Who doesn’t love a handmade gift? This year I was inspired by this post to make washer ornaments. I think that my friends will be quite happy with what I created. To make these ornaments, I followed the directions from the link above but made a few changes.Supplies Needed: ~Washers – I got mine at…
I {heart} my kitchen. An addition to our home a few years ago took my kitchen from tiny to the kitchen of my dreams. I enjoy adding a few decorations here and there in the kitchen with each season. A favorite decorating spot is the shelves on either end of the cabinets. To the left…
Is it just me or is the mantel one of the hardest parts of decorating for Christmas? My mantel was the last thing that I decorated this year. I ended up using the gigantic S ornament wreath that I made for the front door last year, stars made for last year’s mantel, red glittered pinecones,…
My mom, aunt, cousin, an I went on a Christmas tour yesterday in Mama’s neighborhood. We all agreed that this was the best house tour that we’ve been on ever! The houses were all interesting and very nicely decorated. We started with this house built in 1940. The interesting thing about this house is that…
Have you been wondering what’s been happening at Walnut Avenue? My mom has slowed down a bit on her projects. She’s tired and she needs a break! Want to see a few changes? Mama found this chandelier in an antique store in Oklahoma while on a trip with my aunt and uncle this fall. It’s…
I’m having a good time with glitter this holiday season. So far I’ve glittered pinecones, candles, and hurricanes. I love the sparkle of glitter!A chest in my living room is all decked out for Christmas with some of my glittered creations. Want to see? (Please excuse the pictures taken at night. This working girl doesn’t…
I was totally inspired by Pottery Barn’s lighted ornament garland that has been all over blogland. Isn’t this gorgeous?Susan at Between Naps on the Porch posted a tutorial on how to make this garland. I was immediately sold!I decided to make three garlands, just like the PB inspiration picture. I purchased three 9 ft. lighted…
Last night I was busy in my basement working on a Christmas craft thinking that I’d never finish and wondering how I’d find time to get the entire house decorated for the Christmas season when I received a call that made me realize that it really doesn’t matter if I ever finish. My childhood friend’s…
Happy Thanksgiving 2010! Today I give thanks for my wonderful family, for my health, and for our friends. I’m looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving for the first time on Walnut Avenue. I wish each and every one of you a safe and enjoyable day. Just for fun, I looked at some of my old pictures…
Are you ready to deck your house out for Christmas? I made a quick and easy wreath this past weekend that will add sparkle to one of our doors, most likely the kitchen door. I temporarily hung it on my front door for a few pictures. I visited a dollar store at the beach where…
Two soup recipes in a week – how about that? We love soup in this house and neither of us would mind eating it every night all winter. I really love clam chowder but I don’t love the fat and calorie content in a normal recipe. I came up with a healthy version that still…
I finally had a little time to pull out my beloved turkey decorations for Thanksgiving. I’m always on the lookout for turkey things when I’m in an antique, gift, or thrift shop. When I find something special, I’m delighted to add it to my collection. This big, blue platter was my special find from last year. I…