Two Homes * Two Sisters * One Blog
Hello Picket Fencers!!! This is Angelina from JoJo and Eloise and I am so excited to be back here visiting with you again. Spring! Spring! It's finally here and I couldn't be happier! Seriously, this has to the most beautiful time of year. The temperatures are just right, flowers are beginning to bloom, the birds are Sweetly Chirping and … [Read more...]
So, have you ever found yourself standing at the check out line or a fabric counter and the clerk, trying to make small talk while cutting small squares of lace, asks what you are going to make with the fabric you are buying? Excitedly you tell her about this idea you saw in Better Homes and Gardens for Lace Dyed Easter Eggs. How they took … [Read more...]
It's so easy during Valentine's Day to get wrapped up in expensive gift giving. Now don't get me wrong, I love roses and perfume and jewelry as much as the next girl but I also love sweet, simple gifts as well. Like this Love Mug that you can easily make yourself! All you need is an inexpensive mug, paint pens and an … [Read more...]
I'll never forget it. We strolled down the steep path that meandered behind the cabins. I'm pretty sure he held my hand...in fact I know he did. I could feel my palms getting clammy and wishing I could wipe them on my shorts. I couldn't help but wonder where we were going...and that nagging worry in the back of my mind, "what if … [Read more...]
I first shared this post over at the FOLK Magazine Blog. If you are feeling overwhelmed with last minute Christmas decorating, this is one project that can be done in minutes with things you have on hand. Or, maybe you are looking for a fun little project to keep those kids who are home on Christmas vacation occupied. This one … [Read more...]
Merry. Holly. Joy. Peace...all words that conjure up feelings of Christmas. For some reason I am drawn to NOEL. Maybe it's because it's the French word for Christmas. Maybe because it first entered our language when my ancestors were still speaking in Middle English, one of my favorite literary periods. Whatever the reason may … [Read more...]
What is it with metallic that makes us love it so much? Is it that extra little bling? Is it the extra little something special that it adds to everyday objects? Maybe I just have a fascination with shiny objects, which could be a whole other problem entirely. grin! Krylon's Metallic Spray Paints has given us the ability to make just … [Read more...]
I know our minds are drifting towards Christmas. We're already unpacking the ornaments, garland and lights in our minds, if we haven't already begun in our homes. Maybe you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner so you are putting off the Christmas decorating until the last car pulls out of the driveway. You possibly have those … [Read more...]
We are so thrilled to have Angie from Knick of Time Interiors with us today! She is one of our fabulous sponsors and we know you will love learning how to make your own Antique Enamel Sign. My name is Angie and I blog at Knick of Time, and own an Etsy shop by the same name. Like so many of you, I love old, tattered, well-loved … [Read more...]
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