Patriotic in the kitchen

Top of the fridge.

Playing house

I am out of school for summer break.  

What have I been up to?  

Playing house!

Cleaning, dusting, moving things around to different places.

 Fun days just staying home!

Patriotic Napkin Rings

I have seen these medallions made from paper and ribbon, but when I saw the chevron printed burlap ribbon, I knew they would look great.  I think they are very "Pottery Barn style" cool!

I am still working on the whole table setting......post later!

 Step 1:
Cut burlap red printed wired ribbon 16 inches long.  Cut down the middle.  Cut a 6 inch piece of the blue and also cut it in half.

 Step 2:
Accordion fold one piece of red and the small piece of blue ribbon back and forth.

 Step 3:
Thread string through the cut edge of all the folds.

 Step 4:
Pull the string tight and tie in a knot.  Cut ends close to the knot.

 Step 5:
Fan out the folds until you have a nice evenly spaced circle.

Step 6:  Hot glue a button to the center.

Step 7: 

These were rings with clips already 

on them that were used to hang curtains.  

Clip on the medallion!
Not only did I make the napkin rings, I also made the napkins!
I used a mitered corner napkin tutorial on Pinterest.

Pottery Barn inspired!  

At the store in Charlotte, they have very large burlap medallions 

hanging over their patriotic themed table setting.

Check out this post and other great ideas at Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday Link Party.

Blue Jars!

I saw these on my friend Terri's blog this morning and ran right to Lowes to get me two packs!  

Ball Mason Jar company has reproduced the blue tinted glass

 to celebrate their 100th year of the "Perfect Mason". 

 Love!   Love!

I use mason jars as everyday sweet tea glasses at my house!  

These add a bit more southern vintage flair to the table and kitchen!

Early Morning Painting

I got up at 4:30.... couldn't sleep.  It's a dreary Sunday morning.  Cold, windy, drizzling.  I haven't seen the sun shine here in NC for two weeks.  The house was quiet...I probably woke the others in the house with the hairdryer....I use one to dry paint and gel medium fast.  It's 8:45 now and the painting is completely finished.

$10 lamp

GW finds!  $2.99 lamp, $1.99 Basket, and a $4.99 lampshade.

I spray painted the basket, then cut a hole in the bottom for the lamp cord to go through.
I sprayed the brass parts of the lamp with oiled bronze.
Sat the lamp down in the basket and put the shade on.
$10 well spent!

Joining link parties this week: WOW us Wednesday

Stool makeovers!

My newest junking project!
Bought two stools at the Habitat Restore for $25.

Brown and brass are not my style!
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey to the rescue!
Rust-O-Leum Oil Bronze spray paint updates the brass.

Where will they go?
At the hightop table in my art room!

They have a back and they SWIVEL!
Love them....and gotta love the art of junking!