What's on the work table???

I have a plethora of projects going on at the same time...some are very large and some are not  so large. I'm just going to post a few before and after...it seems like I have more afters than before...hum...I'm going to try and do better .

 So, this is my "work table" future projects that will probably appear as a finished project on its' way to the shop.

 This is the overflow from the worktable, enough said.

This is hard to read here but it is my blackboard and has a list of project ideas and supplies needed...I should put a larger work room on the list of supplies needed.

 I'm really liking these "tool box planters"  I may have to make one to keep for myself.

 

Well that's all I have for now...gotta get to the workroom...

My verse for today is: Ecclesiastes 9:10 A  Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might...

Well that's allfor this time, so...

From my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week...

Maybe it's just cabin fever, but...

I have not had the desire to leave the house and that, my friends, can be dangerous. There is only so much television one can take and my tolerance for it has diminished quite a bit. Therefore, I start looking around for something to do, not necessarily dishes or traditional housework. Hum!!!How can I change things up? See what I mean, I've been moving huge pieces of furniture around the house, it's a good thing that everything is on one level.

Well here are some of the smaller changes that have come about, some with the help of good ole Tim.

 I had this floor lamp with an attached lamp shade so changing the shade is no easy thing. I didn't care for the old shade so I decided to cover it with burlap. I cut long strips about 2 1/2 or 3 inches wide...

then I proceeded to wrap the shade with these strips, sewing them together as necessary. then I applied a coating of liquid starch to the inside and outside if the shade. This acts like glue and  will help prevent the burlap from "shedding" . Then I added the little embellishment around the middle

 and glued it in place.

 These two pictures are of the finished shade, one with the light on and one with light off. I did switch bulbs to a lower wattage and it looks better , not so see throuish. "my word"

 Then I  saw this  granite colander and wondered if  I would be able to do this project by myself, so I gave it a try and , ta da, here it is.

 The second one was going to have three tiers and would require some fancy drilling so...Tim to the rescue. I'm loving these..I may just be turning all my colanders  into these sweet little organizers.

 I know, it's Winter, but I have to be thinking about Spring for the shop. I glued a sheet of music to this old can, it is "America The Beautiful" and on the back is a small flag and it is all tied up with burlap.

 The Geranium is obviously faux, but, I'm thinking Flag Day, 4th of July, Memorial day...lots of opportunity to use this centerpiece.

Well, this is just a sample of how Cabin Fever effects me, I'm on the prowl for more things to alter into something different and perhaps more useful. These will end up in the shop at some point in time. I hope others share my excitement about these. I guess we will see.

That's all for now...

So, from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week...

OLD WORLD CHARM...

I've been collecting Polish Pottery for around twenty years. My first piece was a coffee mug, purchased by my daughter as a Christmas gift for me. She and I worked at a local gift shop and they carried a few pieces of this beautiful pottery.  She managed to buy it without me knowing it, I was truly surprised, and thus began my venture into the world of Polish Pottery.

There are many different patterns and I don't even try to stick to one pattern, I don't even know the names of the patterns but I know that they are all painted by hand and signed by the artist. I love that.

 I store the ones that are  not used every day in the china cabinet that belonged to my Mom. The glass doors and sides make it possible to view the contents from three sides.

 I'm going to add little electric candles to the shelves so that the pottery is easier to see, and I love using candles anywhere I can. They use very little electricity and add such warmth to a grouping.

 The everyday dishes are stored on open shelves in the kitchen where they can easily be reached when needed. I use them quite often and they are great to bake in and clean up so easily.

 

 Needless to say, the beautiful color of blue goes well with the pewter that I love to collect and the two can be married to make a beautiful table.

I'm seriously considering adding these beauties to my shop, I'm looking into suppliers that will sell to small shops, I'll let you know when this comes about.

Well, that's all for now...

So, from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed new year.

Happy Anniversery!!!

Yep, it's been three years that I have been writing this blog. It has been a lot of fun, and my fear that I might run out of things to talk about, well that just didn't happen.  We are nearing the end of the year and are anticipating a new one. I know that a lot of people like to look back and analyse the year that has past but I don't do a lot of that I don't make new year resolutions either.  I try not to repeat last years mistakes and to keep on trying new things in the next year. I will be praying that I'm able to do just that. Cause the only way I can continue is with the Lords help, and I'm counting on it. God has truly blessed us this year and I'm so thankful to Him.

I've got a few pictures to post and then starting next year I'm going to repeat some of the post that I lost when I got a new computer and accidentally pushed the wrong button. OOPS!!!

 Just a few more touches of Christmas....

 Mittens are my theme this year, mainly because I couldn't reach my decorations in the garage, so I just went with what I could find.

 This little desk is now ready to go to the shop, you won't believe how much gum I had to remove from the under side.

 I've been fooling around with making sugar cones...these are made from dark brown sugar and I really like how they turned out. There is an interesting history to the sugar cone and I intend to do a post on that soon.

                                 Sugar cone, pantry jar and cinnamon sticks all in one little cubby.

 Close up of an egg in a little nest  in a small canning jar...I removed two of the drawers to make  a space for decorating...I used the drawers in another rook for display.

I added lights to our "Christmas Tree" so we don't look like we are Scrooges...it's been fun.

This is our newest item for the shop, I had this really long bread board and two old bread pans, seemed like a perfect match. Tim did the actual putting together, he's so good at
 that.









 Well, that's all for...


So from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week...


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!

Tis the Season...What's the Reason?

Christmas is such a flurry of business, but it is the fun kind of business. Christmas programs at church, plays at school, and caroling with friends. I've enjoyed all these things this year even though I don't have any children in the plays or church programs this year. My children are all grown up and are living in different parts of the state so I have found it to be just as joyful to watch the children who are in my life in my area of the state. You see the reason for all these activities is to celebrate the birth of Christ, and that is joyful weather you're with family or friends.

This Christmas is different in so many ways but mostly in my decorating, I've been busy painting and getting things ready for the shop that my home has sort of been neglected. Well, having said that, here are a few pictures of how Christmas has appeared at our home this year.

 This little center piece , candle holder was made to go to the shop...but, I fell in love with it so it stays, I made another one similar to this but it is made from an old chicken feeder and I used small clay pots to hold the candles...I'll show pic of that next time.

 This picture and hand & heart garland are on the door leading to our deck ...

 and this is the window next to the door looking out on the deck.

 This wreath is on the door leading to my craft/work room and those  little mitten frames hold pictures of my six grand kids.

 I've added the mittens that were my kids when they were little.

 This little mitten holds a sprig of Holly berries and hangs on the side of my china cabinet...the white dish in the background really makes it pop.

Finally, this little angel hangs around the living room, and to be honest, she stays there most of the year...cause I like her there.


That's all for now...

So from my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week.

Cleaning, waxing and painting, "OH my!"

I have a pile of old pieces of furniture and they are in dire need of a face lift or maybe just a little touch of color.  We all look better with a touch of color. I have a few Before and After pictures to show you. So here we go....

 I know that this picture is fuzzy but I used it anyway...

 because this one is so dark. I promise to get better at picture taking.

 And here is the finished product. In real life the dark parts are not so dark, really.

 Well the sides are, I painted them black....then

 because of the little green bird drawer pull I thought I had to add a bit of green to the doors and sides..

 It turned out so cute I had a hard time putting it in the shop...but off it went.

 Another before, the tea cart, not the chair,yet.

 The finished product...

 I really like how this turned out...I used  chalk paint on this piece and finished it with hand rubbed wax

 The little door has glass in it and one shelf behind it to hold cups and saucers.

Wanna have a tea party? I have another one to finish and I think it will be RED. Oh yeah, I love red.

Well, that's all for this time...

So , From my porch to yours...

Have a blessed week.