Famous...{not really.}

Famous?

No...just found a great site: Big Huge Labs.

Have you tried it?
It's so much fun and the possibilities are endless!

Just download your pictures, design your own magazine cover, and press "Create"!

The picture I used is a wedding card I made from a couple's wedding invitation.

The steps are quite easy.

1. Cut down the invitation to fit your new envelope.

2. Glue this cover to another piece of cardstock to make a "card".

3. Add your well-wishes inside, a quote, or a Biblical verse.

This original invitation had the blue ribbon. I just ironed it and reused it.

I also included a gift card from their bridal registry.

 I adapted this neat craft from Sherry over at, Creations From My Heart. She makes amazing cards {and many other things.}When you have a chance, visit her site for loads of inspiration!

I'm joining Jules at The Persimmon Perch for her Saturday is Crafty Day. Be sure to drop by!



and

Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her Metamorphosis Monday. Be sure to stop by her site as well.

Do You Need a Laugh? How about FOUR!

I found this video on YouTube and thought it was too cute!

Mid November...already?



Where did August go?

A Simple Table...

I have a confession.

I've been joining Susan and her Tablescape Thursday for over a year,

and

very rarly,

do I actually

"use"

the tables I set.

BUT

with this table setting...

I do use,

honestly.

It's simple.

Just for the two of us.

A place for us to sit and talk about our day.

Add a simple centerpiece.

And a couple of simple candles.

And this simple couple is

happy.

Please drop by to visit Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for amazing tables and loads of inspiration.

Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day!

Just in case you're interested:

place setting - Bed Bath and Beyond - Westerly Basket

flatware - Oneida - Michelangelo

thrifted - candleholders, metal centerpiece

pumpkins - Dollar Store

candles - WalMart

fabric - Garden Ridge - {did you know they now sell fabric???}

glasses - Ross
beans - grocery store {ha! included just for fun!!}

What is your Personality Type?

Have you every wondered about your personality type? It has always intrigued me.

Why do some things bother me, yet other things don't?

Well, if you're interested, here are several free personality quizzes.

 

http://kisa.ca/personality/

http://www.personalitytype.com/career_quiz

http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html

I took each one and they all turned out the same. Must be some validity...

What about you?

In case you're wondering, I'm an ISFJ.

Dependable, reliable and trustworthy, they like to belong to solid organisations that are reasonable in their ambitions and loyal to their employees. They feel useful when their roles and responsibilities are clearly established and they can monitor their activities and productivity in tangible ways. They tend to be rather modest, traditional and conventional, to like sensible clothing, to be thrifty, careful and wise with both money and possessions.

Once they accept a project, they will see it to the end. They manage their time well and are realistic about how much time and resources will be needed.

They tend to like to stay in one neighbourhood, often choosing to live close to where they were themselves raised. They are often involved with volunteer organisations and have a developed sense of citizenship and accountability. When they purchase something, it is after careful consideration; rarely will they buy something without having a known need or use for it. They may keep possessions for a lifetime and treasure those that were given to them.

They tend to have a good memory for specific facts that are necessary in their day-to-day life at work and at home. They accumulate facts and details to orient themselves, relying on repeated experiences that have been proven trustworthy. A fact once experienced may be the product of circumstance and happenstance; it is not in and of itself reliable. When an introverted sensing type hears an idea, they rummage through reams of archived facts to find an experience that provides information for the relevance and realism of an idea. When an introverted sensing type utters, "It's never been done!" they are saying that no information about the relevance or usefulness of the idea is available to them. They tend to shy away from surprises and what is perceived as unnecessary change.

 

Are you Ready for Fall?

After reading and looking through gorgeous blogs out in blogland, I've been inspired to set a fall table. Our weather is still in the high 80's, but in spirit, I'm ready!

So to all of you out there reading this post...

Happy Fall Y'all!

In case you wanted to know:

dishes: Westerly Basket from Bed Bath and Beyond

flatware: Prelude by International

table runner: Ebay

crystal: Navarre by Lenox

napkin rings: recovered thrift finds

napkins: World Market

pheasants, salt and pepper: antique shop

small pumpkins: Dollar Store

wooden centerpiece: thrifted

I'm joining Susan's Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to stop by to be truly inspired!

One of a Kind...

About a month ago, my sister and I were traveling and stopped at this antique/thrift store.

Would you have stopped?

I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical, however, it was a diamond in the rough.

Stuff N Such is owned and operated by the sweetest little lady. She was very proud of her shop and has everything organized and clean. If you're ever in Llano, Texas, be sure to drop in, you won't be disappointed!

Back to my story...

My sister and I were on a mission: we were looking for anything that we could turn into tassels.

She came across this cup...it was a loner. Sadly, there was no trace of any matching pieces.

 The color was perfect for my home.

We turned it over and saw this stamp:

That was the selling point, I love collecting anything stamped "Bavaria."

So, here it is, about a month later.

I pulled out various trims and began to work...

...and turned the lone cup into a tassel.

From a "loner" to a "one of a kind" piece that helps to make my house a home!

I'm linking to Susan's, Between Naps on the Porch, for her Metamorphosis Monday, Martha's, TeacupTuesday, over at Martha's Favorites, and Leigh at Tales from Bloggeritaville for her Thrifty Thursday. Be sure to drop by these parties for loads of fun and inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting, enjoy your day!