My dining room table has sported the same centerpiece since the weekend after Easter, vintage blue Mason jars on a large silver tray. I loved the look but it was time for a change. Last summer I crafted a simple ruffled runner using a drop cloth and fabric with a blue Hawaiian print. I made…
My kitchen door needed a wreath and I decided that I’d make something using supplies that I had on-hand. I selected a grapevine wreath from my wreath storage area and then investigated my craft cabinet to see what was available to be used. I found plenty of greenery and some terra cotta decorations used on…
I’m joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for her Summer Cloche Party. I haven’t had my cloche on display since Easter and I’ve missed it. I enjoy creating interesting displays for the changing seasons. This vignette is on a small buffet in our dining room, a room we pass through each time we enter…
Back at the end of April I wrote a post describing how my Iris didn’t bloom very well this year. I suspected that the problem was that they needed dividing. I worked on this task last week and hope that next year I’ll see a dramatic difference in the blooms that I get to enjoy….
It’s been a busy two weeks at our home with several different crews working hard in the intense heat to repair damage caused by the storm on June 29. Recall that we had seven trees fall on our property, one causing damage to our house. Repairs started with the removal of the section of roof…
Our front door needed a new wreath for summer. I wanted something colorful and fun and also something that I could make without having to buy any supplies. I love what I created! To make the wreath, I started by wrapping a straw wreath form in two inch strips of teal fabric used for the…
Mr. SP just informed me that today is National Ice Cream Day. In celebration, we hope to spot the ice cream boat on the lake today. Maybe the boat will even pull up to our dock like it did a few weeks ago. What could be better than ice cream on a hot summer day?…
Where do you store your wreaths? Living in a house with small closets and only an attic crawlspace can create storage problems for a couple who likes to collect and also has a lot of hobbies. I enjoy crafting wreaths for our doors and porch wall but ran our of places to store them. I…
This recipe is a perfect summer dish, full of succulent shrimp, crunchy cucumber and onion, tangy feta, and spiced perfectly with dill and parsley. It can be served either chilled or at room temperature. Best of all, it makes a lot, so a little bit of cooking time ensures you’ll have enough for a crowd…
It’s been a little over a week since the big storm that caused so much damage rolled through our town and things are looking much brighter for us. Our power was restored on the evening of July 4, a real relief. A giant crew out of Ohio worked hard in the relentless heat to bring…
Friday night a terrible storm with damaging winds swept across our area. Today is day four with no power. We had seven large trees, none ours, fall on our property one of which fell on our house doing significant damage. The roof on our addition is crushed in on the side and the ceiling inside…
I’ve enjoyed decorating for the 4th this year. If you missed my patriotic mantel or my red, white, and blue bandana wreath, be sure to check them out. My kitchen table is also decked out for the fourth with a patriotic flag centerpiece and a runner that I crafted last year. Click here for directions for making this easy…