Easter Place Card Pottery Barn Knockoff...sorta.

At least it is my version of the pottery barn ones..

This is the Pottery Barn version I thought I would be able to copy for my Easter table.

I went to Dollarama and bought a few things.

These peat pots fit the bill

And these sprays with eggs on them...some green and some blue

some moss

I took some paper clips and hot glued them to the back of the pots.

Then I filled the pots with a paper towel so I would not use up all my moss. Not to worry it didnt end up using all that much anyway.

These birds nests where on the sprays so I thought I would make place card holders with them too. I can use them when I have a fancy lunch at my table in the sunroom.

I glued them all together and I came up with my version,,,I'm sure they will look awesome at Easter..I will be sure to take some pictures then....

And yes I know my after pictures are at the beginning of this post and if anyone knows how to move them Please let me know because I have no clue whatsoever

Till next time....

As you can see I did manage to move the pictures...maybe if I posted more I would be able to figure it out easier...because I still don't know how I managed it...haha oh well this is supposed to be fun  right?

Sewing Machine Table

I bought this little table a couple of summers ago at a garage sale..I have always wanted one with a old iron sewing machine base like this.

The top was so ugly I have been on the lookout for a new one ever since.

I found this old bread board in one of my favorite stores  Cobblestones in Baldwin  and knew it was just what I was looking for

Off with the old top...and on with the new

I think it looks just perfect now...just need some new things to put on top.

These are my new rain boots I bought from Giant Tiger.  Scottie dogs naturally.

Then I thought well I don't really want to wear them at work and in the Garden they will get too dirty...

Problem solved. Now I have two pairs   and I love them both....Till next time...when I will have a Easter Place card  al la Pottery Barn Knockoff to show you...have a good one Frances

Christmas family picture 2010

I started my blog with a group picture of my family just over a year ago.  I think I have more fun reading blogs than I actually have blogging.

I think in the coming year I will try to do more posts... We'll see how that goes.  I sure have a good looking family I think anyway Love you all.  frances

Christmas 2010

I know this is kind of late for Christmas, although technically today is the 11th day of christmas or the 10th depending on who you listen to.  I just thought I would take some pictures before I took everything down.
I had a really bad head cold from Christmas eve till last thursday kind of missed out on the quiet time when you can really just enjoy all the work you have done to create Christmas.

This is my

front door and window box outside. I  have 2 window boxes but they are both done the same.

I took a old flower bucket I had and put some greens and white birch logs I  found in the forrest.Added some lights and a  red star my boss gave to me. I think it turned out alright.

My tree

it looks kind of wonky. Wish I could say it was just the picture. But me thinks I didnt fluff it enough or something. And half the lights didnt lite this year I am thinking of going back to real next year. I didnt enjoy the fake one at all.

 This is an old bhg from 07 I have copied the look for a few years now. I use a pointsettia instead of carnations. It lasts longer.

 I even did three little ones for my dining room tabel I used some old buckets I got at a garage sale a few summers ago.

 My shutters. They looked so plain just sitting there so I put a wreath on them.

 My mantel. There are a few gifts sitting with all my stuff. But i kind of liked it that way.

 The top of my armoire. The picture is not very good but it actually looks very nice.

 Here's my office, so far. I know I never did post a picture of it as I progressed, but I am going to try to be better at blogging this year.

My charlie brown christmas tree on my desk. I love it.
Any way thats all for now. I did put a picture of my house this year decorated outside on my header so you can see it there. Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Frances

I went with my friend Betty yesterday on a house tour in Beaverton ont. Here are a few pictures that I was allowed to take.

This is the original front doors they are just beautiful.

This sleigh was at the Bed and Breakfast on the tour. It is called Tulip and Thistle..and I only just realised that (haha not too bright am I)

Why I have no pictures of the kitchen I do not know but it was out of this world.

Here's my lame attempt at a snow village.....these things always look better in person. I am starting to realize that I need a better camera (Ashton you lied about the coolpix it sucks)

back to the tour this is the bedroom in the B&B I dont know why but I just loved this room.

This is the garage at one of the houses. I didn't take any pictures of inside. It was a small bungalo. When I walked inside I just knew that it would be a perfect place for me..I just loved it. Not too fancy but as homey as it gets.

Anyhow I have not been blogging much I find it too time consuming but I sure do visit a lot of other blogs. I will post my christmas decorating this week. Mostly so I can remember what I did, what worked and what needs work....till next time....Frances

Thanksgiving

I thought I would show you all how I set my table for Thanksgiving this year First I used a big piece of burlap for a table cloth . I frayed the two ends and left it outside overnight because it actually has a really horrible smell to it.

I thought that even though my gold chargers actually look a little too formal that with all the other country elements they would fit in perfectly.

These white plates I got at a garage sale this year. One dollar for 10 dinner and 10 salad plates. I
told the girl it was too cheap and ended up giving her 3 dollars for the lot. Still a steal for me.

I had some small pumpkins that I had covered in floor polish so they will not rot inside the house.Orange for the guys and white for the girls. I wrote everyones name on the chalkboard tags I picked up in the summer.

I added some amber glasses that I also got in a garage sale this weekend 7 for 1dollar. No wonder I miss garage sailing when its over.

A few more pumpkins and I was done. I have decided to get a bigger table before Christmas as I am sick of this one that is too small. Ihave no room for a centerpiece or any food. So I am going to go find one this week. It has to be 8 ft. because the bench I have bought for the one side seating is 7 and 1/2 ft. long. Then I will have more room for everything and everyone.

Till next time, be good, Frances

Just some cute Halloween Treats at the chocolate factory inside the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. I was there for 4 days last week. My first time in Vegas. I think everyone should see it at least once. I dont think I have ever been anywhere quite like it. It and the fact that Thanksgiving is on Monday got me thinking its time to start my fall decorating. First things first. I started with my urns in front of my house.

I tried it first with just the pumpkins and some gourds around the bottom, but it didn't look quite right.

So I went to the hardware store and bought me a big roll of burlap. I have seen it used many times and in many ways here in Blogland.

I wrapped it around the bottom of the pumpkin and added the gourds and baby pumpkins. I think it looks much better. I also added a garland of fall leaves. Not bad. I usually have a bale of hay and decorate it but last year the squirrels and the racoons kept taking all my stuff. And since I love my squirrels and I don' want to get mad at them, I have passed on that for this year.

Here is a cute little pumpkin face I got from a girl at work. Her friend is making them 10 dollars each. I thought it was cute and a great price so I bought me one.

It is just a slice of a log with two little hearts for eyes and a few more pieces to make a nose and mouth. I like it. Till next time, be good, Frances