
So this year I went with the basic burlap wrap like you see on all the little trees….. for our larger tree base. Here is my inspiration ..these 3 little trees I used 6 yards of burlap and cut it into 2 – 3 yard pieces….. then I just laid them on the ground and [...]

Remember back to this post where I mentioned using tablecloths for draperies??? Well, when I read on The Nester’s Blog that she is putting together an e Book called Mistreatment Drapes and is going to include some fellow mistreatment entries ….I thought to myself …hey, why don’t I send her a picture of these little ‘ol tablecloth draperies I’m going to use this [...]

I’ve had so much fun making pillow covers lately that I decided to give the sweater pillow a try…. this pillow was a little gift for someone special (My sweet niece) It was so quick and easy to make …I can’t wait to make another!! Here it is finished…. Here is the process…. 1. Use a [...]

God Bless and have a wonderful Sunday! Isaiah 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.

Some of you know that since the passing of our sweet Clover we made a decision to get on a waiting list for a Lab puppy. We were so looking forward to having another sweet little Lab to love…. but we were faced with the decision to say “no” we can’t have one right now. I was informed that continually being exposed [...]

This post is just incase you missed the Yahoo top 4 things to buy at Costco… 1 Chocolate Truffles: Costco sells authentic French chocolate truffles from Chocmod, a high-end French confectionery company. Complete with a dusting of cocoa, these truffles come but once a year and they are in stores now (and only in stores [...]

I recently became acquainted with a wonderful blogger named Rene’ who blogs at Cottage and Vine…I was inspired by a post she wrote on how to do paintable monograms and images…. so that is what I am posting about today!!! To check out her wonderful examples click here and here. Below is a picture of my finished, [...]

I have been an Ina fan for so long and have always loved her kitchens and cooking style!! Today on Tasty Tuesday I’m sharing the Ina Gardner Perfect Roast Chicken recipe! I hope you give this simple but classic recipe a shot…it is so easy and delicious!! My husband gives it a 5 star!! I still pick up a rotisserie [...]

Purchase this French inspired chair from Home Depot’s site for $99 (also comes in red and ivory) This chair can be used indoors or out and is French inspired from the original Tolix brand.. Since the 1930′s these chairs have been used at French cafe’s and backyards. Click here for the Home Depot link… My friend Jeanette [...]

Do you like having lemons on hand but have trouble keeping them fresh (excuse black & white photo) Don’t waste money tossing them….use the Lemon Law thanks Cooks Illustrated!