Farmhouse Prairie Dresses - Gorgeous

I have some lacy tablecloths and curtains packed away.

Aren't these dresses beautiful?

I would love to put something together like these

Ralph Lauren haute couture dresses.

Brody Glass Co Bud Vases

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Today I upgraded some glass vases to a mercury glass look. Sparkle for the new year.

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I did this one first and then I did two more. Three is a charm after all! My gingerbread cookies there on the left.

These vases are readily available for pennies at thrift shops. I took them outside to spray silver paint on as we were having snow flurries. None of the snow stuck.

This Brody company made all different kinds of glass vases and some were colored and some were milk glass. The company started in 1958 and marketed their vases to the florist trade. The company has changed names a few times. I chose three the same height, but with different shapes. They really compliment each other.

With rose buds! I actually have one more step before they are finished. That is the antiquing which gives them true charm. Theses vases look great displayed on a mirror because you get double the shimmer.Total price for this is 3.00 (This gold mirror is in line for a makeover too.)

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DIY Silver Chalk Board Napkin Rings

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A little shimmer at the table.


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I made these chalkboards into napkin rings with a lovely message.



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We have lots of pinecones here and they got some silver too.


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Santa's citrus moustache and beard.




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A little fun at the table and everyone likes the citrus scent.

I masked off the chalkboard part with clear packing tape so that I could just take off the tape after and the chalkboard section would be "black". I liked the silver spray so much better that I ended up leaving it on and just using a permanent marker to script the words joyeux noel. The paint beads up wonderfully on the tape and it looks like mercury glass. To me these look like they came from a corner of the greenhouse to the table and yet they are all wood.

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Rosa New Dawn and Catmint

A carpet of rose petals waiting to perfume your feet. So dreamy and romantic. So elegant! So English! Garden designer James Doyle has combined two very hardy garden staples into a beautiful allee. The Climbing Rose New Dawn and catmint make a striking duo in this garden in Connecticut.

What is paperclay or paper clay made of?

Paperclay is a brand name for a clay that is used in many primitive style dolls for the shaped heads, arms, and feet. Many animals, dragons, mini dollhouse items, and jewelry are made from this clay. It is all natural, biodegradable, and non toxic. If you're like me you turn the package upside down and all around to find out exactly what are the ingredients? Okay non-toxic but what?

The answer: volcanic ash, talc, water, starch, wood pulp and preservative. That is rather unusal, but neat. My package said it was made in Japan and I purchased it at Michaels here in Maryland after stopping at a Michaels in Virginia where it was sold out!

Paperclay's website has craft ideas and a short video from martha stewart on their website. Paperclay.

I am having a bit of fun with some now and will post the results soon. It's always fun to try something new and this is new for me. It is already a dream to work with.