My Creative Blog [05/23/16

  • A Single Blossom

    L ast spring I came across a lilac shrub at our local nursery. Its blossoms had the strongest lilac fragrance I've ever smelled.I brought her home and planted her by our old lilac bush so that they could blossom happily together.But this has been a cool spring so our little baby lilac hasn't shown many signs of life. However, toda…

  • DIY Planters

    Have you ever noticed how incredibly expensive planters are? For about $40 I could get one itty bitty planter, that's not even cute. No thanks. I decided I would DIY planters that would work perfectly with my new painted door and rockin' house numbers. I didn't want anything to frilly, or girly. I wanted my style inside my house, …

  • someone else's initials...

    I have a big thing for old, monogrammed silver. The older and more tarnished it is, the better I like it. Whether it's my husband's great grandmothers piece, or a coin silver spoon from the thrift shop, silver with an initial on it is almost impossible for me to resist... …

  • Just a thought

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  • And it's a …

    A few weeks ago, I announced that I'm expecting baby #3 ) early this Fall (it's a pretty funny story actually, if you're int he mood for a laugh)! It came as quite a surprise to us but we're looking forward to meeting this new little one that God has chosen to give us in His perfect timing. With my first two kids, we chose not to …

  1. This is Then That was Now [Patchwork!]
  2. Even Rihanna Can't resist Vintage Chanel
  3. An amazing glimpse of one of the greatest of the designers [Jeanne Lanvin]
  4. Grace Kelly, Nicole Kidman and the Exhibit Police
  5. The Trench!
  6. Me & My Family
  7. Drop Cloth Ruffle Bag
  8. Dallas Home & Gift Show
  9. Precious Gifts
  10. Ruffled Muslin Pillow Tutorial