Centerpiece Makeover

This lovely centerpiece is the result of a thrifty makeover.  I much prefer the way it looks now compared to when I found it at a thrift store!  I thought it had potential and I could make it look better, so I grabbed it up!

Below is the before.

It really wasn't to my liking as it was, but I felt I could give it some love and make it my own.

I then searched the glass area in hopes of finding some candle holders for it, and found three glasses that were perfect to use as candle holders, and they fit nicely.

Now I felt it all coming together and had a plan in mind for it!  At that point I was excited to transform my treasure!

I got it home and removed the old faux greenery and fruits, then gave everything a good cleaning.

I actually liked the look after I stripped everything off and considered leaving it as it was.

But, I decided I’d add some Lamb’s ear greenery, which I already had on hand, for a fresh Spring/Summer look at the time.  I was so pleased with the final results!

I’ve enjoyed having this pretty centerpiece on our breakfast table.  It makes me smile knowing that it looks much better than it did and I spent under five bucks in all!  I now look forward to giving it some Seasonal changes!

I just love finding a good thrifty treasure!  Especially the kind I can change the look of seasonally, that's even better!

Simple Summer Style Tablescape

I just adore styling a table...

I’m enjoying this simple Summer style on our dining room table with beautiful flowers and lots of lamb’s ear.  Even if we're not going to be dining at home today, seeing the table set is pleasing to me.

  

I like the appearance of an inviting table that looks on the ready.  Styling a table is something that I enjoy doing.  Making it beautiful makes me smile!

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::: We enjoyed a great birthday celebration dinner out with family yesterday for our Son-in-law. We visited a new to us restaurant, “Henry’s Louisiana Grill” in Acworth GA, it was very delicious!

::: Today we’re staying in having a quiet restful day, and later we’ll enjoy some grilled goodies for our dinner.

~ I hope you’ve had a wonderful first weekend of August!

Welcome "August"

I’m loving that we’ve only recently just begun the second month of Summer!  And, I know, I know some see August as Fall, but here in the South...it’s too hot to think that it’s anything but Summer!

And I’m good with that!

It's nice of a morning when we can pop the back door open and have some fresh air pour into our breakfast and kitchen area, along with the sounds of nature!  The birds are always happily singing.  They seem to love summer as much as I do!

I did a little refresh to my chalkboard.  I added the greenery back at the beginning of Spring and had a little "Hello Spring" sign there, you may have seen and remember it?  I simply removed the other sign and added this cute "welcome" banner I found at the Target dollar area.  Who says you have to write on a chalkboard anyway?  I'm using it as a backdrop for now!

Whether it’s morning coffee or afternoon tea.  This is a nice spot to enjoy it!

~ My Summer lovin’ heart is happy that it’s SUMMER!!! 

And I’m enjoying every minute of it!