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A Little Winter Sprucing Up

Did your front door look as bare as mine did after taking down the Christmas wreath? I just couldn't take it anymore. I had a grapevine wreath up in the attic with some old, worn out Valentine's decor on it. So I ripped all of that off and headed to my local Michael's (Hobby Lobby just didn't have what I needed this time) and found a couple of pussy willow sprigs on sale. So I brought them home, dismantled the sprigs into individual little twigs and glued them on. I think it made a nice, simple winter wreath. And it only cost me about $4!

Next, I finally got pictures uploaded to my new digital frame that my sweet hubby got me for Christmas. I love it! My new memory card holds *thousands* of photos and I can't wait to fill it up with more favorites to enjoy while I'm cooking (I put it in my kitchen).

In the kiddos'/guest bath the shower curtain was needing a little help. One of my shower curtain rings had broken and one of the holes on the liner had ripped, so there were a couple of sags going on. I didn't like that! So I took off all of the (old, cheap) rings and tossed them, then I tied ribbons in their place, punching a new hole in the torn liner to keep it from sagging. I thought about getting a new one, but this one still looks virtually new. I like the way the ribbons gave an extra touch of color that flows with the rest of the room's decor.

Now this weekend I'll be working on making our *family rules* to post in the kitchen. I got some great scrapbook paper (on sale for .20 each!) and a nice frame at the antique shop ($3). I'm planning to make my own version of this. Hopefully I'll have the finished product to show in a day or so!

Have a great and creative weekend!!

This post is linked to Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home.
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Julie said…
Loved all your changes! Thanks for sharing your ideas. And I still have to load photos on my digital frame from my son. I WILL get around to it. You sharing yours got done is pushing me to do mine now. Thanks!! Enjoyed visiting.
January 22, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Kayren said…
I'm working on family rules too. I got some paper at Michael's for 20 cents. They didn't have a great selection, but I found some and can hopefully supplement with what I have at home. I might not be done in a day or so though!
January 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Morgan said…
What a pretty wreath!

Displaying family rules sounds like a good idea.

Got to love the sales at craft stores! My favorite is Joanne's and Hobby Lobby's 12x12 papers at 6 for $1! Problem is I usually stock up a little "too" much during those sales.

You should share your family rules when you have it finished!
January 22, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Marianne said…
Lovely wreath!
Thanks for visiting me, it was very nice to have you over.
January 23, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Nana Trish is Living the Dream said…
These look so neat. I am anxious to read your family rules. I fought with shower hooks last weekend. The ribbon is a great idea. I must try it next time. For now I got a hookless curtain at Walmart. Your wreath is beautiful and it must make you happy to see your creation. Love it.
January 23, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Glenda/MidSouth said…
Pretty wreath. I bought a couple of wreath forms a while back, and need to do something with them.
January 23, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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