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In my quest to perfect my Summer Porch, I decided I needed a new lamp!
Although I love my bird lamp, (and he will be back), he did not go with my color scheme!
So, off to Goodwill I went in hopes of finding a lamp for cheap that I could paint!
I scored BIG TIME!!!Continue reading
I don’t know why but I have acquired this “fetish” for rubber boots!!
Maybe it’s from growing up in Oregon where it rains A LOT and now, living in Texas where it rains VERY LITTLE, it reminds me of my childhood!
Do you remember last year when I took a pair of my husbands old rubber work boots, painted them and turned them into planters…….
…….and this year when I found these lovely beauties at the thrift store and added some faux flowers for the front porch.
They’ve moved to the side porch as they didn’t really go with my theme but I really longed for more boots so, I found the cutest little pair of children’s galoshes on Ebay for $3!
Aren’t they adorable????!!!!
All I did was add some faux flowers, set them by my message chalkboard and they are perfect!!!!!Continue reading
I can’t believe it’s already June!
Only 6 months until Christmas!!
I know, I know!!!
Been working on the summer front porch and wanted to show you some progress!
Although I love wreaths, I wanted something “different” for the front doors.Continue reading
As you know, I like to change it up with every season or special holiday.
Last summer, I had it looking like this………..
If you’d like to see more, you can see the whole thing HERE!
This year I’ve decided to go a different route………
One of the things that sold us on our home were all the live oak trees in the backyard……..twelve (hence, “Twelve Oaks Manor“)!
They are a thing of beauty and create a beautiful canopy from the summer sun, especially in July and August when our Texas temperatures are usually 100 degrees or better.
Yes, they are beautiful………..
………..except in the Spring!!!!Continue reading
This year I found a pair of rainboots at the local thriftshop for $5.00 (no painting required)!!
I love the “sunniness” and color they bring to the porch!
Filling them with some flower sprigs I found on sale at Hobby Lobby made them complete!!!
Such a simple change and update!!!
I’m anxious to keep them out during summer and change them around with tall sunflowers, bluebonnets or Indian paint brush (all things TEXAS!) Any type of flower will do!!!
Keep your eyes open for sales on sweet rain boots like these!!! They are everywhere!!!
Visiting these lovely blogs this week:
Get Your DIY On: May Flowers! with Just a Girl and her Blog
Our Home Away From Home
If you remember when we repurposed our kitchen eating area, I purchased a new lamp for the desk and asked for your help in deciding the type of shade to use.
Little did I know that a simple white lamp shade would go thru so many transformations!!!
The original lampshade…..
Many of you suggested covering it in burlap, painting, stenciling, adding various fringes or adornments.
At first, I just wrapped a burlap ribbon around the center…..
……..that didn’t do it for me!
Next, I decided to paint. I thought I wanted the shade darker so I mixed some paint samples I had lying around the house…..
The color was a yummy chocolate ice-cream color…….
This is after one coat. I read that after painting, it is a good idea to place the shade on your lamp and turn it on. Such great advice!! You can see where it needed more paint. I painted my second coat while the shade was on the lamp.
There were still a couple of spots that I just touched up with a small brush.
It still wasn’t right.
….sigh….
I tried adding a magnetic flower…..
and although I loved how my new orchid played off the darker color….
…….it was just too dark even with the bulb on. Even though I don’t need it for task lighting, as I have a ceiling light above, it just fell flat in my book.
What to do now??!!
I decided to just buy a new shade! By this time, I was tired of thinking about it anymore and I wanted something with a burlap feel but also a spring/summer “vibe” to coordinate with my new orchid! This is what I came up with.
$12.99 at a local craft store!
Although I wanted to create some grand project out of a standard shade, sometimes it’s just best to let it go and buy one already done!
Call me lazy but I’m happy with it…….til Fall!!!
I’ve added just a couple of touches to the kitchen for Easter……
I love to decorate my three-tier stand for the seasons………
Feels like I’ve been tweaking my home daily to get ready for Spring!!!
You can read and see about my first spring touches HERE!
Mr. and Mrs. Bunny greet everyone in the living room…..
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One of the things that sold us on our home were all the live oak trees in the backyard……..twelve (hence, “Twelve Oaks Manor“)! They are a thing of beauty and create a beautiful canopy from the summer sun, especially in July and August when our Texas temperatures are usually 100 degrees or better. Yes, they […]
It all began with this blog. I needed wanted an office of my own! Hubby was willing to share his, but, truth be known…. …..I just want my own space!! Enter the 2nd guest room!
I was surprised and thrilled when I learned that Audra of Joyosphere nominated me for the coveted LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD!! You may ask what this award is all about! It’s an award given to small bloggers (200-1000 followers) by other small bloggers!! Thank you, Audra!! I’m honored!!
