Life is never boring..

Not with these angels in my life!  They are growing up so fast. 

 This little one was gnawing away last Saturday......She just got her first tooth this week!

Tristan, proudly showing off his broken wrist.....(from a razor scooter)

Brenna now 8 with her new Selena Gomez haircut!

And Jenna,  I spy a little devilishness in this little one!

Eli was at her Dads so I didnt get a recent picture of her.

They're all coming over again today.....So another exciting busy and fun weekend with the G-kids!

And if anyone wants to get in on the lamp shade giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment under my Spring giveaway.   So far it's a 50/50 shot for the two sweeties who left comments.   Ends today....

I gotta go to a community yard sale today before the kiddoes arrive, hope to find something good!

Happy Saturday!
Diane

Sring giveaway......

After the Ball giveaway........

Millie had such fun at Carol's dress form ball this year.   And as promised, Millie's rose floral lamp shade (she used as a hat) is being given away to one lucky winner.

 Awwww, look at my cute G-babies in the back ground.......

 

This shade is covered in some pink fabric I had left over from a pillow, vintage millinery, ribbons and this luscious rose.

 

If you would like a chance to win this lamp shade, just leave a comment about this giveaway on my blog, and be sure to leave me a valid email address if you do not have a blog so I can notify the winner. 

 

Drawing will be March 23rd at 12 noon CST. Texas time!

 

Thanks and good luck to the winner......It's much prettier than the pictures show.

 

Reminder too, Millie's dress will be for sale next week on Etsy shop with proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, so be sure to check her out on my blog or visit The Polka Dot Closet where you can see all the fabulous dress forms.

  xoxox Diane

 

 

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Clark & Kensington free quart

Ya'll don't forget to head on over to your local Ace Hardware for your free quart of Clark & Kensington paint. 

I got Shiloh on the left and bottom.    And Toasty Tan right and top.  I am going to finally paint the dining room.  Can you guess which one I chose? 

Shiloh wins.  It's sort of a taupy grey.

Also get $10 off supplies today too.  I better take advantage of that.  And next weekend is another free quart...... YAY!

Childs rocker

Found this antique childs rocker at the thrift store......for $3. 

The faded label on the side says it came from England at an antique store there.

It had an awful brown carpet cover, (forgot before pics)..... :(

But I recovered it with this cute animal fabric found in an estate sale fabric grab bag.

I am also working on this old dresser.  Again, no before pictures. 

I removed all the old alligator varnish (denatured alcohol, so easy and no elbow grease needed)

And painted it in ASCP Emperor's silk with dark wax finish.  The top will be yard sticks. 

I'll show you the finished when  it's done.   

This has taken me a month to do.........!   But I'm on a roll...... working on a bunch of smaller things too for my ignored Etsy shop. 

See ya'll later.... xoxoxo  Diane

Dress Form Ball

Millie Millie Millie........goodness girl....I know it's the event of the year, but. . . . . .well. Here she is in all her glory.  When it comes to floral, Millie really went all out.  She calls her creation Dress Form Couture. 

Rather than a longer more formal gown, this was last year's dress.....

 Millie opted for a cocktail style piece.

 

Complete with lamp shade chapaeu......lol

And some dried valentine roses..........

 

Doilie sleeves....

 

Removable bustle bouquet.....

 

An envious admirer.....

 

 

A little of this and a little of that, dyed doilies, dyed cotton seam tape, some black trim and feathers from an old mask......Even some vintage milinery.  She has a removable bustle bouquet.  (the delicate dried roses could crush)  This was fun to make.

Yes, Millie's been quite inspired and has really come out of her shell.  LOL.   Thank you Carol for sponsoring this wonderful event.  If ya'll haven't heard, it's "The Polka Dot Closet's" second annual dress form ball on March 11th.   So fun to see everyone's creations!

Millie's dress will be up for sale in my Etsy shop following the ball.   100% of the sale will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.   The dress is made from a vintage coral slip.  Most of the decoration  is glued with permanent fabric glue and is not really meant to be worn by humans, but....hey....nowadays, anything goes right?!  This dress would look great on a mannequin for display.  Maybe in your shop...... 

Wait, that's not all.......Millie is also going to have a giveaway.....what you ask?  The pretty pink lamp shade.  I will have a post after the dress form ball.  You do not have to be a follower but having more friends tagging along makes it more fun.   Stay tuned.

See ya'll at the ball......xoxo
Diane

A fabulous giveaway

I just bought a house a year ago and I love it......but I would pack up in a heartbeat for this! 

And this...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where is this you ask?  It's in Bandera Texas, the Magnolia Pearl Ranch.  Sigh.....I sure would love this place.  Why am I writing about this?  Well, you all have heard of Magnolia Pearl right?  If you haven't, you're in for a treat.  The Magnolia Pearl Ranch is on the market, and by blogging about this, you can win this.....

 

 

 

Or this.....

 

 

 

That's right, just head on over to Fiona and Twig and check out the giveaway details and how to sign up to win one of these fabulous outfits........

 

XOXO

Diane

 

 

 

Unconditionally

John,

I love you more than you could ever know.  Through thick and thin, good times and bad, the ups the downs.....Our love is undying.  Your illness has only strenthened our bond together and God willing, He will allow us another 20 years together. 

Happy Valentines Day my love! I love you and your little dog too!
Always yours,
Diane

PS,thanks for the roses.......love them!