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Halloween birdcages 27 Aug 2013 | 11:09 am
As a thanks to all of you who have purchased my online tutorials, I've added a few more ideas to the classes, all in a Halloween theme. Including instructions on how to make captured ghosts to fill t...
A couple of customized furniture painting tricks 25 Aug 2013 | 12:08 pm
Sugarwings' mom has recently graduated from nursing school, is working at a Big Girl Job as an RN, and moved into a Big Girl house. As a birthday gift, I thought she might enjoy a custom piece of fur...
I really can't sew very well 23 Aug 2013 | 10:12 am
Anything I sew is wonky. Maybe, just maybe, I should break down and measure? A long, long time ago, I found this throne at a garage sale, and finally got around to painting it about 18 months ago, ....
Two Giveaways, one really cool, big deal one and a little one too 22 Aug 2013 | 11:41 am
My Buddy, Carol Spinski, is taking part in Jeanne Oliver's Home for the Holidays online workshop. I don't know what all is in it, but am very interested to find out! For certain, it will be packed wit...
A grand weekend filled with magic 20 Aug 2013 | 10:27 am
The Summer of Whammy is coming to a close, but we sure made the most of it while we could. Sugarwings is back in school, now a first grader, missing a front tooth. I was lucky to be able to take off...
Recovering a lamp shade and some other touch ups 18 Aug 2013 | 11:55 am
Before Fifi asked me to do a photo shoot for Romantic Country magazine, I was already on a home fix up binge. I've been making pillows, slip covers, touching up paint, rearranging and foofing. Good ...
Happy 7th Birthday Sugarwings! 16 Aug 2013 | 11:09 am
Sugarwings turned 7, lost a front tooth, and started first grade. It has been a VERY exciting week. Her mom threw her a party over the weekend, so she could celebrate with a few friends. She had as...
Piddling away a summer 14 Aug 2013 | 11:51 am
If you are wondering why I haven't refilled my Boutique again, this is the reason. I'm still in the midst of the Summer of Whammy, and spending time with the fairy girls. (Sugarwings is learning to ...
A Romantic Country Photo Shoot with Fifi, or the Adventures of the Pink Flowered Rug 11 Aug 2013 | 10:42 am
Last week, Fifi came to my home to do an article for Romantic Country magazine. We had worked together in the past on a few small projects but I'd only met her briefly at our friend, Carol's home. I...
Rosy room redos 8 Aug 2013 | 11:27 am
While I was taking time off, hanging with the grand fairies and on my home improvement kick, I spiffed up the guest rooms a little. Not much, just some switching of linens for this room, and bringi.....
