Six Months and Dreaming

This weekend I've been working on some of my junk projects,
dreaming about how to finish them up, and how they will look in someone else's space. I styled some things, and just had fun taking photos.
There's alot of pictures today! Would you come on a little tour with me?

 Will I ever get this chair finished??

I think these will be used on a garden fencing candle chandelier I'm working on.

  

Real flowers are not in the budget right now, so I used some soft pink tissue paper flowers left over from Valentine's Day projects.

 

These blue boards came to me just as you see them. Don't you love this color? A little clean-up and the addition of an old piece of garden fencing and little clips and I think it makes a pretty charming, rustic photo display.

My youngest daughter wore this sweet vintage dress for my oldest daughter's wedding. I'm debating whether to keep it, or list it...

 Another garden fencing photo/note holder.

  

I just love this photo of my grandparents!

Back in January I showed you how to make this Recycled Paper Wreath. It's has been my most viewed post to date, thanks to Beckie at Roadkill Rescue and Donna at Funky Junk 
featuring this humble creation. I'm happy to report it's still holding up!

 

I love the look of this old chippy baseboard. My plan is to combine it with the rusty garden fence.

Six months ago today I shared my first blog post and it has been such a fun adventure so far! I'm so very grateful that you're here, dreaming with me, and I look forward to seeing where the next months lead us together! 

Love and blessings to you-

Jeanette 


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Monday Funday at Finding Home 
Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House 
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life  
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Creative Bloggers Party at Homemaker on a Dime 
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm 
The Scoop 
Knick of Time Tuesday 
Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House 
Budget Decorating at Creative Cain Cabin
Pretty Things at twelveOeight 
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 
Welcome Home Wednesday at Vintage on a Dime 
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits at StoneGable 
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed 
Be Inspired at Common Ground 
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo  

The Penny and the Pearl-New Items in the Shop!

Happy Saturday, all!
 
I just wanted to let you know I have some new listings over at The Penny and the Pearl shop today!

Yes, I'm parting with one of my favorite flea market style books. I have so many books, and it's time to let some go.

I've added a couple of handmade hanging cards. 

 

 Some pretty lace on a vintage furniture spindle.

  

A vintage beach chair towel rack for your kitchen or bath.

 Some iron birds for you to use on your own project!

Some coastal cottage decor, and more!

Pop over and have a visit when you have a minute!

Have a good weekend, friends-

Jeanette 

First Burlap Project!

I know it's hard to believe. Burlap has been all the rage for quite some time now, but I had never owned a piece before. A couple of weeks ago I came across a piece about 3' x 4' at the thrift store for 50 cents. Alas, my chance to jump on the burlap bandwagon!

I've had these old windows for about seven years. If you have a minute, you can pop over here to see how I used this white one over my "faux mantel" in the master bedroom last Christmas. 

I just cut a piece of the burlap the size of the window frame. I could have done a better job of ironing it!

I attached it to the back of the frame with pieces of velcro. This is the super sticky-backed velcro. I'm pretty sure we used this to hold our t.v.  & video equipment together at one time! It's what I had, so I used it. I added a little hot glue to the back of each piece as well.

I could have easily tacked the burlap to the back of the frame, but I wanted it to be easy to change whatever was on display on the front.

I used some pearl head pins, and on some I slipped a vintage button over it. This is obviously not going to hold anything too weighty, but the pins can easily hold photos or pretty fabric scraps and ribbons onto the burlap.

 

Pretty postcard from my friend living in China.

  
I will probably sell this piece, but if I do end up keeping it I think I will hang a few of my daughter's wedding photos in front of the burlap on a pretty lace ribbon.

 There you have it, my first burlap project ever. I have some ideas for the piece I have left over, and of course I'll show you when I have it ready. 
How about you guys? Have you used burlap much? What was your favorite project you've done with it? 

Thanks for coming over, friends!

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Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style 
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed 
Welcome Home Wednesday at Vintage on a Dime
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life 
Treasure Hunt Thursday at From My Front Porch to Yours
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits at StoneGable 
Share Your Cup Thursday at A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Creative Inspirations at Embracing Change 
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage 
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home 
Party Junk at Funky Junk