It's funny...life.Things happen and then they come back around again.What am I talking about?A couple of years ago, someone gave me four wooden finials. She new that I re-purposed things and might have a use for them. Fast forward to garage sale season. I found this night stand...and I knew I could make it into something fun but I hated the legs and drawer knob. Out went the knob and ...
Friday, 21 October 2011
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Teacup Candelabra
My friend Gail shared with me the sweetest candelabra that she made with various teacups and crystals. Music to most of our ears...teacups and crystals!I didn't ask how she did it, but I assume that she already owned the wooden form or if I know her, found it at a thrift store and painted it white. She then probably glued the cups on each stand and added the crystals to each handle on the cu...
A Quick Magic Trick For You ...
Now you see it (along with my sweet, handsome hubby):POOF ... now, you don't!Any guesses what my crazy decorating self is up to in the kitchen now ?! LOLHave a great day, ...
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
A Clients Before and Afters
I just couldn't wait to share with you a couple of projects that I did today. I am working with a client on their new home. I am shopping for furniture, art, lamps and decor. It is all consuming and I can't believe the amount of time it takes to find things for their home. I guess if there were more than just me doing it, it wouldn't take as much time. I then am doing all the sewing, painting ...
Monday, 17 October 2011
Week 26 ~ Diamonds In The Rough!
Diamonds In The Rough! is my weekly feature, where I show you the treasures that I find from garage sales, thrift stores and antique stores.First, I will share the items I purchased at a deep discount at auction...Yet another chair to fix up.A sewing cabinet that I had never seen before...full of vintage sewing supplies that I have yet to go through. The top drawer opens normally, the bot...
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Little Toile Stool & Funny Ad!
I have re-vamped a little stool with paint, tassel fringe and bird toile fabric. I think it turned out really cute and reflects my taste and style.I originally purchased the material from Ballard Designs on clearance for either some pillows or a to make a new valance for my bay window in the dining room. However, when looking for something to use to upholster this stool, I decided to use t...
Saturday, 15 October 2011
The *Rest* of the Story ...
Since I shared our Fall mantel the other week, it occurred to me that I haven't shown the rest of the great room in quite awhile! Of course, things have changed a bit in here (I know you're shocked) ... feel free to take a peek around.Here's the *new* look. When we added crown molding throughout...