Just thinking about the recipe for Strawberry Orange Sangria is making me thirsty. I could continue describing the taste but why waste words, just try it! Strawberry Orange Sangria 1 bottle white wine 2 cups sparkling water 3 tablespoons agave nectar 3 oz. Tequila 3 oz. Grand Marnier 4 cups strawberries sliced 1 large orange sliced 2 limes sliced Combine white wine and sparkling water in a clear pitcher set aside. Mix together agave nectar, tequila and ... continue reading...
To Slipcover or Not To Slipcover
Pink is not my signature color and the Victorian style does not match anything in our home, but after much debate, I was not ready to let go of my grandmother's love seat. Having it upholstered was too pricy. The answer, make a slip cover. This was my first big adventure in making a slipcover and I'm crazy over how it turned out! Of course I never would have jumped in with both feet without first studying the tutorial at the Miss Mustard Seed blog. If I can follow Marian's ... continue reading...
Counter Clutter Contained
I have a box full of projects and like everything else in my house this one is saying, “paint me, please!” I liked the Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint so much on my last project that I decided to use it again. The desk organizer doesn't take up much room on the kitchen counter and can hang out with my laptop. Papers on the counter drive me crazy although sometimes it can’t be avoided. I’m feeling optimist this will keep it contained. ... continue reading...
Does your house number need some love?
The house numbers on our mail box are looking sad and washed-out. While the sun was out briefly this morning I grabbed my paint brush and container of graphite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and headed outside. ... continue reading...
Spring Vase Filler
The mantle in our family room needed a fresh new look. I wanted something tall in the cylinder vases but buying long stem flowers can be pricey. My solution was to paint a bundle of bamboo sticks, that I already had, to look like fresh-cut bamboo. Many floral departments in craft stores have plastic bamboo but I think nature provides a little more character. ... continue reading...
Table Project Phase Two
Table project phase two is now complete and a success! I should also mentioned it was much more fun than phase one. After stripping off the paint last weekend I gave the table a light sanding then decided where I wanted the wood grain stripes. I used painters tape for the stripes and then made sure the tape was straight by measuring with a ruler. ... continue reading...
