Each year, I make ornaments for my family and this year I have taken on a MacKenzie Childs look. I hope they like them.I purchased these wooden stockings unfinished at Hobby Lobby last year...after Christmas. Then I painted them this year. Do you think I captured the essence of MacKenzie Childs?I also made the black and white check balls too and will share with you a tutorial on that soo...
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Wine What!
While on a shopping trip, I purchased this wine rack.I liked the way it looked vine-like. This is the wine rack holding wine bottles.It's what it was made for, right?OKAY, let's think outside the box, but not too far, because it's been done many times before.Yes, as a hand towel holder in a guest bath.Not a huge stretch, but fun and pretty.NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the...
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Bye, Bye Valance!
I made a pretty valance, for the bay window in my dining room, a year or so ago.I decided to take the Christmas holiday as my opportunity to put up what I really wanted, a white wooden rod with rings.Why mess with a good thing you ask? Well, I have made the decision to use the rings during the month of December to hang Christmas decor. This forces my hand to...Make a NEW Valance AFTER...
Revisiting Last Year's Christmas Mantel ...
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! Are you still full? I sure am!Before I share our holiday home, I thought I'd show my sweet, new blogging buddies what our Christmas mantel looked like for the past few years:It was filled with sequined nutcrackers...
Friday, 25 November 2011
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Client's Great Room ~ Coming Along!
My current client'sGreat Roomis coming along nicely so I thought I would share what I have done so far.Upon my first visit, there was only one thing in the room...a new leather sectional. Oh, and a ton of baby gear. This is all I had to go on...So the first thing that I did was go shopping! Yeah...fun, fun, spending someone else's money!I found a large wool rug at Sam's Club for an...
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
When Creative Juices Flow: DIY clay pot
Its been long that I have posted about DIY project. So here's one for you. I saw this pot and liked its shape. Since then every new idea had been replacing the older one and I was just wondering what I'm gonna do with this pot. Then came this wonerful idea of transforming this pot by clay...
Monday, 21 November 2011
A Bunch of Before & Afters V
I decided to keep better track of my projects with combining each in a simple collage of Before and After. Here is a sample of past projects.NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tabParty Time @ It's So Very CheriMetamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Po...
Sunday, 20 November 2011
"IT'S ...
beginning to look a LOT like Christmas (sing it with me now) ... EVERYwhere you gooooo !!" Yes, folks, Dasher and Dancer; elves; Santa; and the "reason for the season" have landed in our home. Being the tease that I am, thought I'd share a few peeks!I love our cute visitors we...
Friday, 18 November 2011
All That Glitters Wreath Tutorial
Don't you really love the long, wide mesh product that has been out on the market for the past couple of years? It is very glittery and it makes a beautiful garland for trees and other uses. And it's softer than it looks to the touch. I also think it's fun to work with and thought you would enjoy this quick tutorial on making a mesh wreath. Step 1: Gather your suppliesGlittery Stems,...
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Nautical Christmas Tree ...
Last year, I was truly flattered to have been hired by local business owners, to decorate the Christmas tree in their shop, Marine Service Center (where they sell all things fast and fun on the water), as well as to spread Christmas around their home. In years past, the Christmas tree at their...
Meet Cute Little Mr. Gajraj
You must have seen and participated in this giveaway sponsored by IndyaKaleidoscope here on Sudha's lovely blog Design Enthusiast. Believe me friends the moment I saw that elephant I just wanted it desperately and then came the day when Sudha announced the winner. I was so amazed...
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Holly Jolly Tutorial
I finally did IT! I made a stencil with freezer paper. I had seen this on blogland and wanted to try it. My excuse...Hubby was out of town and I wanted to do a fast, fun and easy project.Here are the steps to making a stencil.ONE: Find a graphic that you like. You will have to cut out all the design, so choose carefully. I chose this from Google Images by doing a search for Christmas letter...
Monday, 14 November 2011
Blogversary Today and Winner!
Today is a very special day for me. A year ago, I decided to share not only my voice, but my creations with you and started my blog. Today, my stats are:904 Followers432,930 Pageviews 250 PostsThat's more than one new post every other day!!! I didn't know I had that much to share:)I decided to give, to one lucky follower, this hand-painted tray, table scarf, teacup and various te...
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Fall Breakfast Area
Happy Sunday, folks ... and, come on in! Welcome to what *used* to be our Fall breakfast area. It's all looking like Christmas right now, but I wanted to share with you what it looked like just last week! There are a few changes to this area since I shared it last time.The biggest...