Welcome! I bet you have an old piece of wood furniture that is still in good structure shape but looking worn and tired? Am I right? The piece i have has been used several different ways but she will be the kitchen island this time. She's wearing a tired boring white. Time for a lick of color!
So don't throw that much loved wooden furniture to the curb or out to the garage or cellar , give it that well deserved lick of paint and love it again!
Happy painting!
Lisa
Welcome! Nice of you to stop by. Many of you will say : oh no! Why would you go and paint a cherry wood piece of furniture? We'll I was given it in December right before Christmas. It is a huge coffee table it has 2 big drawers that can accommodate remotes etc it has 2 large couches around it along with 2 recliners. But I just couldn't get past that dark wood.
So against everyone's advice I gave it a lick of paint. The first thing I used was Stainkilz . I thought about all the use this table will get. Then I finished it off with Rustoliums painters choice. I left some darkness to peek through. Love the legs!
So it's whatever you like! Don't like it paint it. I'm lovng her as I refer to furniture as a her or him . She' fits so well with the farmhouse country cottage theme and is ready for all the use we can give her.
Thankyou for stopping in!
Lisa
Welcome! If you don't have a sprawling piece of land to garden no worries! Or maybe you live somewhere where weather can threaten your plants. Sometimes it's just better to be able to carry your plants on inside.
Just 3 weeks ago planted basil seeds , now look at it today.
So green and healthy! I can even start pinching leaves for cooking. Just a pot with some garden soil , proper drainage and some 🌞. The seeds were about 1.75
Herbs are so wonderful! I love to cook and be able to pick fresh herbs when needed and at a fraction of the cost of buying.
I will grow vegetables and sunflowers from seeds that I will share soon. But I couldn't resist flat of petunias I bought to fill a flower box.
5 gallon buckets are ideal for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, onions and almost any vegetable or flower. Be sure to drill holes for drainage or add some rocks to the bottom.
Also an important detail is to be sure not to make the pots too heavy that you will never be able to move them if need be.
And that's it ! Just plant and let the sun and water do the rest.
Happy Gardening!
Lisa
Good day and welcome! You know that song? If I knew you were coming Ida baked a cake! This is a delicious crumb cake recipe, super easy and ready in no time at all. This can be hand mixed no need to break out the mixer. And please don't mind my stained "cookbook it's definitely over used.
Sorry it's sideways. Be sure to follow this recipe . The only thing I added to the crumb topping on reserve is a couple top. Of cinnamon
When the cake is slightly cooled I add a vanilla glaze simply I melt about 1/4 stick of butter add about a cup of powdered sugar , a top of vanilla and half n half or milk just enough to make a light frosting. Drizzle over the entire cake. Enjoy! Fast easy and yummy!
Happy baking
Lisa
Welcome! Everyone is welcoming spring with open arms! Seems like winter put on a great show everywhere. A colorful wreath is a great way to welcome guests into your home and also the Spring season.
Wreaths go back as far as ancient civilization. They have many meanings. A wreath we would hang today symbolizes renewal of the season as well as a " big hug" , in welcoming guests to your home.
For me it just puts the finishing touch on a door, window or wall. I know i know I just get carried away. After harvesting my grapes I cut back the vines and get busy making wreaths to decorate.
So I gathered some florals and leaves and created a colorful spring wreath. Decorating a wreath is not as hard as it may seem. First pick your color scheme. Flowers can be bought very inexpensive at Dollar Tree. Walmart as well carries an array of colorful faux flowers.
Just lay them out which ever way looks best to you. There's no right or wrong way in my opinion. It's all about what you like! I conjured up a burlap nest and added some eggs.
Thankyou for stopping by!
Happy decorating
Lisa
Welcome! Nice of you to stop by! Holidays have come to an end for now anyway. Goodbye red and white checks loved it for the holidays. But now I've introduced some greens and dark shades that connect with nature. A few new items such as a beautiful piece of fabric found at the thrift with a lovely print of leaves and hues of green. Also Better Homes And Gardens tea towels also with green hues. And last a pretty bouquet of babies breath that I paired up with an old piece of architecture. I was able to sew some pretty curtains for windows and cabinetry. It was a fun makeover and good for the sole
Thankyou for stopping on in
Happy decorating!
Lisa
Merry Happy Christmas to you! This is Christmas here at Sweet Tea N' Salty Air where cookies are baking, favorite foods are cooking, lots of laughing , and prayers for loved ones that are no longer with us.
A vintage style mirror and shelf wrapped in christmas, mirror is a Antique Farmhouse find
Wishing everyone a safe blessed and happy Christmas!
Lots off hugs,
Lisa
Welcome! I bet you have an old piece of wood furniture that is still in good structure shape but looking worn and tired? Am I right? The pi...
