Welcome!

...to the garden I have picked out for Spring.

Rocks and wagons, a must in a country garden.
And of course RED flowers!

Here's a few to take with you today.

No pinching here
cause as you can see
I'm in the green.

REDnesday collections at
It's A Very Cherry World!

and
OUTDOOR Wednesday at
A Southern Daydreamer

and

before you leave please

check out my
White Wednesday

Amazing Grace pillow below.

Thanks and have a
great green day!

~*~Candy~*~

Looking at a red satin heart pillow left over from last month's celebration, I thought it needed a makeover. (duh! no before pic) Covered it with some cream colored upholstery scraps. Added some cool shaggy trim, and a vintage beaded applique.
A variety of beaded handwork came into my possession when I inherited several family trunks. My hubby's side of the family boasted a few opera singers, performing here and abroad around the 1890's. These ladies, or the ones after them, would clip lace collars, fur accents, and bead work that adorned the garments and tucked them into these trunks. Why they didn't save the whole dress or coat is a mystery to me. Although we have some photos that I can match up with some pieces, we do not have a picture of the garment that boasted these black beaded ones.

ya just gotta click on this one!

The little pillow had a music box that plays
Amazing Grace thus the theme.

So that's my Amazing share for this
White Wednesday.

For more faded, chipped, vintage charm
visit Kathleen at the
Faded Charm Cottage

~Candy~

Tuesday Treats...

When I think of Tuesday

I think of...

RED flowers

and TABLE TOPS

Now this would be the perfect table
for Rock Candy.
Don't ya think?

Rustic yet Elegant

and after that delicious cheesecake
Goldilocks looks for a place to nap

here's three choices
Which would you choose?

Hope your Tuesday is full of
tantalizing treats!

Ruby Tuesday
Work of the Poet

Table Tops
A Stroll Thru Life

Three or More Tuesday
The Gypsy's Corner


~Candy~

Celebrating BLUE MONDAY
waiting at the window for
you to arrive.

Cupcakes for breakfast? Why not!

And I thought these were the cutest
'hat' stands. Now I'm looking for
cute pots to rescue from the trash.

There's some chippy BLUE
and YELLOW too.

For more sunshine on a gray day
visit
MELLOW YELLOW MONDAY
and to chase the blues away
visit
Smiling Sally's
BLUE MONDAY

Also check out my coffee table makeover
for Metamorphosis Monday...just below.

~Candy~

Metamorphosis Monday Project

Last week I picked up this diamond in the rough for $10. Thought I could paint it and sell it. So let's slap some white paint on. Doesn't have to be perfect for the finish I was going for.

Then went to Home Depot for some stain.
Normally I would use whatever was in the garage,
but my supple was depleted.
MINWAX Wood Finish- Dark Walnut

With such great detail I toyed with the idea of
a multi-color theme. But in the end I went
with the fast finish.

I still have to sand and put a finish on, but I was really pleased with how it turned out. So much so that, I just have to keep it. Now where to stash my old coffee table. It belonged to my Granny so ya know I can't part with it.

Another Met Monday project
~hosted by Between Naps on the Porch~
inspired by my girlfriends in
blogland...this time it was...

Miss Gracie's House

On March 2nd she shared her
bedroom makeover. The finish
on her iron and brass headboard
inspired me.
If you haven't visited her yet
you are in for a treat. Enjoy!

~Candy~

Whatsoever things...

Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.

Phil. 4:8


Sunday is a time to gather with
old and new friends.
To share our blessings and
our struggles.

And I just met to new ladies,
real ladies...

Lady Pamela of
Lady Pamela's Cottage
She created the pretty framed
button heart (above)

and

Tracey of
Raggy Girl Vintage

These are her beautiful tulips.

Both these ladies are new friends of
Janis of
Junk Dreams

All three are Canadian cuties!

Happy March Silver Sunday blessings to all my
friends...both near and far.
Beth of Gypsy Fish is hostess of
Silver Sunday
She's also having a giveaway!

~Candy~

Wordless PINK SATURDAY

Victorian Trading Com.
The Garden Room

Hope there is something for everyone.
If not, check out
How Sweet The Sound
there's lots to choose from.

~Candy~

Just a little eye candy for
WHITE WEDNESDAY

Both from one of my decorating books

Decorate Rich
Creating a Fabulous Look for Less
by Jo Packham

You know the drill...
more whites at Kathleen's
Faded Charm

~Candy~

A Hoppy Party!

Joan of anything goes here

is having a party.

Hopping along her page the other day,
she was sharing some eggs
that were bright and gay.
She said, "Not your Mother's Easter Eggs!"

Inspired I was,
So off I hopped,
Right on down,
To my village thrift shop.

"OH MY!," I shouted.
It's perfect.

There's my version of

"It's not my Mother's Easter Eggs"

I know this would have been perfect
for Mosaic Monday but
I just couldn't wait.

Hop on over to
Anything Goes Here
cause a vintage Easter
is drawing near.

~Easter Candy~