Snowy old window mantel Most of us dream of a white Christmas. But it’s not always possible where you live. Another snowy mantel When you live in balmy BC Canada, it’s quite by chance that snow actually materializes. So here’s how I made my own winter wonderland with my Christmas decorating. You’ll need: (this post […]
Faux plants with a DIY gate on a mantel During the Copy Me Challenge, I noticed one poster mentioned she liked my use of plants and had wondered if I had real or fake. Allow me to answer… I’m fakin’ it with fake plants all the way. 🙂 It’s been years since I’ve had real […]
Creating an old gate for my over scaled fireplace mantel was the answer for so many reasons. The fireplace is challenging. While I love it, the scale is quite large, and the rock is dark. I did however desire something new for the fireplace mantel this year to help brighten things up, so when I […]
Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #52, the picture frame edition! If you’re new here, join in! There are three categories to link to. Home Decor as well as Crafts, Sewing, Recipes, plus the 3rd themed link up. Check below for this weekend’s theme. Party starts Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm pacific, so you have all weekend […]
Creating an old world cultured stone fireplace, without massive destruction is possible. Here’s proof! Once upon a time, the fireplace was your typical outdated brick variety with a teeny weeny little mantel. When my home underwent major renovations, my buddy Dan asked me what plans I had for the fireplace. I cringed, wishing I HAD […]