This chair was in my Grandmothers house for as long as I can remember and needed a bit of love!

It is my first attempt at upholstery and my only regret is I didn't use new batting on the cushion! It's very comfortable yet has some visible lumps due to the old cotton.

The toy box is an antique from my husbands family and didn't match the house so I watered down some white paint with a hint of gray and gave it a face lift! I love how this small sitting area transitions the earth tones from my living room to the black and white theme in my bedroom!

Biltmore Inspirations Vineyard Bowl

(Decembers Host Special)

This beautiful red bowl measures 12" X 10"
Here is a recipe for a bio-safe flame retardant treatment that you can make at home:
DIY Flame-Retardant Treatment

• 7 ounces borax
• 3 ounces boric acid
• 2 quarts hot water
• Dissolve and combine the ingredients. Dip or spray decorations in the solution. Safety-test small parts for flame resistance and reapply solution if needed.

Thanks to Cathy Barnhardt for this helpfull recipe we all need in our cookbooks!  :)

It's offical....... I'm a Biltmore Inspirations Consulatant!!! I am so excited to get my beautiful products and start booking parties!! Please check out my webpage at www.biltmoreinspirations.com/SouthernCal and don't forget to look at the host specials!!!

Goodwill has the best frames!

I turned it into a chalk board with chalk board paint from Lowe's!

Now it changes with the seasons, love it!!!

Onesies and burp clothes I made for my friend Jody's shower.

Brent my husband at work...Hi babe  :)

Meet our new baby!! Name to come!! Can't wait to meet her!!

I have been collecting drift wood all summer to make these for Christmas... Can't wait!!

Mint Infused Cupcakes!! Yummy!!!

My adorable girls! Molly Ann and Daisy Mae! 
See the Euro Shams! :) Everything about this room makes me smile!

My antique door all decorated for Christmas 2011.
Over the white lights is my Grandmothers antique lace tablecloth.
The Wreath I made from Curtains that hung in our first home!
I aslo used the curtains to make Euro Shams for the bed.

Day One!

Today is the first post and hopefully the last day I keep my ideas private!! :)
Hope you enjoy this journey with me!! Thanks and Happy Cleaning!!