Saturday, May 26, 2012

Saturday Favorites

Amazing how time flies when you're having fun-
Saturday is here and so are my favorites!!

Emily from Emily's Upcycled Furniture
shows us a garden table
she beautified with paint and a stencil-
go check out the before and be amazed!


Next up,  Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate
started off with a blank slate and stenciled this fabulous pattern
on this area rug-she gives a great tutorial for all!



Beth of Make Me Pretty Again
shows us this little vintage piece she found
and transformed into a nautical compass treasure- LOVE!!




Claire from A Little Something in the Meantime
upcycled this galvanized silverware holder into a flower pot
with some vinyl letters! oo la la-gotta try this!
Fresh Cut Flowers Before After WM

Hope I brightened up your day with these rays of creativity-
Have a great weekend-
Take care, gotta fly-

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Pinterest Power

So, do you love it?
You know-
the Pinterest craze?

I'm addicted-
there, I admitted it-
I love it-
I've got more boards then I can shake a stick at
but
2 stand out as my favorites-
the first, of course, is home decor-
one of my top favs is
this special "little" nook!
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The 2nd is JOY-
this board contains things that put a smile on my face
and joy in my heart-

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as well as a giggle or two!!
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If you haven't checked Pinterest out yet-
entertain yourself-
you'll be so happy you did!!

Take care, gotta fly-

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Saturday Favorites

I'm so excited to show you the fab ideas I found this week!!
Hope you enjoy these creative gals as much as I did!!

She constructed this beautiful headboard with wood,
dropcloths, padding, appliques and a few buttons-
Her step by step is clear and precise so you'll learn all about the process!
Headboard after 015a

she found a trashed piece and transformed it into a
harlequin beauty-
Go check out the "before"- you won't believe it!
(don't you love her blog name too!?!)

 lovely piece of subway art-
She's proud of her roots and was in an Arizona state of mind
and wants to show it off-
I really have to get with the program
and make something like this-LOVE it!!
Arizona Subway Art Dresser

a fresh new look-
She repainted this room but oh my-
her furnishings and special touches are jaw dropping-
do drop buy for some delicious eye candy!!


Hope you enjoyed the show!!
Take care, gotta fly-



Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bless My Nest: My daughter, my friend....

Bless My Nest: My daughter, my friend....: My blog is normally about my likes, my favorites, my diy, but today I thought I'd show you  an incredible video my daughter, Caitlin,...

My daughter, my friend....

My blog is normally about my likes,
my favorites,
my diy,
but
today I thought I'd show you
 an incredible video my daughter, Caitlin, uploaded to you tube


"Caitlin and Hilary"

Now, it's not something she does on a regular basis
 but she is completing her 3rd and final year of graduate school-
graduating on  Sunday with a degree in Art Therapy-
funny, how some people find their perfect niche, the exact path to follow,
their life's passion...
she has found just that-
and I couldn't be more proud
It is somewhat bittersweet-
I have been very spoiled because she has lived with us these past 3 years
so in addition to this tremendous accomplishment-
I know the time is drawing near that she will be out on her own-
out of our home-
I will miss her deeply
but I know she is headed in the direction of her calling-
One of her favorite quotes is a perfect embodiment of her life-
"Be the change you want to see in the world"-Gandhi

So, without further ado- enjoy.....

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all the mothers
  in bloggyville
a very
 Happy Mother's Day!!

flowers


Saturday, May 12, 2012

Saturday Favorites

The weekend is here and so are my favorites!!

Shari from Turnstyle Vogue shows us this beauty-
She calls it the "weekender" and you have to go check out
what her inspiration was!!

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showcases her paper flowers-
I'm a sucker for paper rosettes and these are truly fabulous!
Script tissue paper is new to me and I can't wait to pick some up!

designed this desk with a stencil and her
before and after is a-mazing!!
Love those knobs too!



Doreen from Hymns and Verses shows off
her newest purchase-
a potting bench made from an old door
 and some chicken wire-
I a"dore" this-pun intended!!


Evie from Brown Paper Packages created
this mossy sign for her kitchen
to welcome spring into her home-
love the sweet nest and eggs too!


Hope you had fun checking these lovely ladies out!!

Take care, gotta fly-



Thursday, May 10, 2012

Tissue Paper Topiaries

The ice cream social was coming up at school
 and the tables needed some decorations-
so........

It all began with a few simple supplies...
tissue paper, wire, wooden skewers and green florist tape-
 Cut the tissue into circle and ovals-
Using about 5 or 6 sheets, accordion pleat it-
wire the middle then wire a skewer to it-

 Next, sheets of scrapbook paper  cut into squares-
fold in thirds and slice along folds on either end-
fold up and in like wrapping a present-
tape the sides and a paper box is formed..
a chunk of foam is inserted and then the skewered flower......







Simple, easy and colorful-
the perfect added touch to the tables!!

Take care, gotta fly-

 

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Saturday Favorites

I'm back with some fabulous
Saturday favorites!!

Today, Beth of Kabam Family shows us
how she created her handmade white board
 with an old frame-
She also gives a lovely tour of her beautiful home!


Next up, Elisa from Home Sweet Nest
created this side table-
not your ordinary table but what a beauty-
go check out her before and after!!



Kelsey from Tattered and Inked
designed this adorable cupcake tower-
who doesn't want one of these at their next party?



Christina from Remodelando la Casa
decorated this room with her own design-
Look at this gorgeous handmade stencil she created-
Quite a talented lady!
I adore this look!!



So, I hope you enjoyed these fabulous blogs-
See you next week for more of my favorites!!

Take care, gotta fly-

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Word Gal

I'm a word girl
always was and always will be-

If you came to my home, you'd be bombarded with words-
not the cussin' kind-lol
I have signs all over-
long before subway art was in vogue!
Some are funny, some are poignant
and some just bring me joy-
and really, what more can you ask for-

My kitchen has some funny words,
which I need, so I can laugh when I cook-
not one of my favorite things to do!














Need I say more!!??!!

Take care, gotta fly-