Decorating My Patio with Flea Market Finds!

Hi Everyone!
On thing I love about summer is going to flea markets.  It's hunting for bargain's, dragging them home and doing something unique and creative with the "finds".  I call them "finds", as it sounds better than junk!!    Would you like to peek around my patio today and see some of my finds?

This old lantern was one of my latest finds.  I tied a flag onto it for the 4th and hung it on the patio.   

The lantern actually works.

As you can see it adds a fun glow to the patio after dark! 

Another find was this old pot.  

I planted some succulents in it and added an old broken clay pot for some added interest.

This old box was another find.  I set it on a metal stool. filled it with some goodies and use it as an end table.

Next find was an old lampshade.  I tore off the old fabric which was nasty and since it was for outside all I wanted to use was the frame anyway.  I just love it!

It lights up my patio after dark, making it so warm and cozy. 

How about a game of tick tack toe!! 

Some of my favorite summer memories are spent on the patio with family and friends.   

Stop by again!

Blessings!

Bev

  

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Hello Everyone!  Don't you just love summer.  The decorating possibilities expand to include the outside of our homes as well as the inside.  Here is a peek at my outside decorating.

How about something beautiful and dramatic on the front door.  I purchased this basket several years ago and just love to change it with the seasons.  This summer I tucked a smaller grapevine wreath inside the basket and tied a little sign to the wreath.  Next I filled the basket with soft hydrangeas, roses and vines.  To finish it off I added some burlap and a piece of old vintage lace.

 I just love the way it turned out and seriously it was all stuff I had on hand!

Now I did hit a flea market this weekend and just could not leave without this little bird.  Way too sweet!

After looking around for the perfect place to hang it, I decided it was the front porch post.

I have an old screened window which hangs on my front porch.  The window is not only pretty cute but it is functional as far as shading the porch.  Well, I had been looking for a banner to hand on it and the ones I found were either made of paper(which wouldn't hold up outside) or they were just too expensive.  

Sometimes we just have to take matters into our own hands.  Some burlap, twine, old lace, buttons, etc.  Just about anything you can find will work.   

 My front porch might be small but that doesn't stop me from decorating it.  A cozy front porch is sure to bless your guest and welcome you home each time you leave.

I have so much more to share with you so stop by for a visit again soon.  You don't want to miss all the great outdoors decorating ideas.

Blessings from my front porch to yours.
Bev

A Golf Party!

Hi Everyone!  Today I thought it would be fun to share with you a few pictures from a recent party.  It was a bachlorette party and since the bride-to-be enjoys sports we went with a golf theme.

This was a sign which was posted outside the house. 

 Each guest received a fun visor to wear for the night.  The white one, of course is for the bride.

Isn't this the cutest little pink and white golf cart!!!!  

How good do these look!!

 Wine glasses with pink and green ribbon, tags, and golf tees.

 Pink straws with a decorated with little flags and golf balls.

 It is fun to share ideas and maybe a few of these ideas will help with planning your next party.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bev

A Special Gift!

Hi Everyone!
A friend of mine recently lost a loved one and I wanted to encourage her by giving her a special gift.  A special gift which needed a special tag.  Here is what I created:

The clip art is like a little card in itself and has such an inspirational saying on it.

The clip art is from:  http://littlebirdieblessings.blogspot.com  It is such a wonderful blog.  I love the way she adds scriptures and encouraging phrases to the images.  They are so precious. 

The little flower I crocheted and added a button to the middle.  A clothes pin decorated with paper, ribbon and buttons holds the tag in place.  This tag was so fun to make and I hope it blesses my friend. 

It is hard to express words at a time like this so my gift to her is a Bible.   Gods word is alive and has the power to heal and comfort.  I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around my friend as she reads His words.

Thanks for stopping by and Many Blessings to You Today!

Bev

A Pink Baby Shower!

There are occasions in our lives that are really, really special and call for a celebration.  A new baby,  a first time Mommy and Daddy, now that merits throwing a party.  Not just any party, it has to say, "We love you", "We are so happy for you" and "We want to bless you".  Here is an  attempt to do just that.  Sit back and enjoy!

  It started out with a sweet little invitation.  The stamp and die is "Hanging Out" from Papertry Ink.  I just love the fact that it uses a paper sack.  The card sets the stage for our theme and color scheme.

 We served a brunch and had little tables set up for the ladies to sit.  Each table had a small centerpiece using old sugar bowls.  The little clothes line was just way too cute. 

 The flowers were made from (used) drier sheets which I tea stained.  Here is a connection to a great tutorial that shows how to make them http://www.katiesrosecottageblog.com/2010/04/dryer-sheet-rose-tutorial.html

Of course we needed some fresh flower too!  The hydrangea's were tinted pink and placed in a fruit jar wrapped with a piece of old lace and jute.

  The clothes line was not only decoration but also provided entertainment.  We played a game in which the clothesline was taken down and the guests had to guess what was on it.  After the fun, all the goodies went to the  Mommy-to-Be.

The tissue balls and fans hung above the window and just added to the festivities.

Thank heaven for little girls!!!  The pink napkins and doilies were wrapped around the silverware.

These were the toppers for the cupcake quiches.  Each one was hand made and so very sweet.  The stamp and die is "Itty Bitty Banners", from Stampin' Up.  "Sweet Baby" indeed!

  Before leaving each guest filled out the "Wishes for Baby".  The wishes were so heartfelt, it just melted your heart to read them.  The "Wishes for Baby"  was from Phyllis Hoffman's "Celebration" Jan/Feb.

 Each guest received a cookie bag favor.  A way of saying Thank you for coming and blessing the Mommy-to-Be with so many wonderful presents and warm wishes.

The cookie was a little onsie with a pink heart!  This new baby girl will truely be blessed, surrounded by so many  people who love her and are waiting with open arms to meet her.

Thanks for stopping by, it was so fun to share this with you.  I hope you are inspired to celebrate your next special occasion with creativity and love.

Blessings,
Bev

Wishing you a Blessed Easter!

Christ the Lord is risen today and He is alive. Let us rejoice.  Alleluia!

(Clip art from Graphic Fairy.)

Pink and Pretty Baby Gifts!

My daughter is having a baby and as every Grandmother to-be, I am thrilled and filled with anticipation.  Last weekend we had a baby shower.  So  much fun!

This is a card I made for the Mommy-to-be.  Can you guess what she is having!!!  The shoes were made using the Cricut cartridge, "Kate's ABCs".

  I hung the card on the outside of the bag.  It was just too cute to hide inside an envelope.  Another package was decorated with a simple paper doily and tied with pink ribbon.   So pink, so pretty!

This darling little pillow was tucked inside the bag.  I saw the pattern and fell in love with it.  My daughter is doing a lamb theme in the nursery and this was perfect. The pattern was from a Leisure Art Book called, "Cozy Wool Applique Pillows".  I did make changes to the pattern to customize the size and style I wanted for the nursery.  I just love the way it turned out.  So sweet!

Stop back again soon.  I will be posting highlights from the shower.

Cozy Blessing!
Bev