Monday, April 30, 2012

Savannah Secret Cellar!

Live Oak AllĂ©e, Wormsloe Plantation, 
Savannah, Ga.
I don't often mention our Etsy shop , however Kim and I have a lot of interesting things in the shop I know you will enjoy! Our inventory has really grown and I am sure there is something in the shop just for you!
Please go by and check out the latest treasures. My bonus room is full of hidden gems that I will be photographing this week. We are normally adding new things daily.

I will be linking up to Common Ground's
Monday Marketplace Party.
She features Etsy shops and it really provides one stop shopping. Be sure to check us out and hop over to Common Ground for some fun!
More pieces available in this suite.

Have a blessed week,

Saturday, April 28, 2012

W8 2 TXT!!!!


Some of you may remember when I posted  
a couple of months ago.
As a result of that post, I was contacted by Marina Gomberg who is a representative for Subway restaurants. Subway was sponsoring a campaign targeting middle school and high school students to increase awareness of the dangers of texting while driving.  
Marina asked me if I would share my family's experiences and the seriousness of this national epidemic.
The Savannah presentation took place at Savannah's Bible Baptist School.
April 25 was a hectic day! I was up at 4:00am for an interview with our local TV station WTOC. 
Click on the link below to see part of the interview and subsequent presentation. 
I did not know how to get the actual video to appear here but the link takes you there.

This is the sight that welcomed me, 5:45 a.m. at the remote broadcast location.
I thought we were doing a spot about "texting and driving". Perhaps I was incorrect, this is a fire safety spot!
Not to fear, I am told. No reason to be alarmed. Hey, they have been doing this for years. I'm good!

This is Lynda Figueredo, our, early morning, roving news broadcaster. She was already on the job, filming the tease (OMG, I was dragging!).
We were here for a great cause and one that touches me personally but I was still fascinated with the broadcast process.
Our goal was to film a few short interviews to be shown on TV's early morning shows.  Later in the morning we would meet with the students for their school assembly.
 Marina Gomberg the Subway Representative
Marina is a lovely lady. She is enthusiastic about our campaign and Subway!
 Bible Baptist School's Headmaster, Mr. Steven Kyle is explaining why he believes this message is important to his students. By now you can see the students beginning to arrive for school.
This is a better shot of Mr. Kyle as I prepare to tell my experience.
We are showing off our branded thumb bands that say, "W8 2 TXT". A reminder to wait, when you start to text while at the wheel.
The Powerpoint presentation had the photos of my children's crashed autos. I didn't include them today because you had seen them here.
Andy Sinquefield, State Trooper, and Safety Education Officer of Georgia State Patrol for our area provided astounding statistics for us. 
Did you know?   National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics for texting and driving related accidents indicate almost 6,000 people died in car crashes in 2008 alone. The same statistics revealed that more than 500,000 people were injured in auto accidents in the United States. Nearly 28 percent of all accidents in 2008 were caused by drivers between the ages of 18 and 29, who admitted to texting while driving. 

After the presentation the students were asked to sign the W8 2 TXT pledge board that will be prominantly displayed in their school. Some students were drivers and others had yet to reach driving age. 


 As the students signed the pledge they were given the 
W8 2 TXT thumb band.
Before the assembly was over almost 200 students had signed the pledge to
W8 2 TXT
Will you take the pledge?

Please share this message with your families.

I am joining:







Sunday, April 22, 2012

They said "I DO"!

On April 21, 2012
 Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
Robby Knox and Heidi Elder
Became one in Christ.

Love Island Style

May our Lord richly bless your union.


Monday, April 16, 2012

More Polka Dots and Daisies

In my last post Beach Towel Tablecloth, I mentioned a polka dot project. I am sharing it today as well as how I made the napkin holders for that tablescape.


I did a little decorating for St. Patrick's Day but never got around to posting.
Well, this was the origin of my polka dot project 

The topiaries are set in Plaster of Paris
I have topiaries that I use all over the house
I wanted to give them a different look but didn't want to paint the pots
I had this fabric for another project and thought this spring color would work for several spring celebrations.
The mathematicians out there 
can skip this step!!

I tape several slices (sheets to you) of copy paper together.  The "slice" is  a family thingie. Nana Diana will understand. I do a little math that doesn't work out. Hey, my grandsons are the geniuses not me. Finally,  I measure around the top (under the rim), and cut an arc from the paper. I then measure down, from under the rim, the height of the pot, transfer that measurement to the center of the first arc and create a lower arc on the paper, creating a pattern. This wasn't an exact fit but worked well enough for me to make adjustments. Leave a little extra at top and bottom. I left a lot of extra on the ends. This would be easier if only I had a compass. 
I cut two straight strips, yeh! Straight, to fit around the rim plus a little extra and three times the width of the rim.  
This fabric was part polyester, cotton works better.
After I cut the fabric, I get out my special friend. As you can see, I was a dedicated crafter in my day. 

I wet the fabric with water and wring it almost dry. I am just trying to limit the absorption of the glue. I might need the rest for another day. 
I worked on my quartz countertop with no protection, nothing penetates and cleans up with soap and water.
I use a small bowl and add my white glue and water. I used 3/4 cup of glue and 1/4 cup of water (that was too much solution for this small project). I then place the fabric in the bowl, one piece at a time. I start with the bottom piece. Saturate the fabric with the glue solution, wring lightly and begin to apply to the pot. Smooth any wrinkles and allow the top edge to overlap the rim just a bit. This will give a clean look when I'm finished. 

Saturate the straight fabric the same way. I will  fold the fabric in thirds, lengthwise. I apply this around the rim and I will have two folded edges exposed. Trim excess. I already decided where I want the back and I overlap the fabric there. Now you can fold or trim the fabric at the bottom of the pot. I folded mine under. 
This was the look for St Patrick's Day
This is how the same topiaries moved into the Easter season.





When I tire of this look, I will hold the pots under hot water and the fabric will come right off.

After that quick look at Easter
Let's make some napkin rings!
EASY!
 Buy one pack of shower rings from the Dollar Tree.
 Select The flower you want to use. I already had thesel
 Cut the stem as short as you can. I was able to shear this one completely off.
I placed one of the leaves (forward) and the others to the sides. I glued the decoration on the opening portion of the ring. It allowed me to have a space to  place the embellishments and get a little more glue around them. Glue on your flower and you have a one of a kind napkin ring.
I added a little puffy scrapbooking flower to the center.
And placed it on the table.
Click on the picture to see this tablescape.

I still have enough shower rings for eight more napkin rings.
WHEE!
I hope you enjoyed my take on these craft projects.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Beach Towel Tablecloth


 It doesn't take a lot of money to create 
an interesting tablescape. You just have to think outside of the box.

I was trying to think of something to go with another
polka dot project. I walked through the den 
and saw this new Green Polka Dot beach towel.

 It didn't fit the table so I angled it. I liked the color it added and I always enjoy seeing the wood on my antique table.
You may have remembered that my grandson and a friend visited us during their spring break.
They were a joy to have with us, they are extremely great kids and we had a great time. 

 We hated to see them go but 
when they left they gave us a package with a variety of neat gifts.
This adorable polka dot beach towel 
was among the gifts.
Dollar Tree place mat!
I started looking for anything 
that had a round/dot look. 
Dollar Tree plate!
 I was already thinking green and white!
These came from T. J. Max
 I just love these plates but could only find two.
I am continuously looking for more.
Cracker Barrel, 70% off.
 I knew I needed a little more color. I love these
little Yellow plates called Gerber Daisy from
Cracker Barrel. I knew they would perfect.
 I added this dessert dish from my collection
and placed it on a paper doily. The egg candle in the dessert dish made this an Easter Tablescape. Right?
I filled in with these striped salad plates.
I justified them by recalling that the
beach towel has a stripe across the bottom.
Notice how the doily matches the crochet on the napkin.
 I made the napkin rings 
with another tablescape in mind 
and I am sharing how 
I made them in another post.
I used two different yellow napkins, these plaid and other solid yellow. I made the plaid.
The white crochet trimmed napkins 
are from Horchow.
Remember, I saved money by making the yellow plaid napkins and the rings!!

 The floral centerpiece is made of leftovers
from Bob's free flowers of the week here 
and some other flowers from my garden.
 The Calla Lily, Red Daisies, Yellow Tulip and Butterfly Lavender are from my garden.

Below are random pictures of the table.
  A plain yellow napkin with the crocheted napkin. The flatware is my everyday.

 I am playing with Iphoto in my Mac operating system. The white picture and reticulated bowl with lid are from my collection. I think I purchased the bowl at Hobby Lobby a few years ago.
 Amazing how different things look 
in black and white. I didn't take a good shot of the stemware. They are pretty, delicate and came from a consignment store.

The candlestick was thrifted and was $1.00. I posted about it and the dish holding the flower arrangement 
here. The embellishment on the candle is a simple length of grosgrain ribbon and a stickon daisy.
 I love this little squirrel and he shows up everywhere.
This is better view of the flower container that was thrifted here.
 I just liked this angle. You can glimpse our antique Stromberg Carlson telephone on the wall.
A Candle shot!
 The votive holder matches the daisy plates and was purchased from Cracker Barrel at the same time.
It wasn't dark 
but I managed to get some candle shots.

Hope you enjoyed my Beach Towel Tablescape!

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 It doesn't take a lot of money to create 
an interesting tablescape. You just have to think outside of the box.

I was trying to think of something to go with another
polka dot project. I walked through the den 
and saw this new Green Polka Dot beach towel.

 It didn't fit the table so I angled it. I liked the color it added and I always enjoy seeing the wood on my antique table.
You may have remembered that my grandson and a friend visited us during their spring break.
They were a joy to have with us, they are extremely great kids and we had a great time. 

 We hated to see them go but 
when they left they gave us a package with a variety of neat gifts.
This adorable polka dot beach towel 
was among the gifts.
Dollar Tree place mat!
I started looking for anything 
that had a round/dot look. 
Dollar Tree plate!
 I was already thinking green and white!
These came from T. J. Max
 I just love these plates but could only find two.
I am continuously looking for more.
Cracker Barrel, 70% off.
 I knew I needed a little more color. I love these
little Yellow plates called Gerber Daisy from
Cracker Barrel. I knew they would perfect.
 I added this dessert dish from my collection
and placed it on a paper doily. The egg candle in the dessert dish made this an Easter Tablescape. Right?
I filled in with these striped salad plates.
I justified them by recalling that the
beach towel has a stripe across the bottom.
Notice how the doily matches the crochet on the napkin.
 I made the napkin rings 
with another tablescape in mind 
and I am sharing how 
I made them in another post.
I used two different yellow napkins, these plaid and other solid yellow. I made the plaid.
The white crochet trimmed napkins 
are from Horchow.
Remember, I saved money by making the yellow plaid napkins and the rings!!

 The floral centerpiece is made of leftovers
from Bob's free flowers of the week here 
and some other flowers from my garden.
 The Calla Lily, Red Daisies, Yellow Tulip and Butterfly Lavender are from my garden.

Below are random pictures of the table.
  A plain yellow napkin with the crocheted napkin. The flatware is my everyday.

 I am playing with Iphoto in my Mac operating system. The white picture and reticulated bowl with lid are from my collection. I think I purchased the bowl at Hobby Lobby a few years ago.
 Amazing how different things look 
in black and white. I didn't take a good shot of the stemware. They are pretty, delicate and came from a consignment store.

The candlestick was thrifted and was $1.00. I posted about it and the dish holding the flower arrangement 
here. The embellishment on the candle is a simple length of grosgrain ribbon and a stickon daisy.
 I love this little squirrel and he shows up everywhere.
This is better view of the flower container that was thrifted here.
 I just liked this angle. You can glimpse our antique Stromberg Carlson telephone on the wall.
A Candle shot!
 The votive holder matches the daisy plates and was purchased from Cracker Barrel at the same time.
It wasn't dark 


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