by Cindy
Things i wanted to share about my home.
Hello everyone, today I'm taking part in a new Do It Over Designers blog Hop featuring Upcycle, Recycle and DIY created by Ann at The Apple Street Cottage Please visit the talented ladies' links listed at the end of my post. We'll look at upcycling pieces that may no longer work in your décor and… Continue reading Florentine Upcycled Tissue Boxes
Hello to everyone, it was extremely hot in NJ this weekend! Let's see what is new at Cloches and Lavender? Today, I am utilizing an architectural piece in my outdoor design. My Thrift Gate Find I have been fortunate to find great pieces to add interest and character to our garden deck and yard. Let's… Continue reading Utilizing an architectural piece in my outdoor design
Today I’m sharing a dining room color change. The original color, New Chestnut by Benjamin Moore was a bit darker than anticipated. This hindered the eye’s natural flow. John repainted the room Stone House by Benjamin Moore. I used this color on this side of the house. Looking Brighter As a result, changing to a… Continue reading Dining Room Color Update
Adding vintage and thrifted pieces to a garden or pots on a deck adds tons of character and interest. Pots on a deck make it feel more like a room. I added new paint to pots last year. This year, I was happy to find vintage aged galvanized tubs to use for dahlias. Being aged… Continue reading Adding Vintage with Flowers
Hello everyone, today is our Summer DIY Challenge hosted by Terrie at Decorate and More With Tip, thanks for hosting Terrie. If you're coming from visiting Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate wasn't her wreath pretty? This month's challenge is anything summer, I decided to share two pieces I created for the challenge. Let's begin with… Continue reading Wreath and Flower Cone
Hello sweet friends, hope you're doing well and being creative! Who doesn't love Rub N Buff? I have been using it on and off for 25 years, now you may realize my age, ha, ha! I have to be honest, I fell in love with it all over again. Shame on me for forgetting how… Continue reading Rub N Buff
Hello everyone, it’s Pinterest Challenge day hosted by Cindy at County Road 407. This month’s inspiration comes from Liz Marie Blog sharing a patriotic tray. Wasn’t Barb’s sparkly patriot living room pretty? This tray speaks to my heart because there’s nothing like sharing some patriotism, right! I chose similar elements as on Liz’s tray and a… Continue reading Patriotic Tray
Hello everyone, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous in NJ. We were way overdue for some sunshine and nice temperatures. Get ready, this isn't an exaggeration, NJ has been stuck in a terrible weather pattern for two years! Yes, you read that right, two years of clouds and humid weather. I have been pleasantly surprised… Continue reading Flower Basket
Good morning friends, today I'm sharing the updated buffet that holds the repainted candleholders I shared. I know most are sharing their gardens this time of year. I shared our deck HERE with young plants added. Since that time, I have added pieces here and there to our deck area to add charm. I will be… Continue reading Buffet Update
Hello everyone, hope all is going well, today I am sharing an update I have done to some candleholders. You may remember a few posts back, I posted an update I made HERE in it I mentioned I was going to change the color of my buffet. Well, I made the update and the color… Continue reading Candleholder Color Change
