my practical journal
For my mantel this year I used the following: Paper Mache Deer Fresh Greenery Faux Florals Pine Cones Vintage Silver Pieces Hymnal Banner I love the traditional colors of Christmas. The reds and greens just say Merry to me. One thing I tried this year was to add a little lime green and blue sparkle to the mantel. Two colors that I … [Read more...]
Just in case you still need a little something on the table. I put together a few things that I've used at Thanksgiving and Christmas on my table. A pretty table does not have to cost a fortune. Decorating with nature is inexpensive and beautiful. I used a book page flower, coffee beans and dried hydrangeas for … [Read more...]
On Monday, I baked my pinecones and on Tuesday I added some sugar and silver spice (post coming soon). Last night I dressed them up! Here's what I used: Drill / with drill bit Eye Hooks Awesome pinecones I used a drill bit that was the same diameter as the threaded area on the hook. Pre-drill the end of the pinecone, about … [Read more...]
The table was set, with a mixture of salad plates. I love finding special dishes at special prices, especially when I'm having special guest, who don't get to visit often. It's fun to talk and laugh, get caught up. Spending time with my little sis and my brother in law, it was a great night. I wish they lived closer, but … [Read more...]
for a Copy Cat Magazine Challenge hosted by Debbiedoo's Blogging and Blabbing This month I've had a few posts about tulips. They are fresh and beautiful. I wished a you a Happy New Year with a picture of tulips: I talked about how I made the natural frog to support them: But before all that I was inspired by a picture from a Southern Living … [Read more...]
I ♥ tulips. But they have flimsy stems and they need a little help so I created a natural looking frog. I used my 40% off coupon at HL and bought a large plastic branch. Yes, I could use one from the yard... but I thought water and the branch may get a little yucky. I grabbed an old fish bowl from the attic. Did a little tree … [Read more...]
Come on in, and welcome to the wordless home tour from pictures that I haven't posted. Thanks for visiting! Sharing at: The Inspired Room DIY by Design Dittle Dattle … [Read more...]
Did you wonder, where that white container on my door came from.. I took this metal hanging planter from this: To this: Thanks to Krylon Dual Paint + Primer . I used a sanding block to distress it a little, I just can't handle perfect (at least not in this case). Love the white on the dark front door! While I had the paint out I … [Read more...]
I bought two poinsettias from Walmart last week. Then I came up with the idea of using them at the front door, so I went back for two more. I was pleasantly surprised to find them for 50% off, I got four. Now I have a total of six :) Right Side of entrance. Left Side I'm glad all my plants have filled in. The green looks so good with … [Read more...]
The tree is unusual, it has very skinny branches. When I first saw it, I had no doubt that it was perfect! I thought it looked so natural. It had to grow on Mr. Refresh, he likes it now. The condo at Lake Martin is decorated in browns, golds, oranges mostly nature inspired. So last year when Sam's had their Christmas ornaments on … [Read more...]
