A New Look For A Autumn Fireplace

Hi there, happy you could stop on by,  Im always saying , dont be quick  to throw a vintage piece of furniture to the curb. I had a vintage cabinet with the curved glass. Anyway when we had hurricane Irma it got totaled. I had it out on the screen porch and the wind was strong enough to push it over and move it about. So I did what I usually do I dissected it and stashed all the pieces away for future projects. As I was looking at my faux fireplace I began thinking wow! I could use the large wooden back and this will be my backdrop for the fire place!

I did some measuring, got it screwed onto the wall.

 I gave the wood a worn down  look with some light paint.

 And there you have it! Last night I picked up a set of  Edison lights and added them for fun.

 The wreath I made from some ivy  creeping around.

 I made a rag garland added it to the top.

 Added 2 metal pieces , filled with olive branches and wooden pumpkins.

 The ragbow is all so simple to make.

By adding the wooden backdrop  it seems to complete the look by adding depth. So dont be quick to toss out wooden pieces you just might be able to repurpose them.

                         Thankyou for stopping in!
                                   Lisa

DROPLEAF TABLE & WOODEN STOOLS GET A FARHOUSE PAINTOVER!

Welcome! I dont know about you but I think a pretty piece of painted furniture is great for the sole.  I had bought this vintage small dropleaf table from Goodwill a while back, also 2 wooden stools.

 The dropleaf table was a steal at 10$. So I had the granny teal but needed a whole new look.
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The stools didnt really match and were pretty scuffed up.

 I made some rag garlands in white cotton to decorate the stools.

 The paint I used for the stencils and tabletop dry brushing was a mixture of brown flat paint and some waterbased sealer. I love the effect the mixture gave to the pieces.  The tabletop I merely dry brushed the mixture on the dried grey color.

 These kids stools are made very well and can hold just about anyone.

I had some paints leftover from a Rustoleum test paint so I decided to use the , a very light Greige but beforehand I used a deglosser.

This dropleaf table is sure utilized, if imnot using it as an island someone is there enjoying a meal. Even though furniture is not a set when painted alike it becomes a marriage .

This sure was a fun makeover. Thankyou for stopping by today!
               Lisa

REFRIDGERATOR POLISH PICKLES, SUPER EASY!

Hi there, nice of you to stop by, If your family is like mine they love Polish pickles, the crunchy sidekick to a sandwhich or burger. This recipe is the very best and its versatile so you can add whatever you like to the basic recipe. When I say easy I am talking super easy. No canning, no boiling jars.  Simply boil the water , vinegar,  and salt and pour over your cucumber filled jars. Thats when the magic takes place. When the jars are cooled simply put caps on and refridgerate. In about 3 to 4 days you have a crunchy delicious pickle.

The basic recipe is:
About 5 medium Cucumbers
Lots of dill, if your buying in pkgs at the grocery 2 would work.
1 cup of white vinegar
1/2 cup of sea salt
Sliced onion any kind
8 cups of water
So you can also add hot peppers for spice, fresh garlic, carrots whatever you lik

So the first step is boiling  your salt, vinegar  and water. While thats doing you can cut up your cucumbers, onions and start to layer in even amounts dill, onion and cucumbers. Go ahead and fill your jars well. Once the liquid has come to a boil carefully fill jars. Its that easy, once they are cooled to the touch, cap the jars and refrigerate for about 3 days and they will be ready.

As you can see I have cut some spears, and scices, spears for sandwhiches and slices to pair with burgers.

My love of polish pickles started as a child, my grandmother Sally would make pickles using a large crock on top of the liquid she would place rye bread then a glass plate with a rock to hold it weighted down.  Growing up eating my grandmothers authentic polish dishes was amazing! My aunt and I would sneak and test the  pickles out secretly  of course. So the crock pickles were based of fermenting, and I must say they were delicious especially paired up with a homemade kielbasa sandwhich on rye. Pickles have also been proven to aide in digestive issues.
Whether its cucumbers overflowing from your garden or from you local grocer you will want to give my recipe a try! Now I just need to keep the children away until they are ready!

Thanks for stopping in,
Happy pickle making!
Lisa

A Summer Celebration , red, white and Blue!

Welcome! Hoping you are enjoying summer, if its gardening, swimming or just a lazy hazy quiet afternoon. When I think of summer I think of red white and blue, icecold watermelon, ripe red cherries, swimming, sweet tea, lemonade , fireworks and the list goes on.

I went to the garden and cut a small sunflower for today. Most are towering over 111 ft. Just love the smiling faces but they are cute when they tower over and fall into a deep sleep.

The wine box holds a white metal flag some burning red leaves from a huge plant I have outside, the little metal garden cart is a Decor Steal find, it holds some patriotic fabric balls

The dishes were just plain white that I painted and stenciled

The sunflower was the smallest from the bunch.

This flag was crocheted by my great grama susie, it is well over 50 yrs. Old. I take it outevery year to display.

Whats summer without cherry pie?

Fried green tomatoes, a southern staple!

Thanks so much for visiting!