In spite of the chaos in the world right now, my family is blessed in many ways. We have a roof over our heads, food in the fridge, and each other. While my two older children are living away from home right now, my husband, myself, and our three youngest children are all here together. What a great Continue Reading
Down on the Farm Hand Painted Easter Eggs
I wanted to make a few small Easter crafts that could be easily woven into my spring decor. After the Easter holidays, I can wisk my Down on the Farm Hand Painted Easter Eggs away, and leave everything as it is until it's time to pull out those summer embellishments! This year, I've been having Continue Reading
Seersucker and Pink Depression Glass Easter Vignette
Have you been looking for an opportunity to showcase your vintage Depression glass? Spring is the perfect time to create a Seersucker and Pink Depression Glass Easter Vignette. Pastels, whites, and florals are a like a breath of fresh air after a long winter filled with dark colors and heavy Continue Reading
Just Us Chickens Spring Tablescape
Spring is almost here. It's time to celebrate with roosters, eggs, and baby chicks. My Just Us Chickens Spring Tablescape combines farm animals, red checks, vintage dishware, and all things rooster to create a cheerful dining atmosphere. You can read Paint A Flower pot That Coordinates With Continue Reading
Farmer’s Wife Vignette
Creating the Farmer's Wife Vignette was like telling a story. Who would read a vintage McCall's Garden Book or Irma Rombauer's iconic Joy of Cooking? A farmer's wife, of course. Truth be told, I've always wanted to be the farmer's wife; sort of. I don't want to do any of the dirty stuff though. I Continue Reading
Spring Mantel and Fireplace
For my spring mantel this year, I decided to go with a farm animal theme. Sheep are great ambassadors for spring. First of all, March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. Secondly, the shearing of the sheep is an iconic spring activity. But most importantly, spring is the season where Continue Reading
Island Escape Madras Plaid Coffee Table
It's time for the Craft Destash Challenge, hosted by Megan from C'mon Get Crafty. Crafters are challenged to spend no more than $10, then use their stash of crafts for the rest of the supplies. I spent $9.99 on one yard of magenta and orange Madras Plaid, then used things I already had for the Continue Reading
1978 Retro Spring Vignette
My 1978 Retro Spring Vignette is centered around a 1978 crewel embroidery sample that I purchased from the Salvation Army a few years ago. It is signed “SB,” and dated 78.’ Read the precise definition of crewel here. I’m not actually sure if the flowers in the needlework belong with the spring or Continue Reading
Spring Bouquet Wreath
When someone says the word “spring,” what images come to your mind? I think of Paris cafes with striped awnings and outdoor tables adorned with roses. Window boxes filled with spring blooms, or a bicycle with a basket on the front, loaded with flowers, also comes to mind. If you want to add some Continue Reading
Decorate Your Spring Coffee Corner
Decorate Your Spring Coffee Corner In January and February, I posted Design Your Own Vintage Winter Beverage Station and the cooresponding Beverage Station Sign Project (Fluster Buster.com). In the comments there was a question regarding ideas for a spring or summer beverage station. While Continue Reading