Cloches & Lavender

Hello everyone, It's DIY Challenge time again, hosted by Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip.  Thanks for hosting each month.  If you're coming from Jessica's welcome and I hope you enjoyed her post she's always creative. This month's challenge is anything fall and my favorite time of year is quickly approaching, therefore, sharing a fall… Continue reading Fall Grapevine Citrus Wreath

Hello, hope everyone is doing well. The months roll from one to the other right now and it's heading towards September, how'd that happen? I'm still not venturing out very much with the Pandemic, which, I pray for the end sometime soon. Today, we are starting our Thrift Store Challenge again hosted by Tara, Stillettos and… Continue reading Ironstone Thrifted Finds

Hello friends, it's the middle of August and I'm beginning to get my fall crafts started. Many of you know, as a rule, upcycling accessories is usually the way I give pieces new life. As an example, this acorn wreath is a piece I've had for quite some time and since I enjoy gilding why… Continue reading Quick Fall Wreath Upcycle

Hello all, if you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you may have seen we experienced a heatwave, power outage and our girl Peanut lost her vision. Good news, power is finally back and Peanut is healing and not in pain anymore. Decorating with Hydrangeas Let's speak about decorating with hydrangeas. I wait for our… Continue reading Decorating with Hydrangeas

Good morning everyone, a heatwave is continuing in NJ. Let's talk summer porch ideas using flowers in containers and baskets. Flowers are needing extra care during this extreme heat, therefore watering twice a day is a necessity. A basket on the front door looks pretty filled with deep pink flowers against the black paint. Take… Continue reading Summer Porch Ideas

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