Today is small business Saturday, and today the shop reopens! I was hoping to reopen it sooner, but I was having some issues with my host, and it's still not resolved. As I mentioned above today is small business Saturday, I hope that you will join me in supporting small businesses. Either on-line or in your own neighborhood. Small businesses like shops, restaurants all need our support. Without it they would all disappear. I will be doing my part as I always do in supporting my local businesses. Here are a few of my favorite on line shops, I hope you will visit. Jimmy Pickles Bel Monili Come back tomorrow, I'll be sharing a fun and easy DIY craft just in time for the holidays! ... View Post

I'm sure that many of you are getting ready to spending time with your family's for a Thanksgiving feast. I have many friends that have already left town and are with family. Today I wanted to give you a heads up on a before Black Friday deal! Ha, I bet you are seeing lots of ads for deals before the start of the shopping season. This is a good one and does not happen often so now is the time to jump on it! Starting today until January 1st 2016, Heirloom Traditions paint is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders $75.00 or more! I love free shipping! Heirloom Traditions paint makes a great gift for yourself or someone special. I'm sure you have a few DIYers on your list. So if you have been dreaming about purchasing paints and more, now is the time! Click HERE to order. You've seen ... View Post

I have exciting news to share, a Lynch Creek Farm giveaway, but first let's take a look back at a few posts I shared this week. I shared this gorgeous centerpiece perfect for a table setting, or any table. You can read about that HERE. And I also shared how easily it is to decorate a wreath, and repurpose it too. You can read about that HERE. So what's the exciting news? You have a chance to win a gift certificate for $50.00 from Lynch Creek Farm! Better yet, two winners will be chosen at random!! Rules: This giveaway closes on November 24th midnight CT The giveaway is open to US residents only, 18 years or older. Two winners will be chosen at random, and will be contacted via email. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. To ... View Post

I am not mixed media expert, in fact this is my first mixed media project. But I thought it would be fun to try, and this would make a wonderful gift for someone. This project is super easy! Supplies needed: Wood plank- Hobby Lobby Heirloom Traditions Aurora Staining Gel- Pearl Jam, Cherry Bomb, Lucky Charms, Goldilocks Tacky Glue Scrapbook paper Stamps or stencil Clear varnish spray I purchased a wood board from Hobby Lobby, I used my 40% off coupon and I think it was $8.00. First apply your Aurora stain to your plank. I just added mine to the board in a zigzag motion.  After applying the gels to my plank board, using a paint brush in a sweeping motion, I work the gel into my board. I didn't over work the gels. I wanted to blend the colors, but not ... View Post

I love keeping things simple even during the holiday season. As I start decorating, yeah I put my tree up a few weeks ago, but I am not quite finished yet. Anyway, as I start decorating, keeping things simple is really important to me. And with most of my decor, I love the idea of pieces that can be used for more than just one thing. Like the centerpiece I shared yesterday for my table, you can see that HERE. That centerpiece can also be used for a coffee table too! So what about a wreath? Wreaths don't necessarily need to be used for hanging. This beautiful wreath is from Lynch Creek Farm. I am thrilled to be teaming up with them once again! Now this wreath really is lovely just as it is. Just add a ribbon and your done. But what about dressing it up a little? I decided ... View Post

Today I wanted to share a very simple tablescape idea. I no longer have my dining room table, I converted my dining room into my studio office. You can read about that HERE. So the only table I have for sharing a tablescape is my kitchen. This may be the last time I share a tablescape on this kitchen, because I may be getting a fabulous vintage shabby table, fingers crossed! When you're thinking about decorating a tablescape think about simplicity. I don't like going overboard with too many pieces on my table. Because the reality is that when you are actually sitting at the table with the food all placed, you need room to move around. You also don't want a tall centerpiece blocking your view from your guests. This centerpiece from Lynch Creek Farms is the perfect height and ... View Post