Today I’ve got my apron and rubber gloves on and I’m doing my pre-Christmas clean up in readiness for decorating the house for Christmas. Each year I like to do a thorough clean before I move furniture around and add big unmovable decorating elements like large Christmas trees and garlands. You ...
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Boutique Sale… one week only
Just a quick mention today about the Boutique Sale that has started today at Shabby Art Boutique. Last pattern sale for 2012 – one week only! There’s still time to whip up some lovely Christmas decor. . . . . . with a shabby vintage twist . . .or perhaps you like something a little ...
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Vintage giveaway and special offer
My mum was a country girl. My dad was a city boy. . . And when they met and married, they merged two cultures. I’ll be forever grateful for having the benefit of living both lifestyles. . . but from a young age I knew I was country at heart. My grandmother was a dairy maid. My pop was a ...
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Handmade gifts ~ hanging hand towels
Christmas is all about giving.
And the most treasured gifts are the ones you make yourself.
Soooo. . . how does quick and easy sound to you?
It doesn’t get much quicker and easier than these adorable hanging hand towels. . .
and the bonus is. . . you can whip up several in less than an ...
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String up some burlap bunting
You know I love me some burlap. . . oh yes I do! There’s just something about the rustic homespun quality of burlap that scream homely. Boy it’s come a long way from its origins in coffee and flour sacks. . . these days it is incorporated in a plethora of crafting and DIY projects. And why ...
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A Cookie Exchange hostess tells all!!!
There’s a simple joy to be had when a group of ladies get together on a warm, but windy spring afternoon to exchange cookies and slice. . .
and sip tea from fine china cups. . .
or perhaps there were bubbles for some.
These are the same ladies who have been gleefully swapping ideas and ...
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