A Living Fence!

Several years ago, we planted some honeysuckle next to our back fence row. We purchased it from Lowes and it's called Hall's Honeysuckle and it's known for it's wonderful old-fashioned smell.Hubby has made it his stress-releaving hobby to guide the vines in each direction.And even built a way for the honeysuckle to arch over a gate and cute log cabin.It smells so good when the...

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Indian Art: Dhokra Art (Eastern and Central India)

Dhokra also known as the Dokra art form is very ancient indian art form dated back to 4000-5000 yrs. The art form originated from the Bastar in Chhattisgarh(India).Name Dhokra is derived from the tribes(Dokra) who are  metal workers of tribal community in Bastar. The tribe extends from Jharkhand...

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My Parents' *New* Sunroom ...

Happy Memorial Day weekend, friends !!Last time, I shared with you all that my sweet parents asked me to redecorate a few of their spaces in their beautiful home.  *What* were they thinking?  LOLThey gave me "cart blanche," which scared me a bit because I didn't want to disappoint them,...

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A Pillar Story

We have a saying in our house, "If one is good then Moore is better."  Why?, because Moore is our last name and it seems that this trait runs in the family. I have dreamed of having a column on each side of my fireplace in the living room. Then one day, while at a garage sale, we came across five columns that had come off a historic homes front porch and some given to this guy by friends. They...

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Lavender and A Cardinal

It's harvest time here for my Lavender!Dried and wrapped in old songbook pages!If you study this picture below, you will see a yellow painted birdcage hanging from a hook by our swing. As I was sitting out on the patio, I spied a red cardinal sitting on the hook and it just struck me as funny since it was by the birdcage. I was able to snap a quick picture.These parties I love to link up...

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Another Teacup Chandelier!

Ready for another Teacup Chandelier? This time I made it from a vintage 5 arm chandelier! I think it turned out romantic and charming. Don't you? It's ready to wire into a ceiling and ready to use. I'm taking it to my booth and hope it sells!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 ...

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My Coastal Obsession Continues ...

You know me ... always spreadin' the love (or my obsession)!  Yes, friends ... along with doing some painting in our humble abode, I've also been having fun here, too!  This is my sweet parents' beautiful home ... well, it *was* until they asked me to help them redecorate!  LOLActually,...

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Lotus Painting

Just finished this painting.  I used soft pastel colors though I used these colors first time.....result is I think good.Almost after ten years again I'm playing with colors. This is the longest time that I didn't touch brushes, colors and canvas :-(Image Source: Design Decor And...

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Grandma's Tureen

I must admit, I have been coveting something for a long time! I know it's wrong to do that, but quite unexpectedly, I was presented it! What is it? That's right, it's Grandma's Tureen.Every time Hubby and I would go to visit his sweet Grandma, I would see it on a shelf and it just seemed to call to me...Just look at that shape and who doesn't love white?The story of this little tureen is...

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Artwork In Progress

This is what I am upto these days.......Trying my hand on painting after ten long years!!Will be completed in a day or so!!!Super gorgeous DIY is coming this weekend and I bet you all will going to like it. stay tuned frien...

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I've Gone *Postal* for Coastal

Greetings, friends ...Hope all of you are well and enjoying the season!  I've taken a bit of a bloggy break to clean up from our 80's Prom Party (lol) and do some painting, which I'll soon share.  For now, here are a few peeks of how, lately, I've gone *postal* for Coastal!  Maybe...

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