Hearts::

In this life we cannot do great things.

We can only do small things with great love.

- Mother Teresa

Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo Liz

Just For Fun::

25 Things Post:

1. I found this chair for free by the roadside, very cute!

2. First flea of the season is this month. I'm happy about that ;)

3. It's snowing right now..

4. I wear glasses to read. Well, I should

5. I tweet, pin and have a facebook 

6. I miss my Mom

7. Catching up on my magazine reading

8. I'm a new fan of Tokyo, Milk

9. Jeans are a staple in my closet

10. My car is dirty

11. I watch American Idol

12. My primroses are dying already.. See I told you

13. Tea time in the evening is the best

14. I live in sweats when I'm home.

15. I'm gluten free but, yesterday I cheated and ate a donut

16. There's a vintage wooden ironing board in my living room. Anyone?

17. I'm working on a sewing project right now. Such a challenge for me. Yes, I'm sewing

18. A new fan of sushi

19. The Organizer from the estate sale emailed me.Won't be long till the rest of the contents goes up for sale.

20. I need to get back to my yoga classes

21. My plans for this weekend might be canceled.

22. Making a pot of lentil soup. Mom's recipe :)

23. Do you think the groundhog was right in his prediction?

24. I'm watching a squirrel outside my window, no birds! Ha, Ha.

25. Coffee's on... Have a wonderful Saturday.

xxx Liz

Paper Whimsy::

I'll be Sunk if you won't be my Valentine.

I don't want to be a spare

I just want to be your Valentine

I like to Steak a claim on you

I'm sizzling Valentine

You can cook up all my sweets Valentine!

Here's some paper whimsy to enjoy on a Thursday. Aren't these valentine cards sweet? I love the graphics and sayings. Do you make valentine's or buy store bought ones? I'm working on some for the kiddies at school. Just with plain card stock and hearts. Have you started any projects for Valentine's day?

                             I'm all ears to hear!

                        xxx Liz

PS.  Thanks for all your sweet comments on the lamp shade project. It's sitting in my living room :)

  

The Reveal::

                    I finished the lamp shade yesterday evening, during the Super Bowl. Two things, I discovered while doing this project. One, a drum like shade would have been easier. Maybe, I wanted that spacing effect more than gathered? You know what I mean? That's fine.. I used what I had on hand. Laura, from 52 Flea told me she has made several of these lamp shades before. She used charms to embellish her shades. That sounded cool too. So, many possibilities here. Also, rather than covering the paper brim of the top and bottom of the shade. I left it naked with the paper showing it's age.
                 So, if you have a naked lamp cage and some lace lying around. Make one! It took me about thirty minutes or so. More time wasted picking out lace and trim. That was the fun part. Let me know if you decide to make one. I would love to see it.
               Anyway, it's Monday. The start of a new week.
               Make it a good one :)
                                                                   xxx Liz
                

Hello::

                               The primroses made me smile yesterday afternoon while, I was shopping at the garden center. So, in my cart they went. You know me, old black thumb. I'm sure they won't last for very long. Don't they make you happy? Have a wonderful weekend. I'm working on two projects right now, that have deadlines. So, I'm signing off with this one thought for today........... enjoy the little things! 
                                              xxx Liz

Vintage Wallpaper::

                                Remember, designing a Home around this?

      Remember the days when we couldn't wait to wallpaper a room in our homes? Or, remember those days of not being able to wait to take it down? I remember it all too well. Frankly, I'm glad I'm over it! Until, I saw these rolls at the thrift shop calling me. No, I'm NOT about to wallpaper. Here are some ideas for using vintage wallpaper rolls: wrapping paper, book covers, collage, card making, dresser draw liners, coasters and valentines.  Hey, why not recycle those unwanted rolls? Oh, no I hear another project coming.... we shall see!
      Speaking of projects. Thank you for all those great comments about the shade. You guys rock! Yes, I'm going to finish it now. I'll show and share at the end of the week ;)

         Thanks for stopping by.......Time for me to get din, din started!

                                                         
                                                               xxx Liz



       

Lamp Shade DIY::

      It's  time to work on that vintage regency lamp. A  purchase that was made weeks ago thrifting. You know.. I brought it home with the dome? At the time, I was more excited about the dome. Now, I need a shade for this beauty of a lamp. Here's a sneak peek of this no sew project. My inspiration came a calling from Pinterest. I like to give credit where credit is do. I'm not sure if I'm happy with the beginnings. Help! What do you think? Should I continue? Try different patterns of lace? I'm stuck. So, for now I'll sit and stare at it. Ha, Ha. Till, I hear what the consensus is. Thanks guys ;)
                           Make it a great Sunday Folks!
                                                                         xxx Liz