Remember when I showed you how to use a Sharpie to decorate ceramic, then bake to set it? You can see the details of that post HERE. I made this winter banner out of a plate with this method... And a couple of more plates that I display in my home...So, I decided that I wanted a kitchen spoon rest by my stove but not a regular kind...one fashioned with this method.I came up with...
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Map + Deer = Wall Art
My brain is in creative mode most all the time. And I wanted to make something unusual for my grown son, who lives in Kansas and is a hunter.First, I came across a 1965 map of Kansas. You know the kind that your parents kept in their glovebox and they could pick up at gas stations! I knew I could do something with it for his new farmhouse.I painted a deer head silhouette on the left s...
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Spring Kitchen Shelves
Hello, hello ... anyone home?!Yup, I'm guilty of blog neglect! But, in my defense, as many of you know, our home is on the market, as we are moving from South Carolina back to Virginia.And, because I've had to really "simplify" our home during the selling process, honestly, I've had nothing to...
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Gifts from the Heart!
I am back from a little vacation to see my son and his family...A good friend of mine had a birthday and I wanted to do something special for her. We like most of the same things...antiques, flea markets, specialty stores, trash to treasures, thrift stores, garage sales, etc.I took her to lunch then we shopped some of the quaint stores in Hannibal, Mo. which is right across the river from...
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Why You NEED A Rug Pad!
There are 5 main reasonsWhy you NEED apad under your rug...1.) Protection - Very important! A pad prevents dye transfer, marring, staining, and scratching to the floor or carpeting beneath.A perfect example is from RugPadUSA.com, because their website makes it simple to choose the right pad for your flooring. After clicking the site, it simply asks the questions; Select Surf...
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Home Decor In Indian Summers
Summers have already arrived in my part of the world and I am little late in publishing this post but I am sure that it will be helpful for all those who are still waiting for summers to arrive. Make the most of the season by decorating it in summery accent. Are you wondering how you can...
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Online Store Review: The Elephant Company
As I said earlier I just love everything Indian. So today introducing you to a store that is full of Indianness. Here's a little what they have to say about their company:The Elephant CompanyEveryday Life Made Interesting. At The Elephant Company (TEC), we are committed to making Everyday Life Interesting....
Monday, 5 May 2014
My MacKenzie Childs Inspired Guest Bedroom!
I said that our house is finally considered complete.Warning...loads of pictures below!!!!!!!No more major tear up jobs that require my young-and-cute-handy-dandy-handyman being here, but I did enjoy him here and the process every time. However, it will never be complete as far as changing decor and decorating! You know how that goes. I thought I would spend more time just enjoying the f...
Saturday, 3 May 2014
Creative Fan Of 3D: Drishya Rameshan
My day is made when I get mails from my readers who encourage me that they just love going through my blog and love whatever I share here. I swell with pride when they find my blog inspiring. One such mail I got from my reader who wanted to share her creative work with us. I saw her work and found...