Entrance Redo

I mentioned in my last post that as I walked through the house I noticed I needed to pick up and redo. Basically, I had left the area empty after I put away the Christmas and winter decorations.

So I swept and dusted and then added a few things to make it look more homey and inviting.

And outside . . .

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Metamorphosis Monday

I am participating in Met Monday sponsored by Between Naps on the Porch. 

Remember this mailbox from Christmas.

On Saturday I gave it a make over and now it looks like this.

I also took down the burgundy curtains you see in this picture and made some spring ones.

I needed something to brighten up my living room and bring spring in.

Take care and God Bless!

A New Look for an Old Chair

Hello everyone!

I want this chair to go from tired and old looking to fabulous. 

I purchased this toile to recover it.

 

My problem comes in figuring out what color to paint the chair. Should I paint it black or white? Here are a couple of pictures of the bathroom corner where it will be sitting.

Any suggestions?

Be sure to stop by Between Naps on the Porch for some great decorating ideas.

Take Care and God Bless.

Metamorphosis Monday

I spent part of my Sunday morning picking up, rearranging, and putting away what little Valentine Decorations I had out. This step ladder belongs to my Larry's grandmother that used to live with us. I was using it at Christmas to put up decorations and decided to use it as a decoration piece.

After Christmas, I put some snowmen on it for a winter display. Then I put a red vase and a few other decorative items on it for Valentines day. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures.  

Today I changed it again and now it looks like this.

I guess I could give it a coat of paint so it would match better with the rest of the room decor.


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Take Care and God Bless!

Valentines Giveaway

Hello Blogger Friends,

It's hard to believe that we are in the 2nd month of 2010. It is also hard for me to believe that I started my blog over a month ago.

I decided that I wanted to create something for the Valentine season. (Is it a season?) I have been working in my quilting studio (doesn't that sound chic). This is what I started out with.

And this is what I ended up with. See Sew at Home on Pine Ridge for more pictures. The size is 15" x 25".

I have decided to give this table runner to one of my readers. Post a comment to this post and on Sunday, Feb. 14, my husband will draw a lucky number. Cutoff time will be midnight on Feb. 13. The reader that posted the corresponding comment will be the winner. 

It's that simple. 

Don't forget to stop by Between Naps on the Porch for more Met Monday posts, Talented Tuesday, and Life as Lori for Get Your Craft on Thursday.

Take Care and God Bless!

Metamorphosis Monday

Years ago I sold Home Interiors and Gifts. It was a great way to make extra money while I stayed at home with my children when they were small. I also had the opportunity to purchase my showcase materials at 40% off the normal price.

This is a tree that I made during that time.  I know, some say you are not supposed to use artificial plants in your home. But I am allergic to dust mites and am not supposed to have live plants in my home.

The artificial bushes used were sold by Home Interiors. Over the years, they have been washed ump teen times and have shed many leaves. So I decided to purchase some new greenery and add a little color while I was at it.

Now I have to be on the look out for a new planter to sit it in. I'm not sure how I got the white paint on my terra cotta pot. You know, I guess I could always paint it.

I was planning to use it in my living room when I purchased the flowers, but I still have red/burgandy curtains up in there so I put it in my bedroom for awhile.

 Hey, I could hide the paint with a figurine.

That solves the problem until I get new living room curtains and decide what type of planter I want to put it in. 

Anyone have any suggestions for a planter?

Be sure to stop by Between Naps on the Porch to see other great makeovers.

Take care and God Bless!

Metamorphosis Monday

I am participating in Susan's Metamorphosis Monday.

I am slowly putting my Christmas decorations away but using my snowmen a winter decorations. When I took down the Christmas tree I was left with an empty wall at the top of my stairway.  Hmmm. What to put there?

My husband was cleaning out our garage to make room for his new tool chest that Santa brought him. We had an old dresser that he was using for tools (he wanted it moved) so I asked him to clean it out and bring it into the house.  It now has a place of distinction at the top of the stairs. Next problem, how to dress it up.

Here is the before.

Here is the after.

It is suppose to warm up this week. I hope all of you have stayed warm during this Arctic blast the last couple of weeks. We lost the local movie theater last weekend due to fire and this weekend a family lost their home. It is my prayer that everyone is safe and warm in their homes.


Be sure to drop by and see all of the wonderful posts for Metamorphosis Monday.  Every week I get so many great ideas. Now, if only people would throw away their trash so I can make it into my treasures.



See you tomorrow . . .


Take care and God Bless.

Metamorphosis Monday -- Christmas Cactus Transformation

Thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for sponsoring

I have had this Christmas cactus for 5 or 6 years. It has looked kind of like this (only smaller) for all of those years.

Towards the end of August I was cleaning and sat the cactus outside to water. I forgot all about it for about a week but it looked like it was doing okay out there beside the other plants so I left it. Toward the end of November I walked past the plant (I forgot it was outside) and it had transformed into this . . 

I think all of those years I must have been watering it too much or something because it never bloomed. When I forgot about it and didn't do anything to if for a couple of months, it turned beautiful. Needless to say, I brought it inside and used it to decorate for the holidays.



Now, I'm not sure what to do with it.


I spent part of the afternoon yesterday quilting my "Orange Crush Mystery Quilt" (a design by Bonnie over at Quiltville). I can't wait to get it finished so all of you can see it. 


Until tomorrow . . . 


Take care and God Bless.

Metamorphosis Monday

Sometimes the simplest of ideas pop into my mind. They are new ideas for me but others have probably been using them forever. I have the simplest project for Metamorphosis Monday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.   

You know how we get Christmas cards each year from loved ones. This year I received a few that I just fell in love with. So I went through my stack of cards.

And picked out some favorites. Then I visited the nearest Dollar Tree Store and purchased some of these . . .

Now I have  Christmas Memories that will last for years.