Monday, October 4, 2010

Bringing the outside in

                                                             With the cold nights here
                                                          I decided to bring my plants
                                                               inside were its warm.
                                                                     They take
                                                                 up soooooooo
                                                        much room but I really didn't
                                                           want to see them freeze.
                                                         So for the time I put them in
                                                                the living room
                                                           where they will stay as
                                                            long as they survive.
                                                                   

                                                           My thumb is not very good
                                                         with indoor plants, but we will
                                                               see how well they do.
                                                            For now they are nice and
                                                                            lush.

                                              
                                                    and not to forget my little angel with the
                                                                   succulent plants



                                                                 luv and blessings
                                                                       Ruby

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Front Door

                                                   Recently visiting our son and his wife
                                                      in North Carolina I took a liking
                                                      to the front doors of the homes
                                                      in their neighbor hood all being
                                                      painted. So I decided to paint
                                                    mine this past week. What color
                                                    to paint it? Red to match the brick ?
                                                       or black to match the shutters?
                                                       
                                                     Before it was white with black trim
                                          
                                                                        
                                                           After some sanding , taping,
                                                         and rolling my valspar paint


                                                                the finished door

                                                                Yes black it is.


                                                       Thank you for your visit.hope you'll
                                                                     be back soon.

 
                                                                   luv and blessings
                                                                         Ruby
                                                    
                                                            

Monday, September 27, 2010

                                                        I did get to stop in at a local
                                                                     market
                                                             and pick up a few
                                                           mums and pumpkins


                                                                    my scare crow
                                                              poor guy looks a little stiff
                                                                       but I like him.
                         
                                                                     Remember my table?
                                                                          before

                                                                          After

                                                           I chose a yellow mum
                                                            and orange candles
                                                          and added some gourds.


                                                             thanks for stopping by.

                                                               Luv and blessings
                                                                    Ruby

Friday, September 24, 2010

Table Display

                                                   
                                                          these off white dishes I pick up
                                                   at my favorite thrift store, piece by piece
                                                               for such a low price.
                                                   I can do so much with them they go with
                                                                          anything.

                                                                   
                                                                        Mr rooster
                                                              He likes to be center stage.
                                                                   So tall and proud.

                                                         
                                                       I want to replace the flowers yet
                                                       they were still so nice I felt bad
                                                       to throw them out. I need to go
                                                           to the local market and buy
                                                     some mums. Oh what color to buy?

                                                               and some candles.
                                                        gold, orange, brown,or red?
                                                               you'll need to check in
                                                                later for the finished
                                                                   table setting.
           
                                                          Hope you have a Great     
                                                                   Week-end


                                                               love and blessing
                                                                    Ruby

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Fall

                                                                   
                                                                   Welcome Fall

                                                                      I love fall
                                                            with its vibrant colors
                                                        orange, red, brown and gold

Candles

peanuts and corn candy
 

Apples


cool evenings
and camp fires
Hope it hangs around a 
loooooooooooong
looooooooooong 
time.

Do you like fall?

 Thanks for spending some time with me.
luv and blessings
Ruby








Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Adorable

                                                  This morning on my way to work
                                                   I stopped at my favorite little
                                                  Thrift shop and found this
                                                  adorable little vintage purse.
                                                    The beautiful tapestry fabric
                                                     and in great condition.
                                              the inside lining is in fine condition as well
                                          did you notice the little pearls
                                          that are used to close it?
                                                    It will not hold much but I love it.
                                                    Simply Adorable!!


                                                   Thanks for checking in with me.

                                                     luv and blessing
                                                        Ruby

Monday, September 13, 2010

Guest room


                                                     My White and Black guest room
   
                                          Choosing a neutral color for the room was easy as
                                                               I like to keep it simple.
                                                                    Black and White     

                                               I found this print fabric and made some pillows,
                                            bed skirt, and valances.And added a splash of color
                                                   with a red throw at the foot end of the bed

                                                                    and a red robe
                                         
                                                 found these white jars at the place I work
                                           

                                           And placed them on top of this old dresser I found.
                                                  I painted it white and added some detail.
                                         The cardboard boxes I found at Jo Ann fabrics
                                                I had so much fun painting them.
                                                I need something red in this area yet.
                                                 Does anyone have a suggestion ?
                                                       I'd like to hear from you .

                                                  
                                                    Stitched up this picture w/some old buttons              
                                                                    a friend gave me.
                                                     and had a friend make me a reclaimed barn
                                                                         siding frame.
                                      
                                                 A flower cannot bloom with out sunshine.

                                            One day I was shopping at a local department store
                                             and found this chandelier,it was gold but
                                             I painted it black and recovered the shades.
                                                  and best part it was marked  $4.00. At the time
                                                I had no idea what I was going to do with it
                                               but thought for that price I can't let it there.
                                          now it is hanging over the dresser in front of the mirror

                                                         
                                                         Don't forget to leave me a comment
                                                          and let me know what you think I
                                                                        need to add.
                                                           
                                                             
                                                          Hope you enjoyed your visit!
                                                               
                                                                   luv and blessings!
                                                                           ruby