I had plans to decorate the entire house the other day. Big plans. I managed to get the mantel done before my back said, “Enough!” This thing is so big, I decided to just put it on the floor to start with. It was either stoop over it or climb up and down the ladder. […]
Lazy Gal’s Guide to Fall Decorating
I coined this phrase yesterday – Lazy Gal’s Guide to Decorating – just as a passing thought. But a Facebook friend thought it was catchy. And when I thought about it a little more, I have to admit, I really am lazy when I decorate – especially for myself. I think the key, though, is […]
Fall Decorations–Use What You’ve Got
I almost said Forget It this year. I mean, I’m staying with my mother and all my decorations are packed in storage and neither Mom nor I are going to buy anything new. It would’ve been really easy to just forget it. There’s only two more weeks and then it’ll be time to put Christmas […]
Painted Table Linens . . . and Martha
I like Martha. I do. I’m not a huge fan, but I like most of her stuff. It’s just that, back in the day, her stuff used to drive me nuts. Back in the day, when I worked in a craft store, customers would come in and want precisely the products that Martha had used […]
Dryer Sheet Candle Wraps
Yes, you read right. Dryer sheets. These guys that you use if you forget to add fabric softener to your rinse cycle. Have you ever noticed the texture of these guys? Crinkly, but not like tissue paper. Webby, but not like spider webs. (Although, I bet someone could come up with something for Halloween with […]
Color Wash Faux Finish
This September I’m starting a paint meme – A Passion for Paint. Any paint projects are welcome – furniture, walls, spray painting, crackle – you name it! So, please check back! Daily Inspiration Feng Shui – Walls connect Heaven (ceiling) and Earth (floor). When they’re taller than 10 feet it moves ‘Heaven’ too far […]
Super Simple Butterfly & Dragonfly
I rarely paint anything for myself. I have no idea why. You’d think my home would be full of artwork and cute furniture, but no. My studio is actually the back bedroom of our house with an en suite bathroom. I love the bathroom because it’s about the only ‘girly’ space in the house. I […]
Patriotic Tea Light Lampshade
I love this project so much! I think you will too because it’s really quick, easy & cheap! Start with a goblet. I get mine at the Dollar Store. There are different sizes of goblets, which affect how the shade will sit. So getting the shade the right size is a bit of trial […]