Thinking Spring!

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 3, 2022 · 24 Comments 

After spending much of January curled up with an electric blanket, I am dreaming of Spring! Valentine’s Day, Mardis Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, … the early Spring holidays are nice and spread out this year so we will have plenty of time to enjoy each one of them! Here are some inspirations for decorating, crafting … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, A Diary of Valentine Tables

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 24, 2021 · 26 Comments 

My first child was born on Valentine’s Day, so this is truly a very special day around our house! 2013 Valentine Birthday My first blog Valentine tablescape was a birthday celebration with red & silver packages, candles and hearts galore 2014 featured several tables for 2, White Romance and a Menu Be Mine a cozy … Continue reading →

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Creations, Mardi-Gras Valentine Tree

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 25, 2018 · 35 Comments 

I have officially declared winter to be over “Are you listening Mother Nature?”         We have been snowed in, iced in, and had frozen water pipes twice… in Alabama… that’s enough for one winter!!!             We have really enjoyed our slender Coastal Christmas Tree, but I felt … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Love Letters

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 7, 2018 · 61 Comments 

    ❤️  Welcome to the 2018 Romantic Tablescape Blog Hop  ❤️ Celebrate & Decorate’s clever Chloe has gotten us together to share table ideas for Valentine’s Day Be sure to drop by throughout the week to see all the fabulous tables!         Long ago, before text, email, and free long distant … Continue reading →

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Crafts and Creations

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 28, 2019 · Comments Off on Crafts and Creations 

Find the perfect craft, creation or decoration by season or holiday below: Gifts & Gift Baskets, & Baby Baby Shower Basket Centerpiece Chic Baby Block Wreath Citrus Basket & Tag Birthday Bottles Burlap Wine Wraps Citrus Gift Basket Crochet Fingerless Gloves Crocheted Lacy Baby Blanket Do Ahead Gift Ideas Easy Gift wrapping, stamps and bags … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Hearts & Arrows

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 26, 2017 · 40 Comments 

Welcome to the Romantic Table for Two blog hop!   Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate has gotten this group of fun and talented bloggers together this week to share some romantic inspirations with you with tables set for 2       HH has the key to my heart     A wonderful guy who puts up … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Fanciful Hearts

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 26, 2018 · 17 Comments 

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Pablo Picasso   Play     Experiment         Choose non traditional colors         Blend         Squiggle           Grow         Sprout         Fly … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, Strawberry Tree

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 14, 2018 · 35 Comments 

  We enjoyed a strawberry tree as part of our holiday fare     It was so pretty, and made quite a statement on the buffet       I couldn’t help thinking this would be so easy to change up for any occasion or holiday       like Valentine’s Day!   Bless your … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Crazy for Carrots and an Easter Egg Tree

Posted by the Painted Apron on March 18, 2018 · 34 Comments 

  Have you hopped into Easter yet?       I have been gathering my eggs and bunnies, starting to get ready for lots of family coming for Spring Break & Easter         HH just loves this pencil tree that we’ve had up since early December         We decided … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Red & White Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 7, 2017 · 23 Comments 

Valentine’s Day is only a week away, and these red and white recipes are guaranteed to win anyone’s heart! They are also Take-out Tuesday fast and easy- Appetizers and Small Bites Pimento Cheese Cookies with Strawberry Jam     Bacon Wrapped Sweet Chili Shrimp     Tomato Canapès with Bacon & Chive Aioli     … Continue reading →

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