How empty my home seemed after all the Christmas decorations and sparkle was put away for another year.

There is still lots of winter left so I did keep some things out, pine cones, snow covered trees, and evergreens, wintertime things.

I needed a winter piece for my dining room so I pulled out an old, rough box from one of my flea market visits.

I love boxes, there are so many amazing projects you can create using them.

Yes, my box is rough and not perfectly made, which makes me love it all the more.

I simply sanded it, and using a sponge brush I painted the outside of the box.

Added some wood balls for legs, using E6000 glue, and a vintage handle from Hobby Lobby.

Filled my old box with snow covered pine cones and evergreens.

It is now a lovely winter piece for my dining room table.

Love it!

It is just so nice.

The snowy leaves and pine cones, add a little bit of sparkle to my home.

Although it is the dead of winter, this project will help my home not feel so sad and empty.

Wintertime in our homes can be beautiful by adding cozy and warm candles, pillows, throws, and special pieces like my old box.

I sure hope you all are staying safe, and that your homes are warm and oh so cozy.

Love you all!

Every year I take many of my house plants outside on my back porch during the warm months.

We have had frost for many nights now, so I was happy that I had just finished a simple plant stand project.

Using an old drawer from the thrift store, legs purchased on Amazon, craft paint, and a sponge brush.

I removed the handle that was on the drawer, cleaned, sanded, and painted the drawer a lovely yellow.

Unfortunately, I changed my mind on the color and yes, I decided on white!

As you all know, I love white in my home.

Not really sure white is considered a “color”, but it is mine.

I replaced the ugly handle with one more my style.

Attached the legs, which was so easy to do, and this project was completed.

Love it!

It is perfect for my large Hoya plant I have had for many years.

Love the tri-color of this plant, and the pink shades that pop out from time to time.

I have a smaller Hoya plant that I placed in my small greenhouse, a project made from picture frames.

Hoya plants require very little care, just water and a little sun.

Love that I can move the stand from place to place.

Sunny window to sunny window.

If you are a thrift store or flea market shopper, never pass up an old drawer. There are so many projects that can be made using drawers.

Sadly, warm days appear to be coming to an end for this year.

I have already used my heated throw several times and gathered up all my warm socks, it’s time!

Yes, it is that time of the year.

Thanks for stopping by, be healthy, be happy, stay warm!

Blessings.

Hello everyone!

On today’s post I want to share my version of Pottery Barn’s Weston frames.

I have loved these frames for years, but not for $39.50 or $49.50 each.

They have large rings and decorative wall hooks that hold the frames.

A unique look for wall photos.

So you all probably guessed, I made my own.

Actually they were quite simple to make.

I purchased 2 frames at the thrift store, they were $2 each, also some small hooks and metal rings, ordered from Amazon, and 2 Command wall hooks.

The frames had a scratch or two on them, so I sanded and spray painted them black, as well as all the other pieces.

Attached the small hooks to the back of the frames.

Assembled the frames with my photos.

Attached the Command hooks to the wall as directed.

That was it!

I selected one of our wedding photos, and our 50th wedding anniversary photo for my frames.

I really love the way they turned out.

Hung them in our bedroom on a wall that needed something special.

Not exactly as Pottery Barn’s, but darn close.

Just trying to stay busy during these “stay at home’ times, hope you are too!

Have a wonderful Friday, and a wonderful weekend.

Be safe everyone.

Love to all.