Tablescapes, Tabletop Tulip Garden
I popped into Trader Joe’s last week It was like a trip to the Netherlands, There were tulips everywhere! At $5 a bunch I scooped up 3, pink, red, and apricot It’s supposed to be a very cold week I don’t like … Continue reading
Home Decor, Sunny Sunflower Arrangement
Recently my husband retired and sold his dental practice and office to a really nice young dentist who continues to take care of our family They treat me like royalty and won’t ever let me pay, so I brought them a little surprise The staff all ooohhhed and aaahhhed and immediately … Continue reading
Creations, Baby Shower Basket Centerpiece
“hey Mom, do you have any ideas for a cute centerpiece for J’s baby dinner?” DD asked hmmmm… “Maybe something with a pretty bottle of rosé, she would love that for celebrating after the baby’s born…” she suggested “Where is the party?” I asked “At a Mexican restaurant, so it needs to be pretty casual, … Continue reading
Creations, Holiday Bucket Decoration
Mardi Gras decorations can be spotted everywhere along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The stores are full of wreaths, masks, and beads…jesters and feather boas…everywhere you look there is purple, gold and green… I wanted to make a Mardi Gras decoration for my entry, not a wreath but something that would stand up to the … Continue reading
Home Decor, Blooming Birdcage
It’s August It’s HOT Summer blooms are fading away I had two hydrangea blooms begging to come inside But, alas, only two… So I mixed them with some dried ones from summers past, and a couple of faux blooms And ended up with this Blooming Birdcage It was too big for my kitchen island so … Continue reading
Creations, Custom Candlesticks
I have been drooling over all the large chunky candlesticks trending lately, and decided to transform some to fit my style a little better An eclectic group I know, but that’s just what I wanted, lots of individual personalities I loved the shapes of these two, and the detail on the shorter one but I … Continue reading
Home Decor, Radishes & Roses Centerpiece
Cruise through the produce section the next time you want to create a gorgeous floral arrangement and see what catches your eye I am always drawn to radishes and swiss chard because of their complementary color contrast of green and pinky reds To get the most bang in any composition whether you are arranging flowers, … Continue reading
Home Decor, Ball Jar Bouquet
Collect some jars they don’t have to be all the same~ 3 quart jars, 3 pint jars and 1 bud vase in the center Fill the jars half way with water and form a cluster. Tie together with a ribbon I put 3 large hydrangea blooms in the 3 quart jars and then filled in … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Election Night Menu
Election Day is almost here! Pop the champagne! In an effort to stay politically correct here, I have chosen dishes for election day that are All- American, and symbolic of politics in general, not just one of the parties. Please leave a comment at the end of this post and VOTE for the dish that … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Velvet Pumpkins & late fall decor
When I start a tablescape or centerpiece I choose a piece to work as a base or an anchor and build from there. You have to start somewhere right? It might be a tray or a bowl, or just a large object or series of objects. This centerpiece began with a large round shallow bowl … Continue reading
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