February 24, 2010

Topiary Time

2010_02_24
I have always been crazy about topiaries.  There is something so cute and whimsical about them.  I had some extra flowers from a previous crafting endeavor that I decided to put to good use.  Since I had most of the supplies, the three topiaries were less than $10 to make. 
IMG_4613
 IMG_4616-2 IMG_4619
I sprayed the pots with two coats of paint.  After they were dry, I cut floral foam blocks to fit nice and snug inside the pots.  I covered the stem of the large flower with the bottoms of the curly sticks and used the tops for the other topiary.  My plan was to make two topiaries, but I couldn't resist these cute little things I spotted at Michaels this morning.  What a perfect topiary top!  And they were half price :)
IMG_4646
Here's the finished product of all three topiaries:
IMG_4638
And because I can't get enough of these picture collages, here's one more :)
2010_02_23

Linked to: Mosaic Monday @ Dear Little Red House

Creations by Kara, Blue Cricket Design, My Backyard Eden, The Trendy Treehouse, Its So Very Cheri, Today's Creative Blog, Somewhat Simple, Life as Lori, Fingerprints on the Fridge, The Girl Creative,Tatertots and Jello and Chic on a Shoestring Decorating 

February 21, 2010

More Snow and Ice

I've had enough of Winter.  I'm sick of the snow.  I'm tired of being cold.  I'm ready to trade in my extra pair of socks and slippers for bare feet and flip-flops.  At least the snow and ice make for some pretty pictures...
IMG_4567 IMG_4571
IMG_4566
Instead of my garden looking like this:
IMG_4577

I'm ready for it to look like this:
IMG_1031
And I'm ready for the beautiful peonies to start their blooming process.
IMG_0121
IMG_0184  IMG_0189
IMG_0242

Linked to:
Between Naps on the Porch
Its So Very Cheri
The Trendy Treehouse

February 16, 2010

Belated Valentine Cookies

I'm not a big fan of baking cookies.  I get the urge to whip up a batch maybe once or twice a year.  For the last few weeks I have been really excited to make some cute Valentine cookies.  I had all the stuff ready to go and then our silly oven decided to stop working.  Our brand new oven arrived yesterday and before my husband had a chance to hook it up, the sugar cookie dough was made.  I used the recipe from my favorite cooking blog, Our Best Bites.  Click here for the cookie recipe.
IMG_4538
IMG_4535

February 13, 2010

February 12, 2010

Centerpiece Transformation

I couldn't resist these two centerpieces I found at the thrift store this week.  I figured the urns alone were worth the $12 price tag.  After a trip to Hobby Lobby for some new sticks and greenery, I was ready to to tackle the project.


Before:
IMG_4465
IMG_4461

After:
IMG_4478
IMG_4480

Before:
IMG_4463

After:
IMG_4471
IMG_4473

February 9, 2010

Yummy Snack

This is one of my all-time favorite snacks.  It's easy, healthy and delicious! 
IMG_4363
IMG_4370
                                   Enjoy!


               Linked to: Tempt My Tummy Tuesday

February 5, 2010

Deal of the Week

I have been trying to organize our office the last few days.  Our desk gets SO cluttered with pens and little pieces of paper.  Ugh!  I ran across this fun desk organizer at the thrift store and knew it would be perfect for the office.  I applied a couple coats of my 99 cent Home Depot spray paint (love that stuff!) and added some photos.  Not too bad for only $2.00!
IMG_4273
IMG_4275


IMG_4353

No project is complete without a touch of Stanley :)
IMG_4357


IMG_4355