Denim Shorts Refashion Bleaching and Distressing
Yes, yes, yes I have seriously neglected my corner of the blog-o-sphere. I probably won’t be renewing my blog next year, so I decided to chronicle whatever is suiting my fancy. This is my second...
View ArticleStarbucks DIY Christmas Trees
Welcome to the finale! This is the moment for which I’ve been waiting (all year)! Here are my three upcycled Starbucks Christmas trees! This is the final ornament in the series–a lovely little cone,...
View ArticleChristmas Ornaments Burlap DIY & Vintage Pins
Hey all! This is a quickie post that was sitting in my draft stack. Here is an idea for “upscale” burlap DIY ornaments. They are very easy-peasy! Cut 2 squares of burlap, sew together 3/4s (or more...
View ArticleDIY Starbucks Ornaments-Orb & Poinsettia
Okay, it’s crunch time–Here we go! I thought I was going to finish up the ornaments, but think I left one of them on the counter at home! Today, we have an orb ornament and one of my top favorites, a...
View ArticleChristmas Brunch Favors 2015
Hey-A! This is so I don’t have to try to remember what I made for the Ladies’ Brunch this year. Here they are: Pillow box favors using Tim Holtz’s die. The edges have washi tape on them because the...
View ArticleStarbucks Ornament Diorama
Because I’m all over the 12-month timeline, September’s post is brought to you by way of December, ugh! These last few are going to be quickies, since it’s so close to Christmas! I got the inspiration...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015~August
Yes, I am officially behind, now. I do have all the ornaments ready, it’s just getting them organized and photographed. (And, sometimes finding them, I could only find two of my owls and I know I made...
View ArticleRefinished Kitchen Table & Chairs
This set is done semi old-school. Ha, ha, “semi”, I kill me! This time I used semigloss, just for something different. My verdict? Proceed with caution! It’s been a-g-e-s since I’ve used semigloss. I...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015-July
Hello! Time for my Christmas in July post! What? It’s August?! Well, I can’t be too held down to dates! I am super excited to show off this next ornament. It is sooo EASY, CUTE, and you only need...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015~June
Don’t let the header fool you–this is really the June post! Where did the time go?! The original plan was to get this in out in June, so you would all be able to “see stars” for July 4th....
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015-May
Well, it’s still May for a couple more days. It’s time to squeeze in the Starbucks ornament for the month. I was trying not to put them in an order where it would feel overly Christmas-y all the...
View ArticleConsole Table Makeover (Twice!)
The projects are really getting cranked out on the blog, aren’t they? I want to share my power cords uh, newly refinished console table with you. This poor table has been through two makeovers....
View ArticleCoffee Sack Table Runner~Starbucks 2015
Welcome to 12 Months of Starbuck’s Christmas ornaments, April addition. This is not really an ornament, but it fits in with our theme and, don’t worry, you will not be cheated out of all twelve...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015-March
Here we are the last day of March! Did you think I wouldn’t make March’s post? The problem (well one of them) is that I have the ornaments done, but don’t have all of the how-to steps photographed....
View ArticleHutch Redo–Old White
Hello! Isn’t this a nice surprise (well for me, at least) that I’m posting again? I wanted to share this hutch redo that I completed recently. It was the first time I have used Annie Sloan’s Old...
View ArticleEaster Colored Egg Whites
This recipe is from Piece of Cake Recipes on Facebook. Her blog is not active, but her Facebook page is. * * * * * * * * * Colored Easter Egg Whites .Boil your eggs and prepare your favorite deviled...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015-February
Today we are taking a look at the “Mermaid Rosette”. I considered it “fair game” to use coffee filters as part of the project as they relate to coffee (keen grasp of the obvious!) and are extremely...
View Article12 Starbucks Ornaments of 2015-January
Yes, doing a post on ornaments in January is unconventional. I have a couple of things at work here. First off, either a few days before or after Christmas 2014, I thought: ”I should have done a...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
You will see this is really a “Merry Christmas” post–but this lil ol’ blog here was plagued with technical difficulties. I still need to have some work done, as I can only get the photos in this...
View ArticleDia De Los Muertos Grad Party
We may look back on this theme think what were we was I thinking? But, it was fun to give the event direction–which, arguably, it may or may not have needed. However, it’s just the kind of...
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