Holiday Bazaar - Glenwood Springs Community Center

The holiday season is upon us! 

You can always tell by the number of Holiday Craft

 Fairs/Events/Bazaars/Markets

that start popping up all over the place 

every weekend in the Fall!

Tis the season to get that special gift 

for that special person, relative, friend, or co-worker!

For several years, I participated in Holiday Fairs. 

So, when I saw that the Glenwood Springs 

Community Center was going to have

their 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar

I decided to sign up and get into the Holiday spirit!

Most of you know that I do an eclectic array

of crafts! From repurposed and painted furniture,

recreating vintage finds, to upcycling

used wine corks into fancy necklaces 

and other fun useful items !

For this event I'm only going to 

have smaller items displayed in my space- 

easier to load up

less time to set up

more time to enjoy!

So, plan on stopping by the 

Glenwood Springs

Community Center 

1st Annual Bazaaar
  December 4 & 5th

10am - 4pm

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

  

XOXO!

Spicin' Things Up in the Bedroom

😉

Now THAT got your attention!!

I decided I needed a change in my bedroom.

(In more ways  - but I digress!)

It was boring!

Since I'm a renter, I can't paint the walls 

or put in new flooring,

so I just replaced the Cottage White bedding 

with something more colorful  -

 floral/navy bed cover, solid navy skirt, and coordinating pillows.

***

I did some decor purging while I was at it. I got rid of some items

that were taking up too much space - I mean, how 

often did I sit on that wicker chair or the matching ottoman!

I've had this wicker set for several years, 

it's moved with me across the country many times!

Since moving here, I had it in my bedroom, mostly 

to hold pillows! The room is large, but

this took up a big corner of it!

So I replaced it with a recent project I completed.

This is how that project item looked BEFORE

(it was a project Vicky had re-done decades ago

and was recently going to throw it out! )😲

BEFORE

AFTER

I removed the woven fabric strapping on the bottom

and replaced it with wood slats. I ordered some

navy/cream striped fabric baskets with lids for storage.

A quick redo for the small price of paint and storage baskets!

It'll be good for another couple of decades!

Little changes can make a BIG difference.

XOXO

Fixer-Upper Obsession!

I'm an avid fan of HGTV 'fixer upper', DIY, shows!

You know, the ones that renovate, remodel, or

completely re-build derelict, un-inhabitable, 

rundown houses - and turn them into

totally new, upgraded, 

unbelievably gorgeous homes!

My mind is filled with house plans 

and decor designs!

 I'm obsessed! 

***

I've been a homeowner over the years. 

I loved the idea of turning it into a place 

that reflects me and my lifestyle!

Adding my personal items, changing colors,

  existing interiors, and my favorite thing, 

revamping and expanding the landscaping!

 

***

 After moving back to this area 5 years ago,

 I began looking at possible properties, but nothing 

really enticed me to commit to a purchase.

Then, COVID hit!! 

Everything has changed dramatically.

The housing market is beyond my price range

even if there was anything available!!

I still continue to look, though!

If I were so inclined to move to a different area,

there are 'dreamy' fixer-uppers out there -

Like this one! 

• $69,000  
• 4 Bed  
• 1 Bath  
• 3700 Sq Ft  
• 1.3 Ac.

Never judge a house by the exterior.

 

Heart pine floors, walls, ceilings, ornate trim,

 and exterior siding.  

This sturdy home has been partially renovated 

on the inside. All new electrical and plumbing 

has been completed within the past 2 years. 

This house has good bones! 

This house is located in Prosperity,

 a charming small town located 

halfway between 

Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.

 

ARE YOU A 'FIXER-UPPER'?

XOXO

Champagne Taste

Years ago I came across some really

 cool ideas re-using wine corks! 

Of all the items I've created 

with wine corks over the years,

my favorite is to combine used wine corks with 

broken/mismatched vintage jewelry pieces 

and turn them into unique and fun necklaces.

Here's a couple of my most recent ones...

And, if there's a most favorite of favorites...this one is it! 

I got this beautiful vintage embellished lace dress inset

as a gift years ago. For a long time, I tried to come up

with the perfect way to show it off.

 I think I finally accomplished it!

I not only create items with wine corks - I also use 

champagne corks to make unique and useful 

items. I started out making sparkly holiday 

ornaments using cut glass prisms from 

antique crystal chandeliers.

I recently acquired a big bag of 

champagne corks and wanted to come up

 with other creative ideas.

What goes better with champagne 

than hors d'oeuvres and cheese spreads -

and what better way to use a

champagne cork handle spreader!

CHEERS!

Spring has arrived - Let's Celebrate!

XOXO

Christmas Decoration Take Down!

When do you take down your Christmas decorations?

The day after Christmas?

New Year's Day?

Or do you procrastinate and prolong the inevitable

by taking them down a few at a time

so it's not quite so daunting and

leaving the decor looking so bare!

Holiday decorated trees are so festive!

Fun little displays of vintage and

 re-cycled found items add a bit of whim!

I've left my decorations up longer than before,

mainly because I've been home more 

to enjoy them!

Today, New Year's Day, seems like 

a good time to pack

it all up and start with a fresh new look!

Although, I can't make a lot of 

major changes, due to living in a rental property 

- like paint the kitchen cabinets (which I'd love to do!),

put down new flooring, or update the bathrooms!!

I can update some furniture pieces with paint, 

give it a refreshed look with new accessories, 

and move it around for a different look!

That's my project for this winter!

Bedrooms, first! 

BEFORE

I'll keep you posted with photos 

of the AFTER project!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

May 2021 be a better year for us all!

XOXO