enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Painting the Bed I am in the process of changing the look to our bedroom by painting the bedroom furniture. Last week I shared with you the dresser I painted in French Impression. This is a striking difference from the previous look. You can read the post here. This is what our bed looked like before painting. I decided to try one of the … [Read more...]
This story began while reading one of Betty Lou Phillip's books, French Impressions. As I was thumbing through the pages scanning photos and text, I soon realized this book, this author was bound to be one of my favorites. Betty Lou Phillips delves into reasons French style so appeals to us and to those who influenced the decor. 'I must thank thre … [Read more...]
Tuppence a bag, tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag... I purchased this brass candelabra a few years back at an Estate auction. I had been wanting to do something creative with it and painted it white. Then it sat for a while - do I put teacups or bowls on top - to make a creative decorative item? I was stalled for a while. Then I saw a picture, … [Read more...]
Anchor Hocking Storage Jar I have shared this corner of my kitchen several times - showing the changes in decor throughout the seasons and holidays - this is one thing I always remove while taking pictures - that is before I painted it. It was one of those 'aha!' moments. I didn't think a large jar full of granola bars, crackers and cookies … [Read more...]
I have this Wardian Case in my desk in the kitchen and had been searching for something to decorate it with that would be colorful, cute, springlike and for Easter. Two crafts came together to make these little nests. I took the paper pots you can easily find now in the stores, lace cupcake skirts (found at TJMaxx on clearance), shredded paper … [Read more...]
My husband LOVES Pistachios - they're his favorite snack. So, over time, I have accumulated quite a number of the shells. You know, we always look at things and think, 'I can make something out of this/these'. My inspiration came from an old Martha Stewart Living Magazine where she used whole, dyed red Pistachios to make a heart wreath. It was … [Read more...]
Chalkboard paint is so versatile - who would have known! It can be a very cottagy touch to a kitchen, dining room and even a family room. It can be painted on doors, on wood then framed, on pots and on silver trays - I think the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. This year, in my Christmas decor - I am making use … [Read more...]
Decorative Painting Annie Sloan - Beyond Chalk Paint Many of you know, I now work part-time at our local library. This opportunity has opened up vistas of information for my imagination. Great books on home decor, gardening, cooking, crafting and more are available to all whether written this year or twenty to thirty years ago. One of … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink I am in danger of making this room too girlie – I have been told. I call this room my retreat – here I have my Victoria Magazine collection – books – and some craft items along with collectibles – all in a Romantic-Shabby Chic color tone. This room could be a surprise to many as it is off our Family … [Read more...]
Going Red I shared earlier my fondness for the color red and how I have elements of this color practically in each room. before after Our family room is in the English Country Cottage Style – I have several ‘Cottage Styles’ in different rooms – it was fun looking and the different … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
