“…that’s the last of the Queen Anne’s Lace for the summer.” Anne of green gables Summer is almost gone, and one of the things I will miss when winter comes is the […]
Flowers Worth Preserving–A Simple DIY Anyone Can Do!
My Most Popular PIN, Now a DIY Pillow
Life is not a fairytale… …but we do all have dreams of “happily ever after“, so it’s no wonder that this is my #1 MOST PINNED on Pinterest BY FAR: Not too […]
EASY DIY: Paper Punch Book Wreath
Well… it actually started out as a DICTIONARY wreath, but after giving it a good start, I just decided it was not quite what I wanted and started over using some Christmas […]
Ode to a Flower [EASY DIY Flower]
True, artificial flowers could never compare to the real thing, but somehow when I am creating these, I feel “the mystery, the excitement, the awe of a flower”! I first fell in […]
Favorite Pins Friday
I have a confession to make. Scripture is my greatest inspiration, but when it comes to Do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas, I pretty much steal them all from Pinterest. (You can find all of […]
Lavender and Lemonade
I guess I’ve been an “old soul” since childhood, because I love and appreciate things from the past: books, quilts, doilies, embroidered hankies… I am always mixing the old with the new. […]
Mantel Makeover Monday! (Get ready for some LOVE!)
I’ve posted some pictures of my fireplace mantels in the past, and since it has been a favorite I decided to start new board on my Pinterest just for mantel ideas! It’s always […]
Shabby Chic Disney Baby Shower
Time for a DIY! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted one, so here’s one of a baby girl shower my daughter and I did recently. My daughter is the visionary of our […]
DIY Spring: When the weather doesn’t cooperate
The first of the daffodils are blooming, and I’m inspired! Puxatony Phil sure failed this year, and according to the “news” reports, he is facing criminal charges and possibly the death penalty! Wow, really? […]
Fireplace Mantle Redo
It’s been awhile since I posted a DIY, and since much of my decorating involves shifting things around to make them look different, I thought I’d share how I do it with a […]
I’m LOVING Spray Paint!
After several inspiration posts on Pinterest, I have decided that I LOVE spray paint! For all you “real wood” lovers out there, I do have an antique dresser that I want to […]
Pick up a penny…
It was several years ago that I heard a statement that I can never seem to get out of my head and my heart (not that I want to!). My husband preached […]
DIY Quick and Easy Pillow Cover
I have always said, SIMPLE is best, and when it comes to furniture, I LOVE my leather. It’s easy to clean, lasts long, and since NEUTRAL is always my first choice for […]
