The last few months, I’ve had a new addiction…macrame. Talk about an easy craft that requires inexpensive supplies! I can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner. I guess because I was a child of the 70’s and it seemed outdated. But now, it’s everywhere! With the knowledge of a few basic knots, the possibilities are … [Read more…]
I mentioned in my last post that I saved wine bottles for the centerpieces. I know this is pretty common way of making an inexpensive centerpiece. I just didn’t want it to look like a wine bottle. After collecting , cleaning and taking the labels off. I decided to try a marbling technique that I … [Read more…]
It’s been a while since I have posted. Today, I’m finally sharing something I did about 6 weeks ago! I had purchased a capiz shell hanging chandelier (the kind that doesn’t have a place for a light) back in September on clearance in the OBX. I got it for $20! I had decided that … [Read more…]
My one thing a day-throw away project is going well. I’m ahead of schedule, which is great, because it always gets so busy in the spring. I started with Christmas items as I put them away, headed into Connor’s closet for a little and now I’m going through my kitchen, one drawer/cabinet at a time. … [Read more…]
College visits, Christmas preparations, a history bee and STILL working on the bathroom. For the most part, it is finished. I wanted to add a tiled, shimmery mirror above the vanity and after finding a few that I liked online, realized that I needed a narrower than the normal width mirror, due to my choice … [Read more…]