Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Hot Lady!


On my birthday, Mr. Wonderful came home with a dozen roses for me. It turned out, these particular roses are called Hot Lady. I thought they were appropriate for me because, well, I'm hot ninety percent of each day. But, I'm sure the name refers to the "hot" pink color. Anyway, these roses were the inspiration for my tablescape.








I hope you enjoy!












I bought these placemats for the reverse side which is black and white polka dot. Who knew I would use the pink side first!
















I decided to mix contemporary dishes, stemware, and flatware, with traditional lead crystal candlesticks. I think the roses pull it all together.







Perfect setting for my glass bird.








The colors changed as the sun started to go down.







Ever have one rose that goes limp before the others? Don't throw it out--you can use the petals, like I did here! They should last through dinner before drying up.

















Take away two place settings, and you have a romantic Valentine's Day dinner!








Stemware, white plates, glass bird, and candlesticks are from Goodwill
Napkins and black plates are from World Market
Flatware is from Burlington Coat Factory
White bowls are from Big Lots
Placemats are from Ross



I will be joining:
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp
Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Pet Bed Makeover!


A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of thrifting with Kathe with an E. We visited a Goodwill store I had never been to, and boy, were we impressed! It looked like a department store!





It even served coffee!



One of my finds was a pet bed. It was in good shape, and I swear it had never been used. I paid less than $4.









The entire bed had been lined with this fabric, but I knew I needed just a cushion which could be tossed in the wash every once in awhile.




Since it was going to be a bed for Abby,
I wanted it to be a bit more feminine.




I purchased the polka dot fabric at Jo-Ann's, and I already had the ribbon.






Thankfully, she loved it!



And, I had enough fabric left over to dress up the dogs!




I will be joining

Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing
Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal
Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Made By You Monday at Skip to my Lou
Nifty Thrift Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at Kathe with an E
Thrifty to Nifty Thursday at A Jennuine Life
Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Tutes and Tips not to be Missed at Home Stories A to Z
DIY Project Parade at DIY Showoff
Show 'n Share at Southern Lovely
Rustic Restorations Party at Homespun Happenings
Pinspired Rewired at Southern Lovely
Grace At Home at Imparting Grace
Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Gettin' Krafty With It at Krafty Kat