PAINT OR DIG

TABLESCAPES

2018-04-12T08:29:00.004-05:00

These are photos from a Garden Club tablescapes program. That seems to be a trend with Garden Clubs now. Of course I love to do tablescapes so these are tight up my ally.

PAINT OR DIG: LIVING ROOM DONE

2016-12-07T08:07:00.001-06:00

PAINT OR DIG: LIVING ROOM DONE: Still working on get away, though slowly. Finished living room, master bed and bath, hall bath and most of one guest room except for mino...

LIVING ROOM DONE

2016-12-07T08:06:00.002-06:00

Still working on get away, though slowly. Finished living room, master bed and bath, hall bath and most of one guest room except for minor details.I have a disc with more photos, just have to find it. LOL. One of these days I can really enjoy this place, maybe. No I should not say that, I enjoy it now-so peaceful and quiet and I like piddling around doing stuff.

REMODELING A FIXER UPPER

2016-07-05T07:22:00.001-05:00

After two hard years , I hope I am coming back to somewhat of a life. I bought a get away place and have been trying to redo it, so I am going to start sharing photos of this BIG undertaking!

This is the kitchen. It had floral wallpaper that was stuck tight, so I opted to paint over it. Saved a lot of work- and remember this is just a get away place-I do not want fancy.

As you can see painting the bottom paneling really improved things. Still need floor covering, but am waiting on cabinet installation. The funky little table and chairs are pieces picked up at different times I decided to paint each chair a different color and the legs of the table white. Cabinets all torn out waiting for new. I painted the top cabinets this blue-still deciding if I like. The bottom cabinets will be white. The curtain has all the different colors from the chairs and cabinets.I have "camped" on weekends when working on this. I mean all me and my little dog need are a microwave and a fridge-though the stove does work too. LOL. More to come.... I am joining INSPIRE ME TUESDAY at https//www.astrollthrulife.net

PAINT OR DIG: FROM DISGUSTING TO CUTE.

2015-07-29T05:57:00.001-05:00

PAINT OR DIG: FROM DISGUSTING TO CUTE.: When I spotted this sad looking coffee table at a garage sale for 10 bucks, I just could not pass it up. Never mind the fact that it take...

FROM DISGUSTING TO CUTE.

2015-07-29T05:53:00.000-05:00

When I spotted this sad looking coffee table at a garage sale for 10 bucks, I just could not pass it up. Never mind the fact that it takes 10 men to lift it-which I don't happen to have hanging around. LOL. Seriously it is heavy!

I LOVE this paint from Wally World of all places! It is so much better than buying a huge can of chalk paint that I will never use all of. I like the choice of colors and it is cheap! A bottle this size did a china cabinet and half of this coffee table!I also used the acrylic craft paint from there too.

I love the finished product! I am joining Marty for Inspiration Tuesday at http://www.astrollthrulife.net

I AM BACK- I HOPE

2015-06-15T18:53:00.000-05:00

I have missed everyone. I hope some of you will start visiting me again. I have had such a hard time since my husband passed away. Maybe, if I finally get back to blogging it will help. I am trying to catch up with everyone's blogs to see what you are all up to.

PAINT OR DIG: THE WONDERS OF PAINT

2015-03-24T09:12:00.001-05:00

PAINT OR DIG: THE WONDERS OF PAINT: Spring is in the air-well almost. But I am sure like me a lot of things in your garden look tired and sad. Nothing like paint to brighten...

THE WONDERS OF PAINT

2015-03-24T09:07:00.001-05:00

Spring is in the air-well almost. But I am sure like me a lot of things in your garden look tired and sad. Nothing like paint to brighten things up. Don't you love this blue?

Or what about this red orange color?

Or maybe you want something more restfull? A cool calming green might be more your style. All of these photos were taken at a local garden center-great place for good ideas.

PAINT OR DIG: VISITING MERREHOPE

2014-12-22T16:37:00.001-06:00

PAINT OR DIG: VISITING MERREHOPE: I recently visited Merrehope in Meridian, Ms. It is a beautiful old mansion. The dining room was lovely all decorated for a Christmas mea...

VISITING MERREHOPE

2014-12-22T16:34:00.005-06:00

I recently visited Merrehope in Meridian, Ms. It is a beautiful old mansion. The dining room was lovely all decorated for a Christmas meal.

This mantel was lovely.

PAINT OR DIG: MY FAIRY GARDENS

2014-11-25T11:14:00.003-06:00

PAINT OR DIG: MY FAIRY GARDENS: In my previous post I shared fairy gardens from the big Garden and Patio show I went to. Here are my versions. There is just something ...

PAINT OR DIG: CHRISTMAS TREES

2014-11-25T11:14:00.001-06:00

PAINT OR DIG: CHRISTMAS TREES: I am getting ready to put the tree up right after Thanksgiving, so I went out looking for some new ideas. Cute, but I don't think elv...

CHRISTMAS TREES

2014-11-25T11:10:00.000-06:00

I am getting ready to put the tree up right after Thanksgiving, so I went out looking for some new ideas. Cute, but I don't think elves are for me.

A little more my style, but not crazy about the blue.

This is more me with lots of different stuff. Don't like all the bows though. Well maybe I will just do what I always do. It was fun to look though.

MY FAIRY GARDENS

2014-07-21T05:30:00.001-05:00

In my previous post I shared fairy gardens from the big Garden and Patio show I went to. Here are my versions.

There is just something so charming about these little gardens.

A lot of garden centers are carrying these little miniature items for the gardens. or maybe you can raid your child's toy box?

As yoy can see any type of container can be used and you can style them any way you want.

FAIRY GARDENS

2014-07-10T06:48:00.003-05:00

Have you all jumped on the latest craze of miniature fairy gardens? There is something so addictive about these tiny scenes-maybe it goes back to childhood and playing house? I love this sweet little red chair.

These are from a garden/patio show I attended, but I am having fun working on my own, to be shared later.

GATES AND BIRDHOUSES

2014-06-17T08:12:00.003-05:00

I love this garden I recently visited. So sweet and calming. I love roses too!

This gate just makes my heart beat faster.

Adorable bird houses.

I love garden tours, don't you?

VISITING A WHIMSICAL GARDEN

2014-06-11T06:45:00.002-05:00

A cute garden full of whimsey that I recently visited.

An airplane from a child's carnival ride is used as a hanging planter.Look at this cute painted fence.

This garden is just full of whimsey. You can tell a fun loving person lives here.

A FRIENDS COUNTRY GARDEN

2014-06-03T05:38:00.000-05:00

This is my friend Paula's country garden. Her husband built the gazebo! How handy is he to have around!

Antique roses and old fashioned flowers fill this garden.

A beautiful pass along iris from a friend.

Who wouldn't love a garden house like this one?

BEAUTIFUL PORCH TABLESCAPE.

2014-05-22T06:24:00.000-05:00

On a recent garden tour, I enjoyed this lovely porch. Love the dogs.

The sweetest newel post topper ever.

Look at this simple box of daisies, so cute.

I love this table and the mix of fabrics for the tablecloth.
Beautiful place setting. Makes me want to have a get together.

NATCHEZ SPRING PILGRIMAGE

2014-05-01T06:30:00.000-05:00

This is the beautiful home, Linden in Natchez. I recently went to spring Pilgrimage in this beautiful city on the Mississippi River. This is a trip everyone should make at least once. Pilgrimage is in the spring and fall. The weather this year could not have been more beautiful and I stayed at a beautiful downtown hotel within walking distance of many sites.

The beautiful Grand Hotel . The room overlooked the Mississippi River. It is a lovely hotel with a wonderful helpful staff.

Lovely old homes all over town. As well as beautiful parks. If you are a fan of Greg Iles books you must visit the City Cemetery. This is the famous Turning Angel from one of his books.

PAINT OR DIG: THE OAKS HOUSE

2014-04-08T06:56:00.001-05:00

PAINT OR DIG: THE OAKS HOUSE: This is the Oaks House in downtown Jackson. It is owned by the DAR. I could move in here-it feels like you are visiting Grandma's ho...

THE OAKS HOUSE

2014-04-08T06:30:00.007-05:00

This is the Oaks House in downtown Jackson. It is owned by the DAR. I could move in here-it feels like you are visiting Grandma's house-it even smells like Grandma's house.I love those arches made between the columns. I sure want to go by in the summer and see if they have planted anything on them.

This house was built in 1853 and this was their refrigerator. It kept the dairy and other foods cool during the summer.

I love the inside .

The cistern, where their water was stored.

Small herb/vegetable garden in side yard. I am sure this was much larger when this was a four acre working farm. Now it is in the middle of Jackson. I am glad to see thst the plantings in the yard /garden are true to the photographs taken of the house in the 1800's. A great place to visit.

NATCHEZ PILGRIMAGE

2014-03-30T06:53:00.002-05:00

It will be ten weeks Tuesday since my husband died and while I know my life will never be the same, I am trying to go on. I have found myself becoming a recluse. I do this because every time I go out someone mentions him and I go to pieces. I know they mean well, but I am a Scarlet O'Hara-I have to pretend it has not happened.So, I realized this is not good to isolate myself. Last weekend I went to Natchez for the Spring Pilgrimage-I knew I would not see anyone I knew and it would hold no memories of the past. I would like to share some photos of this wonderful trip.Rosalie below is one of the most beautiful of the many historic homes there.

Stanton Hall is also a beauty. It is amazing to see the wrought iron and millwork on these homes-it would cost a fortune to replicate today. Well, it cost a fortune then, but maybe I mean it would cost several fortunes today!

This is Longwood. It has been sitting unfinished since the Civil War. I have more of this house to share later.

I enjoyed this trip very much and I recommend a trip to anyone who is grieving. In the town I live in the minute some one's husband dies they go on a trip.I have though for years that this was just awful-now I know why they did this. Thank You to the people who have visited and left a comment during my absence.

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE IS GONE

2014-01-29T07:12:00.003-06:00

My heart is broken. The love of my life, my husband Bobby died of a massive heart attack last Tuesday afternoon ( 21ST). I will be back soon-I have to stay busy to forget.