my practical journal
I recently shared my chalkboard over at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia (Thank you Kristin for having me!). Here we go, just in case you missed it! I had been looking for the perfect frame/picture to create a large chalkboard. I found one recently while visiting my daughter and family, I love thrifting with her. The frame was a cool … [Read more...]
While I was visiting Tennessee last month, I kept looking at something in the trash. Thinking I could recycle it somehow. It's a porch post, with a rotted bottom. I used my Mr H's miter saw, to cut them in to manageable pieces to bring back to Georgia. I had some great helpers! I glued some candle holders to the top and added a … [Read more...]
Sometimes all you need is a tarp and a can of spray paint to change your world, or something like that. I've had these for a while, I think they were some shade of green when I first bought them. I used Krylon Satin Ivory for this project. This is a large ceramic candle holder. I think Kim from Savvy Southern Style has two similar ones. … [Read more...]
They're not just for animals! I've seen several versions of feed sacks made into totes. Of course, I had to try one. I meet a lady at Lake Martin this week and she gave me some of her feed sacks, she reuses them for garbage bags. That's a great idea too! I used my really old Singer sewing machine, it only does a straight stitch...wish it … [Read more...]
When a good thing comes along, I will try it! I saw this over at Inspired By Charm (Thanks Michael!!) and knew that I had to have one three, jumped in the car and headed to Lowe's. It took longer to find the parts, than it did to make one. I followed the directions exactly as they are described here at Design*Sponge. Here's what you'll … [Read more...]
I was going through my closet dreaming of smaller days. When I noticed this houndstooth skirt, I do love black and white! I put it in the pile of the things to take to Goodwill. I kept picking it up and thinking, I just love this print! I know an Alabama fan that needs something made out of this. If you have an article of clothing that … [Read more...]
