DIY, Decor and More
I can’t tell you how excited I was when I was asked to join these six amazing bloggers in the One Room Three Ways challenge and link party, but I am going to try to. I mean these bloggers are way out of my league. It was like finding money in the pocket of a coat you haven’t worn since last… Read More
This recipe is from my mother-in-law’s golden box of recipes. It is a version of a French Breakfast Muffin, but with a dollop of jam in the center. It tastes just like a fresh jelly donut. There is a little nutmeg in the batter and cinnamon on top. It is a delicious treat when you don’t want the guilt of eating… Read More
A few weeks ago, my computer crashed. It just stopped working all together. I took it to the professionals and they gave me a grave look, shook their heads, and told me it was the motherboard, which is the mother of all bad things that can go wrong with a computer. They told me it wasn’t even worth it to fix… Read More
I have a small confession. It’s kind of embarrassing. We have owned our house for almost five years, and I just cleaned the kitchen cabinets for the first time this past weekend. There, I said it. I feel better already. I have no defense, except that it always fell low on the priority list. The cabinets are cherry and I… Read More
I saw a pretty lampshade on Pinterest the other day. It was made by Courtney of A Little Glass Box for her son’s room. I feel in love with it, and wanted to try one myself. I had just acquired a lamp from my mother’s house that she was no longer using, and it had the perfect shade for writing a… Read More
Today, I am sharing a tutorial I did for Jennifer Rizzo last month for updating an old lampshade with trim and ribbon. This is an great way to freshen up a faded or stained lampshade. First, measure the circumference of your lampshade to determine the amount of trim you will need and add a few inches. My lampshade measured 34″ around the widest edge,… Read More
I made my list, set my budget, lathered myself in sunblock, donned my straw beach hat and comfortable walking shoes, grabbed my sunglasses, folding rolling cart and water bottle and headed to the largest outdoor antiques show in the country – the Brimfield Antiques Show. Brimfield week is quite an experience with 23 fields filled with over 5,000 dealers. It can be a… Read More
This tutorial is similar to the stamping fabric with dishwasher detergent technique I shared several weeks ago, except instead of taking color away from the fabric this tutorial adds color to the fabric. I used cookie cutters once again as stamps, plain cotton canvas fabric and Neopaque paint. I used the Jacquard Products 2-1/4-Ounce Neopaque Acrylic Paint, Magenta because it can… Read More
Yesterday, I went to the Vintage Fashion and Textile Show. It comes to Sturbridge three times a year, and it is always on the Monday of Brimfield week. There are lots of vendors and booths selling anything from vintage buttons, trims and clothing to German grain sack fabric by the yard. It is pretty spectacular if you are in the… Read More
Good morning! Today, I am over visiting Kim at Savvy Southern Style. If you have never visited Kim’s blog, you are in for a treat. Kim has amazing style and her home has been featured in Cottages and Bungalows and Romantic Homes magazines. Here is just one example of the eye candy you can find at her blog. See what… Read More
