Tuesday, July 29, 2008

No Camera For Now




My husband has the camera at work so I cannot post pics of the Vegas shadow box yet. So I am posting a family photo of the reunion we had a couple of weeks ago. We had family in from Arizona and South Carolina with some cousins that we hadn't seen in over 8 years. We were celebrating my husband's grandmother's 80th birthday. Happy Bithday Nee Nee.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Saturday Morning Fun


I played on Flickr this morning and decided to put myself in a magazine. Have a great weekend, Paula

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

What Happens In Vegas...

...goes in a shadow box. I'm off to Hobby Lobby I'll be back soon with a shadow box tutorial. Can't wait to show you! Smiles, Paula

Thursday, July 3, 2008

God Bless America





Here is some of my Independence Day decor. I love this picture of my grandfather in his Navy uniform, I think he is so handsome. I always put out Ole Uncle Sam to greet this visitors. My husband purchased him for me several years ago from a local aritst. I thank God everyday for the past, present and future servicemen and women who keep us free. I am so proud to be an American. Have a happy and safe holiday, Paula

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Mantel Mania


My friends Kari and Kijsa are having a mantel party and although I don't have a fireplace I purchased this large shelf to stand in until I do. The stockings get hung here and it is definately the focal point of my living room. (this shelf is huge!) This is the first place I decorate for the changing seasons and it now holds the first Senior picture of the family. So it's like a scrapbook of sorts. Hope you enjoy.

Paula

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Boorrrriiiinnnngggg




My master bath has been like an neglected step-child since we moved into our home. The inspiration just never hit me. I wanted a spa feel but let's be honest I had never been to a spa so this was a guessing game. It was bad, I mean no towel rack, no cute towels nothing, nada. Then I was at Marshall's one day and fell in love with these cute "french bee" towels. Talking husband into these was like pulling teeth, he just wasn't "feeling" the whole bee thing. Ok got him talked into that one, whew! Now what? I pulled the large fleur de lis from my shop, something I rarely do but always thought would be great. Ok now we have kinda a "french spa" thing going on here (I am only guessing there are elaborate spas in France...I don't know this for sure). Then there was the problem of the empty spaces on the deck of my huge tub (which husband had to have, but never uses). I wanted pictures, but was always afraid to spend the money because I wasn't sure how they would hold up admist all the steam so I went shopping...at home. I found these ivory glazed frames in my hope chest from years back and had some vacation photos copied, then I filled my apothocary jars and thought I was done, then I found these monograms on etsy but couldn't wait to order one so I was off to Hobby Lobby to make my own and $3.00 later...done! I was so excited, I found this french inspired scrapbook paper that had the word Lyon on it, so not only is it my initial but it has my whole last name on it, how cool is that? My master bath is now complete and ready for a relaxing soak.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Light At The End Of The Tunnel....







Hey everyone, I haven't posted in a while due to never ending, half finished projects around the house. But alas, my biggest project is now complete! My front walkway is done. It has been 5 years since we moved into our home and we now have the tumbled flagstone walkway I have always wanted. Maybe in 5 more years my shutters will be done. Hope everyone enjoyed Father's Day. I sure did. This picture is of my sister Lori, myself, my daddy, and my brother Dustin. Have a great day,Paula