Tuesday, March 25, 2014

What We Accomplished Wednesday #47

Want to be a pin-up girl? Join the party, and if you are featured, I'll pin your project to my Green Willow Pond Features Board!



Special thanks to my guest blogger, Sue Jason, from My Bathrooms, for her post of how to get a vintage look in your bathroom.  She had some beautiful ideas that I would like to incorporate when we gut and remodel our main bath.


I am still plugging away, getting ready for my first (in many years) craft show in about 3 weeks.  Busy, busy, busy!  I will soon have some goodies and maybe some tutorials to show you.  Right now I am in slight panic mode.  Deep breaths...

You, my talented friends, have also been busy, busy, busy!  I am always amazed at the talent and creativity you share.  This weeks features start with this beautiful cupboard by, Faye, at The Shabby Cottage Home. Look at all the wonderful detail that she brought out by painting and distressing it!  


Check out this beautiful dresser by Kelsie Elaine, at White Cottage Boutique.  She used a driftwood finish on the top and painted the base.  Love the result!


You will never guess what items Mindi, from My Love 2 Create, made this awesome book/hook shelf from.  How creative and super useful too!  Go check out how she made it and what she did with it.


Dana, from The Starfish Studio, dressed up this clean lined chair and gave a very spa-like feel to her bathroom.  Love the Le Bain sign!


Is it real or is it paper?  This beautiful dahlia flower, is actually made of paper, then hand painted by Ursala at Kraftmint.  A new techinique to try!


Aren't these roses beautiful?  Don't they look fresh picked from the garden?  These amazing roses are really disguised cake pops!  Can you believe it?  Aimee, from Twigg Studios, is truly a food artist!  


So what have you made this week?  Inquiring minds want to know!  Link up below and share with us.

Da Simple and Easy Rules

1. Only projects you have made/accomplished pretty please. Items for sale are okay, as long as they are in tutorial form, and linked to your blog post.  No links to shops or Etsy stores, or round-up posts of others projects please.  Link up to 3 posts - please link posts new to this party.

2. Linking back to the party (text or button) within your post is very much appreciated . You can grab a button from the side bar if you like.

3. By linking up here, you are giving me permission to feature you here, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Pinterest.  I'll only use 1-2 pictures from your post and link back to you. Then people will be flocking to your blog to read all about it!!  Spreadin' the love around baby!
Most importantly, go visit some of the links because otherwise it wouldn't be a party would it? 

I am no longer automatically adding you to my email list to send out reminders about the party. If you want a reminder each week, just use the little sign up form below. You will only be signing up for party notifications. I will not use this list for anything else, nor will I ever share it with anyone. ever. period.

 


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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Vintage Bathrooms Guest Post

I am excited to have Sue Jason, from My Bathrooms, guest post today!  She has some beautiful ideas for decorating your vintage bathroom.  Take it away Sue!

Hi my name is Sue Jason and I am a blogger at My-bathrooms blog. I have a passion for sharing ideas which include home improvement and decor.
Vintage Bathroom Decor Ideas



Victorian elegance and solidity speak to the better values of that time, good craftsmanship, pride in work and an attractive and pleasant appearance. Rework your bathroom into a classic retro beauty with some of the following touches of Victoriana.

Ornate Mirror



Your bathroom mirror is almost always going to be one of the main focal points of your bathroom (another is the tub), and as such, it should always be one of the first bathroom features to incorporate the overall theme of the room. Victorian mirrors were large and beautifully polished, with curlicue edges and intricate carvings. Look for plenty of solid wood and gold effect for a rich and opulent air. Bellacor have very versatile collection of Victorian mirrors online.

The Tub



A freestanding claw-footed tub of generous size, with a roll-top for authenticity is one bathroom feature that is sadly lacking in many modern bathrooms. There is something truly decadent and thoroughly enjoyable about being able to lounge full-length in a hot bath; having a proper soak! Find a genuine old bath at property sales, salvage yards and auctions, and then place it in the middle of the room to give it the status that it deserves. Try to create the impression that it is newly installed; perhaps into a space for which it was not planned to fit – as many were in those times when running water and plumbing in general were modern miracles of technology!

New Use for Old Furniture



It is an easy matter to repurpose a pretty Victorian table as a vanity in the bathroom. Team this lovely and delicate piece of furniture with an old-fashioned mirror to add a timeless atmosphere to even the most modern bathroom. This beautiful piece is as timeless as those old classics and would be perfect to team with a repurposed table.

Retro Extras





Keep your eyes peeled at car boot sales, auctions and estate clearances. You sometimes find beautiful, if somewhat unkempt treasures, like intricate wrought-iron chairs or old-style wash boards, which you can clean up and repaint, transforming them into a seat for the bathroom plants (or home to a pile of freshly ironed thick towels) or for use as towel or face-cloth rail.

Vintage Vignettes



Create an authentic impression by using genuine Victorian washing accessories. Before bathrooms became common, each room contained a jug and basin, with the third, more unsavory piece, the chamber pot, usually tucked discreetly under the bed! Find a wash-room set and place it in your bathroom to fill up an empty space and add an air of true Victoriana to your bathroom.

Color Your Way




Your colors are important too, as Victorian facilities tended to be white, muted cream or eggshell with mere touches of duck-egg blue, and sage green. Occasionally ornately patterned wallpaper would be employed in the bathroom, but this was a sign of expensive taste as wallpaper was not as cheaply available as it is today, and there was little in the way of waterproofing techniques to keep the paper firmly affixed to the wall! If you want to go for wall paneling do visit My Bathrooms, they have wall paneling accessories at very reasonable prices.  


Thank you Sue for some great ideas for creating a vintage look in our bathrooms.  I'm loving that first photo idea for a double vanity. Since we will be gutting, enlarging and remodeling our main bath soon, I am always on the lookout for ideas!


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

What We Accomplished Wednesday #46

Want to be a pin-up girl? Join the party, and if you are featured, I'll pin your project to my Green Willow Pond Features Board!



It's been a busy week around here because I've decided to participate in a craft show. It's been years! I am excited and a bit overwhelmed, but having fun! Go here for a sneak peak at what I've been up to.

Thank you everyone for joining in the party last week. You are all so inspiring. Here are the features from the party.

With a good book (or my laptop) I could spend hours in this cozy little reading corner created by Butterflies and Bungalows. Love that ruffled cover!


Cindy, from Beaux R'eves, painted this gorgeous chest she bought years ago at Costco...can you believe it? I wish I had a Costco near me...but I digress. This little piece could easily grace the most prestigious home in France now!  


We've all seen, and probably many of us own one of these very well made, but dark and very heavy pieces of furniture. All the beauiful details kind of get lost in the grain of the wood. Not so with this piece anymore. Tabatha, from Chic by Tab, painted it this beautiful shade of gray and now it shows all its lovely detail!


Celestina, from Southern Day Dreams created the most dreamy guest room. This repainted iron bed takes center stage. Isn't it stunning? Go check out all the other pretty details in the room!


I have some laundry bags I take when I travel. They are those generic, mesh bags that are butt ugly, but functional...and kind of embarrassing to carry out of your hotel room because they are see through...if you get my drift! Not Cassie, from Little Red Window. You won't see her flashing her unmentionables at complete strangers. Check out this adorable laundry bag she made. So cute...and so much sturdier than my ugly mesh bags!


Tammy, from One More Time Events, shared a couple of Chai Tea recipes that sound yummilicious! Whether you like it hot or cold, she's got you covered.


Okay, it's your turn.  Link up your awesome projects below, then have fun taking a peek at what everyone else has been up to.  There's so much inspiration!

Da Simple and Easy Rules

1. Only projects you have made/accomplished pretty please. Items for sale are okay, as long as they are in tutorial form, and linked to your blog post.  No links to shops or Etsy stores, or round-up posts of others projects please.  Link up to 3 posts - please link posts new to this party.

2. Linking back to the party (text or button) within your post is very much appreciated . You can grab a button from the side bar if you like.

3. By linking up here, you are giving me permission to feature you here, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Pinterest.  I'll only use 1-2 pictures from your post and link back to you. Then people will be flocking to your blog to read all about it!!  Spreadin' the love around baby!
Most importantly, go visit some of the links because otherwise it wouldn't be a party would it? 

I am no longer automatically adding you to my email list to send out reminders about the party. If you want a reminder each week, just use the little sign up form below. You will only be signing up for party notifications. I will not use this list for anything else, nor will I ever share it with anyone. ever. period.

 


Please don't pin other's work from this party.  Visit the link and pin from the source. Thanks!



Craft Show Sneak Peak

Just a quick post to let you know I have been super busy this week getting ready for some upcoming craft fairs.  It's been years since I did one, but I decided to jump in again.  Now that my kids are mostly grown, I have time again.  Here's a sneak peak at what I've been up to this week.




I'll be back later tonight with the party.  Hope to see you there!


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

What We Accomplished Wednesday #45

Want to be a pin-up girl? Join the party, and if you are featured, I'll pin your project to my Green Willow Pond Features Board!



If you missed yesterday's post, I shared the box of baby shower gifts I made for our neice's soon to be born baby girl.


We had a record number of linkups last week, breaking the 100 mark with 101 linkups! You rock!! There were so many awesome projects and ideas to explore...what fun!

Penny, from Penny's Vintage Home, share the new greenhouse that her husband built. What an awesome hubby she has! He built the potting bench from spare parts. You will have to go read what he used.


I'm a sucker for polka dots, so when I saw this sweet tablescape by Janet, at Rosemary and Thyme, I might have giggled a little. I might have even put on my polka dot apron and twirled...okay, maybe not, but I thought about it. Love those plates!


Check out this pretty spring fireplace mantle and other spring decor by Terry, at Forever Decorating. I love the way she used architectural pieces in this display. What a beautiful fireplace!


Aren't these storage boxes pretty? And look, the books even match! Cathy, at Vintage Paint and More, covered them with wrapping paper and made chalk labels.


Jody, at Southern Seazons, revealed her newly remodeled basement bathroom. It turned out so warm and inviting. Go check out how she solved a dliemma with the mirror...ingenious!


I added an extra feature this week to include this excellent blog planner by Leslie, from Lamberts Lately. It is such a good planner and there's those polka dots I love again! She has them all available for download for free. Thanks Leslie!


These sweet little cupcakes, made by Aimee, from Twigg Studios look too pretty to eat. She made them with Spelt flour, which I've never tried, but might have to now. Love the candied flower petals! 


Okay, it's your turn.  Link up your awesome projects below, then have fun taking a peek at what everyone else has been up to.  There's so much inspiration!

Da Simple and Easy Rules

1. Only projects you have made/accomplished pretty please. Items for sale are okay, as long as they are in tutorial form, and linked to your blog post.  No links to shops or Etsy stores, or round-up posts of others projects please.  Link up to 3 posts - please link posts new to this party.

2. Linking back to the party (text or button) within your post is very much appreciated . You can grab a button from the side bar if you like.

3. By linking up here, you are giving me permission to feature you here, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Pinterest.  I'll only use 1-2 pictures from your post and link back to you. Then people will be flocking to your blog to read all about it!!  Spreadin' the love around baby!
Most importantly, go visit some of the links because otherwise it wouldn't be a party would it? 

I am no longer automatically adding you to my email list to send out reminders about the party. If you want a reminder each week, just use the little sign up form below. You will only be signing up for party notifications. I will not use this list for anything else, nor will I ever share it with anyone. ever. period.

 


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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Baby Gifts Trio

My daughter and I attended the baby shower for one of my nieces this past weekend. Having bought several lengths of flannel and a pretty box during sales at JoAnn's this past year, I decided to fill up the box with some handmade goodies.


I fell in love with these boxes last summer at JoAnn's and bought this one on clearance at the end of summer.  I wish I'd bought all they had!


Love the polka dot inside and it makes it a great storage container for the baby's room! I also tucked a little board book inside after I took these pictures. The mom-to-be asked for signed books instead of cards, which I think is such a great idea.


First I made this blanket, which is really easy to make. I just sewed two pieces of flannel (42 inches square) together by placing right sides together, leaving an opening for turning, then hand sewed the opening shut. After that I used a wide zigzag stitch around the edges, using bright pink thread on top and green in the bobbin.


I had more of the green fabric and just a scrap of the pink, so I made this bib and used the scraps of pink to edge it and make a little rosette to cover the spot that I sewed a circular velcro dot. I found the bib pattern at Darling Dexter, but just used the outline of the pattern rather than piece it like it is shown.



 The owl diaper cover is the same style that I crocheted for another niece on my side of the family last year.


I had so much fun making these for my sweet niece.  Much more fun than if I'd spent time in a crowded store trying to find the perfect gift! Congratulations Breann and Eric!  Can't wait to meet your sweet baby girl!!





I've shared this post at these awesome parties:

One More Time Events
The Sunday Showcase at By Stephanie Lynn
Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

What We Accomplished Wednesday #44

Want to be a pin-up girl? Join the party, and if you are featured, I'll pin your project to my Green Willow Pond Features Board!



Just as I expected, last week was a wash as far as projects go. Between working 28 hours and working on taxes on the weekend, I had zero time for projects. They finally hired another gal at work, so my hours will be back down, just hopefully not too low!

You, my friends, linked up some awesome projects this week. The party is growing...yeah...which means more fun exploring lots of great ideas.

This weeks features start with this gorgeous armoire, painted by Paula of Locksley Lane.  I love everything about this piece from it's curvy lines, to it's wonderful carvings, to the color and distressing!


This little bench that Mallori, from Vintage Finds, painted and covered with dropcloth fabric stole a little chunk of my heart. Love that carved detail!


Take a deep breath...and just relax. This guest room makeover by Kris, at Junk Chic Cottage, just makes me want to sink into that scrumptious bed and drift off to sleep over a good book. I'll be her guest any day!


I love this idea from Cassie, of Little Red Window. She created a beautiful necklace from a scrap of her grandmother's wedding dress. How special is that!


These sweet little succulent pots were created by Tammy, from One More Time Events. They were originally plain, clear glass vases at Dollar Tree. I love these and even have three of these little vases myself. I feel a project coming on!


These adorable little carrots are really orange colored, chocolate covered strawberries that Linda, at Crafts a la Mode made. They are perfect for spring. Maybe if I make some this dreadful cold winter will melt away...or maybe if I eat them I won't care about winter anymore!


Thank you to all who participated last week.  You are truly awesome!  Now it's your turn!  Join in the fun and share what you've been up to lately.

Da Simple and Easy Rules

1. Only projects you have made/accomplished pretty please. Items for sale are okay, as long as they are in tutorial form, and linked to your blog post.  No links to shops or Etsy stores, or round-up posts of others projects please.  Link up to 3 posts - please link posts new to this party.

2. Linking back to the party (text or button) within your post is very much appreciated . You can grab a button from the side bar if you like.

3. By linking up here, you are giving me permission to feature you here, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Pinterest.  I'll only use 1-2 pictures from your post and link back to you. Then people will be flocking to your blog to read all about it!!  Spreadin' the love around baby!
Most importantly, go visit some of the links because otherwise it wouldn't be a party would it? 

I am no longer automatically adding you to my email list to send out reminders about the party. If you want a reminder each week, just use the little sign up form below. You will only be signing up for party notifications. I will not use this list for anything else, nor will I ever share it with anyone. ever. period.

 


Please don't pin other's work from this party.  Visit the link and pin from the source. Thanks!


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