Making pretty bows had never been my strong suit. No matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t get them right. The loops ended up looking floppy, were different sizes and just ‘eh’. I’m convinced that one has to either have an innate knack for making bows, or be in a position that requires making bows regularly, resulting in practice, practice, practice. Most of us don’t
Halloween Food & Decorating Ideas
When it comes to decorating I tend to put it off until the holiday is suddenly upon me and I realize too late I’m behind the 8 ball. The only reason my house is decorated for Fall this year is because of the Fall tour, otherwise I’d probably still have geraniums on my porch. No lie. But a while ago I found some cute and pretty
12 Favorite Ideas for Painted Pumpkins
Now that Labor Day is behind us, there’s no fighting it anymore. Fall is just around the corner, and although I’m sorry to see Summer pass, Autumn is truly my favorite season of the year. I love the cool, crisp weather it brings, the gorgeous foliage we are fortunate to have here in New England, the scents, the decor ─ it’s such a fun,
My Collage Fail
I wanted this post to be about my newly honed skills in transferring techniques. I wanted to show you something awesome and cool and unique. I wanted to have some neat projects that I was proud of and that could inspire you all. If you can settle for ‘eh’, then read on. But if not, I’ll understand. Maybe you have a spice rack that needs
Holiday Inspiration
I’m not doing much holiday decorating this year. Now don’t go feeling all sorry for me or anything. Believe me, there’s no direct correlation between my self-esteem and how pimped up my house is this time of year. When we moved in April, I got rid of pretty much all our holiday stuff except our ornaments. This will be the third year in a row we
How To Make Your Photos Pop Using a Lightbox
I’ve been a bit frustrated with my food photos from time to time. I look at the beautiful, tempting food photos in magazines and Pinterest and wondered what the secret was. But it really isn’t a secret. When it comes to photography, lighting is everything, and that’s never more true than in food photography. While some of my photos have been
How I Organized My Jewelry
I’m not a huge jewelry person. Not by any means. But you wouldn’t know it by looking at my stash of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Yet…I pretty much wear the same necklace and earrings 90% of the time. I started to think that maybe that’s because the majority of my jewelry was buried. Most of it was in a drawer in individual small boxes and
Brooch Bouquet Reveal!
Our daughter’s wedding was yesterday. It was a magical day, full of love and beauty everywhere you looked. As some of you know, I’ve been working on a brooch bouquet for months. I began gathering brooches last May beginning at Brimfield, and since then have visited countless antique stores, consignment shops and just about any store in between that sold jewelry. Any kind of jewelry
EASY DIY PAPER LAMP SHADE
I’m taking a break from all the drama that’s been going on and showing you an easy and fun diy paper lamp project that anyone, and I mean ANYONE, can do! I will be the first to admit when a project isn’t worth your time or at the very least I will let you know what you’re in for and let you decide. But this
How To Make A Ribbon Flower
Ribbon or fabric flowers are soooooo easy to make, not to mention fun to do. They can add a cute embellishment to just about anything you want, from clothing to craft projects. Most often you will see single colored flowers, but you can use two different colors for added interest and depth and it’s just as easy to pull off as using one color.