Fearless Friday, MacKenzie-Childs Apothecary Jar

I had this large apothecary jar gathering dust in the garage and decided to paint it in the style of MacKenzie-Childs I made a collage in PicMonkey of several MacKenzie-Childs pieces for inspiration as I was painting I didn’t really have a plan, I decided to make it up as I went I started with … Continue reading

Tablescapes, The Sun is So Bright, I’ve Gotta Wear Shades

We have had a crazy summer in Alabama, tons of rain and then bright sunshine,     We head to the porch when the weather is fine     And when the sun is out, it’s hot and bright,     Much to this pineapple’s delight!     Have you heard the song, “The Future’s … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Tropical Glasses

I am a confessed plate-a-holic     My New Year’s resolution was NO NEW PLATES!   hmmm….     I had a little relapse when I was planning South Pacific, and bought these hibiscus plates     I absolutely love them, they are melamine, even the kiddos can use them, and we will use them … Continue reading

Party Panache, Watermelon on the Rocks

Sigh….watermelon… and “thank you” to the genius that created the seedless watermelon… Perfect for popping in a cocktail! Barcardi makes a Grand Melon Rum, for fabulous summer sipping It’s so good, all you need is some ice, and a piece of watermelon or two and perhaps a wedge of lime These glasses are called “Cool … Continue reading