Archives for May 2006

My Favorite Mother’s Day Gift from my kids and from me (to me) - planted stones

Published on 25 May 2006 at 8:29 pm. 1 Comment.
Filed under Projects to Make, Garden Ideas, Stones.

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I am now, and have been for 37 years (geez, I can’t believe that I can say I’ve been a fan of anything for that long!), an avid Mets fan. I have been a fan when there was really nothing to cheer about. When my kids […]

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What are you doing with your hats?

Published on 16 May 2006 at 2:00 pm. 1 Comment.
Filed under Projects to Make, Lampshades, Clothes, Cottage Style, Hats.

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Straw hats have been used as a wall art for years. When I had my store, straw hats were one of the top sellers. We made them in every color, and style. Style? Sure - we made country styled hats, and cottage styled hats, and beach […]

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Decorating my yard for wildlife..

Published on 9 May 2006 at 5:52 pm. 2 Comments.
Filed under Garden Ideas, Bird Baths.

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 One of the best things about living in the country is all the “wildlife” that I share my spaces with. This week, while trimming out the yard, I came upon a baby bunny - I mean a REALLY young one. It was so small, it could fit […]

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Repurposed Sewing Kits from our Grandmother’s time

Published on 7 May 2006 at 7:36 pm. 3 Comments.
Filed under Projects to Make, Past Generation Repurposing.

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Repurposing (the process, not the word) is not new. (I do think the word “repurpose” as I use it here, came about just a few years ago.) My good friend, Kit Cassingham, shared some repurposed treasures that her Grandmother made years and years ago - two […]

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Cottage day into night….into day

Published on 4 May 2006 at 7:31 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Cottage Style.

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 One of the most popular decorating styles today is “cottage”. Cottage is simple, incorporates a lot of “naturals” - cotton linens, clear glass, plus branches and stones - and light colors. The look can go from the very feminine and romantic to masculine and rustic. (Click on the […]

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