This isn't the post I planned to write today. I had another one running through my head, but this one crowded it out... Did you watch The Voice finale? If you did, you saw Jordan Smith and Emily Ann Roberts claim the top two spots. Those two were all the rage around here today! Every local news channel and radio station was talking about them because they both have East Tennessee ties. Emily Ann is a student at Karns High School in Knoxville, and Jordan (who hails from Harlan, Kentucky) is a student at Lee University—just down the road in Cleveland, Tennessee. We couldn't be more proud! But you know what I love most? Not only did those two amazing voices get much-deserved recognition, ... Keep Reading...
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Casual Christmas Tablescape
Happy holidays to all! Before leaving home on a recent trip, I put together a quick tablescape. It's: easy casual festive versatile (potential themes: Santa, rustic, country, woodland) uses traditional Christmas colors Wanna see? Set of Debbie Mumm salad plates—in 4 different designs! Punches of red glass: red goblets (Steinmart online sale years ago) and flocked red "velvet" votive holders (Dollar Tree years ago) Easy-peasy centerpiece: reclaimed wood tray, pinecones, vintage ornaments and sprigs of holly and pine. Seagrass placemats and wood napkin rings complement the wood tray and the slightly "rustic" vibe. Dinner anyone? Do tablescapes ... Keep Reading...
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Running in Circles: The schedule of a vintage ornament wreath artist
Hello all! Did you think I disappeared? It's been far too long since I've been here—and I've missed you!—but trust me when I say I haven't been sitting around eating bonbons. :-) Some of you will remember when I shared how to get creative with old ornaments. And when I got a little crazy making wreaths... I sold a few on eBay, but they're so fragile—and packaging/shipping costs so much—so I decided to try to find a new venue for selling them. You know... get "all in" or get out! I wanted to try once more since making these beauties brings me pure JOY—and because every wreath has a bit of a theme going on. And if you're a regular here, you know how I LOVE ... Keep Reading...
