Flowers on the table are a simple pleasure that I enjoy. It’s been so hot this summer that I haven’t done many arrangements for the house. I’ve found that simple and easy is what works best for me. Petunias look bright and cheerful. I doubt that these will last long! Last week I had Crepe…
Have you found that spray paint equals instant gratification? We bought green, plastic outdoor furniture to use for a party back in 1993. We used it on our deck until 2005 when we had a new deck rebuilt. The chairs have been in our basement collecting dust ever since because Mr. SP made Adirondack chairs…
I made more ribbon headbands this week. I have worn a ribbon headband nearly every day this summer and decided that I needed more colors to wear to school this fall. For the full tutorial, click here. Every Thursday during football season students and teachers dress in our school colors, green and gold, to support…
I finished Best Friends Forever earlier this week and would love to pass it on to one of you. Leave a comment and I’ll pick a winner Sunday night at 9 pm. Please don’t enter if you don’t live in the USA. Good Luck!!
Summertime means beach time and if you can’t be at the beach, why not bring the beach into your home? I did a little decorating with shells to give my living room and dining room a touch of summer. The mantel always gives me a hard time. After countless trips up and down the steps…
I have a confession. I like brass. I’ve heard so many bloggers talk about how ugly brass is and I decided that it was time that someone stood up for brass. I think it is pretty and classic. I rearranged some accessories the other day and couldn’t figure out what to use to the right…
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a free gift from One9Designs. Kristen is the talented artist behind One9Designs and she advertises on Amanda’s blog, Serenity Now. Kristen sponsored a giveaway on Amanda’s blog and I was lucky enough to win. It took a while to decide what I wanted. After much debating I ended up picking a necklace that…
I had a fabulous weekend with my girlfriends in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We went to several thrift shops and most of us found a treasure or two to take home. I found this tablecloth for $5.00. Someone put a lot of work into making this. It just barely fits my table! I will be…
A few weeks ago Red Door Home had a give away for a Dash and Albert tote bag and I was the lucky winner. I couldn’t believe my luck! After I won the bag I was excited to see that the latest Southern Lady magazine featured these totes. Then when I was in Newport, I…
It’s time again for one of Amanda’s fabulous parties. Amanda is the hostess with the mostest. I love how she encourages bloggers to mix and mingle and not to just link up and disappear. I’ve met many new blogging friends through Amanda’s parties. The topic to dish about this time is reading. I’m looking forward…
It’s hot. Really hot. We spent yesterday on the lake enjoying the sun. I’m not much on swimming in the lake. I like crystal clear water where I can see what’s beneath me. It was so hot yesterday that a dip in the water was just what the doctor ordered. I made sure we were…
I found this vintage Florida tray at a thrift shop at the beach for $3.00. My aunt and uncle bought a house in Florida last winter and I thought that my aunt might like it for her new house. She seemed pleased when I gave it to her, so I think it was $3.00 well…