I used the tray that I got last Friday (scroll down if you are new) for an arrangement for my dining room table. I started by digging candles out of my supply closet. Amanda of Imperfectly Beautiful inspired me to cover my candles with some pretty tissue paper. I then tied on burlap strips and…
I’ve been itching to make an ornament wreath after seeing so many in blog land over the past few weeks. I decided to do an ornament wreath with a twist, our monogram.Mr. SP made this wire form for me a few years ago and I never used it. I intended to cover it with greenery,…
Mama and I had high hopes of working on her Walnut Avenue house on Friday, but we ended up shopping instead. We didn’t hit the mall or any big store, just small stores. We started off in Stuarts Draft at The Cheese Shop, a store owned and operated my Mennonites that sells bulk food and…
Have a wonderful day celebrating with those you love. We will be spending the day at my Mom’s farm. This will be our last Thanksgiving on the farm as next year Mama will be living on Walnut Avenue. Speaking of Walnut Avenue, Mama and I will work on the house tomorrow. I have so much…
I’m not talking about a tradition that is bittersweet, I’m talking about the plant, Bittersweet. Bittersweet is a weed around here and if you are a farmer, you hate it. It twines around fences, grows ups trees, and is difficult to get rid of. If you like to decorate like me, you love it! I…
This past Friday night we attended a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. I lost my dad to cancer in 1997 and like to support this charity when I can. Supporting a charity, dressing up, dining and dancing – you can’t go wrong with that! Many of my buddies from tennis attended. Becky (in the…
The words burlap and pillow should never be used together. Especially if you use the kind of burlap that I used. Talk about scratchy! This pillow will definitely be a “look at me” only pillow. I’ve been “itching” to do another burlap project since I made my table runner. I had just enough burlap in…
Halloween things were packed away today and out came the turkeys. I love collecting turkeys, especially turkey platters and antique turkey candles. I spent a little time today changing my mantel to a Thanksgiving theme. September: November: I found these three antique candles in a shop in Roanoke. These turkey candles were made locally. I…
Mr. SP, Elsie, and I headed over the mountain Saturday afternoon to the quiet hamlet of Sedalia for an annual chili cook off competition. Groups and businesses from all around start cooking in the wee hours of the morning to get their chili ready for the big competition. Each competitor offers a small portion in…
Have a great Halloween! I hope that everyone has some fun activities planned. This weekend has been a blast for us, so far. Last night we went to a giant field party with a bonfire, band, hay rides, pony rides, and yummy food. The roasted oysters were my favorite! I danced until late in the…
The SCA at my school hosted a pumpkin decorating contest this week. The pumpkins are due in the library Friday morning after homeroom. My students worked very hard on their pumpkin and we hope it is a winner. I think it turned out pretty cute! Wish us luck! I’ll take pictures of the other entrees…
I read about Spirit Letters in a Virginia Tech magazine and thought the idea was too cute not to share. Spirit Letters makes wreaths for you favorite college team. Go VT! University of Tennessee Appalachian State University Wake Forest UNC North Carolina State University Duke They also make traditional greetings. You can also…