Like many mothers, I am at times overwhelmed with day to day family responsibilities. Currently, I am taking two college classes, have a design business, launching a second business and trying to build and maintain 2 blogs and 2 websites. But children still need birthday parties. I was hoping for an EASY button. Here is how I created An Airbending Birthday Party. An Airbending Birthday Party Case in point. For years Sweet Boy has been begging for a party at Peter Peppers. But when finally ... View the Post
Tutorial Creating A Painted Floorcloth
For the past several weeks I have been fairly absent from blog land. I hope to make up for the lack of posts and comments with the first of several tutorials of the projects that have kept me away from the computer. One of the largest projects I created was a painted floor cloth to use in our Metis Linens booth at the Rose Bowl. It was very worth the time and effort, as it gave our display a finished look and elicited several "ooh's and aah's". Here is a Tutorial Creating A Painted ... View the Post
A Sweet Blessing
Tomorrow will mark the occasion in which a teeny baby arrived a bit too early into our lives. It is hard to imagine that we will celebrate his 9th birthday. I still picture him as a sweet boy sandwich. A Sweet Blessing. A Sweet Blessing He was christened at the church of St. Michael and All Angels in the village of Pirbright, (Surrey) England, which is also where Mr. Decor’s Aunt Bette and Uncle David live. A church has stood on these same grounds for over 800 years. There are ... View the Post
A Resume of Life
Over the years I have held a number of paid and unpaid job positions. A strange variety of titles and responsibilities have molded and transformed me into the person I am today. A Resume of Life. A Resume of Life In the early years of high school, I was a nanny to three delightful Danish boys. Every summer morning found me pedaling my bicycle to a job I really enjoyed. I also endured a typical teenage rite of passage by working in the foodservice industry. My first such job had me ... View the Post
Bright Copper Kettles
I remember as a very tiny girl someone I adored had a lovely copper kettle that she would place upon the stove. How I looked forward to the sweet low whistle that signaled rich hot chocolate would soon be at hand. Bright Copper Kettles. Bright Copper Kettles Thus began my love affair with copper. My adoration for any gleaming pot or pan has now reached a point where it could possibly boil over. Many would agree that gleaming copper in a kitchen is a beautiful sight to behold. But ... View the Post
A Beautiful Brunch With Napkin Tutorial
We recently had some houseguests over the Labor Day holiday. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am not at my best in the wee hours of the morning. But an easy tip is to set the table ahead of time. Here is A Beautiful Brunch With Napkin Tutorial. To fake chipper cheerfulness, I lay out and prepare as much as I can the night before. I LOVE donuts. Don’t you? See the cake plate the donuts are on? It used to be blue and was rarely used. With a bit of gold and then silver Rub and ... View the Post
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