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 I guess because I was a child of the 70’s and it seemed outdated.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…]
(A little late with this post as I forgot to get a picture of the finished product at Christmas. Finally, got around to it.) One thing I’ve been meaning to try on Pinterest is bleaching pine cones. I’ve seen some posts that say it didn’t work and others that did. I really like the way … [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…]
Summer is a busy time for all and I haven’t been posting, but I’ve been busy with a few projects. Today, though is a quick post to share my new fascination with succulents. For Mother’s Day this year, I got a collection of succulents. I love the colors and textures of these plants and especially … [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…]
This week, I put up a shelf in my recently remodeled bathroom. While cleaning out my attic, I found a crown molding shelf that I had never hung. I started by repainting the dark wood a metallic palladium silver. Then, I realized that it just wasn’t what I wanted in the bathroom. I ended up … [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…]
So now it’s a week before Thanksgiving and the rush is on to get my bathroom remodeled. I have the vanity sitting in my family room and the toilet sitting in my kitchen. I want this over- NOW! But I did snap some photos of my painting project. I’m pleased with how it turned out. … [Read more…]
This week, in addition to my other ongoing projects, I picked up my first set of panels for our local gallery, The Exchange. Every year on Black Friday, they present a gallery of “Cash and Carry”, where local artists (and anyone is considered an artist) create artwork on the panels. It’s a very popular show … [Read more…]
The crisp air, crunching underfoot and beautiful gold, red and orange colors backlit by the sun. Autumn is truly a beautiful time in Pennsylvania. I love to get out and explore with my camera. Winter is beautiful (but just way too cold). This year, the leaves seem to be slightly later than normal, which is … [Read more…]