A few weeks ago, I mentioned that my blog would be moving to WordPress soon. Saturday night, the transfer will take place. If you are following me with Google Friend Connect, you’ll need to find a new way to follow. I recommend following via Facebook and G+, so you don’t miss any posts. I don’t want to leave any of you behind! Thanks so much to everyone who entered the 5 giveaways to celebrate my 3rd blog anniversary! If you {Read More}
Making a Union Jack Sign…{the hard way}
There’s the easy way to make a Union Jack sign…and then there’s my way. If any of you plan to make one of your own, I just thought I would show you the way not to do it, and save you the trouble.
Antique French Woman with Roses Image
Today, I have a beautiful French image of a woman holding a bouquet of roses. It’s a tinted image that was on the front of an early 1900’s postcard. Her mint green dress, with lace trim is so pretty. It has a lovely gold embossed border. This would be wonderful to use in collage and mixed media projects. {CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE} Blessings,
Knick of Time Tuesday – Vintage Inspiration Party #148
Before we get started with today’s party, I have some exciting news to share with you! I’ve been gradually moving away from the name “Knick of Time Tuesday” to “Vintage Inspiration Party”, which better defines the theme of the party, so today I will officially “retire” the name Knick of Time Tuesday, and next week, it will officially become the Vintage Inspiration Party. With that change, I wanted to grow this party, so I invited two of my favorite vintage-lovin’ gals {Read More}
14 Fabulous Furniture Transformations {Link Party Features}
I don’t normally do a separate post of my link party features, but there were bunches of amazing furniture transformations at last week’s party that deserved special attention! Let’s take a look at all 14 transformed beauties. by DD’s Cottage (I’m drooling) by Unskinny Boppy (technically not furniture, but I couldn’t leave it out! by ReDo It Yourself Inspirations (You won’t believe what this was before it got transformed!) by Orphans with Makeup (I never would have thought to use lime green, but this is gorgeous!) by Lost and {Read More}
How to Create a Crackled Paint Finish
There are so many paint finishes you can choose from for your painted furniture and projects- from silky smooth, chippy, or distressed, but today I’m going to share with you a crackled look, that closely resembles a very aged paint finish. Deco Art sent me a box full of products to test, and in the box was some Crackle Glaze. I love naturally crackled paint, and was skeptical how authentic a faux crackle would look, but was curious to {Read More}
Blog Anniversary Giveaway – #5
The next Blog Anniversary Giveaway is from Sweet Magnolias Farm Sweet Magnolias Farm creates the most charming line of handmade products, so be sure to look at all of them in their shop! The winner will receive their choice of Flour Sack Towel or Ruffled Graphic Pillow. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway {Click NEXT to enter the next giveaway, or PREVIOUS, if you missed the first one} This giveaway ends on August 6th. Winner will be announced on August 7th, {Read More}
Blog Anniversary Giveaway – #4
The next Blog Anniversary Giveaway is from Blue Minerals I absolutely love Blue Minerals products and use them constantly on my painted projects – I’m working on one right now! (Antiquing Kit – 2 oz. Antiquing Powder in the color of choice, dusting brush, can of wax, and pack of 5 disposable waxing cloths.) Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway {Click NEXT to enter the next giveaway, or PREVIOUS, if you missed the previous one} This giveaway ends on August 6th. Winner {Read More}
Blog Anniversary Giveaway – #3
The next Blog Anniversary Giveaway is from High Plains Knot Work The winner will receive aSet of 5 Monkey Fist Rope Balls in Autumn Colors I own several sets of these rustic rope balls, and they look beautiful in my Guest Room! Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway {Click NEXT to enter the next giveaway, or PREVIOUS, if you missed the previous one} This giveaway ends on August 6th. Winner will be announced on August 7th, and will be announced here {Read More}
Blog Anniversary Giveaway – #2
The next Blog Anniversary Giveaway is from Elliott-Heath Designs I own several of Heather’s gorgeous pillows and love them! They are even prettier in real life. The winner will receive a Graphic Pillow Cover of their choice. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway {Click NEXT to enter the next giveaway, or PREVIOUS, if you missed the previous one} This giveaway ends on August 6th. Winner will be announced on August 7th, and will be announced here and on Facebook. Winner will have {Read More}








