Let's look at some lovely bedrooms today since it's a holiday weekend.Isn't this lovely in its English countryside feel? What a joy to see that old trellis used in such a way. A tad formal in its elegance this bedroom could be home to a courtly gentleman or a ranch out in the west.A lover of plants must live here, but for me, it would have to be faux plants as I kill just about anything I try to water.An English author resides in this bedroom. Very simplistic.A retired ballerina resides here and even has a barre with which to practice on every day. Lovely...and not at all "put together" by an...
Random Thoughts for Pink Saturday 11/28/09
Be sure and visit with Beverly at howsweetthesound for Pink Saturday. You'll see lots of pink, chicks.~*~The end of October I won a giveaway. I usually enter just to add my name to the pot never thinking I'll win it, and it's not a big deal with me anyway. I mean I love them but I just want to help support the bloggers. Anyway, several days ago I received the package in the mail from the blogger. I actually gasped when I opened the box. It far exceeded my expectations. Pictures never do the items justice as I well know, but this is just stunning in person. I'm delighted, Debi, just delighted!!!!Full...
Marie Antoinette #3
Happy Thanksgiving. Hubby and I are off having the holiday with my daughter, granddaughter and grandson. I hope you're with family and enjoying the blessing of having those you love around you and lots of food on the table.Another Marie Antoinette doll I finished in which I used the court jester diamond pattern since it's rather French looking and would have been frivolous and light-hearted for Marie. Throughout history the necklace has always been indicative of her beheading so I added that and a ribbon to the form.And here she is on her pestestal.And I should advise you to keep alert to this...
Happy Thankful Thanksgiving
I wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. We'll be traveling this day to visit our granddaughter so I wanted to put my feelings in this post. This is exactly how I feel this time of year: Thankful. Thankful for family, home, love and my Savior and His sacrifice for me. Especially love. Please just take a moment and ponder things that are so much bigger in this world than having "stuff." My best to each of you and my sincere thanks to each and every single one of you who deems me worthy to be viewed. You bless my life more than I could ever tell you and I hope and pray I touch yours...
New Kind of Roses
Since I have to make some things—having been challenged by my eBay group—for my Christmas tree next year, I've been looking at some inexpensive things I can make along with some purchased balls. I found these scrunched flowers and though I'd share a tutorial with you.They are originally made with card stock and this is what I had on hand tonight; although, I did make some with coffee filters since I have a glut left over from making the roses. Do NOT try the coffee filter roses if you've had too much caffeine! It could be detrimental to your well being. Trust me on this one! Stick with these "scrunch...
Show Off Your Cottage Monday 11/23/09
Welcome again to Cielo's SOYCM. Click to visit the other participants and enjoy looking into our homes.~*~As I've said, a great deal of my time each day revolves around this office. I believe in beauty in all I do and having it around me. This is my mouse pad and my note pad I use. Pink is the main color in this house.A small pillow I have from an out-of-print Cyrus Clark fabric. It sits on my window seat in this office. I can view the street from this perch in my office but I don't really look out the window much when I'm on the computer.Another tiny pillow I have that I made from an antique...
For My Porch
I'm going to tease you a bit with this one, chicks! First, little snippets of what I just made before we come to the BIG image. Now don't go sneaking down to the bottom of the post. Shame on you; you peeked!!It's very windy in our city today. Cold and sunny though. My house isn't a great one for taking photos so I did the best I could. A trio of paper roses along with a feathered background and some little faux flowers.An exquisite embroidered ribbon that I attached with 3 pearl tip pins.An old sweater clip glued on along with 2 more paper roses, faux pearls wrapped around it and shimmery iridescent...
