A special request...

I don't know what else to really say - except - please pray for this lil' guy. He has already touched many lives in one week - he and his family will touch yours if you read.

http://www.lukesexton.blogspot.com/

Sweet Lil' Luke went home to be with the Lord. We will continue to remember him, the message he brought to so many without uttering a word, and continue to lift up his family in prayer. This story has touched our community, the world and our hearts in an overwhelming way. I encourage you to continue to read their story and remember their sweet family in this time of grief.

"What's In Store Wednesday"...

Well, a lil' white and lavender...

Pretty white pitchers - fits any style...and a sweet lavender and green hydrangea wreath...

Lavender toile chair...

Beautiful hand hooked rug in lavender, yellows and blues and a rustic white star made of recycled tin...

...White wall cabinet made from an old "coca-cola" crate...

...and last but not least - a barn quilt pattern - perfect size for a garden shed.

Everybody have a great Wednesday!

Cathy

We've been on vacation...

...a much needed one. Had a fantastic time at Cocoa Beach, Florida...

Casen was all smiles the whole time...

Got to tour Kennedy Space Center with My in-laws and my sister-n-law, Rhonda.

I even got to meet one of my blog followers - how cool is that!!! Sweet Brenda from Melbourne, what an absolute delight it was to spend the afternoon with you.

Then when we got home there was yummy goodies in the garden ready for pickin'...

I put my lil' sugar snack and golden nugget tomatoes in a jar in the window seal - they are pretty to look at and even better to snack on - always close at hand.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer. Have an enjoyable 4th of July weekend!

Cathy

Do you all remember...

...those .99 cent cabinet doors I was working with a while back?

Well, here is my latest project with them...

This is how they started - kind of drab brown...

...this was my first project with them - my house number sign...

This go around I painted the frame - took out the woven insert and covered the back in old book pages. Then I used my handy dandy cricut to cut out this chandelier...

...and this one got the ole' fork and spoon treatment.

...a few buttons to cover the knob holes and we are good to go.

-Instant Art-

Project - simple, fun, inexpensive and the possibilities are endless.

Happy Creating my friends,

Cathy

Quick-fix

Oh my - I've had no time for projects lately - much less anything for myself - but I squeezed in a 30 minute, FREE pillow project. Just 'cause I needed to do a lil' something to lift my spirits - ya know what I mean?

Here we go...

Some free burlap -given to me by a friend who thought I'd do something with it - I love friends like that - don't you?

I quickly free handed a whimsical peacock feather on it - dried almost instantly. Be sure and put some cardboard behind it - paint will bleed through easily.

I added a few buttons out of my endless supply of button jars...

Stitched it up, stuffed it with stuffing from an old pillow that needed tossing and simply pulled on the ends of the threads to fray the edges.

Now, if there was jus' time to "Rest".

Everybody have a great Wednesday!

Cathy

Happy Memorial Day weekend....

I've missed you all - hope everyone is doing well. May you have a blessed, safe and happy holiday weekend.

And let us not forget all those who have sacrificed so much for our country. We salute you.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Cathy

What's in Store Wednesday...

Welcome my friends - I can't believe it has been yet another week since I've posted - PLEASE forgive me. Once flower season eases up - we will get back to some fun projects - Promise!!! But 'till then I thought I'd show you just a few things that might make some really great gifts for Mom this weekend.

Cute metal signs...

...you know how I love that bright, HAPPY pottery...

...inspirational tiles and signs...

...plus a few more...

...love these whimsical frames...

...several great pieces of locally handmade furniture...

...absolutely amazing soaps and loofah bars - THE BEST STUFF!...

...and yes - flowers...

...and garden flags...

...and more flowers...

...and fun container plantings...

...plus much more - including handmade pieces that won't be out till Friday!

...Till next time - Have a beautiful day!

Blessings,

Cathy