Tablescapes, Dinner with Uncle Sam
Welcome to the Patriotic Tablescape Hop hosted by Celebrate & Decorate and Design Morsels  I decided to build my table around a patriotic icon, Uncle Sam photo source There are varied stories about the origin of the term Uncle Sam He is widely recognized and remembered for his recruiting posters and his … Continue reading
Holidays, Celebrating the Flag!
In honor of Flag Day, the day that commemorates the adoption of the US flag in 1777, Let’s celebrate with all things flag! Stars and Stripes Bottle Flip Flops, Firecrackers and Flags Red White & Beach Flag Tree Sand Dollar Flag … Continue reading
Holidays, Father’s Day Vignette and Dad’s Favorites
Last year I made a Father’s Day tree to honor one of my favorite Dads This year I decided to make a vignette on the kitchen bar Things that represent this Dad and his loves, boating, fishing, grilling His alma mater is … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Dinner with an Octopus
Today is all about stress relief… Sit back, relax and feel the sea breeze We’re going to have dinner with an octopus if you please! He’s not on the menu, just on the plates Let’s have some fun, and dinner awaits! He’s very friendly, all jiggles … Continue reading
Creations, Seaside Tabletop Glassware
Welcome to the 2nd Creative Craft Blog Hop! I know you had fun visiting creative Carol at Bluesky At Home Now, let’s get crafty with some glassware, beads, shells and seaglass I rounded up a few things to dress up, a blue bottle with a broken top, … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Seafood Feast
I set this table on Sunday for our Seafood Feast A bright sunny day, everyone was enjoying the sea and sun Anticipating a delicious spread of fresh seafood for dinner I just had to have some fishy fun! It was quite … Continue reading
Home Decor, Summer Centerpieces
With Memorial Day coming up and June just around the corner, Let’s kick off the summer season with a roundup of centerpiece ideas One of the best parts of summer is the produce Beautiful tomatoes, watermelons, fresh sweet corn… Piled on a pretty platter, they make an instant centerpiece! … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Hibiscus in a Blue Pot
Happy Friday! I am continuing to explore the wet in wet technique we discussed last week I find it fascinating to let the colors blend on their own and watch wonderful effects appear on the paper This painting, “Future Raisins” was painted for the Doodlewash May prompt of raisins … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mother’s Day in Pink and Blue
I received a Mother’s Day surprise from my daughter Flowers, petit fours, everything bagel thins, Crème de Brie spread, and gourmet coffee pods She sent these via grocery delivery, isn’t that brilliant? Needless to say, I am enjoying them so much, Such a treat to have fresh flowers! … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Tray
I love having fresh flowers in and around my home At the beach house we have beautiful hibiscus and begonias But nothing to cut for arrangements… When HHjr brought home an array of beautiful produce, I thought, well, I can’t make a flower arrangement but I can make a vegetable … Continue reading
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