Category Archive: home interiors

May 22 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 89

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Tricia from Upcycled Stuff as my co host  The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your blog and …

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May 22 2013

Snowballs on the Table

Happy oxymoron day! ( wordy wordless Wednesday) We’ve had some rain recently and our pom pom bush , also known as, snowball bush (Snowball Viburnum Bush) is loving it! I clipped some blooms to bring inside. I always enjoy having cut flowers on the table. Have you brought flowers into your home recently? What kind? …

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May 08 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 87

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Paige from  Eco Mom as my co host this week  The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your …

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Apr 26 2013

Something Is Missing

Happy Friday sweet souls, this week has flown by for me. I hope it has been a positive week for you. There is something missing in our front living room…….. I changed the mantle and a few accessories a while ago. I’m not going to show you everything until its completed. But, I thought it …

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Apr 19 2013

Spring Hat Door Hanger Lets Get Crafty

It’s been a long while since I shared anything crafty. I need more hours in the day, giggle. I used to make these hats with my Mother years ago. Instead of a traditional Spring wreath try this easy and pretty alternative.:-) What You Need Straw hat Ribbon Artificial flowers Glue gun and glue sticks Wire …

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Apr 12 2013

Prop It Up

I am constantly trying to improve my photography. I have amassed a great collection of props and backgrounds.I need several large totes to hold most of them. Others are in various areas of my art room. This does not include all of the dishware and glassware I use. I keep that all in the kitchen. …

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Mar 19 2013

Yes I Read That

That’s right my darling bloggy friends. It’s Tid Bit Tuesday today and I stand before you and say “I am a subscriber”.  Can be sung to the tune of ” I am A Survivor by Destiny’s Child”. Chances are I’ve said “yes I read that in, insert any magazine title here” . I subscribe to far …

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Jan 03 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 69

 Thank you to all who linked up over the holidays. I can’t wait to see all of your new years posts too! So lets get started, it’s time for one of my Favorite Things! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have  …

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Nov 30 2012

The Stockings Are Hung

It’s officially Christmas at our house. The stocking are hung ( Izzy’s is in the middle) , the lights  are on, the tree has been trimmed. The sound of Christmas music is playing  and I have visions of  sugar plums a white Christmas dancing in my head. I’m sharing some of my holiday decor with you …

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Nov 15 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 62

It’s time for one of my Favorite Things! But, before we get started today I wanted to toot my horn for a minute. I found out this morning that Katherines Corner is being featured at Bloggers.com today! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have Stephanie from …

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Sep 17 2011

Shabby Chic Wreath Craft

My art room is in a constant state of almost done. It is the only room in the house that isn’t a mix of modem and traditional styles. It’s shabby chic, totally girlie, pinks and pastels and flowers.It’s  a pleasant on going project. I’m adding to it a little at a time. Just a little …

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Aug 27 2011

A Simple Change, Inexpensive Room Makeover

towels

I started thinking the other day about the cost of room makeovers. I love to do room change ups, as I refer to them. I posted about my kitchen not to long ago click here for part one, click here for part 2, click here for the final part 3. There is one room in …

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Jul 23 2011

Lets Get Crafty

body wash

I often share my crafts with you.  But today I’m sharing some wonderful crafts from talented bloggers I found around “the blogosphere.”  I know you’ll love them all. I’ve got a longer list of crafty things to do now too.  Just click on the image ( images belong to the respective blogs) to visit the …

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May 12 2011

All About Pillows

Today I’m blogging about pillows. We decorate with them, we have pillow fights with them, we fluff them, stack them, and lay in piles of them. We even put our pets and our sparkly tiaras on them! Sadly I don’t have a tiara. But,if I did it would be on a purple velvet pillow…. How …

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Apr 27 2011

Wordless Wednesday Blue Vase

blue vase

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Apr 16 2011

Happy Saturday and The Winner Is

1500 follower winner

Thank you to all who participated in the 1500 Follower Giveaway. I love giveaways and I love having giveaways for you on my blog. As long as the followers keep growing I will have a giveaway every month! The winner was selected using random.org there were 138 entries ( including those from the old blog) …

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Apr 13 2011

Wordless Wednesday Two Little Doves

hydrangea topiary with doves

Apr 08 2011

Craft Project Easter Ribbon Eggs

With Easter just around the corner I thought it would be fun to make some simple decorations.   I regret I didn’t take more photos. Sorry. It’s difficult to hold your project and take a photo at the same time, giggle. What you need Styrofoam eggs I used eggs 3 /12 inch eggs ( from …

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Apr 06 2011

Wordless Wednesday Three Little Bunnies

easter table blog

Apr 01 2011

Kitchen Change Up Finale

full shot finale

Well it’s the big taa daa moment. I’ve finished with the kitchen changes. It feels light and springy and I really like it! I liked the old Tuscan look too. But this one is definitely turning out to be my favorite. Here are the before and afters. What do you think? The top of the …

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Mar 18 2011

Kitchen Change Up Part Two and Hydrangea Topiary Craft

You saw the craft pile ( inspiration from Wordless Wednesday below). Well I was inspired. I made a lovely hydrangea topiary for the kitchen change up. Before After Now Let’s Make that cute Hydrangea Topiary! Hydrangea Topiary What You Need Styrofoam Ball ( you decide what size, mine is 4 inches in diameter) Toothpicks Hot …

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Mar 17 2011

Happy Saint Patricks Day an Irish Blessing

“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

Mar 11 2011

Kitchen Change Up Part One

Every once in a while I like to change things up around the house. My husband ( Sparky) doesn’t understand it, but that’s okay. giggle. As long as I stay out of his garage, he is loved and fed, he doesn’t care how I decorate. LOL. Right now I’m focusing on the kitchen. We’ve had …

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Feb 28 2011

Pretty Little Boxes

I had to restrain myself when I was at the shop the other day. I’m usually pretty good about buying just what is needed. I try not to stray to far from the list. But,I am drawn like a magnet to pretty boxes. I just love them. There’s just something wonderful about putting something ordinary …

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Feb 09 2011

Wordless Wednesday In An Ivory Birdcage

Feb 03 2011

Ruffle Heart Craft Project

Let’s Make a Valentines Day Craft, it’s easy to do and something you can make with your children ( grandchildren) too. What You Need Felt (10 pieces of 12×12 squares) your color choice Cardboard (or light wood) cut into a heart shape ( or pre-made heart shape) This project uses a cardboard heart measuring 4 …

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Jan 17 2011

A Few Random Thoughts

Random thoughts bounced through my mind this morning as I sipped my hot cup of tea. Both good and bad they made their way in and hung out for a while.  I’m posting them today, feel free to add your responses and your own random thoughts. It’s Martin Luther King Day, we celebrate an amazing …

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Oct 27 2010

Wordless Wednesday White Linen

wordless wednesday white linen

       

Jun 04 2010

Wallpaper Scraps Crafts and Decorating

I found some wonderful ways to use wallpaper scraps.I came across these creative and easy ideas for using leftover wallpaper. Mount wallpaper remnants (especially antique or hand-painted ones) on fiberboard frames and then hang on the wall. A unique piece of art! Image from Gaita Interiors           Cover the surface of …

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Jun 12 2009

Hard To Kill Plants

Dear Katie, I have limited gardening skills, I’ve killed a lot of plants. But, I’m willing to try again. I’d love to have some nice plants on my balcony. Do you know of any plants that are easy to grow? Thank you Gwendolyn Dear Gwendolyn, I’m happy you are willing to try again. Here are …

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