by Cindy
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 my readers, today I'd like to share a bread I have been making for years. It's a huge hit with family and friends. If you follow me on Instagram, I posted pictures of homemade stuffed breads I made over the weekend. I will be sharing the recipes right here. I enjoy creating different fillings… Continue reading Pepperoni bread
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
Today I'm sharing a quick easy update I made to a large artichoke finial I have had for many years. I didn't care for the green color anymore and wanted a softer look. Not wanting to cover all the green to have a bit of texture I decided to use my dry brushing technique. I… Continue reading Tiny Update
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
Hello my sweet followers, today I'm taking part in a DIY Challenge hosted by my friend Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip. Terrie thanks for hosting another challenge.Wasn't Christine's wreath from CDS Country Living wreath beautiful? If you're new to Cloches and Lavender I would love for you to follow my blog. I give painting… Continue reading Lavender Grapevine Wreath
Hello sweet readers, are you getting ready for spring in your home? I'm continuing my use of Hydrangeas in our bookcase, dried Hydrangeas and Ironstone are a perfect marriage. Add a touch of them with other elements and it makes for a soft romantic spring setting. Using pieces I love and enjoy seeing in our… Continue reading Hydrangeas and Ironstone
Hello my friends, I hope everyone is finding many things to create during this time. I have been creating many things around our home I will be sharing soon. This vignette for the kitchen table for spring. Narcissus ska Daffodils are my favorite spring bulbs. I have loved them since I can remember. When young… Continue reading Narcissus and Ironstone
Welcome to this months Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy from County Road 407. Thanks Amy, this months challenge comes from Create Craft Love and is a garden hose wreath. Create Craft Love Honestly, I was going to use a hose my husband picked up for me a few weeks ago and decided to go in… Continue reading Spring Door
