Must be love...

Hearts are all a flutter and love is in the air...and on my entry table. I wanted to create some playful decorations in honor of Valentine's Day.


I went to my stash to see what I could create. Hmmm, so what would Cupid say. Easy...L-O-V-E. I found some left over wood in my garage. Chopped it up in varying heights with my miter saw. Added a little red paint. I decoupaged the dictionary page featuring the definition of "love" on it. Then, I added the individual letters of L-O-V-E to help deliver Cupid's message.


It was a simple project but one that delivers a big heartfelt message.

This post is linked back to Twice Remembered: Make your Monday.

Happy Loveday,

~MB
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Furniture Feature: Mix and Mingle

I love to mix odd pieces together to create unique furniture. I found this old trunk/box awhile ago and have been searching for a nice set of legs to go with it. I finally found some. And, might I say, these legs are Rockette worthy.

It is the base to an old sewing table. I see a lot of them but they are usually a little pricey. This set was only $5 because the foot pedal was broken.

I just took that part off and kept the rest intact. I debated whether I wanted to refinish it and finally decided to repaint them with an Oil Bronze finish. I am glad I did. It coordinates well with some of my black furniture pieces in the living room.

My original plan was to use it as a sofa table, but it was too tall. So I put it in my front bay window instead, which is kind of dead space in my house. A little added bonus about this piece is that it can either be displayed open our closed.

Right now I am displaying it open. It has some fun vintage fabric and funky green paint on the inside. I may change that down the road, but for right now I am going with it.

I am linking this post to Mustard Seed Creations Link Up party. Check out some of the other great furniture creations. Awesome.

Happy Furniture Feature Friday,

~MB
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Girls Night Out This Thursday!

Just in time for Valentines Day!

Art You Can Handle ~ Origami Photo Album

Thursday, February 11 at 7PM

Studios@625 Trade Street

Hosted by Marybeth Barrett and Kathleen Kirk

Create a Memory Story with Guest Designer & Paper Expert, Patti Parnell. You will receive step by step instructions on how to crop your pictures and adhere to the sections to create your very own Memory Story. Included in this kit are background papers and a few handmade embellishments. You will each create and take home your masterpiece at the studio. Patti will also provide you with DIY instructions to help you create another one at your own home. Lights snacks will be provided. We encourage you to grab a girlfriend and your favorite bottle of vino for a great night out with friends. Cost per person $25, includes all supplies and light snacks. Space is limited. Call 336.406.7072 to reserve your spot. Registration Form

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French Cottage, Flea Market, Shabby Chic...Oh My!

I found a great new shop from Twitterland. Check out The Inglenook Decor. There are quite a few things that have caught my eye.

I thought this plate rack would actually make a cool photo rack. You could either place them on the shelf or use ribbon to hang them from the hooks.

How cute is this bird towel stand? Birds are the trend right now and this is top of the list for me.

And, I am addicted to cool vintage looking baskets. I love the vintage ones as much as reproductions.


Maureen, the brains and braun behind the shop and blog, is a savvy and entrepreneurial woman who is following her passion and we get the benefit from her labor. We get to shop all of the great goodies she finds. She has a great mix of French Cottage meets Flea Market Finds.


Anyway, I just wanted to share a great site for my Hot Tip Tuesday Post. No, I don't personally know her or get any perks for spreading the love. I simply love her eclectic little mix so I wanted to pass it along! I always like to support fellow female fempreneurs, don't you?

Happy Tuesday,
~MB
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Projects in the making

I am in the midst of a bunch of projects. I am going with a theme. Here is a sneak peak at the main ingredient. Are you curious?

I am not far enough along yet to share, so this is a little tease. I will have some done by Friday because that is my next Gallery Hop. So, pray that the kids go back to school on Wed. Two snow days is enough. We live in the south for crying out loud!

Wish me luck.

Stay tuned,

~MB
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Friday Favorite Junk Swap

My Friday Favorite post of the week comes from Sue Whitney over at JunkMarket Style. She is coordinating a Junk Swap. What is a junk swap you ask? Well here is what Sue says

"It is the act of trading some of your found objects for equally as desirable junkables chosen for you by your junk swap partner. "

Each participant is paired up with another member to swap the goods. Everyone is encouraged to reuse, repurpose and refresh their new found junk and post it on the site. Not a member? Sign up now. It's free to join and so inspiring!

I can't wait to get my junk and to see what everyone comes up with. Let the swap begin!

~MB
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What's Up?

Doing a whole heck of a lot of juggling this week! How 'bout you?

~MB
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