A Cheerful Tablescape

Once again the wonderful Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch is hosting tablescape Thursday.  Be sure to stop by to see all the wonderful tablescapes.

The weather has been really cold and rainy all week so I thought I would set a really bright & cheerful table.  Who cares what the weather is like when you are dining here?

I picked up these really cute pink and green dishes up at Home Goods.  Also got the lime green napkins @ Home Goods.  They went perfect with the dishes.

and matching bowls… My new favorite color combo, Hot Pink & Green

Found this cute pink & green birdhouse @ Home Goods (where else!)?

Added Candles, Flowers etc… The little glass marbles made me think of big fat rain drops!

Sweet birdie salt & pepper shakers from Pier 1

A bird’s eye view ~ Can you tell I like candles?

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you are having a great weekend!

XOXO

Aunt Nutty

White, Gold & Silver New Year’s Eve Table

This year we are going to have a low key, stay at home New Year’s Ever, but I still wanted to have a pretty table. 

I started with a white tablecloth I’ve had for about 15 years

Then I added a table runner and some glittery gold piece (I don’t know what it’s called) The table runner has a very subtle gold and silver pattern 

Next came gold chargers from Big Lots and some battery operated lights

My white dinner plates came next

Star dishes from The Dollar Store

A sparkly acorn and snow was added to the star dish

Candles, beads and sparkly things were added

Be sure to stop by Between Naps on the Porch to see more beautiful tablescapes.

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

XOXO,

Aunt Nutty

Gettin my craft on

I am not a crafty person.  I really want to be, so every once in awhile I try to do a project. 

I saw these really cute recipe card/photo holders @ Shanty2Chic and just had to try them.  So off to Lowe’s I go.  I must have really looked lost and out of my element because every 2 minutes some nice man in a red Lowe’s vest asked if he could help me. 

I found the square dowels and had them cut by a really nice man @ Lowes.  I looked for the roof flashing but the only roll I saw was about $30 and I wasn’t sure how this was going to turn out so I thought I would need to come up with something a little cheaper.  I couldn’t find the craft circles, so I used a molding rosette and a fence post topper, if that is what it is called??? Found the finials and then off to the Dollar Store.  I forgot to get a piece of 1 x 8 x 4 wood, so grabbed a couple of picture frames at the Dollar Store.  Now what to use so magnets would attach and hold either the recipe card or photo???  Aha a cookie sheet.  I’ll just cut it up the size of the photo for the frame.  Not really as easy at it sounds, a little blood was shed from being stuck by a piece of the cookie sheet, but oh well. 

Then I had another thought, wouldn’t this be cool if it was a chalk board as well as a magnet board, so I spray painted the cookie sheet piece with chalk board paint.  Love that stuff.  I couldn’t find those cute Fleur-de-lis wood pieces the Shanty girls used, so I glued some magnets on the back of some pretty green stones.

Put everything together per the instructions from the Shanty girls and VIOLA…

Thanks to the Shanty Girls for your inspiration.  Be sure to stop by their blog to see lots of really cute projects.  Those sisters are really talented.

Have a good one!

Aunt Nutty

Another Christmas has Come and Gone

We had a great Christmas and I really enjoyed checking out everyone’s blogs for Christmas decorating ideas and inspirations.  You are all so talented and inspirational. 

Here’s a last look and some of my Christmas decorations.  I’m already thinking about next Christmas.  You too?

Have a Safe & Happy New Year.  

XO XO,

Aunt Nutty

Is this really necessary Target?

This afternoon I stopped by my friendly neighborhood Target store, for some last minute CHRISTMAS shopping and what slaps me in the face immediately as I walk in the door, but the evil… 

Yep, those are really swimsuits at Target 2 days before Christmas!  Ugh. 

Well I guess I better go exercise.  Thanks Target!

Everyone have a very Merry Christmas!

XOXO

Aunt Nutty

Cookiepalooza 2009

 

This weekend was our family COOKIEPALOOZA weekend. 

We all get together at my niece’s house, and bake yummy cookies all weekend long.

We all start looking for cookies to bake in October and November

Here is what we baked this year….

Nutmeg logs – they kinda look like french fries, but they taste a lot better!

Peppermint Melt-A-Ways

 

Angel Wings

Baklava

Muddy Buddys

Christmas crack

My Nephew, Cameron, was lots of help with the gingerbread people…

Gabby wasn’t a lot of help, but she sure is cute!

Well thanks for stopping by. 

Merry Christmas to you!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

The hubby decided he wanted a Red, White and Silver tree this year.  This is what I have come up with so far…

The white trees on the mantle, I got for 75% off @ Von’s Grocery Store about 2 years ago.  I also got the red trees on the hearth @ Von’s after Christmas.  Yeah Von’s!

Presents nestled in the tree… Like the way the wrapping matches the tree?

 

This is one of my favorite Christmas decorations.  I got it about 20 years ago and I haven’t seen one since I got this one.  If anyone knows where I can get another one, please let me know.

Apothecary jars on my kitchen island.  I have a thing (addiction) for apothecary jars

Well that’s all I have so far. 

Have a great week!

Aunt Nutty