Monday, 31 December 2012

Sunday, 30 December 2012

A birdie told me to!

On a visit to our local Salvation Army store,a little birdie told me to look up...When I did, I couldn't believe my eyes! It looked high end. It looked special. It stole my heart. I hurriedly asked the cashier what the price was on the sweetest bird lantern that I have ever seen. She said, "Oh, how about $15."Be still my heart! I took it right then and there and c...

Saturday, 29 December 2012

Friday, 28 December 2012

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Surprise Gift!

Greetings, friends! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and are able to take a deep breath and relax a bit now that it's all over!   As for my gang, we're still cleaning up bits of wrapping paper here and there, as well as starting the daunting task...

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Monday, 24 December 2012

My "Best Of" 2012

I have selected 10 of my projects that were done in 2012 as my favorites because they are the most  beautiful or beneficial to our home and how we live. In no particular order...1) New Hobby GarageThis was built by an excellent builder and friend. He put this up in 23 days and it looks like it has always been here connected to our 15 year old house! I use one bay as my space to paint...

Saturday, 22 December 2012

Friday, 21 December 2012

Snowy Snowball Urn

Yesterday we had our first snowfall of the season, and it put me in the mood for some kind of showy snowy decor.Like a lot of people I know, my inspiration came from Pinterest! What did we ever do before Pinterest? I know that it certainly wasn't as easy to find inspiration as it is today. Anyway, my inspiration came from this... I just thought it screamed lovely snow! It...

Wednesday, 19 December 2012