Tablescapes, Hearts and Flowers

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 13, 2020 · 34 Comments 

  Instead of traditional red roses for Valentine decor this week         I opted for pink and white alstromeria       Thinking about what vase or container to put them in, I got an idea…         When I painted this cake dome, I painted every other heart upside … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Thinking Pink and Valentine’s Day

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 29, 2020 · 24 Comments 

  I’ve been thinking pink and Valentine’s Day lately             In the spirit of keeping things cheerful and bright I refreshed the foyer tulips with more beautiful flowers and couldn’t resist adding a few Valentine touches       Bright yellow, green and pink not traditional Valentine colors, but so … Continue reading →

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Creations, Things to be Thinking about in January

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 10, 2019 · 25 Comments 

  Okay, so I know we’re all about new beginnings, reorganizing, decluttering and deep cleaning, making New Year’s resolutions and living better, healthier… but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun too!         Just ahead is Valentine’s Day, let’s think of some fun things we can do now to get ready   … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Valentine Love

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 31, 2018 · 24 Comments 

Wine Cork heart ❤️   psst…2 weeks to Valentine’s Day!     ❤️ Plenty of time for making Valentine crafts, gifts and recipes! Here are some of my favorites… You can make a Ribbon Heart Wreath with things you have, a wire coat hanger and ribbon or fabric Make a Candy tree or Strawberry Tree, big … 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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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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Tablescapes, King & Queen of Hearts

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 17, 2016 · 19 Comments 

The Queen of Hearts She made some tarts All on a summer’s day     The Knave of Hearts He stole those tarts And took them clean away     The King of Hearts Called for the tarts,     And beat the knave full sore; The Knave of Hearts brought back the tarts,     And vowed he’d … Continue reading →

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