Shabby French Door Divider

You can make a pretty room divider out of an old, weathered door. I made mine out of this adorable skinny french door I found at a sale last Spring. The old farmhouse it belonged to was being sold off (piece-by-piece) and then leveled to make way for a subdivision-what a shame! I arrived 5 minutes too late to snag a beautiful, crystal chandelier, but ran when I saw this treasure out in the yard.

To make the door sturdy, I bought black, metal shelf brackets from Home Depot and screwed them in to the bottom of the door on each side. This allows the door to stand upright and be moved anywhere in the room.

With the warmer weather finally arriving, I've moved mine outdoors. It sits between two chairs with a black tea light holder and sparkly crystals that give the patio a warm, inviting look after dark.

It's super easy. Why don't you give it a try?

On a side note, I have a new little buddy that follows me around the house and yard and jumps in my lap anytime he feels a little scared (like when the giant lab Alaiki walks by). His name is Jacks and he's my sons/girlfriends new miniature puppy who I occasionally "babysit" when they are out. He's such a cute little squirt!

Take care,

Di

Pretty Purple Pansies

Hello!

Spring has finally sprung here in Boise as tiny grape hyacinths and pretty pink tulips push through the cold, hard dirt. The first warm day sends us flocking to the local Home Improvement Store where we browse dreamily through the garden department-drooling over row after row of flowers and vegetables!

I spent a relaxing Sunday in my garden cleaning up the front bed and planting a few pretty purple pansies in urns and pots. Here's a few pics to brighten your day!

Strawberries start to green and spread beneath the Eiffel tower.

The Hollyhocks that will grow tall as the house by mid-June are now only a few inches tall.

The weathered arbor with its twinkling garden lights and Trumpet Creeper vine (that will bear beautiful orange blooms for the hummingbirds) beacons you up the walk for a visit.

Wish you were here!

Di

Shabby Decorating Down Mexico Way!

Hello!

My hubby and I just got back from spending seven wonderful days in Mexico with a few of our favorite friends. After the long, dreary winter in Boise, Idaho, the sights and colors of Mexico assaulted our senses! The turquoise water, lush green palm trees, and white beaches seemed unreal.

I also found romantic, shabby decorating everywhere we went-from the restaurant on the beach with its breezy, blue gauze drapes and pretty, pink tablecloths to the worn-down house painted bright pink with yellow flowers peeking out of a window box. I realized that all around the world there are woman who want to create beautiful, romantic spaces-no matter what their income or situation. They use what they have to make their house a home.

Here's a few pics. I wish I had one of the pink house, but we were flying by in a taxi and I couldn't get a good shot!

You could pull the blue gauze drapes shut for a romantic dinner.

Or chat with a girlfriend sitting at this pretty white iron garden table.

A sunny yellow building with white windows and white iron rails on the balcony.

Blue shabby shutters on the restaurant above the hut covered beach chairs.

Even downtown, beautiful iron scroll work in the form of lamps (like the one above this group pic) and gates with brightly painted buildings were everywhere.


Sweet dreams of paradise!

Di