my practical journal
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...]
It doesn't take much to make a pretty arrangement. Are you getting ready for Christmas? It seems like time really flies this time of the year! I had all the ingredients, except the candles. I have found that growing asparagus ferns and ivy comes in really handy. I love that my knock out roses are still blooming too! Goodwill Dessert … [Read more...]
One simple natural element, oh the possibilities! The idea started with a magazine copy cat challenge. More about that at the end. Spring And I thought, why stop there. I wanted to show how you can reuse the nest for each season. Summer By combining the starfish, nest and white dishes, you have a summer look. Same place card (a … [Read more...]
A few changes to bring in the spirit of Halloween! There's nothing like a noisy lightening storm to spookify the night. And nothing scares me more than a spider (except a snake)! Pumpkins aren't the only ones sporting a spooky smile these days. How about a stroll through the graveyard? Shadows can play with your mind, sometimes I'm … [Read more...]
You may remember her spring/summer basket that I did here. It held up really well, but the seasons are changing and so is the door decor. It's wonderful to have a friend who says just be creative! So that's what I did. When I think about fall, I think harvest, berries, feathers and colors like orange, yellow and red. I used a round … [Read more...]
One is a lonely number. Especially when the spring/summer plants start fading. I decided to add some friends. Don't you just love the end of season sales at Sam's! Of course they weren't the right color , but never fear. Spray paint to the rescue! The flat black needed a little Yard & Garden patina. I diluted it with water, … [Read more...]
After I saw this, I knew what I wanted my fall door decor to look like. (Photo from Susie Harris Blog) Glue, tape, wire on some styrofoam and cover with moss. Spray paint old pumpkins from a Goodwill wreath. I used craft paint for the stem. Separate your dried materials, you'll need some for both sides. Add some fun flat … [Read more...]
Two of my fans requested some new door decor. My daughter and a friend of hers. That was several months ago, time sure flies. I am finally getting around to making them something! All of the supplies came from Hobby Lobby, bought at 40-50% off. If you time it right, you almost never have to pay full price there. Can I get an Amen! I … [Read more...]
Reach for a magazine. Debbie from Debbiedoo's Blogging and Blabbing is hosting a copy cat party. I never want to miss a good party. Here's what I did: From the magazine Celebrate by Phyllis Hoffman A tablescape for Thanksgiving. I know it's early, but I had the stuff, what can I say! When I look through magazines, I'm always looking … [Read more...]
I've had these beautiful leaves for four years. I got them while visiting my family in Tennessee. I don't remember how many I started out with. But this year I only 4 left. I knew I wanted to use them on my Falling Leaves mantle. If you've ever been to my part of Georgia you know that our leaves don't really look like this in the fall. The … [Read more...]
