Home Wong Nga and Black Cty: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Wedding Signs

A bride-to-be contacted me about making one of my “Happily Ever After” signs for her December wedding, and I was happy to oblige. She wanted it to look really old and rustic, so for the first time I did not use an old cupboard door for this sign. Instead, I bought a piece of rough plywood that was knotty, uneven, and splinter-y! (I sanded the splinters off. Or they came off in my fingers. A little of both happened.) I also made a “coordinating” sign for a display of family wedding pictures (what a fun idea!)… …plus one for the...

Pineda to the DL

From Pete Caldera:Michael Pineda has tendinitis in the back of his right shoulder – a relief for manager Joe Girardi that it wasn’t anything more serious. Still, the 23-year-old right-hander will start the season on the disabled list.An MRI taken this morning at Tampa confirmed the diagnosis.“(We’re) very relieved, because the rest of the MRI came out good,’’ Girardi said at Kissimmee, where the Yankees are set to take on the Astros.So, Freddy Garcia has made the rotation, with CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova and Phil Hughes the top four.Well,...

I pretty much love every product Anthropologie sells.Who doesn't? The prices, not so much.So, every now and them I've gotta knock off an idea I see at Anthropogie.My latest victim, a lamp shade. I love the one above.But, besides not needing another lamp, I don't need the $98 price tag. (and that just for the shade people!)So, I set out to recreate the same look for little to no cost...Here's my simple, cute Homegoods lamp. (with ho humm shade)Although the shade already had a burlap like fabric on it, I wanted to add my own.I laid the shade...

How was the link party everyone? I saw some really neat ideas and projects; it is awesome to do this again. Besides the couple projects that I have been working on, I started mending clothes. When I went through my closet, and kids’ closet, there were a bunch of clothes that needed attention. I guess I will share some of the projects worth sharing in the future. It is kind of fun and make me feel like I am being resourceful and domestic. :)Here are the link loves for the month of March!This beautiful belt was created by Melly Sews. I have...

Island Romance

Hello Everyone, Today,I thought I would share some of my favorite shots that I took from around the Island-Prince Edward Island that is.I love the peacefulness of these shots.Knox DamRusticoRusticoThe lighthouse at Victoria-by-the Sea. I love the lupins too.Fort AmhearstThe little fishing village of French RiverLiving on a small Island means lots of shots of the sea.Spinnaker's Landing in Summerside.Rural P.E.I.Beautiful sunsets at the beach.Now doesn't this make you want to come and visit our lovely little Island???Now,for my...

Simple elegance, the way we like it. Clean cut, good light, neutral tonesNothing showy, authentic materials clipped box in the courtyardsarreguemine on the walltiling and curtains on the kitchen worktopWishing you all an excellent week...

Happy Friday! Here's what happened that I didn't have an opportunity to write about it on my blog. Overall it was a pretty quiet week...[1] Oscar's 2nd Birthday Gift arrived! It is a group gift from some of us - I think we will build it and let him play with it prior to his actual birthday. (I'll reveal later which one we went with) [2] Went flower shopping. I love the simple pleasure of walking to my local flower market to pick up a bouquet[3] Business has been busy. :-)[4] Hung out with my family, my brother watched Oscar for one night so...

Took a stroll around the yard today. Here is what's growing in my area.LilacsCandy TuftStrawberriesIrisGarlic in the PotagerThyme, French Tarragon, Oregano and Chives.Has anything started blooming in your yard and garden?Welcome Home,Pe...