How Does Your Garden Grow........

Somebody please tell me, is the GREEN THUMB, instinctive, inherited, cultivated, learned or is it simply a gift?  Honestly am confused.  Seems like plants perform better for certain folks....  Case in point, my sister Shanda.  This lady is no joke.  She knows her way around a garden after years of experience but initially she was a newbie just like me and her plants still flourished. 

Recently my sister and her husband bought a beautiful new home and already once again, the place already looks like a mini garden of Eden.

 Hmmmmmm, maybe the green thumb is selective???  I tell you what though, the brown thumb is equal opportunity....lots of plants have bit the dust under my supervision. And trust me, I took good care of them but to no avail, they still died.  Sigh.  Oh well, there is still a bright spot here.  I have a sister who happens to be a guru at this so I will let her teach me the ropes.  Maybe I can finally have that little garden I crave....hey, a girl can hope.

Cherio!

Get Into The Spirit Of Fall With Wreaths!

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It's amazing how something as simple as a wreath can transform a home and make you feel warm inside at the same time.  Okay, well at least that's what wreaths do for me, especially fall and Christmas wreaths.  There is nothing like a wreath to add instant nostalgia, warmth and seasonal cheer.  Though I personally prefer all natural wreaths like the ones featured in this post, I appreciate them in all styles and mediums. Bring it on!

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After such a grueling week with my dad suffering a health crisis, I really needed to relax and just enjoy being surrounded by beautiful things.  Making one of these gorgeous wreaths was a perfect distraction.  My wreath is not quite finished yet but it is coming along and it will be beautiful when it is done.  The good things about it is, it is made from dried natural materials so I can keep it for quite a while.  I decided to add cinnamon sticks to mine so could you imagine how great this will smell....   Well, without further ado, here are some wreath ideas I just had to share with you.  You just can't look at these and not smile or feel happy.  Am not kidding.

Now, don't you feel happier?  I bet you do!

Images featured are from:

www.countryhome.com

www.freshhomeideas.com

www.hottie-biscotti.com

http://robbiehoney.com

Cherio!

Fierce And Fabulous Spring Fashion Looks

Beautiful weather is not the only appeal of Spring.  Just take a peak at any fashion magazine during this season and you will see what I mean.  The fashion choices are endless. And, if you happen to love clothes the way I do, then you are going to enjoy all the stylish options available. Here are some looks that I really really like.

All of the fashion featured here is available on www.shopstyle,com.   Enjoy!

Caution:  Prolonged exposure to this post can lead to at least 3 of the seven deadly sins.   Envy, Lust and Greed.

Okay. Am just kidding.

This bag is just gorgeous.  Its a great size to carry your stuff and a very modern approach to the straw bag. Oh!, and its only around $50.00 Love!!!

The color palette on this bag is very unusual and appealing to me.  I really like the shape and size too.

A bib necklace will make the most basic outfit sing! Its truly a must-have piece. This one goes with everything but has a little bling to it.  What's not to love about this...

I have a thing for army green.  Its sophisticated, a little naughty and a whole lotta nice.

These sandals will make an ordinary outfit spectacular.  The fact that its red is just marvelous!

This bag is just beautiful.  The straw texture and color makes for a very dramatic and standout piece. This would look great with shorts and cute sandals.

I really like the nod to romance in this look, it is so feminine and delicate, but confident at the same time.

I love the nautical to this look.  A very classy look with just enough sparkle from the gold accents.

You cannot go wrong with clogs and wedges.  They are comfortable and effortlessly chic.  And who wouldn't want that....

This look is fierce.  I like the fact that you can get so many different looks from this dress.  Its like a blank canvas. Add a blazer, heels, scarf, vest, colorful belt or a cardigan and you can create new looks time after time after time....lol, you get the point.  You can do a lot with this.

Well, thats all folks, for more fabulousity be sure to check out www.shopstyle.com. Cherio!

Bring In Spring With Throw Pillows!

Spring is here and what better way to welcome the season than with gorgeous pillows alive with Spring motifs. Pillows are such a wonderful way to warm up a space.  Think of them as you would costume jewelry.  Although they seem like small details, they can have a big impact on a room... 

One of the things I like most about throw pillows is the fact that you can customize them to fit your personal style. And, if you make them yourself, you can save a bundle!   The sky is the limit here, you really can do anything you want. It never cease to amaze me how people are willing to spend $50.00 - $300.00 on a pillow when you can make your own in less than ten minutes for a fraction of the cost. 

The throw pillow is quite possibly one of the easiest DIY home accessories you will ever make.  All you have do is cut two pieces of fabric of equal size, sew 3 of the edges, stuff it, and close it up!  And contrary to popular belief and opinion, if you dont have a machine you can sew it by hand.  Hand stitching adds a very rustic and "made with love" quality thats hard to find.........and if you do, it may have a $300.00 price tag.  If you think about it, your great grandmother and all the ladies prior to the invention of the sewing machine managed to sew the most amazing things quite well without one.  Now if they could do that, then surely we can manage two little squares of fabric.  Yes we can.

Here are a few creative and fresh ideas for DIY throw pillows.   Be inspired! 

1.  Recycle your old sweaters into gorgeous pillows. If you don't have any old sweaters buy one at a thrift store, now that winter is over you will find them for next to nothing.  Have fun!