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How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments

October 22, 2021 By Meegan 17 Comments

My Christmas ornament collection started over 40 years ago. As well, as my vintage brooch and pin collection. I thought it would be unique to combine the two for Christmas. Let me show you How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments, the easy way.

These don’t take a lot of time, either. That’s always on the plus side, isn’t it? From beginning to end it will take you about 30 minutes to embellish 3 ornaments.Continue Reading

Vintage Embroidery Hoop Shadow Box

May 14, 2021 By Meegan 21 Comments

My daughter-in-law made the cutest shadow box using a child’s night gown. I thought it would be fun to use the same concept for a Vintage Embroidery Hoop Shadow Box.

One of my latest thrifted finds is a 10×10 inch shadow box. It is chipped and has some sort of red punch dripping on the glass and fabric. The good thing about it is all the damage is fixable. PLUS it was 50% off. I can’t wait to share how I spruced it up.

Champagne Bucket Spring Floral Arrangement

March 12, 2021 By Meegan 12 Comments

With the weather warming up and creative juices flowing, and fresh flowers, I designed a Champagne Bucket Spring Floral Arrangement.

It was so easy and was relatively inexpensive. I love using my thrifted finds. Like vintage mason jars and my thrifted, real silver champagne bucket. Why not add some fresh flowers for a Spring vignette?

Spring Tea Tablescape Ideas

March 12, 2021 By Meegan 33 Comments

A few months ago I was blessed enough to receive a package from a dear friend. It was filled to the brim with tea cups, saucers, vintage doilies, etc… She knows me well. I KNEW exactly what I wanted to do- Design Spring Tea Tablescape Ideas.

While holding on to these new “treasures”, I was asked to join the “Celebrate Spring Blog Hop”. I couldn’t say yes fast enough.

How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments

My Christmas ornament collection started over 40 years ago. As well, as my vintage brooch and pin collection. I thought it would be unique to combine the two for Christmas. Let me show you How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments, the easy way.

Vintage Embroidery Hoop Shadow Box

My daughter-in-law made the cutest shadow box using a child’s night gown. I thought it would be fun to use the same concept for a Vintage Embroidery Hoop Shadow Box.

Champagne Bucket Spring Floral Arrangement

With the weather warming up and creative juices flowing, and fresh flowers, I designed a Champagne Bucket Spring Floral Arrangement.

Spring Tea Tablescape Ideas

A few months ago I was blessed enough to receive a package from a dear friend. It was filled to the brim with tea cups, saucers, vintage doilies, etc… She knows me well. I KNEW exactly what I wanted to do- Design Spring Tea Tablescape Ideas.

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