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Upcycled Crocheted Coverlet

Upcycled Crocheted Coverlet

My mom made this crocheted coverlet in the 70’s. Over time, parts of it have started to disintegrate but I hated to throw it out  – just too much sentimental value! Rather than having it just sit in my closet, I decided to cut out […]

Friendship Soup

Friendship Soup

As the weekend approaches, my thoughts turn towards hospitality.  It’s easy for me to make excuses to not have people over:  too tired, too busy, house too messy,   too limited with resources, etc. etc. etc.  But, I know that pushing through those excuses is […]

Upcycled Sweater Flowers

Upcycled Sweater Flowers

We had a great time at the Tuscarora women’s retreat this past weekend.  We did a couple of craft workshops, showing the women how to make these fabulous flower pins using old sweaters. For the zinnia type flower, any sweater will work ….wool, cotton, polyester, […]

Map Wreath

Map Wreath

I love to decorate with items that evoke memories and maps are a great way to commemorate a favorite location or special place.  With GPS now built right into our smart phones, paper maps seem to be becoming a thing of the past. Before throwing […]

Candy Cane Hearts

Candy Cane Hearts

Don’t throw out those Candy Canes just yet! Here’s an easy way to upcycle them for Valentine’s Day. Don’t have any? Head out now, where stores are selling boxes of Candy Canes for 75 – 90% off. They’re not expensive to start with so we’re […]

Hope Christmas Craft Show Part II

Hope Christmas Craft Show Part II

We spent the day in Hope, NJ, setting up for the two-day craft show that starts tomorrow.  We still have some tweaking to do in the morning but here are a few shots of of our display: Hope to see you in Hope!

Hope Christmas Craft Market

Hope Christmas Craft Market

The 36th Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market is only one week away and Debra and I are busy preparing all kinds of homemade items for this special weekend.  We love the way this town does Christmas!  Besides over 200 local artisans, there’s also food, carolers, […]

Book Page Pumpkins

Book Page Pumpkins

Instead of carving up pumpkins this year consider making this book page pumpkin out of an old book and bring it back year after year.  I like using vintage Reader’s Digest books because I know that they’re readily available at almost any thrift shop.  I’ve […]

Upcycled Rug Ottoman

Upcycled Rug Ottoman

I purchased a cute red rag rug (say that three times fast!) at a yard sale a few years ago, thinking I would use it in my son’s room.  Unfortunately, when I washed it, it bled like a stuck pig, turning the fringe from white […]

Open shelves and wallpaper

Open shelves and wallpaper

I love the look of open shelves in the kitchen. They break up the monotony of wall cabinets and provide an opportunity for adding visual interest, not to mention the practical aspect of everyone knowing where things are.  Open shelves can also make a kitchen […]