Yesterday I was at the fabric store, and as I am prone to do, I went in to buy one thing, and came out with something else completely unplanned. My husband was waiting in the car for me, so I had every intention of getting what I went in for, and getting right back out quickly, but then I spotted a display bin full of gloves and mittens. I have no idea why a fabric store would sell gloves and mittens, but my eyes {Read More}
Make a Santa Inspired Pallet Wood Christmas Tray
November 12, 2015 by 11 Comments
Mr. Claus has been a wee bit jealous that I’ve made a lot of projects dedicated to his wife, so it was time to give give the jolly old guy some attention too, with a pallet wood Christmas tray. I wouldn’t want to get on his naughty list!
Like a Kid Again and a Country Christmas Table Centerpiece
November 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
I wish my family had owned a video camera when I was a kid, back in the 70’s. Because if we had, I would have proof that once upon a time, before childbirth and aching knees, I was a pretty athletic person. My kids never saw me climbing the trees in our yard so many times, I wore the branches smooth. They wouldn’t believe I always did the “guy” version of push-ups and pull-ups in PE class – not the girl version. {Read More}
Farmhouse Friday – Repurposed Christmas Decor
November 6, 2015 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the Christmas edition of Farmhouse Friday! Christmas can be a budget-busting time of year, but with a little creativity (and these repurposed Christmas decor ideas!), you can cross Christmas decorating off your list. Many of these projects would make awesome and super affordable (or free) gifts, and I specially selected ideas that look awesome as farmhouse decor. Let’s get started!
Toy Sleigh Makeover
November 5, 2015 by 20 Comments
When we visited family in New Mexico during the summer, they sent me home with quite a few things, like my husband’s grandfather’s old tools that I turned into a keepsake displlay (seen here), and this toy sleigh. It isn’t very old, and looked a bit ho-hum – like something from an 80’s Lillian Vernon catalog, but I thought a makeover might do it wonders. My original plan was to paint the wood white, and add a little sign on the side {Read More}
Very Simple Christmas Decor
November 4, 2015 by 10 Comments
After declaring my goal of not exhausting myself this holiday season, and doing very simple Christmas decor in my house as much as possible, I looked around to see what would require only minor tweaking to make it look festive for Christmas, and I spotted the boxwood wreaths that I hung over some of my favorite old platters. They’ve been there since spring, when I participated in a Design Ingenuity event, and I knew it would be really easy to make {Read More}
Farmhouse Christmas Ornament
October 25, 2015 by 28 Comments
When my kids were younger, our Christmas tree was pretty random looking, with an assortment of kid-made ornaments, and store bought ones, but the last few years, I’ve done most of the decorating and have gone with a theme for the tree. Two years ago, I did a “Vintage White” theme, last year, I did a “Gold and Glittery” theme, and this year I decided I want to do an “old-fashioned farmhouse Christmas” theme.
Mrs. Claus Makes a Comeback!
July 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
I’m squeaking in at the last minute, but what’s July without at least one Christmas in July post, right? 🙂 Last year, I decided that Mrs. Claus deserved a moment in the spotlight, since her hubby normally gets all the attention. I made a sign in her honor and it was so well-liked that she now has her own Christmas stencil design as well. Mrs. Claus stencil available to purchase HERE.
Red Vintage Clock Face
February 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, I thought now was a good time to share this vintage red clock face, although it would be perfect to use for Christmas projects as well. I can envision this used with some kind of, “it’s time for love” project. It is a vintage Russion clock face, and is a PNG image, so you can layer it with other images. {CLICK ON IMAGE TO SAVE FULL SIZE} If you love vintage clock images, {Read More}
Peace On Earth & Christmas Reflections
December 25, 2014 by 7 Comments
I’m writing this post in the wee hours of the morning on Christmas day, but by the time you see it, Christmas 2014 will be nearly over. I think of Christmas as a season, not just one date on the calendar, and I’m reflecting on the 2014 season, and even making notes for myself for next year. Every Christmas season seems to rush by too quickly, and I often feel like I didn’t have enough time to enjoy it as {Read More}
