I was a Hello Kitty girl during my childhood but I ended up couldn't afford the Sanrio prices! But Hello Kitty will still stay in my heart, my collections were still in tact. now I am the shoe lady! And the Paper shoes that you made reminds me of my favorite!Lucky her (your son's gf)for such beautiful creation you did!!It is very pretty like her!
I THOUGHT I COULD (PART 2)...
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(PART ONE, I THINK I CAN, CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING HERE)
A couple of posts ago I shared some thoughts on The Little Engine that
Could as a metaphor for re...
You CAN teach an old dog new tricks . . .
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. . . this old dog (me!) learned how to crochet!
My goal for the winter was to teach myself how to crochet. I gave up
teaching myself (I'm no good at rea...
Craftsy!
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The company we are spotlighting today has developed a online Creative
University. It’s a website designed with creativity in mind- a place in
this world wh...
Large Paper Bag Flowers
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If brown paper packages look super cute, then these LARGE brown paper
flowers should look as adorable too! * **Ma Nouvelle Mode* made them from
paper groc...
Sponsor Sunday: A Giveaway from Crafty Secrets~
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Happy Sunday Lovelies!!
Today I'd like to introduce you to another one of my amazing sponsors, Crafty
Secrets!
Crafty Secrets is an online shop specializ...
Feeling Crafty?
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Just in from my recent buying trip to Atlanta are 16 new craft provisions
to make something, rig a favorite item, save for next time or collect for
your ne...
next room please....
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Now that the basement is pretty much finished.....it just needs some
tweaking here and there.....and another coat of paint on the stairs....{I
promise to s...
Sweet Easter Vignettes
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Hello everyone,
There is a hint of spring in the air here today. The temperature has
gone up above freezing so we are getting a nice dose of rain to ...
~vintage soda crates~
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*I recently listed in my etsy shop*
*{link at the top of this page}*
*vintage wood soda pop crates.*
*I also listed these fun graphic pop shoppe bottles!*
...
Think On These Things #3
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Born February 29, 2012 ~ 8 pounds 6 ounces ~ 20-inches
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I...
More family pictures
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I just can't get enough of my family pictures Jenna took for me. Here are
my favorite shots...
This is the one I used for my dining room. Half of my kids ...
Let's Go to the Movies
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It's time for another movie review. We went last weekend to see the movie,"
This Means War", with Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine. Mr.
Savvy an...
A New Meme For Me
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My sweet little nest from a couple of weeks ago.
(just in case you missed it) =)
It is in a coin purse.
And a "frame tray", made by me.
Here is *link* for...
Labeling Photos for Pinterest
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Back in December of last year, I stopped by Nesting Place and found a
fascinating post Nester had written about Pinterest. If you aren't
familiar with Pin...
TWO Winners and Craftsy Pattern Marketplace
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First of all I owe y'all TWO winners!
The PSA Essentials custom stamp winner is...
NurseBrandy says....
I'm a new PSA follower and am looking forward to...
Homies
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Well, the results are in , and we’re feeling pretty humbled that 444 folks
cast votes for us over at the Apartment Therapy “Homie Awards” this week…
Y’all ...
Herringbone Cabinet
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I’m sharing my love for all things herringbone over at Perfectly Imperfectas my first post as a new contributing writer over there. (If you are not
alrea...
Happy Birthday to ME!
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I love birthdays. They are really fun, and it’s a day all my own—well,
except for the other wonderful people born on March 3. 3-3 it’s a fun
birthda...
Gettin' my groove on....
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It's all coming together.....and soon to be shipped out to Texas!!!!
Thank you so much for being patient with me sweet friends,
I know you're getting ...
Coffee Table
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Life has been busy. I've got much to tell you, but that will be for
another post. Today, I am going to share my coffee table makeover. Since
the one I h...
My Kitchen Reveal
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Well, here it is, minus curtains! If, I waited until I got the curtains
made to share this room with y'all, it just might be 2013 (just kidding),
but it wi...
Happy Friday!
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Ali made me very proud of my little frog scene, she included it into her 5
Friday Favourites today! It really made my day. Happy Friday to everyone
and en...
Kid-a-palooza
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Decorating a baby's room can be expensive! If you're J Lo and insist on 24
carat gold bassinets, that is. But, if you're crafty and willing to think
outs...
Furniture Feature Friday – A Link Party
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“Furniture Feature Friday….oh crap!” Yeah, that’s what I was thinking a
few minutes ago. I was so focused on my photo shoots and editing and I was
exhaus...
Sunshine on a Tea Rose
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*
*
*Hello my friends...I hope that you're having a fabulous day!*
*
Ohhh my...it seems that my posts have been few and far between lately...and
I
do apol...
ah, march. and another inspiration board.
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these vintage skirt hangers are getting
harder to find.
yes, it is finally march, and spring will soon be here.
i took a few days off from my ...
What I have been up to...
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I have been an awful blogger lately and it makes me sad! I feel like I am
keeping up with so many different outlets that I just can't seem to fit it
in.
H...
Feathered Nest Friday
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Well it's Feathered Nest Friday time and I am super early getting this post
ready on a Tuesday.
There is a storm expected to move into our area tonight fo...
The lamps new home... Stella in Evanston....
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I wanted to share with you where the lamp I made over went to live. :)
This is one of the boutiques I sell out of in Evanston, IL. They just did a
huge rem...
$50 gift card giveaway to Conversation Pieces
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You are all in luck!!! We have a giveaway today for a $50 gift certificate
to Conversation Pieces Remember that darling, comfy, “perfect shirt” I wore
in m...
Marching In!
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March. You hold so much promise! You look so different after your
month-long makeover. I cannot wait to see it!
You also mean that we made it thro...
Chicken and Cornmeal Dumplings
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I love it when I make a recipe and instead of whining and complaining... I
get moans of pleasure. YES moans of *oooh this is good*. When my folks
were...
{Vintage Chic: Lauren Moffat}
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A new summer look...
Vintage chic
(credits)
Lauren Moffat
her entire collections is a dream
Have a great weekend
I'm planning a fantastic week ...
Beauty in Pink
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FUN playing dress up as a little girls...
image via HERE
FUN as big girls too...
image via HERE
annnndddddddddddd Don't YOU just LOVE playing with MAKEUP.....
Creating European Rustic
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"Click on photo's to enlarge details"
My latest thrift shop find, I have been painting and building this past
week.
“The richness I achieve comes from re...
Local Handmade Soap
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Hello, hello! Hope that you are enjoying your day today.
We're under a storm watch right now, so it's pretty dark out and thundering
at this moment,
but ...
Spring is bringing out the bunnies.....
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Hello beautiful bloggers!
I can tell there is Spring in the air because these guys have been let out
of their cave. As you can see they are naughty little...
Openwork Cube Pendant Light
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I cant wait to share with you guys the next installment of Dylan’s room!
Check out her new Wooden Openwork Cube Pendant Light.
[image: Openwork Cube Pen...
Frugalicious Friday!
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Wahoo, it's Frugalicious Friday!
Okay if your new here, this day is all about Inspiring one another plain
and simple. And linkin' up your fabulous, ...
~French Inspiration~
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*I wanted to share another favorite find from the little French Sale I went
to recently. I've been wanting one of these french body pitchers and i was
th...
THIS WEEKS TREASURES
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I always laugh with some other girls I know that are dealers in different
areas. We are ALWAYS each other's best customers. I find so many things
tha...
Meet My Brother
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Time flies so fast, if there is one thing I could wish, is to spend more
time with my brothers.
But we grew up separated due to our schools and jobs evers...
Jungle Fever
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Hey all! I've spent so little time on the computer this week, it's kind of
eerie. And, if you haven't already noticed, that's added up to me being
really...
Opps'ortunity
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We hydrated our bodies.
I cleaned my car out.
I even flat ironed my hair for Pete's sake!
The biggest garage sale in town was going down today....*we th...
Easter Ducky Soap
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I had a dream about this soap project and I actually got up to write notes
down in my phone. Does anyone else ever have soaping dreams? It’s a
blessing [...]
cluster fudge
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Wow. This week has been a bit of a cluster fudge (fudge being the friendly
term for the word I would have used if we were BFFs and chatting over a
glass of...
Maid’s Closet Makeover
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Good evening my sweets. May I apologize in advance for any typo’s I am
going to make in this post?! I have been working hard on my desk all day.
Trying to ...
The Happiness Advantage Challenge Begins!
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Today is the first day for the Happiness Advantage Challenge, at least for
me ;). Are you in? (See below for details).
I have much to be grateful for today...
The Homies 2012 - We'd Love your Vote!
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Happy first day of March everyone! *(still can't believe it's MARCH
already!)*
I'm not quite sure how all of you started YOUR March 1st, but ours was
fille...
French Corset Pendant- Ohh La La
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I did a little creating this week and just couldn't resist
making a French Corset Necklace.
With lots of bling. The etched brass corset itself was made wit...
A new detail in my living room
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This ideas has been in
my mind for a while...
I didn't like to see the
mess created by dvd player,
dvds and stuff like that,
so I've tried to hide...
ANOTHER PHASE BEGINS
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We left our home to begin yet another phase to our lives, one in which we
hope will allow us to be home much more often, and eventually lead to being
home...
Print Ad Styling
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Last fall I worked with art director Suzanne Shade to style and shoot this
print ad featuring Minted wedding stationery (designs by Annie Clark and Cadence ...
20% off and a $10 Certificate
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I just couldn't resist shopping at my local craft store this past Sunday. I
had 20% off coupon for my total order (sale and clearance items included)
pl...
ohhhh...
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look at these new magazines....
I am just getting ready to enjoy them,
had a root canal today, really wasn't bad, but I am going to milk it and
let my famil...
Just My Type
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You are elegant and refined...
a throwback to a more genteel era...
You are worldly and well spoken,
a scintillating conversationalist, you are...
Y...
"Born To Love Him"
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Still Experimenting With Figurative Paperclay.
I'm Still Learning ~ Still Adjusting To The Way Paperclay Reacts To Touch
And Movement.
How Not To E...
~linen love~
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*Hello friends!*
*Happy Wednesday!*
*this is a very strange post....*
*yes indeed it is....*
*I am in love.....*
*....with linens.....*
*pretty sure of...
Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway
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Shabby Apple is an online boutique of women’s dresses,
they offer stylish, flirty dresses any woman can wear and they have a look
and style that any woman...
I like the pink flowers....in the umbrella
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That's what the cute, little Girl Scout said yesterday when she delivered
my bounty of GS cookies!
I've had this picture forever
in my idea folder: *Things ...
Tour de Coop!!
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Our historic district has been kicking around the thought of having a tour
de coop this fall..
Thought I would do a little research on making one of these...
Diary of a Laundry/Powder Room–The Beginning
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I’ve been in my current house for over 4 years now. Mr. Charming and I
have managed to rework much of the house but 3 bathrooms have remained
untouched. M...
For Rene
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This is not a post about craft projects and there are no pictures of my
kids. There is an important issue going on here that I don't feel
comfortable ig...
Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home...
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I just completed this ladybug hat; it's going to be a present for a dear
friend's aunt..
I was a bit worried at first, as this is an older lady, but my fr...
What will it be like?
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What will it be like when you take a ghost town....
Fill it with plenty of true blue junkers....
and Add lots of treasures to be found?
It equal...
Girlfriends
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One of the best things that I have encountered while blogging isn't the
endless inspiration. It isn't the handy cleaning tips. It is the
friendships. ...
Moulin Rouge!!
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*Hi everyone! We just finished our fabulous Matilda’s Mouse **MOULIN
ROUGE February show yesterday. What a wonderful week end! And the weather
was a...
Baby Bump Update: 33 Weeks
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I made it to 33 weeks!
*How far along?: 33 weeks exactly when this photo was taken. This was taken at my baby shower this past Saturday!
*Tot...
Come To ART IS YOU West Coast Petaluma!!
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Last Fall when I was in St. Paul, MN teaching at The Creative Connection
2011, several people asked me if I was going to be at Art Is You the
following wee...
{spring center piece}...
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it's no secret that i love vintage jars...
i have a plethora around the house.
for quite some time...
i've had this "vision" of filling a vintage crate w...
SLIM PICKINS...
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Weekend before last was the final Extravaganza of the season at Renninger's.
I went with high hopes of finding lots of fab stuff to take to Texas for
the S...
Wrapped with love
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Ribbon of a sweet, tender nature to wrap special gifts found *here*.
I would like to keep a woven ball of it handy for wrapping last minute
gifts.
On blac...
Kitchen Progress
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I told myself I could do it.
"It won't be as hard as they say it is" I said to myself. I'd read the
other tutorials about cabinet painting and I knew de...
Old World / Shabby Chic Wardrobe
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My favorite piece so far. There were a lot of "firsts" that came along
with this piece. Over the summer, I traded in my car for a truck. This was
the fir...
Paris, On MY MIND!
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Oh, I hope "Midnight in Paris", wins tonight. I love the opening scenes-
they are so beautiful and meaningful to me. I recognize and can name the
location ...
Blog Design: Simply Southern Girl
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Hey! Hope your having an awesome weekend! Are you ready for a new blog
that’s browse-worthy? Check out my latest design at Simply Southern Girl!
Britain i...
San Francisco Anniversary
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My husband and I just got
home from San Francisco where
we were celebrating our
30th anniversary ~
We went with some of our precious
friends, Mark an...
Bird Nests, Cloches and Camille ~
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THIS RE-POST IS DEDICATED TO MY GOOD FRIEND CAMILLE WHO IS 13 YEARS OLD.
MANY OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THAT SHE IS MY SWEET FRIEND & NEIGHBOR THAT
BRINGS M...
This Weekend ...
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Once again getting smitten for spring in all it's lovely green glory
Enjoy every little bit of what this weekend has to offer !
image by pichaus
Off to London
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Today is preparing and
packing day.
I´m leaving very early tomorrow
for London.
The fair is on Sunday.
Can´t wait to meet up with collectors
and fellow bear...
Vintage Advertisement- Hair Tonic
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Have you all been watching Downton Abbey? I'm a little behind the trend and
just discovered it on Monday. I watched the first episode of the first
season...
What's Gold Is New Again
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I remember the days when gold and brass dominated home decor. Well, at
least at my house : ) I eventually moved on in my decorating style and
left gol...
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The sale is less than two weeks away! I have more than 25 vendors selling
everything from furniture to vintage clothing to unique decorating items
and co...
Finished Gallery Wall
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After much tweaking and a thousand holes in the wall, I've got the Gallery
Wall I've always wanted in my Living Room and I couldn't be happier. It's
inc...
Salvage Style Chest
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I had the best time with this makeover. It was just plain fun! Here is the
before pic~
Hopefully the person who refinished this piece from its previously b...
Lucky Irish
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A new mantel vignette for St. Patty Day...
My family tree has a couple of Irish lines, we even named a son after one
line, McCoy.
The cross stitch sample...
Trying to make it "home"...
-
...now, don't get me wrong. I'm loving our new house and I'm extremely
grateful but I will admit, it is a lil' awkward feeling at times. See, my
old hous...
GIVE A HOME, GIVE LOVE!
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I could write a long post about giving and sharing with those we love and the world at large. But you don't need me to tell you what to do! So, I will only b...
WOW !!
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*Well , with another successful sale under our belts, we are right onto
next months goodies ! I have to say this sale was a whirlwind !!! With
all the a...
LAST DAY: GIVEAWAY
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Last Day! For a chance to win our signed copy of HERS - Design with a Feminine Touch...follow the directions. Winner to be announced tomorrow.For a chance to...
En tur innom huset..
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Trappen opp til loftet, og dør inn til stue på venstre side herHallen i
2.etg.: her er det lyst og åpent, med glassdører inn til stue og dører ut
til veran...
Cosmo Quiz
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*February*, the national month of hearts & love.
Everywhere I look I see hearts.
On blogs, Pintrest, Flickr..........
Target.
I love hearts & have collecte...
TRAILER SOLD!
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*2011 Interstate Trailer*
*1 year new*
used for hauling furniture only (no motor oil, gas, etc.)*
*
16' long, 6' wide Interior 8' wide Exterior (wheel to wh...
Here Are 3 Of My Latest Crib Set Designs
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I've been MIA for quite a few months.
I've been so busy these days, but loving every minute of it.
I almost forgot how to put up a post!!
Well, en...
::january 31::
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Playing with my new camera on an freak warm last day of January.
*old crusty windmill*
*
*
*origami butterfly made by my son*
*hints of green*
*r...
Repurpose Story
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This is an old hutch that we purchased a few years ago for fifty bucks. We
had planned to refinish it in black and then sell it. It was quite simple
with...
One Fine Day.....
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(Photos taken with iPhone)
And One Fine Day it was...
Monica Sanders, Tina Smith (Cherry Hill Cottage) and myself
had the privilege of working with
Dr....
Low Black Buffet...
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A wonderful lady from my town called and asked if I would like to purchase
her buffet. The legs had been cut off and replaced with huge casters...
Well, ...
A New Year...
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Well 2012 is off to a good start, if you haven't seen already I was
featured in the January issue of Prims magazine and not only was I featured
but I...
Create an Heirloom...A Chinese Antique
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While shopping in San Francisco just before Christmas
we saw a lovely antique Chinese cabinet and since every room could use a
little "Chinoiserie" I deci...
Painting With Friends
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Today I took my second painting class taught by *Christie Repasy**.* You
may (hello? who doesn't?) know her from her amazing rose paintings both on
canva...
Making Me Smile ~
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Here is what is making me smile today...
Brilliant yellow tulips -
with lovely green foliage, placed on a tarnished silver tray -
with the fabulous-ness o...
Shabby chic cottage dresser
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I found a dresser the other day with great bones, but definitely needed a
makeover....
I wanted to give it a beachy feel, so I painted it a gray color wit...
UPDATE
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My little break,
as I announced it over 10 months ago,
became a little longer than I expected...
I have moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina
and now ...
MID-CENTURY DRESSER MAKEOVER
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Michelle found this mid-century dresser at a local thrift store in need of
a new finish and a little repair but over all it was in great shape for the
yea...
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Oh great birch tree, how lovely is your bark. And your branches, they
reach high to the sky (insert sound effect of me clearing my throat).
Okay, okay....
Faux Cupcakes and Signs and Shopping - Oh My!
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It makes my heart so happy to know that I've finally reached my long time
goal of opening an online shop of my own - a little place for my creations
to te...
Twilight Living Room – And Other Rantings
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Did anyone see the new Twilight movie over the weekend? I thought it was
pretty good! Although, I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that “movie
Edwar...
My New Christmas Card Design, Available On Zazzle!
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[image: Humorous, Funny Marie Antoinette Christmas Card card]
Humorous, Funny Marie Antoinette Christmas Card by sugarpapershop
Join one of the largest artis...
Guest Posting Today Over At I Heart Naptime
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Hey all!
So can you believe it's November already!?!? Holy Molie!!
Well, computers 'round these parts are getting fixed (hear that hubby?),
but in the...
My Creepy Fireplace
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Maybe I've been watching too many episodes of 'Bones' lately
because I am really liking my creepy skull collector theme
on my fireplace mantel this year.
...
Making the time...
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This past week Brian and I decided to break up the work grind with a dose
of nature and a hike. There is a mountain with a beautiful trail very
close to o...
September Photos
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September is over, and it has been a crazy busy month. I was offered a spot
at our sister store, Paris Flea Market, and decided to try it. I had always
...
Motherly Guilt
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Everyday my girls tell me who or what they want to be when they grow-up.
Example: Martha Stewart, pediatrician, librarian, doll designer,
artist, cowgirl...
The Creative Source
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I know. I've been MIA after telling you I was back. I've missed you and
can't wait to tell you what I've been up to.
First, I'm learning not to beat mysel...
It’s like a new room.
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Have you ever noticed that some of the smallest changes have the biggest
impact? Today we did a little redecorating for FREE!
[image: IMG_0165]
This pic...
the story
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aaah what the heck...
i might as well share the story...thE story. the story of where i've been.
i was married
was.
for over five years.
you knew me bac...
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*WE MADE IT TO THE FINISH LINE!!!*
*(and survived!)*
*(AND without killing each other too!!)*
*(Photo courtesy of **The Fancy Farmgirl Photography**)*
*The...
Beet Cake...
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Scrumptious...indeed. I haven't even tried making this delectable delight,
but from the look of this video there is no way it could taste bad. Just
se...
Come On Over!
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[image: Button]
Smile and Wave has a new home! I've transferred all of the posts from this
year to Typepad and plan on bringing the rest over later this wee...
Joplin, Missouri
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After the wedding, reception, and a much-needed break,
I thought I'd get back to blogging by the end of May. However, due to the
tragic tornado that hit a...
Giveaway Time!!!!
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Image courtesy of The Graphics Fairy.
**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**
As you probably saw, I will be retiring the OneCheapBitch blog and am
moving over to OkioBDes...
It's Been Lovely!
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Hello Sweet Friends,
I write this with a bit of a heavy heart, but after much contemplation and
knowing for some time now that this is the right thing to...
Lucky Goodies...
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Here are just a couple of my goodies I got on my fantastic shopping spree.
Lucky. Well, maybe. We went into the Lucky store and saw this bracelet that
I ha...
Mason Bay Etsy Shop
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It has been a while since my last post, but my time has been very valuable,
the last few weeks. Every minute I have to spare, I spend with my children.
H...
Fit For A Queen ~
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Quickly approaching 700 followers, I am so humbled. Who would have ever
thought? Someone said create a blog and 'they' will come. And they did.
The...
Ringing
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Darlings. These are for you. I've missed you too. Thank you for your notes
and letters. There are no excuses. I should have written to you more often.
Bu...
Going, Going.. Gone
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This will be the last time I post on this blog. I hope you will all change your links and subscribe to the new blog. I know change is hard but I am able to o...
A Couple of New Goodies!!!
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I found the antique book at one of my favorite stores in McKinney, Texas
called SMITTEN! I have...
Goodness, really?!
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I know it's bad when I can't even remember the name of my blog! Then I realized that I didn't transfer any of my favorite links when I bought a new laptop. ...
Porch - 2010 Holiday
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Forty pages and 20 different bloggers with incredibly inspiring things to
share. It's a Christmas issue but it's also a shopping issue, celebrating
differ...
{thank you}
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kind comments. I nearly
cried when I finally figured out how to find my comments and saw you all
there~ t...
Emma Ballerina
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My little Ballerina. All dressed and ready to go to her first class. The
excitement is written all over her face. Led by her soon-to-be first grade
teacher...
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I'm sorry I haven't been posting anything lately, I'm on vacation in the
beautiful city of Bergen, Norway. Wish you all a wonderful weekend! Hugs
Heidi
My Make-Do Chair
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*I just finished making this make-do chair*
*this one is for my mother in law for mother's day*
*I'll see her tomorrow to bring it to her*
*I hope she likes ...
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*Hello...*
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The next chapter of Posted-From-Home is up and running ...
You can now find me here. I look forward to your visit ♥
From my HOME
to Yours ♥
...
New Life...
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I've given this piece new life! If you're on Oahu and interested in
purchasing, let me know!
The AFTER...$200.00
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Pray all is well i...
a giveaway!!!
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I know there are still some of you coming to this blog
and not the new one :)
You're missing out on a giveaway!!!
www.everydaypitterpatter.blogspot.com
So cute! You did a great job,your dress forms are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI was a Hello Kitty girl during my childhood but I ended up couldn't afford the Sanrio prices! But Hello Kitty will still stay in my heart, my collections were still in tact. now I am the shoe lady! And the Paper shoes that you made reminds me of my favorite!Lucky her (your son's gf)for such beautiful creation you did!!It is very pretty like her!
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