the season. I went to one of my favorite stores, Trader Joe’s, to select my pumpkins. I love the heirloom varieties and they have the biggest selection for $5.99 a pumpkin. They are fantastic and unique and the…
Halloween Decor
I am a firm believer in buying what you love and using it. These pumpkins and cats were collected over time, but work perfectly together. The textures and materials are reminiscent of fall and have a timeless quality. They will be on display throughout autumn and come early November, I will add some fabulous chickens and…
Crafty Today: Marbled Paper Coasters
Last week I posted my first experience with marbling paper and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I know I will be making more paper in the future so why not start using it. I have had these glass coasters for several years and they were designed for photos. I inserted paper instead and I am thrilled with the…
Crafty Decorating: Ornament-Filled Cloche Part II
I loved the Christmas version so much that I decided to do it for other holidays as well. I went to the 99 cent store a week before Christmas to stock up on colors for several more holidays. Here is the Valentine’s Day version. Isn’t it fabulous? Happy decorating! *Tina
Hydrangea Beauty
Last month, I had beautiful hydrangeas on display for my husband’s 50th birthday party courtesy of my mother’s garden. After about a week, they had all dried even though there was water in the container. This is common for this species. I took the best specimens and arranged them in several vases. Can you believe…
Christmas Village
A few weeks ago on a Sunday, my father called and asked if we wanted the Christmas Village as an early Christmas gift. Most definitely! My parents thought this village would be perfect in our home and they were right. It is lovely and a nice adornment for our mantle. Don’t worry. My parents have…
Effortless Entertaining: 50th Birthday Party
We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday on Saturday with a magnificent party. We started with a wine and cheese spread followed by a light dinner and finished with birthday cake. Here is how I did it: Dishes and Glasses: I used a combination of pressed glass dishes, china, small cheese plates, and a collection of…
Crafty Decorating: Ornament-Filled Cloche
This cloche has been in my possession for several years and I couldn’t figure out what to do with it until this year. Last year, I saw this idea in Martha Stewart Living and decided it was time to create my own version of a glittered Christmas. You need the following supplies to create this…
Crafty Decorating: Front Porch
I wanted to share how I decorated my front porch for Christmas. The ficus tree is filled with tiny Christmas lights. I purchased the wreath from the local Boy Scout Troop for $20 and I added the fantastic ribbon from my stash. The door mat came from Cost Plus World Market and it cost $16. I…