When I was a little girl I remember my Grandma Mary making sure I had a new spring dress and shoes. Everything had to be fresh and pretty Easter Sunday. I miss the days of ladies in their hats, gloves, and corsages. Here is Peep Show The Finale! Peep Show The Finale But corsages don't have to languish in dresser drawers. They look so pretty when pinned to a pillow. Tie a corsage onto the back of a chair. While I tied on this one I had an epiphany of creating an entire door wreath ... View the Post
Archives for March 2009
Peep Show Part Deux
It has been a virtual sweatshop here at the Decor to Adore manor. I have been working with the Easter bunny to create some new designs that fit perfectly in a plastic egg. Would you like to see the Peep Show Part Deux? Peep Show Part Deux A little something new are these embellished bobby pins. Prices begin at $5.00 a set. Springtime necklaces for Easter Sunday and beyond. This little girls bracelet features a rare rabbit's head charm. Too cute! How about some Easter ... View the Post
Peep Show
I recently came across a bag containing an assortment of eggs and a gorgeous tin filled with all sorts of pretty Easter goodness. It was my kind of Peep Show. Peep Show At the very bottom of the tin were these postcards. I love to read the messages on the back and wonder about the people who received them. On top of the postcards, I found an assortment of bunnies and peeps. Aren't these wonderful? I am using a few things on the Easter and Mother's Day corsages that I am ... View the Post
Hummingbird Happiness
This is currently the view from our back door featuring a very dirty patio chandelier that hangs above our patio table. I had set out to do a bit of spring cleaning earlier in the week and found a little something that said it would have to wait. Hummingbird Happiness. Hummingbird Happiness The following images feature a different angle taken through the glass doors. The quality is a bit poor, but I know you'll forgive me as you probably wouldn't want to disturb such a wee mother either. ... View the Post
Spring Fling Irish Tea Party Giveaway
If you are visiting via SITS, welcome! The Decor to Adore blog is currently in the midst of a two week series on "All Things Irish". To celebrate I am hosting a Spring Fling Irish Tea Party Giveaway. Spring Fling Irish Tea Party Giveaway This blog covers all forms of adored decor such as Irish lead crystal. Another post featured the care and keeping of beautiful Irish linen. We also visited some lovely Irish thatched roof cottages. I also love to go to flea ... View the Post
Decorating with Dyed Doilies
During a painting project with Sweet Boy, I fell in love with the soft watercolor shades we were creating. I wondered what else could be created with the wonderful colors so I decided to head to the dollar store. This post features Decorating with Dyed Doilies. Decorating with Dyed Doilies In the bridal section, I found a pack of white paper doilies. They were so lovely. An idea formed. Couldn’t I do something similar with doilies and food dye?” The Supplies A pack of paper ... View the Post