I remember when I was 8 years old, and the fourth girl that my mom had in four years (that's one girl a year for 4 years straight with three in diapers!), when my mother announced that us girls had to make all our own clothes or go naked! Plus, we didn't wear jeans yet.She meant it! Back then, we did not buy any of our clothes so going naked would have been our only option.I didn't...
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Moment Of Creativity, Togetherness & Love
Some times my son & I just pick up brushes and colors and get lost in creating some memory. Here I have to say that he isn't a good artist it's just that we want to spend some quality time with each other. I so love that time of togetherness, creativity, fond memories and loads of love :)I gave...
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Be My Valentine Giveaway!
This year, I decided to get out my hand painted jello mold tree that I normally only display during Christmas in my kitchen.I removed any ornaments that looked Christmasy, then added red glass heart ornaments tied with black and white check ribbon. Now it's officially my "Be My Valentine Tree" as part of the limited amount of Valentine decor that I have. I haven't had...
Lovin' in the Kitchen ...
Yes, folks, the tree is still up! Out went the Christmas elves and gingerbread men ...and in came the hearts. There are flowers embellished with hearts ....hearts that say "I like you!"one with a simple word of:and, ones that don't say anything at all.Of course, there are *YUM*mies to indulge...
Monday, 28 January 2013
Indian Art: Warli Art (Maharashtra)
Today I am sharing about Warli art. A very popular art form of the region I am living in .....Maharashtra. ...
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Subway Tiled Back Splash...Finally!
I've been waiting patiently for 10 1/2 years for a REAL back splash! Did I tell my hubby this?Yes!But then again, he loves our new back splash as much as I do.And the wait was so worth it!I asked my young-and-cute-handy-dandy-handyman to tile my back splash with my assistance, of course! He called on a Thursday and said he would be here the next day. We worked on it...
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Our *Wanna Be* Sanctuary
Some of you may remember when I redecorated a few rooms at my parents' house this past summer, to include their sunroom. In this space, I replaced a wicker loveseat, two chairs (all with red cushions) and *yellow-y* walls with a relaxing 4 chair configuration dressed in blues and...
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Beautiful Gift
It always feels so great to be at your parents home and spend quality time with them no matter how old you are or how much you have matured. With parents still you are like a kid. One such sweet experience recently I had when I visited my parents few days back. They showered all their love and...
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Dramatic Kitchen Make-over
I am beside myself with excitement to share with you my newly painted kitchen! I think the color change did amazing things to the look and feel if this space. Come on the journey with me.My young-and-cute-handy-dandy-handyman and I tiled the back splash with smaller white subway tile and a black pencil trim tile to tie it to the black of the counter-tops! What a difference...I had...
Monday, 21 January 2013
I Am Back
I am back after a short, happy & refreshing vacation. It was my youngest sister's marriage and I enjoyed it immensely. After traveling to several places in a short span of time, rather than feeling tired I am feeling so refreshed and filled with intense energy. This vacation...
Sunday, 20 January 2013
My New Gray Dining Room
Why do I fall in love so easy? I'm talking about with decorating? Is it my calling? Or is it because it's just plain fun...and I like CHANGE! My sister's and I think it's because we were raised in the military and we moved around A LOT! I went to 14 different schools before I was in the 9th grade!Back to my dining room. I am in love with the new Gray color. It's a custom mix by...
Friday, 18 January 2013
Trumeau Chalkboard ReVamp
The definition of a Trumeau Mirror tru·meau [troo-moh; French try-moh] plural tru·meaux [-mohz; French -moh] a mirror having a painted or carved panel above or below the glass in the same frame. I chose this title since my chalkboard is like that definition, only not a mirror. Along with the painting of my kitchen/dining room from RED to Gray, I also have to...
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Foyer Winter Mantel ~ 2013
We have four fireplace mantels in our home. One, (living room) was a wood burning that was converted into gas. One, (basement) is electric and two, (upstairs hall and foyer) are fake! Hubby and I built these last two and I have so much fun decorating them.These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tabMondayParty Time @ It's So Very CheriMetamorphosis...
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
An Unexpected Valentine Mantel
Greetings, friends!Gone is the glitter, faux snow and reindeer; however, one thing that didn't have to leave after Christmas were splashes of red ... thanks to Valentine's Day! After running into World Market a couple of weeks ago to grab one "little" thing, I found myself unexpectedly loading...