Smoky Mountain Wreath It is finally finished and hanging on my front door. It was inspired by a girlhood friend I had not seen in 40 years. The Supplies for my Smoky Mountain Wreath The spray paint is not required if you want to leave the wreath natural. My idea for this Continue Reading
Shabby Winter Cottage by the Sea
We've been in our new home in the South Carolina Lowcountry for two years now. It's time to change our house into a Shabby Winter Cottage by the Sea. The New Year's winter season provides an opportunity to spice up the neutral backdrop of our home with floral prints and Shabby Decor. Pink, white, Continue Reading
Fall Coasters with Fabric and Leather
Fall Coasters made with Fabric and Leather will provide a perfect barrier between your pumpkin latte and the end table beside your cozy recliner. The fabric soaks up the moisture, unlike stone or wood, and the leather backing protects the finish on the furniture. When fall arrives, it brings me Continue Reading
Making Autumn Decoupage Oyster Shells
Why am I making Autumn Decoupage Oyster Shells? I've attended a women's Bible study on Wednesday mornings at my church for the last 25 years or so. For the past 6 or 7 years, I've helped teach the children so that younger moms can hear the lesson, just like the older moms did for me when I had young Continue Reading
Staging Our Home for Retro Fall in the South Carolina Lowcountry
For the past week or so, We've been staging our home for retro fall. The temperature in the South Carolina Lowcountry is still in the low 90s, so waiting until Labor Day weekend to add full-on autumn decor makes more sense. July's red, white, and blue embellishments do not pair well with back to Continue Reading
Take a Trip to the Mermaid’s Chandelier Upscale Resale and Consignment Shop
Do you have a special "upscale resale" shop where you live? If you ever visit Beaufort, South Carolina, take a trip to the Mermaid's Chandelier Upscale Resale Consignment Shop! Beaufort is south of Charleston, South Carolina, and North of Savannah, Georgia. In the sunny Lowcountry, we have people Continue Reading
12 Strawberry Projects for Spring and Summer
The "12 Strawberry Projects for Spring and Summer" blog post came about when I was looking for the painted design on the Hand Painted Strawberry Cutting Board. I typed "strawberry" in the search box and couldn't believe how many posts popped up! Do you tend to use the same themes over and over? Continue Reading
Happy Spring Painted Flower Pots
It's time to start putting blooms and plants into my New Painted Spring Flower Pots. I've been painting and selling flower pots, mailboxes, and watering cans since the craft show heydays of the 1990s. Things have changed a lot since then, and while I miss those crowded markets, I'm so glad that Continue Reading
Painting Spring Mini Wood Block Signs
A New project for a New Mission Statement Have you ever painted or bought a spring mini wood block signs? At 3.5" square, they are perfect for a tiered round tray in the kitchen, your desk, or a shelf anywhere in the house. Mini spring signs were a perfect project for me to commemorate my newly Continue Reading
I’m Obsessed with Painting Mushrooms
This week, I've been obsessed with painting mushrooms. I'm getting ready for The Valentine's Market at Tanger Outlet in Hilton Head (Feb. 11th and 12th). Are you trying to decide if a craft or art show is worth it for you? Read My First 21st Century Craft Show/Art Fair to find out how I fared in my Continue Reading
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