my practical journal
Back in Oct/Nov '11, I began to dream about a round table. Really. I got a price on having one built, I thought that I could save money. That didn't work out. If you follow me on Facebook, you know that I bought one in Tennessee while I was visiting for my 5 year old grandson's birthday. My daughter and I went shopping and she spotted this … [Read more...]
How many times have you met someone and you know instantly what they need and that you can fix them. He was a stallion for sure, a strong guy with great potential. The minute my eyes met his, I knew he was mine. This summer, I passed up a lamp with a similar guy. I've regretted it every day. I surrounded him with freshness. Ivy, my … [Read more...]
This is the Eat-In kitchen dining area. Spruced up with more poinsettias. (What can I say, I love their velvety beauty.) Here's a closer look, Three poinsettias $4.50 (they were half-off at Walmart) Small wreaths tied with raffia on the back of my white chairs $4.00 total. (Dollar Tree) Branch over the window $5.00 (bought at the … [Read more...]
I've been working on my Christmas tablescape. You've probable seen several of my post about a couple of the items that I've used on the table. Like the Christmas Floral Craft or the Gift Tag, well here's the completed table. Are you like me? Everytime I get a new Pottery Barn catalog, I just drool all over every page! (Via Pottery … [Read more...]
I've just been playing around. With gumdrops, candles and jars. Christmas music playing, fire in the fireplace, dirty clothes begging to be washed. You get the picture. I bought 2 bags of gumdrops, 97¢ each from Walmart. Used some of my thrifty glass containers. Three small candles from Dollar Tree ($3). Things that I already … [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...]
Setting a Natural Thanksgiving Table Sometimes you don't have to look very far or even leave your house to add that "little extra" to your dining table. I thought about spray painting these acorns, but how could I...with those beautiful natural colors. Save your corks, there's so many things you can do with them. You can always find a … [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...]
Even though I love red and it's different degrees of depth, I've wanted to lighten things up. I have these items, similar in texture and color. One Southern Living ($2.99) from Goodwill. The others from some overly priced home decor store made of stone or something of the sort. Around the internet, I saw where others are painting more than … [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...]
