Wow oh Wow...I love these gilded pumpkins...this has to be one of the greatest autumnal decorating ideas ever! Okay, I am a little carried away, but decorators, DIYers, creatives and decorative … [Read more...]
DIY Mercury Glass Pumpkin Tutorial with Krylon’s Looking Glass Paint
Earlier I shared a DIY Mercury Glass tutorial by my friend Monica Benavidez of Monica Wants It blog. I so loved what she did, I just couldn't get it out of my mind. Sunday, while walking through a … [Read more...]
DIY Faux Mercury Glass Pumpkin Pottery Barn Knock Off { Tutorial }
Oh My Gosh...I love a little sparkle around the house. And these awesome Antique Mercury Glass Pumpkin's from Pottery Barn captured my fancy for autumn! Can't you just imagine them sparkling … [Read more...]
Halloween Crafting with The Balancing Act – Cute Pumpkin BOO Centerpiece #cBias
I don't watch a lot of television...I am too busy blogging! However, there are a few shows I make time for...Designing Spaces, Project Runway, HGTV's Design Star, most Food Network shows and my early … [Read more...]
DIY Makeover My Lanai Continued…Painting with #GliddenGallons
Back in May I did a post showcasing my lanai makeover. As with anything creative, ughhh, there is usually a downside. My beautiful new furnishings revealed an ugly secret...I needed to freshen up … [Read more...]
DIY Better Homes and Gardens Inspired Wall Art #cBias
I was in Walmart last night to get some flowers, snacks and magazines to read for inspiration on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I bought the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It was a … [Read more...]
DIY Project My Studio Makeover~Feeling Groovy The BIG Reveal Studio Tour
It’s DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh…okay totally makeover my in-home art studio…and make over I did…this is the story of how drab beige walls (there when I … [Read more...]
DIY Project My Studio Makeover~Feeling Groovy Part 3
The studio is beginning to take shape now...I am so excited to share this next part...decorative painting with stencils...with you!!! I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and … [Read more...]
DIY Project My Studio Makeover ~ Feeling Groovy Part 2
I {HEART} Glidden's Brilliance Collection 2-in-1 paint and primer from Walmart. I had some dark and decorative painted (faux finished) wall to cover. I was especially worried about covering this … [Read more...]
Adventures in Pin Tucking with Madame Grés Exhibit Closes July 24
Madame Grès: Couture at Work Exhibit Musée Bourdelle, Paris – through July 24.... If you are in Paris this week, don't miss this exhibit. These vintage designs give me ideas...ideas from Madame Grés … [Read more...]
Bright Idea…Privacy Decorative Adhesive Window Film by Emma Jeffs
Emma Jeffs Decorative Adhesive Window Films are WOW!!! I think these window films are awesome! You can transform a window or a mirror with them for a modern or vintage look. Emma Jeffs … [Read more...]
Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Hoosier Cabinet Before & After Part 2
The redo of my Hoosier cabinet...Taa Daa...looks for less is always best for me!!! To see the whole humble and oh so messy beginnings of this sad little "piece of junk" that my son-in-law refused to … [Read more...]
Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Before & After Thrift Store Creations
Ghosts of Furniture Past ™ a new feature here on C8C...featuring furniture updates, redo's, repurposing...it will be a website of its own very soon!!! I own it. For the past few weeks I have been … [Read more...]
Magnificent Metalwork Bed
this did it...one look is all it took....this very picture of a magnificent $15,000 metalwork bed by shawn lovell...inspired a whole new stream of creativity for me...imagine sleeping under the … [Read more...]
Ghosts of Furniture Past~Chest of Drawers
Guest GhostBuster Lesley Anne Kinney Chest of Drawers with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan It was in reasonable condition but had years of grime and polish on it. It will become a great looks for less … [Read more...]
Time for Some Summer Fun
We have had a cool spring so far here at the beach. Yet I am ready to declare it summer!!! I can do that in Florida!!! I have finally swept the lanai...moved my plants outdoors...potted my … [Read more...]
SVGs, Vertical Decorative Concrete, New Trompe l’Oeil Book, e-books and more
E ach week my inbox holds a lot of treasures from some wonderful companies. I am not paid or compensated in any way to promote them, but I do so endorse each one of them and encourage you to visit … [Read more...]
In Your Easter Bonnet
This is my sweet baby girl's Easter basket from Grammie...with her Easter bonnet!! … [Read more...]
Old Gypsy Wagon Doghouse with The “Veranda” Finish
Editor's Note: In celebration of our one year anniversary I will be featuring some of our favorite stories from 2010. Philanthropy: The Old Gypsy Wagon and The “Veranda” Finish by Randy … [Read more...]
Stenciled, Gilded Wall Panels
Creative entrepreneurs Carol Leonesio of Paint it! & Susan Siefer of MadPatter Production team up to show how they create beautiful foiled wall panels in their Lawrence MA art studio. video … [Read more...]