my practical journal
I didn't decorate that much for Christmas, so the mantel was easy to dismantle. I had three things on my mind: green, pom pom's and Valentine's day. I wanted the theme to be green, so I could use this big lovely green lady. On Instagram I kept seeing pom pom's. I couldn't quit thinking about pom pom's, I've seen them everywhere … [Read more...]
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...]
I changed out the mirror from this to: I've had it since June, but like everything else around here, it's just been sitting around. I knew that I wanted to use these three things. The hydrangeas have dried, they are the ones from my fall table, here. Instead of candles I put my blue mason jars in the lantern. I added a few sticks to … [Read more...]
I really don't know what happened first. Maybe it all started with the purchase of this valance from Goodwill. It could have been the box of fun flags and such~that I bought for $1 at a yard sale. I could blame it on the Hydrangeas?! I'm not above asking for something!!! :) Make me one! and she replied, just watch … [Read more...]
It all started with my newly painted mirror. Added an old wine bottle, I would love a real antique bottle. I used a galvanized bucket and live plant on the right, elevated with books. perfect pink flowers with the bunnies ears I don't think that I've decorated with pink before. I wrapped raffia around the top of the … [Read more...]
I am ready for something green... I am ready for something shiny... I am ready for something fun... I am ready for something inspiring... I was ready to take the Christmas decorations down... I don't really know why... I love the holidays... this year just seemed different... I can't put it in to words... but I'm glad … [Read more...]
