Cute Booth

Hello,

The following pics are from a cute booth at Antique World Mall that I always pop into when I'm in the shop.  I haven't met the dealer yet, but have worshiped her booth from afar.  I especially like how she decoupaged brown, vintage looking paper onto a plain white shelf (you know I love, love decoupage from previous posts).  Her booth is in the very first aisle on the far left of the mall when you come in the front door.

Enjoy!

Di

 

New blogger-Simply Homemade Mommas

Hello,

I wanted to share with you some exciting blogger news.

My daughter-in-law, Annie, is starting a new blog called Simply Homemade Mommas (see this link and also link in my fav website):

http://simplyhomemademomma.blogspot.com/

She is a stay-at-home Momma of my adorable 18-month-old grandson who dedicates her days to finding wholesome, natural solutions for everything from child care and cooking to household products.

I constantly tell my son how lucky he is-as I hated to cook and he grew up on McDonald's and mac-n-cheese! She is always amazing us with delicious, wholesome meals on a budget!

She is getting ready to do her first official post of a "how to" to make charming Mr. & Mrs. pillows for your bed that are easy and inexpensive!

I predict her blog will be a smashing success and provide valuable info for Mommas everywhere. Welcome Simply Homemade Mommas!

Take care,

Di

Dreaming of Spring

Hello,

Now that the decorations and sparkly lights have been put away and beloved family have gone home, it's hard not to feel depressed with the long, dark days.

But in the depths of winter, sleeping just below the blanket of snow, is the promise of Spring. It will pop up just when we've lost all hope of ever seeing it again. We only have to believe....

Enjoy the following pics of my BFs beautiful garden. Looking at her desolate yard this weekend, even we can't believe it ever looked this beautiful. But we have faith, and once again Spring will come!

Take care,

Di

Eiffel Tower Centerpiece

Hello,

Happy new year! If you're like me, on New Year's Day you're tired of Christmas (it's been out in the stores since Sept) and are ready to take it all down and stuff it back up in the attic.

Before I do, I wanted to share with you my Eiffel Tower centerpiece I did on my table for Christmas. It's no secret I'm obsessed with Paris and have an obscene amount of Eiffel towers. I will actually be going in mid June for my bday. I hope I don't hyperventilate and pass out when I see it in person!

I used a large Eiffel Tower I found last year at Marshall's (love that store) and put a light-up antique store that was an early Xmas present from my BF underneath. I then surrounded it with green and white trees and busy shoppers running to-and-fro. My favorite part of the display is a chandelier ornament I strung with small battery operated led rice lights (from craft warehouse). It adds that extra whimsical sparkle when the lights are off! The table runner has black French script writing (from Tai Pan).

I think I'll keep the Eiffel Tower up all year and change the display underneath to match the season/holiday (is it too early for valentines day?).

Hope you have a relaxing and renewing day.

Di