Have you ever set out to make a certain thing, then found yourself with something else entirely? That's exactly what happened with my Distressed Metal Heart Pail. My intention was to paint a rustic heart on the 5" galvinized bucket above. After I painted the gray background, and the rustic heart, I Continue Reading
Cottage Glam Winter Tablescape
When people ask me to describe my style, I refer to it as "Storybook Style." It's characterized by painted furniture, needlework, cottage fabrics (checks, ticking, toile, shabby florals, etc.), vintage or vintage-themed dishware, colorful rugs, and a little bit of whimsy. My Cottage Glam Winter Continue Reading
Thoughts on Starting Weight Watchers in 2020
In 2007, I lost 37 pounds by doing Weight Watchers online (I’d lost 5 pounds before that, giving me a total loss of 42 pounds). I maintained the weight loss until my pregnancy with my now 11 year-old child. Weight Watchers invited me to come to New York City one weekend for a “Before and After“ Continue Reading
Winter Forest Fireplace
Ah, sweet winter. Doesn’t everything look so uncluttered and tidy after the Christmas decorations are put away? Some people are sad after the holidays. Not me! I love Christmas, but I look forward to those cold, cozy days of January, when we can cuddle up, homeschool, and NOT go anywhere. For us, Continue Reading
Reflections on 2019
Since this was my first real year of blogging, I figured I would emulate all the blogging gals I admire, and do a "looking back" post. To be honest, I did not realize how blessed I was last year, until I typed this post. I want to thank my readers for dropping in, commenting, and joining the Little Continue Reading
Top 10 Posts From 2019
Since this was my first year of serious blogging, I thought it might be fun to see which posts from 2019 were the most viewed. I will start with the 10th most popular post, then count down to the #1 post (Does anyone remember the "Top 10" list on the David Letterman Show?). Here are my Top 10 Most Continue Reading
Time to Shine New Year‘s Vignette
My Time to Shine New Year’s Vignette is a combination of blues, greens, and metallics, with just a touch of purple. Do you like to add an unexpected splash of color to traditional holiday palettes? I do. I added the usual clock and “2020” sign, but also included a few eclectic items. I can’t wait to Continue Reading
Rustic Glam Coastal Christmas Tablescape
I’ve been playing around with different coastal ideas this year. Who says “coastal” always has to be blue and white? So, I decided to mix Christmas tree plates, tumblers, and Christmas mugs with plaid, then combine them with natural items from the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. I also Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Egg Rolls
The best egg rolls I’ve ever eaten came from a recipe my mother-in-law gave me. We use them as our main course, then I make Allrecipes “Fried Rice Restaurant Style” to go with them. The fried rice recipe from Allrecipes tastes great because it includes sesame oil along with the usual soy sauce. Continue Reading
Rustic Coastal Christmas Centerpiece
It's time for the December Pinterest Challenge, hosted by Erlene, from My Pinterventures. The goal of the monthly pinerest challenge is to choose one of those pins you've been saving, and make it happen! After playing around with Coastal Christmas Decor this year, I've decided that coastal Continue Reading
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