Little Ghouls

Somehow I found the time this year to sew costumes for the girls...thanks to help from Grandma. As you can see, they put on the garb and really got into character...Audrey is a ghostly lady from the past and Sophie is a scary-fairy. They chose all the fabrics themselves. Can't wait to wander the streets and collect sweets...

Farmhouse Sink

Oh...I adore the farmhouse-style sink. You know, they come in cast iron, stainless steel, stone and copper. There is something so charming about the exposed apron and the old-fashioned feel...almost makes me want to skip the dishwasher, fill the sink with sudsy water and do all my dishes by hand (really...almost).

Project Progress

I know...the pics. aren't pretty. But we sure are happy about the progress! Drywall...yes. See all those outlets? Apparently they are quite necessary (so says the man)...surround sound, speakers, etc. What's really cool, though...they'll all be concealed behind a false fabric wall behind the movie screen. You can view the before-before photos here from a previous posting. Can't wait to post the after photos!

Out with the Old

OK, so you have a couple of nightstands and a dresser you like...maybe you'd even consider painting them...but the headboard is soooo outdated. Well, scrap the old headboard and replace it with an upholstered one. If you want to make one yourself, there are some great online instructions at: www.doityourself.com/stry/upholsteraheadboard

What a terrific way to update your abode...consider linen or velvet, tufting and nail heads!

Monday Mantra

Keep Calm and Carry On was a poster produced by the British Government in 1939 during the beginning of World War II, to raise the morale of the British public in the case of invasion. It was little known and never used. (Site: Wikipedia) You can find these reproductions on http://www.etsy.com/

Hen on Nest

I love these glass hen-on-nest covered dishes. What a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving holiday table. They come in just about any color glass you could imagine. I especially love the clear one (filled with cranberry chutney, foil-wrapped candies, or whatever you can dream up).

The Pheasant

A beautiful bird, the pheasant...in fact, I have chosen its silhouette as my logo. There is something regal, yet down-home about the pheasant...this image conjurs up memories of turning leaves, crisp air and the approach of winter. Have you ever seen pheasant feathers used in an arrangement? I'll share mine in an upcoming post. Have a lovely weekend...