My Creative Blog [07/05/16] 

  • Cravings: Cherry Pie

    I t all began with these beautiful organic cherries. It's cherry season here in orchard country so there's lots of them. After snacking on them for a couple of weeks now, I decided that it was time to make ourselves (Hubby, me and babies included) a cherry pie.Pitting the cherries is something I really enjoy, pink fingers and all.…

  • Away we go!

    Funny how much our decorating tastes change as we age and change, I know mine have. In my twenties it was Asian style inspired by a piece of fabric, in my thirties it was traditional once I had become a real adult. In my forties it was country due to the fact we had purchased an 18th century rambling house in the country. Now that…

  • Drop Cloth Window Treatments {Tutorial}

    Well, it's about time we got back to business! Remember this?and this picture?Notice anything missing? Ok, I'll spell it out for you. My living room has been shaping up quite nicely, but was in desperate need of window treatments. I had been planning on using drop cloths to make valances for some time, but hearing that we were goi…

  • Simple Fireplace Upgrade {Annie Sloan Chalk Paint}

    I am totally sold on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Up until last week, I had read that people fall in love with this paint after trying it out, but we don't have stockist near us, and it never occurred to me to order some online. Then, our pal, Shaunna, opened up her shop and I knew it was time. (Yes, it was just that dramatic). Did yo…