Songbird

How to Make Plaster Roses and a Giveaway

My plaster flowers in my black and white vignette where a big hit! And I am not surprised. Seeing them again through the eye of my camera made me realize just how fun they were. And how many uses they have. Well since I had some free time on my hand … [Continue reading...]

The Staging of a Vignette

My Love is away today to a motorcycle convention with his buddies. And what does mama Songbird do when papa Songbird has flown the coop? Exactly she starts nesting. I was rummaging through cupboards and closets to see what I could come up with to … [Continue reading...]

Homemade Wire Cloche

Do you agree that anything looks better under a cloche? Well I think so, that’s why I want a cloche so badly. I have been at the look out for one ever since I started thrifting, no luck so far, not even in the ‘this can be turned into a cloche’ … [Continue reading...]

Suitcase nightstand for the Guestroom

Suitcase nightstand. Loving this little project of mine. Combining a vintage suitcase and an old side table and painting it all white, gave me a lovely bit of storage in this bedroom. We have an itty-bitty guestroom, that is just … [Continue reading...]

Beautiful example of an “industrial coastal cottage” kitchen

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White in my Craft Room

craft room display with lace, doilies and ribbons

I did tell you that I love mantels, didn’t I . I think every house should have a mantel. It is such a great focal point of the room and nothing says more ‘home’ to me then a roaring fire on a winter’s day. But sadly my house does not have a mantel or … [Continue reading...]

Warp Speed Makeover in the Kitchen

Here is my first project of the year and it is so ridiculously simple that I am almost to embarrassed to show you. Almost, because it is also so cute that I can’t resist sharing it. I love me some labels. I would love to put a label on everything, … [Continue reading...]

Beautiful hutch, love the wallpaper use.