by Cindy
Things i wanted to share about my home.
Hello sweet friends, hope you are all doing well! Today, I would like to share a glorious thrifting find! Imagine a surprise looking on Instagram and your favorite thrifting spot posts a picture of a piece you know is hard to find? Well, that happened and I couldn't believe my eyes. Alabaster is a big… Continue reading Glorious Thrifting Find!
Hello sweet friends, hope all is well! Hoping in real quick to share quick finds I plan on using for plants on our deck this year. We saw these on Instagram at the our thrifting spot. They were a steal so John drove with his mask in hand to pick them up curbside for me,… Continue reading Weathered Buckets/Planters
Hello sweet blogging friends, today we are trying a new challenge, DIY Knockoff, hosted by Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip. The premise, find something that inspires you from a store and come up with a way to create something very similar for less money. Who doesn't like to save money? Terrie is… Continue reading DIY Lavender Knockoff
Hello my sweet friends, how about I share a great DIY with you today? Our challenge this month is Quarantine Upcyle, a bit different due to the coronavirus and all the restrictions. You know I love upcycling! A quick mention on the virus, NJ has been hit very hard. Schools are closed for the rest… Continue reading Upcycled Lamps to Candleholders
Hello sweet friends, before the virus became part of our lives, while visiting my favorite thrift shop we frequent, this bench arrived shortly before we did.It was in pretty good shape aside from a few scratches and the caning being worn. I knew I could work with this piece so home it came.The scratches were… Continue reading Thrifted Bench Update
Good Morning all, today is DIY Challenge day. This month we are sharing different ideas for styling around TV's. Thanks Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip for hosting this challenge every month. Thank you for stopping at Cloches and Lavender where I share decorating, many painting ideas and techniques using chalk paint, DIY's and… Continue reading Styling Mantels Around TV’s
Hello sweet friends, I hope all is well and you're keeping busy. I have been a painting machine lately. Reeses and Peanut are worried they may get painted next, these sweet faces!! Today, I'm sharing a small change I made to a lavender plant I purchased from Antique Farmhouse and I'm loving the quick change.… Continue reading Basket Change
Hi friends, I love finding new treasures, don't you? Spotting something and falling in love instantly. This is what happened the moment I saw these two very old chalk ware cameo plaques with gilding. I snatched these up immediately. My original plan was to hang them in our master bathroom. After looking at… Continue reading Creating a Piece of Beauty
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well! Today I am sharing a few spring touches in our foyer.The topiary I made a few years ago. I love topiaries but not the price tags attached. I'm thinking I may make a couple of small version. John found a few sticks while taking the pups for… Continue reading Simple Spring Touches
Hello my friends, during this time I am getting projects done, exercising and keeping busy. We will get through this scary time, I truly believe we are an incredibly strong Country. Today, I'm sharing a cabinet I repainted, this cabinet is over 20 years old, I'm hoping you'll see how paint is magical, I know… Continue reading Furniture Update
