Putka Pods!

Putka Pods.....little seed pods shaped like
teeny pumpkins (about the size of a dime),
which are dyed as their original dried color is brown.
I think the brown would be nice, however,
I am not in charge of the decision to dye them...LOL

This year we ordered them in a mix of
green, orange, and plum......beautiful hues for fall decorating.

These are unscented, and we use them to surround
a candle for a fall display, or to mix in
with other potpourri to create interest.
You can also scatter them on a table
(because ours are unscented they won't mark your furniture)
with leaves, acorns, little green apples

and chipmunks ($14.95 each...different stances)
for a whimsical display!
We love them! Just $2.95 for a 2 cup bag!
These don't last long.....

I Think My Name Should Have Been Jane....

Here's a peek into more of my decorating style....

I just LOVE decorating with garlands and vines!

I made this mirror for Bruce out of an old storm door.
It's nice to lighten up the heaviness of an object with garlands.

This window in my guest bath doesn't require a curtain for privacy, and the whole bath has a garden theme to it, so, of course, a vine around the window was what I thought it needed!

The kitchen window looks out into the backyard and another vine for interest went here as well!

I finally decided upon curtains for my front triple window.....
Yup, these are the same curtains I chose for my bedroom and master bath,
just ALOT longer!
Linda calls them the "Wash and Hang" curtains!

All you do is wash them, dry on low for minimal shrinkage or medium for more shrinkage, and you get this wonderful "gauzy" look!
They are actually called Tobacco Cloth Curtains.
You may now purchase them online on our website!
I love the airiness (is that a word?) about them
and how they just filter the light without blocking it.
I love natural light in a home!

You can wrap vines around stuff too!!!
Here is a wire form which holds a battery operated candle which comes on at exactly 5pm everyday and turns itself off 5 hours later!

The first time Bruce saw it, he said,
"I thought you knew better than to leave a burning candle unattended?!"......... Men!! LOL

My dear friend Wendy made this collage for me with my wedding invitation and natural elements...and the bird is made from birch bark and was part of my wedding centerpieces.

I have had this window mirror for years and I absolutely adore it!
It is so rustic with the chippy paint and all!
And the vine just grabs your attention and lures you right in.....

I hope my photos have inspired you to
take a look around your home, and see where you can add a little vine whimsy......

Curtains!

I wanted to show you what I chose to use as curtains in my bedroom and bathroom....

I knew I wanted the primitive tobacco cloth curtains, but also knew I wanted a topper...so, I married the tobacco cloth with our cotton lace curtains, and created just the right look for me!

I took these pics just this am, and yes, that is little snow flurries outside...

I used little pieces of a wispy garland as tie-backs for the curtains in the bath,
and when I need privacy I just pull the curtain over to cover the entire window.

Customer Photo! Wall Vinyl!

In some instance I am so organized...and in others, so disorganized!! I love getting photos from customers and taking photos, but when it comes to saving them with descriptions, well, let's just say, it isn't my strongest trait!

I recently found this photo sent in by a customer which features our wall vinyl!

And remember, continue to send in those photos and I will post them....someday!

I still have to post a photo of another gals table......I just have to find it first! LOL

Jill M's Quaint Home in Foster

We are like the paparazzi!

We shot another home last week!

You are going to love the clever attention to detail in every nook and cranny.

Lots of natural light,
great woodwork by a local craftsman,

and Jill's attention to detail in her decorating, keeping things simple, yet sophisticated made this a fantastic home shoot!

We hope our home shoots help give you ideas on how to decorate your own home.

Enjoy the show! Click the link below!

Please leave a comment and let us know how you liked it!

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Easier than Pie!!

This photo was sent in by one of our customers!
She said she was a little nervous about putting up the wall vinyl,

but then she said,"It was so easy!"
She placed it above her sofa, and surrounded it with photos

of her grandchildren......
Perfect!
Be sure to check out our other
Vinyl Lettering!!

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It's IN to be SQUARE!

We received some new wreaths....
And they are square!

Don't you love how it acts as a frame
for a framed picture or photo?
It would be great around a mirror as well!
We can make up a custom wreath to match
your decor using berry garlands,

faux florals, ivy, vine garlands....
The possibilities are endless!

Country Apartment

Galley Kitchen

Good times with my girlfriends were shared on this deck,

before finding Mr. Right... : )

I had this old bureau made into the bathroom vanity....I loved the color so much,

I decided to paint the wall the same color....it is so sunny!


Beamed ceiling and wood floors in the living/dining room.....it is so cozy!