New Old Window!

I just love these old windows! I think I have five of them in my house and have fixed some for other friends to. They are so versatile, whether you put pictures behind them, posters, or just about anything you can think of. On this one, I first painted it white and then came back and brushed gold paint on it, then distressed it some. I had some red satin fabric that I stapled on the back of the frame. On some windows that I fix, I actually hot glue braid around the window next to the frame to stabilize the glass. The letters are the stick on kind, can't remember the brand, I got them at Hobby Lobby. I didn't use anything to make sure my lines were straight, I just started sticking. lol. Sometimes there is just not time for perfection, and I kind of liked the random look to. Oh forgot to mention, make sure the glass is very clean front and back, learned that the hard way.( I also have one in my guest room that has a piece of an old quilt behind it that matches the quilt I have on my bed). Two screws (don't know what they are called) into the back with wire attached made it easy to hang. This one wasn't heavy so probably a picture hanger would work. Anyway, just love these old windows! They come in all shapes and sizes, maybe you will have to try one for yourself. Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!
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Painting Cabinets!

 Here my cabinets have the first coat of Primer.

 After, this color is called (I think) "cream in coffee" Lowes brand. Just love it

 Finished, whew!

 Before fabric, liked it but didn't work after the paint job

 After fabric!

 Whopppeeeeee! After 2 days, I can call it quits!

Before and After pictures of my cabinets. Of course, when you start it seems there is no end. lol. By the time I got finished, my curtains and chair covers had to be changed. Still haven't put any thing above the sink. This house that we bought 4 years ago had been built 30 years ago. It has a lot of warts, but also has lots of character to. We just love it, anyway this room had a wallpaper around  the top and at this time I just didn't want to take it down. So I just put another one on top of it, then we did a faux treatment. When the economy comes back (hopefully soon) then we can do a big renovation. In the meantime, cabinets had to be painted and spiffied  (is that a word) up a bit.
Thank you for stopping by, I hope your week will be blessed.

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Still More Florals!

I just love floral design! It has always been on the top of my list as things I so enjoy doing and learning about. Nearly 20 years ago hubby and I lived in Germantown Tennessee and I was able to take classes at Ramsey's school of florist design in downtown Memphis. Boy, did that give me an addiction I still have today! lol. I guess it is like any thing else, you finally decide on a style and mine of choice is European traditional design. The concept of flowers being a part of everyday life just suits me to a tea!  Oh, I know there are many who are not fond of "fake", but for me that has no green thumb at all, the fake is a blessing. lol. The artificial flowers that are now manufactured are nothing like in the "old" days. They are beautiful and last for as long as they are taken care of. The ones shown in the pictures are just a sample of what is out there. Containers are something else I am always on the hunt for. Flea markets, garage sales, and goodwill offer a wonderful variety and I try to keep several on hand. For this particular one, this container was given to me and I couldn't wait to fill it up and put it on my dining room table. I also love to use fruit and berries, looooove the lemons.  So now my table has gone from Christmas to something that will be staying for awhile. I will have to post pictures of my shop soon to. A place where I can make a mess and then leave it. A place where I can create and be so thankful for one of the blessings God has given to me. I hope you have a wonderful and safe week!

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Floral Design!

The holidays have been very exciting and very stressful. Lots of things going on as I am sure there is with you. First of all, I would like to thank you for your kind visits to my blog. I so enjoy home dec, floral design and in general making our home comfortable and inviting. Making people feel welcome and relaxed is truly my main goal. It is not entertaining, but hospitality as the Bible teaches. Next week I will begin to pack boxes and get all the Christmas decorations back in their place. Then as you can see from the pictures, I have already started doing custom designs again. These two were for a girl with a french country style home, so of course chickens (a rooster in this case) grapes, baskets etc are called for in the design. It is also my favorite of all the styles in home decor. Because I can never remember to take pictures of the process, I will just give you some particulars. The large one (without the rooster) was 32 inches wide and about that tall. Her chandelier was 39 inches from the table top and her table was 88 inches long. The container was metal which also goes along with the style and it was approximately 10 inches wide. Just standard floral supplies with everything glued in and sprayed with a finish to protect the flowers. The rooster was smaller because it sits in front of a window on a farm table.  So here goes and I love it! No telling what will be coming up next. One thing for sure in the near future is painting my kitchen cabinets! That will be quite a job! I am slowly getting some things done to this wonderful home that God has given to us. Thank you again for your visits this year! I send blessings to you and your family as we begin this new year!

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Christmas Tour!

I love decorating especially for Christmas! Sometimes I wish the Holiday Season lasted longer, but then we all would be stressed to the max! lol. This year hubby and I are hosting our Church Christmas party in our home, and we are excited about that!!! A chance to get together with friends and enjoy spending time with them in a relaxed atmosphere. BUT, always remembering the real reason for the holiday. Thank you for stopping by! The pictures posted are vignettes, I didn't post the sun porch where my trees are at because I have them in a different place on my blog. This one will be the last (I think) of the "decorating for the holidays" posts. I have enjoyed going to other blogs and seeing all the wonderful, beautiful ideas that  you ladies have. It does seem like this year everyone has "gone overboard" and I love it!
Hubby and I send blessings to you and your family!
Merry Christmas!
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Love that Little Rooster!

Christmas is not very far away and I had just about finished with my decorating when I noticed my sun room needed something on the table. And I had found this cute little rooster in my stash so here he is all decked out in his pretty white holiday apparel. Cute isn't he? I am just in the notion that chickens whether of the male or female variety can be just about anywhere in my house. I just love those little critters! I do tend to lean to the French country style of decorating and they are a must. I would also have to say my style is eclectic. If I like it then it fits somewhere! Although I do a lot of decorative painting, murals etc, my first love is floral design. European Design is truly my favorite. Does it sound like I just like to decorate? My husband says I like to play and color! Well, maybe he is right. lol. With this arrangement the container is always tricky and I look for the right scale to what ever it will be sitting on. This one was just right also because there is a ceiling fan about to. The usual foam, moss, filler, and flowers and of course the little white guy finished the design. Now he is just sitting there waiting for someone to say how cute he is. Thank you for stopping by, I love to visit yours and see all the creative things you do. You all are so talented. Have a blessed and happy safe week!

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Finally Finished!

I can't believe it, but I am finally finished with my decorating! My hubby thought I had surely lost my mind when I started November 2nd, but I had lots to do not only with mine, but I had a booth at a local flea market to keep up with, soooo. I started early and now I am through. I have shared most of what I have already done, but will give a run down on them.
the first picture is my sun porch where I put all my (5) trees out there. That way it was out of my way and we can still enjoy it at night because we can see it from our den.
2. I wrapped my pictures with wrapping paper to make it coordinate with the room
3. This wreath I made for my booth at the flea market.
4. My faux fireplace
5. I designed the wreath for my front door.
6. Outside looking in on my Christmas Sun porch
7. Dining room table.
Thank you for stopping by! Please check out "Between Naps on the Porch" Link is below. You will be inspired to decorate and decorate some more.
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