Perfectly Potted

2 different sized pots.

I've placed the smaller on the bottom and the larger on top.

I sat down and put these together on a whim the other day because I was bored. I'd intended to paint the clay pots a creamy white but instead opted to keep them as they were. I'm very glad that I did. They look wonderful atop my vintage hat boxes that I'd bought at an online auction! 2 clay pots, floral foam, moss and a hot glue gun. Easy on the wallet and easy on the eyes!

Sexy!

Remember those roses I'd picked up @ Kroger to go with my cute little white vase? I forgot to mention that I'd picked this gorgeous, rather heavy iron and metal dress form there as well! I fell in LOVE! How great is this going to go with my Jewel Kade demonstrations as well as make my home even more beautiful!!! It's actually a generously sized, table-top plant holder! LOVE IT!

Oh-So-Simple

Sometimes it's the simple things in life that makes us happy. I was visiting my local GW store and came across this vase... just sitting there surrounded by clear glass and brightly colored vases. It caught my eye immediately. I picked it up, turned it over - WOW! A mere $1.99. I HAD to have it! Where to place it... where to place it. I was grocery shopping 2 days later and the roses @ Kroger were on clearance for $3.99. I grabbed a bouquet of white ones and brought them home. Every morning I get to wake up and look at them when I step out of my bedroom and into the living room. So simple and yet so wonderful. Makes me smile!

WOW Danielle!

A girlfriend was telling me about this blog that she absolutely loves called "allthingsthrifty" so I finally made it a priority to stop by and check it out. SO glad that I did! One of the first posts that I came across was a project done by Danielle. She had come across this clearly neglected end/side table at her local D.I. (for those of you who aren't familiar with the D.I. you probably never will be unless you live in Utah! It's short for Deseret Industries... comparable to a Goodwill.) Just look at what she's done! Way to go Danielle!

Spray paint and glaze... ahhh what would we do without glaze!

And voila! Isn't it stunning! Would you like to let Danielle know how much you love it? Leave her a comment here!

So Much More!

For those that have followed me in the past, I know things are sort of in a jumble at the moment. I'm in the process of moving everything from a prior blog over here and haven't gotten everything uploaded, downloaded and everything inbetween as of yet! Thanks SO much for bearing with me!

Just Hangin' Around

I picked this handy heavy metal key holder @ our local Ross Store. It hung in the small hallway for a couple of weeks until I was bored of it and stuck it out in the garage. Since I've been so productive this week with other things, I took it out of the garage and thought, hmm, what the heck, let's try it! A light dusting of white spray paint followed by two coats of poly and I'm in LOVE!

And voila! The finished product. It's amazing what a little paint can do! I wanted some of the copper color to show through so I only lightly dusted the paint back and forth over this. I love the result!

Inspiring!

If you can't tell, I am completely mad for "A Beach Cottage". If you haven't already been following their blog, you should!

Other photos-Cottage Flea Market

The Joys of Redecorating

Oh how my husband loves me so! He must to put up with my constant need and desire to begin yet another project... and another... and another. I love white on white with organized punches of color. One of the many perks of decorating in whites is that there are so many different shades of white! I've been all over the web and in book stores for months in search of the "perfect" palette. I've finally been inspired! It's time to get out the sewing maching and begin working! I was very fortunate on Ebay and found 3 yards of burlap and several yards of natural colored muslin. I've also been taking up a new challenge and cutting my own stencils... yet another couple of projects that I can't wait to share!

Browse through my inspirations!

Photos-A Beach Cottage & Inside Out Magazine

She Sells Seashells

Ooh la la. I can't wait to get started on these! I visited my local Michael's and picked up tons of supplies for these! Of course I'll be posting my progress and lots of pictures soon!

Lemon Leaves... Endless Possibilities

YES! Another lemon leaf project for me to tackle! Aren't they beautiful? I'm a huge fan of Good Housekeeping and came across this project. Of course I'll be rearranging some elements and making it "my own"... can't wait to share! -goodhousekeeping.com-

The Simple Things

I have fallen for the beautiful yet simple lemon leaf. They are full and such an "oh-so-lovely" green! Though the color tends to lighten when dried, it remains absolutely lovely! I came across this picture (my apologies as to where it comes from - i did not find that info) and will be making several of these to hang in the windows of our home!

Come On In!

Life is good! I can't complain! I have a wonderful husband and 4 of the best kiddos ever! We keep each other busy and wouldn't have it any other way. After years of Army life, we have settled our roots in the great state of Texas and minus the humidity, we LOVE it!

So this is my hobby, and besides my beautiful family, this is my passion! Decorating, shopping, inspiring and of course, being inspired. My newest favorite thing to do is restoring furniture. WOW! Never thought for a minute that I could pull this off, but I have and it is FUN, FUN, FUN! My next big projects will be our kitchen table and our living room armoire. No worries, there will be lots of pictures!

Did I mention that I've become quite the frugal shopper? My husband has often said that he loves that about me. If I fall head over heels in love with something I stumble upon but the price tag is out of my comfort zone, I'll find a way to re-create it! The best thing about DIY projects is that they are all your own! I love that!