It's been a wild and crazy week at my house, but I'm determined to post a quick something for Metamorphosis Monday. It IS still Monday, isn't it? A few months ago I found these cute sculptural wire plant holders at an auction. They'd been outside and were in less than ideal condition, but I liked their shape -- and the idea that I could use them for (almost) one-of-a-kind focal pieces during the Spring and Summer. The perfect occasion quickly presented itself, and I decided to fix them up and use them for a couple's bridal shower. Some Mod Podge... ... and scrapbook papers in the bride's favorite black and white theme were just what I needed for inspiration. Say goodbye to the rust and old paint ... Keep Reading...
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Mixing it Up for Mother’s Day
My sister and I had the joy of spending part of last week with our parents ... making new memories. Some of those memories centered around tablescaping -- so today I'm sharing a tablescape that includes a few family pieces. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you've heard me say before that we don't have many family pieces -- but the ones we have, we love! With Mother's Day in mind, today's tablescape began with china that belonged to my paternal grandmother. Grandma's china was not something she got when she and Grandpa "set up housekeeping" in 1932 but rather something she picked up somewhere along the way. We chose a tablecloth I gave my Mom several years ago. It's a sheer fabric with flocked flowers. The golden ... Keep Reading...
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You Don’t Have to Like War to Be Grateful!
In the early moments of today, I heard the news. Osama bin Laden is no more. Many of my fellow Americans are waving flags -- or raising a glass -- in celebration. Rather than feeling celebratory, I find myself quietly thankful ... so very thankful. Before September 11, 2001 I thought I knew what it meant to be a proud American. I proudly flew Old Glory on patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July. The rest of the year I flew "fun" flags to celebrate the various seasons. But on the morning of September 12, 2001, with a heavy heart, I hung the Stars and Stripes ... with no intention of replacing them with "fun" again. The "fun" flags still hang in the attic -- a jumbled mix of seasons. It's probably ... Keep Reading...
