Holiday Decorations
How Was Your 4th? (More Tips for Easier Entertaining)
Well, after all the planning and anticipation, our neighborhood 4th of July party went on without a hitch! Mr. Wonderful and I had a lot of fun, which is a good thing, because happy hosts make for happy guests. Hostess Rule #1: Nothing’s worth getting all stressed out about! Trust me, I’ve been there! Guests…
Read MoreGetting My 4th On! (No & Low Cost Party Decorations!)
Hello sweet friends!, As I mentioned last week, I wanted to turn our old barn red picnic table into a color that resembled drift wood. At the Haven conference, I saw how they had used Annie Sloan Old White and Paris Gray, to create this look. Once we got it on the back patio, I…
Read MoreRepairing a Stripped Screw (Giving Our 50 Year Old Picnic Table New Life)
Hi there!, Have you ever tried to repair a piece of furniture, with a stripped out screw? Nope, neither have I. But Mr. Wonderful showed me how and you may want to know how to do this someday. Or, not. This fabulous tutorial, and I use that term loosely, was done on a 50 year…
Read MoreParty Like It’s the 4th of July!
Hello dear friend, Before you take another sip of coffee, I hope you’ll head right on over to Conspicuous Style, where Stacy has graciously allowed me to give her “the day off”! I’m talking about my plans for the upcoming 4th of July, when we’ll be hosting a neighborhood barbecue. Maybe I’ll inspire you to…
Read MoreLet the Party Preparations Begin!
Hello, hello!, I just asked my friend, Stacy, at Conspicuous Style, if I could guest post on her beautiful blog. I suggested that I could write about decorating for a 4th of July party and she said “Yes!”. Whoa! Now I have to figure out how to decorate for a 4th of July party! I…
Read MoreImperfect Hearts, New Annie Sloan Color, Questionable Craig’s List Purchase & My New Veranda Find
It’s been such a fun-packed week, so far, that I haven’t even let the rain and grey skies bring me down. First of all, I always love a craft experiment project, so, I’ve had fun making little heart pillows for Veranda’s Valentine’s Day Party, this Sunday, 10:30 till 5:30. Due to some other commitments, I…
Read MoreQueen Isabella Stopped By
Well, I kind of made up the story about Queen Isabella. But it seemed like an appropriate name for the person in my new oil painting, at Veranda. Isn’t she fun? Certainly can’t miss her! No, I didn’t paint her myself. I found her standing by herself at the Alameda Antique Fair. I finally found…
Read MoreNew Estate Sale Finds & Other Reasons to Shop at Veranda this Weekend!
OK. I want to see a raise of hands, for how many of you have finally finished all your shopping! Is that you, Beverly, I see, without your hand raised? I thought so! Bless your heart! Well if you’re one of the slugs, busy little beavers who still has a few hard to shop for…
Read MoreThe House Is Decorated…At Last!
Well, I finally got the house “done up” for Christmas after Mr. Wonderful put the lights on the tree last night. I’ve done the lights plenty of times before, but you sure don’t want to be here when I’m doing it. We’re all better off leaving the nasty work to the mister! But as we…
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