New items on Etsy!

I've added several new Ceiling Tin Signs to my Etsy Store....

A dreamy home...

Just browsing blogs and came across this fascinating site called houzz.  You may already be a fan, but I just found this site and find it so inspiring!  


Here's a few designs that called my name:



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Spring Fever... I posted a note a few days ago about having Spring Fever. I had a big plans of reorganizing my home from top to bottom. I tend to think big, but need to work on my follow through :) But, those big aspirations tend to bring me down other worth while rabbit trails so they aren't completely wasted.

So, what did I actually get done with my Spring Fever? I'll share them with you. While I appreciate technology, I'm not a fan of all the gadgets lying around my house. Plus, there are so many gadgets & I still can't ever seem to find the one remote I'm looking for. With my "can do" spring fever attitude, I decided to do something about it.

I took a few old vintage drawers, gave them a nice cleaning, a few coats of paint

& ta da a cute caddy to hold all my remotes.

and more remotes...

I'm new to blogging, so you may not know this about me, but I am all about versatility in the products I create. I try to incorporate items with multiple functions...why:

1. Because I change my decor a lot

2. My funds are limited

3. I have two small children and my lifestyle is constantly in a transition mode.

4. I have limited storage space

So, here are some ideas for re-purposing this already re-purposed drawer:

The Grown-up Easter Basket

I don't know about you, but this is the type of easter basket I would want to receive. I packed it with some of my Antique Ceiling Tin Bunnies (available in my Etsy store).

When Easter is over and your remotes have found a new home, how about a sweet garden box centerpiece:

Just a few lovely ideas to get your creative juices flowing...now go re-purpose some of your items or visit my Etsy store to buy up the goodies pictured today.

Spring Fever....

Yes, I have it...Spring Fever! I'm spoiled to live on the west coast (unfortunately not spoiled enough to actually live ON the coast) and the weather is just amazing right now. The days flip flop between rain & sunny 70 degree weather and I am just LOVING it! However, when Spring rolls around I always get the urge to purge, clean, organize & decorate. So, I have a few ideas from organizing my pantry to finally refinishing the antique dresser in my garage. I'll keep you posted with before & afters as I attempt to blog this process.

I also love to share my new ideas so be sure to check my Etsy shop so you can share in this Spring Fever!

As always, with Joy!

I'm so excited to participating in my first giveaway! Check out the gorgeous blog: www.patinasoul.blogspot.com for details. She is giving away hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways to 1 (yes 1) lucking winner! A $25 gift certificate to my etsy store (www.joyframeworks.etsy.com) is included in this giveaway. You HAVE to check it out!