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Graphic Tile for Our New Master Bathroom

Graphic Tile for Our New Master Bathroom

August 9, 2019 post update:  We installed the gold graphic cement tiles in our bathroom along with a bold shower curtain from Anthropologie. Have you noticed all the graphic ceramic floor and wall tiles popping up lately on Pinterest and in decorating magazines?  Here’s a […]

Women’s Retreat Booth and A Burlap Upholstered Chair

Women’s Retreat Booth and A Burlap Upholstered Chair

I had a great time at the annual women’s retreat a couple weekends ago  I led a couple of  paper craft workshops where the women learned how to make a vintage hymnal cross ornament .  It was nice to see their creative juices flowing and […]

Mini Paper Hymnal Cross DIY

Mini Paper Hymnal Cross DIY

I have been working on a smaller version of the vintage hymnal cross I made last week.  I plan to  teach how to make this mini hymnal cross  at a craft workshop during the upcoming Women’s Retreat  so I needed to get it down to […]

A Vintage Hymnal Paper Cross and the 2015 Women’s Retreat

A Vintage Hymnal Paper Cross and the 2015 Women’s Retreat

We are getting ready for the upcoming Women’s Retreat which is held annually at the end of February at the Tuscarora Conference Center in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.  Each year we like to create a new focal point for our booth — something that will inspire […]

Union Jack DIY Footstool

Union Jack DIY Footstool

The Union Jack British flag design has been really popular in home decor over the past several years.  We have done our share of Union Jack pillows in the traditional colors. We’ve even used it on a sweet ring bearer pillow that was custom made […]

Side Table Makeover

Side Table Makeover

Today I thought I’d share a recent makeover we completed of two matching side tables.  These babies are the real deal – solid pine through and through and super sturdy with count ’em – 6 legs!  They are most likely from the 70’s and were […]

Semi-Homemade Fresh Wreath and Garland

Semi-Homemade Fresh Wreath and Garland

When it comes to Christmas wreaths and garlands, I prefer the real thing.  But real evergreen wreaths and garlands that are packed full with a variety of greens are hard to find and very pricey.  Likewise, starting from scratch and making my own is a […]

Paperwhites as cut flowers

Paperwhites as cut flowers

Last week Debra posted about the paperwhites that we have available for sale.  We love to pot these up in vintage milk glass containers or wooden vessels.  You’ll get at least a month of enjoyment as you watch this bulb sprout up into fragrant white […]

Paperwhites and Boxwood Wreaths for Sale

Paperwhites and Boxwood Wreaths for Sale

If you are in the local area of Mt. Bethel,PA, we have several fresh boxwood wreaths for sale, as well as paperwhite bulbs in pretty containers. Our boxwood wreaths range in price from $20 to $30 depending on size.  Right now, we have 2 14 […]

Scenes from the Hope Christmas Market 2014, Boxwood Wreaths and Paperwhites

Scenes from the Hope Christmas Market 2014, Boxwood Wreaths and Paperwhites

Elizabeth and I are still catching our breath from a busy weekend at the Hope Christmas Craft Market. I thought we would share a few photos of this year’s booth.  In the coming days we will post some of the furniture pieces that are still […]