Our Fall Mantel- 2014
It’s the Most Wonderful time of the year… No, I’m not speaking of Christmas, although I Love Christmas and everything about it! I’m talking about Fall! I love decorating our … Continue reading
Seashore Summer Mantel
It’s been quite a while since my last post- I’m not sure exactly why, but I’ve sensed change is in the air! I’ve been working outside of the home as … Continue reading
Cheerful Spring-Easter Wreath
Well, it’s officially Spring now! I understand it’s going to actually feel like Spring this coming week, with the temperature up into the 80’s here in Virginia…YES! It’s time to change … Continue reading
Pocket frames
The most rewarding challenge is coming up with an idea that is new and unique- (at least something I haven’t seen before!) 🙂 One day I thought I’d like to … Continue reading
Natural and neutral mantel
I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted to do this year and this is it! I wanted to use gray pottery and dark wood. I wanted … Continue reading
Seven “simple” projects- Laundry Room
1. Simple Chalkboard Label Jars- Make these babies for next to nothing! I got the chalkboard sticker labels at Michaels for $1.00! The jars were spaghetti sauce jars cleaned well … Continue reading
Laundry room renovation- Details!
Delight is in the Details- The Laundry room renovation was one of the larger projects we’ve done. I tolerate the large construction jobs, so I can get to the decorating … Continue reading
Laundry Room Renovation- Labor of love!
One of the wish list items when looking for our new home was a large laundry room! Compared to our last laundry area, which was a walk through to our … Continue reading
Wood & Glass Hurricane Lamps
Hurricane lamps are hot right now- They’re quite a statement piece and being used quite a lot in home decor! I love them, and I love candles, so I thought … Continue reading
What can one can do?
The Wonders of Spray Paint- The question is, what can one can do? I decided I’d share what one can of spray paint can cover, literally! 🙂 Most changes that … Continue reading
Minute Make-over
I know, I know what you’re thinking…There’s no way you can make something over in one minute! Well, I’m here to tell you…Yes you can! Take a look and see … Continue reading
-Love Mantel-
For Valentine’s Day I decided to decorate our mantel in a Love theme- I figured why not, it’s Valentine’s Day! And besides, what greater theme than love- It’s a word … Continue reading
The key to my heart~
Here’s a quick and easy craft that carries a powerful message~ It’s simply a craft store key hung on a scrap piece of wood trim~ check it out! I set … Continue reading
Valentine Baker’s Rack
Decorating for Valentine’s Day is a bright and welcomed change for me~ As much as I love Christmas, by mid January I’m ready to lighten things up again… I decided … Continue reading
Fun 2014 New Year Decor~
I had to create something fun to usher in the new year, and this is what I came up with… And… Happy 2014! If you’d like an easy and inexpensive … Continue reading
Natural-Modern Wreaths
Modern Church, modern Christmas decor~ That’s what we decided we needed to do, to blend our Christmas decor with our modern church! The key was to finding the balance, and … Continue reading
White as- SNOW -flake swag
I love snow flakes! I love decorating with snow flakes! I love the fact that snow flakes represent Christmas AND Winter! So I decided to incorporate snow flakes in much … Continue reading
Fresh Cut greenery~ simple elegance
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo DaVinci With all that’s going on with Christmas decor during the holiday season, it’s easy to overdue it and difficult to keep it … Continue reading
Red and silver swag~ Hostess gift idea
With Christmas parties and gatherings upon us, I wanted to make something special to show thanks for our invitation, and for their hospitality! What better way than a hostess gift … Continue reading
The scent of Christmas~ shutter swags
When I smell a fresh cut Christmas tree, my mind and emotions are flooded with memories! It always amazes me how our sense of smell is connected to past events! … Continue reading
Christmas~ child-like Wonder!
Christmas is upon us and I have mixed emotions! With all that’s going on in the world, I’m lacking in Christmas joy, and enthusiasm! In planning my mantle this year, … Continue reading
The story of the Antlers
I have to share of the goodness of the Lord in a story about my antlers! God put a desire in me to make something special with antlers. I didn’t … Continue reading
drift wood Christmas tree~
It’s All in a day’s Walk! On my walk this morning, I started picking up drift wood, or should I say dead wood, that came from the trunk of a … Continue reading
Drum Shade Sconce made easy!
The sconces on either side of the fireplace needed updating, so they got it!!! I shopped around and didn’t find anything that I liked that were large enough to work … Continue reading
Night Stand~ Given New Life
My daughter Ariel has caught the bug~ the “All things DIY” bug that is… This is the night stand she recently refinished. It’s Beautiful isn’t it!!! Since this was her … Continue reading
animal prints~ wild trend that continues to roar!
Although I’ve had touches of animal print in my interior design for many years, there now appears to be an up-roar in the trend! Home design trends tend to follow … Continue reading
Fast, Fun No-Sew Pillow
As Fall approached, I kept my eyes open for an embroidered Fall pillow, something special that I could take out just for the Fall season. I was amazed at the … Continue reading
A new “frame” of mind~ Thinking outside the box
sneak peak~ I think I began thinking “outside the box” when I was a child. My creativity began in childhood. I would use what I could find to play with. … Continue reading
Mounted Deer Head~ DIY
I recently wrote our testimony on how The Sanctuary came to be. ~Mounted Deer head~ The Story of the Sanctuary~ Now the DIY~ Here are the promised DIY instructions on … Continue reading
Mounted Deer Head~ The story of the Sanctuary
Many years ago we were given a Promise. It was that our home was going to be a home in which ministers of the Lord and others would come to … Continue reading
Potato bin to Plant Stand~ position yourself…
Although I had no idea of it’s future purpose, I bought this old potato bin as a challenge~ As you can see, it has found renewed life and purpose! Here … Continue reading
Bed Crown- easy diy!
Well, a few days ago, I posted our master bedroom make-over which included this bed crown. I am excited to share with you how I made this… Here it is, … Continue reading
Master Bedroom Make-over~
~We are finally completely finished with the Master Make-over~ Today I’m going to post some pictures with a few tips I learned along the way! We went from a sage … Continue reading
The Light, The Lamps!
Well, it’s been almost two weeks and we’re almost done with the Master Bedroom make-over. There are two things that I’m still finishing up, so the final reveal will have … Continue reading
Frame time for Fun!
Frame out some time for fun to keep the balance… This morning I had to stop listening to the news of what’s going on in our country. I knew that … Continue reading
Trash To Treasures~ four yard sale items transformed!
The Reveal~ Three weeks ago, you may remember, I posted about four unique yard sale finds that I picked up on a whim. My goal was to turn these four … Continue reading
Super-size planter pots for pennies~
Super-size planter pots for pennies… I decided to try something different this year as far as how to beautify the front of the house for Fall! In the past, I … Continue reading
Fall Baker’s Rack~ treasures
Decorating my baker’s rack is the most fun for me! It’s an area that I can change often and add lots of candles and wonderful things… It’s an excuse to … Continue reading
Cedar framed FALL~
To me cedar speaks of Fall~ This is cedar project #2 for me this season! There will be at least one more project using cedar, coming soon… Using cedar all … Continue reading
modern Autumn Arrangement
I decided a modern arrangement is what was needed for our family room coffee table this year. I ditched the idea of a Fall vignette that usually adorns the table, … Continue reading
Fall Fireplace Mantel~
The fireplace in our family room is the heart of our home. When it’s lit, everyone gathers around to enjoy it! The fireplace mantel is the first thing in the … Continue reading
Autumn Joy~ silver Fall
As you can see, I love the versatility of chalk boards~ I especially love the look on silver plated pieces, like this one made especially for my dining room. I … Continue reading
Simplicity~
I look at the arrangement I have set up in our morning room and I hear the word Simplicity~ It came about so simply~ My daughter so generously bought me … Continue reading
Yard Sale Treasures
Last Saturday was so much fun~ We finally made it to the neighborhood yard sale that we’ve been waiting for, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful Fall day! … Continue reading
Flourish and Abide: My Story
The idea of moving was hard. For the first time in my life I did not embrace the idea of moving and starting over. God had other plans for us. … Continue reading
note from me/ and an easy Fall arrangement switch!
Personal Note: I read an article on blogging that really hit me. It said that if you’re taking the time to blog and not getting your blog out there for … Continue reading
Semi-Homemade Fall Wreath
This Fall wreath couldn’t have been easier to make. As I say that, I feel kind of guilty, because I really didn’t “make” anything… I just put it together, and … Continue reading
Fall Pocket Frames~
This is the most wonderful season, and I’m having a blast coming up with new ideas to fill my home with all things Fall! These Fall pocket frames were so … Continue reading
We Love Autumn~ wreath holder
We not only love Autumn, we love, love, love Autumn… When finishing up this very easy project, I thought about what to write that describes how we feel about Fall … Continue reading
Variety is the spice of life | Fall diy
Variety is the spice of life~ These words were once penned by English poet William Cowper. We’ve taken this cliche’ to mean that life is more interesting when you experience … Continue reading
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