Sea Glass Shell Bowl Pottery Barn Knock-off

July 5, 2014 By Meegan 5 Comments

Well, Happy Saturday everyone. I hope you are all having a wonderful July 4th weekend. Actually the 4th of July is my birthday. I know-I am among very few people who share this birthday of our country. It is an honor for me. Thanks to ALL of my dear family and friends-I had a wonderful day.

Two of my lovely daughters had these gorgeous flowers sent to me. I thought I would share them with you, too. I wish you could smell their fragrance filling our home.

As I have mentioned to you before, I am in the process of making our tiny balcony a retreat for Hubby and me. It has been really fun. During that process I made my Sea Glass Shell Bowl Pottery Barn Knock-off.

Pottery Barn’s price is just for the large shell, not the whole set up. My cost was for everything in the vignette.

Let me break it down for you…

Summer Ideas, Recipes and Projects

July 1, 2014 By Meegan 10 Comments

Happy Tuesday! Are you SO hot? Are you getting ready for the BIG 4th of July weekend? I am, and I love it. I have some Summer Ideas, Recipes and Projects That you are going to want to implement in your Summer itinerary.

Are you looking for some FRESH Summer Ideas, Recipes and Projects? I have found 20 that are perfect for your Summer “Bucket List”. I actually think I am going to try all of them.

Let’s see what there is for Summer Ideas, Recipes and Projects…

DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel

June 12, 2014 By Meegan 5 Comments

Happy Thursday everyone! It’s a great week full of Summer temps and activities. I had a blast sharing my DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel with the grandkiddos when they were here last week. They are SO easy to make AND they REALLY work!

You first saw the DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheels a few days ago with my Easy July 4th Party Buffet. All this week is the Red, White, and Blue Inspiration Blog Tour with 16 of the most creative people I know. I hope you have been following along for all the 4 of July ideas you could ever want. Look here for all the details.

When I showed you my July 4th Party Buffet, I told you I would show you how to make your own DIY Vintage Book Page Pinwheel. It’s easy peasy and looks festive on any Summer table.

Easy 4th of July Buffet

June 10, 2014 By Meegan 31 Comments

It’s the Second day of our Red, White and Blue Inspiration tour. It’s my lucky day to share with YOU an Easy 4th of July Buffet. I hope you are joining the 16 bloggers that are sharing their best Red, White and Blue Inspiration everyday this week. I am featuring my Easy 4th of July Buffet.

The full schedule is right here.

Don’t miss out on some amazing and creative crafts and ideas for YOUR 4th of July celebrations.

I am a great fan of July 4th and ALL the festivities that go along with that special day. I love to host a fun-filled party, don’t you?

I like to create an Easy 4th of July Buffet for my guests and visitors.

It’s fun to make an Easy 4th of July Buffet using some of my traditional red, white and blue holiday decor.

I pulled out all of the red, white and blue I could find. Then got to work on layering an Easy 4th of July Buffet.

4th of July Book Page Wreath

June 6, 2014 By Meegan 27 Comments

My blog is back up and I am able to share my 4th of July Book Page Wreath. I am beyond thrilled to be with you here today, and cross my fingers that this will be the case from now on.

Hubby and I have been keeping busy, organizing our home, going to the thrift store to drop things off, and watching 4 of our oldest grandkiddos. We have gone swimming, to the movies, visited Ethel M Chocolate Factory, rode the zipline, watched airplanes land and takeoff at the airport, eaten more candy and pizza than I could ever imagine, went to the water park, got free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme (Did you know it was National Doughnut Day?) And now we are heading out to the pool again. Whew! It has been a blast! And well-worth all the candy and pizza (insert huge smile)

NOW, for this year’s 4th of July Book Page Wreath…

Isn’t she lovely?? You KNOW how much I like using vintage book pages for crafts. This was no exception.

My Fourth of July Wreath

July 3, 2013 By Meegan 4 Comments

Since 4th of July is tomorrow, I thought it might be fitting if I share My Fourth of July Wreath. Gotta love me some red, white and blue!!

I headed over to Hobby Lobby since most of the fabric was on sale-Yay!! I purchased 1/2 yard big red polka dots and 1/2 yard small navy blue polka dot fabric. I had no idea what I would do with it until I got home.

I have an 12 inch straw wreath, some vintage lace, and some burlap that I was thinking about incorporating, somehow.

Hmmm…what should I do???

Since I like raw edges, I tore 4 inch strips from the width of each fabric.

I wrapped the navy blue polka dot fabric around 2/3 rds of the wreath. I cut 3 inch strips of burlap to wrap around the other 3rd of the wreath, hot gluing each end as I held the fabric tight.

Using the red polka dot strip, I used a gathering stitch along the length of my fabric. I gathered the fabric very carefully as not to break the thread. I gathered it so tight that it made a rosette. Using hot glue I attached it on the burlap. I found an antique button to hot glue in the middle of the rosette. Love it!!

Tying a loop with the vintage lace I now had a hanger for my wreath.

Doesn’t she look so patriotic on our front door?

With a few strips of fabric, a wreath and some burlap, I was able to create my Fourth of July Wreath. Such a cinch with a big impact.

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The Easiest Raspberry Lemonade Ever

June 26, 2013 By Meegan 5 Comments

Happy Wednesday! With the Summer warmth and weather upon us, it’s time for me to reveal the Easiest Raspberry Lemonade ever recipe to you!!

Hubby and I enjoy lemonade so much, we served at our wedding reception. People loved it on that hot, August evening.

Okay, so are you ready for the easiest, most delicious, refreshing , easiest Raspberry Lemonade ever recipe??

It is 2 ingredients. Yep, that’s it.

No cooking syrups ahead of time, no waiting for the syrup to cool. Just 2 simple ingredients with a glass full of tart and sweet deliciousness.

{Meegan’s Raspberry Lemonade}

Frozen Raspberries

Chilled Lemonade

Make the lemonade of your choice-frozen concentrate, powdered, or fresh squeezed. Fresh squeezed is always my first choice.

Chill until very cold.

Pour into a chilled glass.

Add as many frozen raspberries as you like. I like a large handful.

As you drink, the raspberries will thaw out and fill your lemonade with raspberry goodness.

The tart lemonade with the sweet raspberries on a Summer day is one of the most refreshing drinks I have had.

Then for a treat, as you drink, you have bites into a juicy, flavor-filled raspberry!

Really, isn’t it so easy?

I hope you will try the Easiest Raspberry Lemonade Ever VERY soon and let me know what you think. This is great for that 4th of July party you are planning…Just sayin’

Thanks for stopping by today. I am always pleased to see you here. I love, love your comments…

Make it a wonderful Wednesday!

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Free Summer Printables

June 25, 2013 By Meegan 5 Comments

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Summer will officially here in just a few days away. I thought it would be fun to create three Free Summer Printables.

They are a perfect reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day. And one of my favorite holidays.

Before we start today…

If you want these for your personal use, RIGHT click on the picture and click print. After that be sure to click COLOR for the full effect of each printable.

Let’s start of with a song we often sing…

I thought this would be ideal for YOUR fourth of July party or bar-b-que. Wouldn’t it be fun to have it framed and sitting on your tablescape? Maybe with a few sparklers and even a watermelon sliced in a blue bowl?