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Sunday, 17 April 2016

I'm Back...and Sharing some Spring Beauty

 
Well hello  all!!
I've been MIA since before Christmas.
I wasn't planning to,
Life got busy...
All is well though,
and I have missed posting and sharing.
I figure since my last post was sharing my Christmas vignette on this table,
I would share a Spring one.
 
 
We haven't planted any bulbs in our front gardens,
but you know,
they keep coming back every year.
 
The Hyacinth.
They have such a beautiful aroma!
I'm really enjoying the beauty of Spring.
Everything coming alive
The singing of the birds
The warmth of the sun...
It's all reflects God's glory.
 
 
I put them in a pewter cream and sugar container,
and set them on a crocheted doily
in a vintage wooden tray,
and set it on my opened Vintage Bible.
All were thrifty finds.
 
 
I love the old tarnished look of them,
and the claw feet that they have.
Such character!
 
 
I searched for a scripture that would be appropriate.
I found one in,
you guessed it...
Song of Solomon.
 
 
Song of Solomon 2:12
 
 
The glory of the flower is the beauty and fragrance of it.
It is what God created it to be.
God put in you, that thing, that will radiate the glory of God to others.
Don't compare yourself to the one beside you.
They have their glory to radiate and you have yours...unique to you.
 
 
May your Spring season be a time of singing and rejoicing for you.
 
Feel free to use this printable.
 
It's good to be back.
Have a wonderful day!!
 
Blessings to you,
 



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Sunday, 13 December 2015

Christmas Centrepiece

 
 
I quickly put this together.
Sometimes the best creations come about on a whim.
Most of all these items were thrifty finds.
The tray was a most recent find.
All I had to do was clean it up.
I wanted to put a candle in there but I wanted to jazz it up and add some colour.
I love the black, white, and red combination.
 
 
I found this candlestick holder, and I like the handle at the side.
It gives the old-fashioned look.
I put a white ironstone plate underneath to add some more texture and colour.
I wrapped a garland of red beads around and tossed some fake snow on top of everything.
 
 
The stars were also thrifty finds.
The only new purchases were the red ornaments and the greenery.
 
 
I love candles.
I love the light that shines from them.
Jesus is the Light of the world,
and He has called us to be lights as well.
 
 
I've been so busy lately due to some changes at work,
so I haven't had the energy to really get decorating for Christmas.
I'm not even putting up a tree this year as we are never home at Christmas anyway.
But I wanted to do a few things to decorate.
 
 
 
There are a couple of things that probably shouldn't be in this picture, but I didn't
have the energy or heart to move any of them.(Smile)
 
 
A simple Christmas centrepiece.
 
Blessings of the Season to you!
 
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Monday, 2 November 2015

Thrifty Coffee Table Makeover

I've been looking for a coffee table to makeover for quite awhile.
 It had to be the right size for our small living room,
as well as a bit on the taller side so that the tails of our cats
wouldn't dip in our food and drink as they passed by.
 
 
Occasionally, I will make a stop at Habitat for Humanity
which is not far from my house. 
At this visit, I saw this table as well as a dry sink.
I wanted both.
I also needed the van to haul them back home,
 as well as the OK from hubby
to bring them home.
 
 
As you can see, it came home with me.
We were able to get a deal by purchasing both.
I started painting before I took the original picture,
but you can see here what it looked like
prior to the paintbrush hitting it.
 
 
I believe this is actually a side table,
but it is big enough for our small cozy living room.
I really like the unique character of the legs of the table,
as well as the square design at each corner.
 
 
It took me awhile to decide how and what colour/s to paint it.
Since the furniture is white, I decided on a darker colour for the table
and then paint the corners an off white.
This is where I needed to tape.
 

I made my own chalk paint using Lowe's brand of
 Valspar paint + primer in the colour Noir.
I was looking for black and it's amazing how many different colours of black there are.
This colour is a very, very, dark grey, that looks "close" to black.
Two coats of  clear wax was applied to the legs and sides of the table.
 
 
The corners were painted with some paint leftover from another project.
I applied clear wax and then a touch of dark wax.
 
 
I applied three coats of polyurethane to the top of the table.
I used wax on the top for other projects before but the wax and paint wear off,
and I do not feel like re-waxing all of my projects every few months.
 
 
I like how it turned out.
It has a unique look to it, that you won't find in the store.
 
 
I quickly threw something together to put on the table.
I think a smaller rectangle doily or a place mat will look better.
 
 
I bought a vintage family Bible that I found at a thrift shop
and thought it would fit perfect in the heart of the living room.
 

 I topped it with some ironstone.
(I have the Bible closed now, but I do like the look of an open Bible.)
 
 
It blends well with the other splashes of black in the room.
 
 
There will be a few other changes in here soon.
I'm still working on my corner cabinet to go where the make-shift hutch is right now.
As well, we were blessed with free laminate so it will be good-bye to the carpet.
The pillows need some updating, so that will be a project when the snow starts falling.
 
 
A different view of the table.
 
 
It was a beautiful sunny day when I took these pictures.
This room is cozy day and night.
 
 
 
It definitely adds more character to our living space.
I may have to open a shop soon!
I see so many things to paint but I don't have enough space to keep it all!
 
Thank you so much for visiting.
Have an awesome day!
 
Blessings,
   
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Friday, 16 October 2015

Thrifty Picture Find #2


 
I came across this picture in the summer.
I saw the black frame first.
Black always makes me take a second look.
 
 
When I pulled it up, I just thought, "Ahhhh".
A young lady,
 sitting at the spinning wheel,
hand-stitched,
in black cross-stitch.
 
 
Finding a place for all my wonderful picture finds
is always a challenge.
 
But pictures don't always have to be hung on the wall.
They can easily be tucked in with a vignette.
 

 I have the picture sitting on an old singer sewing machine table,
leaning against a small vintage ironing board.
 
 
I added a few Fall touches.
A small white ceramic pumpkin that I purchased at our local grocery store.
A handmade primitive pear that came in a set of three,
can easily be tucked in.
 
 
 I made up this Fall candle with the glass jar purchased at the dollar store.
The mason jar was attached to the bottom piece and had a lid on it.
It's much easier than gluing the two pieces together!
 
 
 I added some mini pumpkin pods and set a glass votive inside.
I love the look of a candle and I have them throughout my home.
 
 
I think she looks pretty sitting there.
For now.
Soon, the Christmas décor will be coming out,
and she may go into hiding for a little while.
 

But for now, she is sitting pretty with the other antique and thrifty finds.
 
We just had our Canadian Thanksgiving this past weekend.
It was a beautiful sunny and warm weekend.
But the weather has been changing.
More Fall like.
Cool outside and cozy inside.
 
Sending warm and cozy blessings to you,
  
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Monday, 5 October 2015

Picture Perfect Thrifty Find #1

 
I found this sweet picture hanging on the wall between two wall units at one of our local thrift shops.
 
 
The black and sepia colouring of the frame
and picture made me take notice.
 
 
I liked the period dress of this young lady
as well as her soft smile.
So, for $1.99 she had to come home with me.
 
 
I found this pretty doily as well.
 
 
A larger motif is at one end,
so it makes it perfect for hanging over the edge
of a cabinet, small table,
or a chair.
 

They look well together.
A handmade primitive pear is added
for a touch of autumn.
 
Fall weather has found its way back.
Blustery, rainy, and chilly.
 
 
A found treasure always tends to warm the heart
whatever the weather.
 
Stay tuned for another picture perfect thrifty find
coming soon.
 
Have a blessed day!
 

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