Sunday, December 30, 2012

Pet Bed Makeover!


A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of thrifting with Kathe with an E. We visited a Goodwill store I had never been to, and boy, were we impressed! It looked like a department store!





It even served coffee!



One of my finds was a pet bed. It was in good shape, and I swear it had never been used. I paid less than $4.









The entire bed had been lined with this fabric, but I knew I needed just a cushion which could be tossed in the wash every once in awhile.




Since it was going to be a bed for Abby,
I wanted it to be a bit more feminine.




I purchased the polka dot fabric at Jo-Ann's, and I already had the ribbon.






Thankfully, she loved it!



And, I had enough fabric left over to dress up the dogs!




I will be joining

Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing
Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal
Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Made By You Monday at Skip to my Lou
Nifty Thrift Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at Kathe with an E
Thrifty to Nifty Thursday at A Jennuine Life
Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Tutes and Tips not to be Missed at Home Stories A to Z
DIY Project Parade at DIY Showoff
Show 'n Share at Southern Lovely
Rustic Restorations Party at Homespun Happenings
Pinspired Rewired at Southern Lovely
Grace At Home at Imparting Grace
Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Gettin' Krafty With It at Krafty Kat

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

And the Winner is...



Thank you to all who entered my Holiday Giveaway 2012!

Just a reminder of what the prize is:



Using a random number generator, 1 was the winning number and that means...

Kathe with an E is the winner!!!

Congratulations!!!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Holiday Comeback!!!

 
Creating Wonderful Spaces is back! Where have I been, you might ask.






I would love to say I was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro...
 
 
 
 
 


 or sailing around the world...
 
 




 or on a whirlwind book signing tour.
 
 




But, the truth is...




I was injured.


 
Because all my "stuff" is in the basement, my knee told me I needed to take a break from tablescaping for awhile. Four weeks ago I had surgery, and my knee is better than ever! So, bring on the tablescaping!!!
 
 
 
 
I decided to do a simple table for two. I hope you enjoy!
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Now, this next photo made me laugh. I try so hard to be carefree and spontaneous. I thought I was scattering the ornaments in a haphazard way. Then I saw this photo and darned if they aren't perfectly symmetrical.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I love the heart-shaped cutout!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The bowls, planters, and runner came from Ross
The ornaments came from Burlington Coat Factory
EVERYTHING ELSE came from thrift stores
 
It's time for my 2nd Annual Holiday Giveaway!!! Enter to win a great item for entertaining over the holidays! Click here for the giveaway! 
 

I will be joining:
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp
Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House



Holiday Giveaway 2012!!!

 
 
It's time for my 2nd Annual Holiday Giveaway!
 
 
Here is a photo of the item!
 
 
 
 
It's pretty simple. Become a new follower, and leave me a comment.
Or, if you are already a follower, just leave a comment that you want to be entered.
 
You can enter until Wednesday, the 10th at noon.
The winner will be chosen at random.
I will announce the winner Wednesday evening!
 
Joining You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E!!!