Welcome to this months Thrift Store Challenge. Rules, you can spend up to $15, repurpose a piece you own or create a piece from objects in your home. This month I found this frame that had an old mirror inside at a Thrift store I frequent for $10. I apologize for forgetting to leave the…
Hello everyone, today I’m sharing about making a French mirror. Fall is here! I’m not part of the norm, I love the colder weather, but many don’t look forward to cooler shorter days. Anyway, If you are new to Cloches and Lavender, welcome and I hope you will enjoy this tutorial on making…
September for me is about getting ready for dried hydrangeas. When I planted them my plan was always to dry as many as I could for our décor. I love adding them for early fall and spring. Many will stay throughout the season and some will be replaced in October. …
Hello all today I’m sharing upcycling a Bombay chest. By the way, it has been busy at Cloches and Lavender. I have been juggling furniture makeovers for a few months. I also have had to order and wait for pieces to add to these projects. Because of this, they have taking a bit longer to…
Happy sunny Monday morning. Spring has sprung here and the first plants I enjoy are these beauties. This urn has been with us since we moved into our home five years ago. I love the beauty of the urn with its raised pedestal. Violas are my favorite plant to add to our…
The past week fall has made its presence known and I couldn’t be happier. Days have been nice and cool with the evenings having that chill and smell in the air. Can you relate? Do you notice during fall there’s a certain smell outdoors? Between the crisp air, leaves and grass it has a certain…