How to make a centerpiece

CheriALL THINGS HOME, CREATIVE ENDEAVORS, DECORATING, LIFESTYLE

I must have flowers, always, and always. ~ Claude Monet  Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – I appreciate having flowers in the house, in the garden, on the porch.  When winter arrives and stays too long, I appreciate them even more!  Making arrangements in pretty containers or wood boxes is my favorite way to enjoy them.  … Read More

Tiered tray makeover

CheriFURNITURE MAKEOVERS, RECENT

 I’ve been busy painting all the things lately.   Which explains the several antique pieces in our garage right now at various stages of getting a new life.  In the middle of working on 5 different pieces, I managed to get side-tracked by an idea that just couldn’t wait. I purchased this very plain tiered tray … Read More

Chair clean-up

CheriALL THINGS HOME, ANTIQUES, FURNITURE MAKEOVERS

a chair

A chair was for sure not on my “look for list” when I headed to Gold Rush last weekend.  However, it is no surprise to me that I brought one home.  A $5 chair is difficult to pass up, especially when it is so cute. As charming as the chair is, it was extremely dirty.   … Read More

Bend in the road

CheriCREATIVE ENDEAVORS, FAVORITE PHOTOS, GENERAL

After being off work for over a week during the holidays, heading to work last Wednesday morning was nothing short of brutal. Until I came to the bend in the road. I’m pretty sure I audibly gasped when I made the turn and saw this more-than-amazing sight. These pictures are pretty, but don’t come close … Read More

Sunday Afternoon, Part I

CheriCREATIVE ENDEAVORS, FAVORITE PHOTOS, GENERAL

Baby Girl’s BFF, Kate got engaged to her BF, Jon, on September 26, 2012. Jon and Kate asked me to do their engagement photos I was honored We consider Kate one of our own our kiddos and Jon too! They are tying the knot on May 11, 2013 and we are SO excited and happy … Read More

Outtakes

CheriCREATIVE ENDEAVORS, FAVORITE PHOTOS, GENERAL

Taking pics of our kids isn’t always a one shot deal as you are about to see. At this point in their lives … it is more fun to make taking pictures a game. It is typically just one child making it more of a challenge.  I’ll let you decide who that is.  I will … Read More