Finally!

I finally have my handmade tags in place. I couldn't find apothecary jars that I liked so I emptied a few of mine that I was using someplace else to hang my tags on before the season was over! My fall decor is complete and just in time for me to decorate my boutique with the decor I have purchased...it is so yummy! I can't wait to show you guys...I ordered my design for my sign today and look forward to seeing how it turns out. I'll have pictures soon. Hope you are all enjoying your cooler days, Paula

I wanted to give credit where credit is due....I saw this creative ladies labels and decided that I would give some a try for my Halloween decor, I love the way they turned out and if you haven't guessed yet...they are covered CD's!!!! Now there is a great use for all the freebies that come in the mail and all the scratched ones the kiddos can't listen to anymore. I want to see your completed project if you make some of your own!

I have been busy placing orders and designing my new boutique. I will be opening shop Oct.1st and I can't wait to share this journey with everyone. I'll be posting pictures soon. Paula

Ahhhh Fall......

Jute Ribbon....

My friend Susie posted about this adorable jute ribbon from Wal-Mart and I had to jump on the band-wagon. I wanted to label some jars for my kitchen and I loved the red stripe running through it. Visit her here to see what she had done with this 60cent a yard wonder!

Promises,Promises

You have promised yourself that now the kids are back in school you will reorganize the craft closet from the "summer craft days". Promise went something like this..."I vow to myself that I will stay home (No Hobby Lobby and No Michaels's) and gut the craft closet, reorganize to the best of my capability and I will not leave the house until it is complete." Wait....I need containers to organize, but once I drive to Wal-Mart, hunt them down, stand in line, drive home...my day is gone. Alas, I have an empty plastic container or two around here but then my craft closet begins to look like my dear grandmother's house (she never threw anything away, she re-purposed every twisty tie and every baggie). A strip of burlap to cover the label, a stamp or two, a few dressy buttons later, a pat on the back for not caving into my desire to shop...Done! Craft closet complete, not a dime spent, and I never even changed out of my PJ's! I have been looking for a way to label my lentils and beans in my pantry and I think this is my answer! I feel a pantry overhaul brewing...those bedroom walls just may have to wait. There is one problem.....Honey? I'm gonna need you to put a rush on my craft room, I have run out of space:)

In Progress.....

The boys went and golfed all day Sunday, an activity we normally all do together but my youngest had to study for tests, so I stayed behind with her and started some Halloween decor. I hope to have them finished in a couple of days....stay tuned!

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I've Stalled Long Enough!

Now that the kiddos are back in school, I have gutted closets and drawers in attempt to re-organize my life I can not put off my BIG Project any longer. I have wanted to plaster my master bath since we built our home 6years ago. We thought we would save a few hundred dollars and just have the walls done in a knock down texture and I have never been satisfied with the feel of that room. I did venetian plaster in my booth at my shop and I loved it and surprisingly it was an easy project....just time consuming. I am an instant gratification personality so this is going to be a chore for me to have my master bath "in chaos" for a week or so. (yes I have a moderate case of OCD if you are wondering)These are my inspiration photos. (sorry I don't remember where I found them...I know it was a faux finishing site)