spring entry

i've been decorating up a storm lately.

that is what happens when you exercise and eat right. you don't feel the need to nap.

i guess.

remember those shadow boxes i used in my winter entry {with the gloves and snowflakes}? well, they are back. this time with branches and butterflies!

once you have the shadow boxes you can change out what is in them to fit your mood or the season. i bought the butterflies for a couple bucks at michaels {shhh, don't tell hobby lobby} and the paper and branches were found in my home.


before i show you these next pictures i give this disclaimer: my entry is the hardest place for me to take pictures. i prefer natural light so i don't need to use my flash. unfortunately our entry is lacking in lighting. boo hoo.

so, i may try again later {with my husband's guidance} to get some better pictures. in the meantime, more of my spring entry.

frame it!

i got this idea from pottery barn earlier this winter season. immediately i knew i would be copy catting the idea, but did not save the picture on my computer. when i went last night to the pb website i could not find the picture. so i improvised.

yep. a picture of a picture.


i know. lame. but i wanted to show you where i got the idea. give credit where credit is due.

this is my version. i found some white gloves and hats on clearance at target {$6 for it all!}. i also waited until shadow boxes were half off at hobby lobby. armed with a gift card i bought two for $20. i added a little "bling" with the snowflake ornaments from my mom and some pinecones found on family walks.




to complete the winter entry i left out a pair of birchwood skis and my semi homemade garland {added more snowflakes and took out the red ornaments}. i wanted to find a way to incorporate my white skates but was a bit fearful of their sharp edges with my little girls in the house.

so there you have it. unoriginal. copy cat strikes again!

a merry entry

simple frames from the dollar tree. a store bought garland with real greenery attached to it. some battery operated lights. some ornaments.


don't you feel merry?

a fall entry

as previously stated, i was inspired by pottery barn {when aren't i?}

so, leaves in a big wine barrel.

wreath hung in an empty window instead of a mirror.

and an added element: a halloween banner made with fabric, jute and some hot glue.

the copy cat cottage: entry

i wish i could say it was complete. it's not. but oh, so close.

ceiling needs touching up, paint needs touching up, tile patched and bench stained. just a few things that need to get done.


but here is the tour any way. i kept up my christmas greenery and added some pine cones to decorate for the season.



the frames were all either free from my parents farm or $1 at a junk store.

picture-less frames are my new obsession. i added the greenery inside of the frames. abstract art, right?