I’ve been thinking about some pieces I’d like to add to my closet. I like this t-shirt and I could use a jean skirt. They are so versatile. I’ve always loved a cute striped shirt. White pants and gold accesories would compliment my very tan skin! In the next few weeks, I’m going to [...]
I’ve been thinking about two projects and trying to come up with unique, thrifty, and eye-pleasing products. The first project is to create labels for the beer and wine we have brewed at Casa Petrie. Do I make a tag and tie it around the neck of the bottle? Do I create a sleeve and [...]
Thanks to Hooked on Houses for hosting Hooked on Fridays and Fifi Flowers for hosting Fashionable Fridays. We had the most wonderful day taking advantage of some community activities. In the morning we went to a free story time and tea party at the Balloon Museum. Then we were able to wander through the museum and enjoy the [...]
Thank you to Nesting Place for hosting Lampapalooza. When we moved into our house, we undertook the task of replacing all of the lighting. We also needed lots of lamps as two of the bedrooms do not have overhead lighting. I’m pleased by the cohesive look of the lighting. [...]
Alchemy Fine Living asked the question, “What does your dream home look like?” Mine might look something like these pictures. I’ve lived in the Southwestern United States my whole life. I really do love the high desert, but sometimes I crave somewhere cold with lots of water. I would curl up and stay warm by [...]
“In the untimely loss of your noble son, our affliction here, is scarcely less than your own.” Abraham Lincoln
For the past few months, I’ve enjoyed sewing by hand. I’ve made Miss Petrie a Valentine’s Day banner and a spring banner. I used a neutral tan cotton as the banner background. The teal thread is also cotton. The chipboard accessories added a bit of depth. I think this project cost about $1 and a couple [...]
I love making cards! Creating a beautiful card is an inexpensive way to get out your creative wiggles and it isn’t too time consuming. Here are some of the cards I’ve made in the past few months. Enjoy! An Anniversary Card It’s a Girl! Graduation Invitations and Good News Using Scrap Yarn to Make Flowers [...]
Thanks to How Sweet the Sound for hosting Pink Saturday. We have made an effort here at Casa Petrie to use our closet space well. I read lots of small home (usually small is considered under 2,000 square feet) books to get storage and organization ideas. These books point out two important points about closets: 1) if [...]
Thanks to Hooked on Houses for hosting Hooked on Fridays and Fifi Flowers for hosting Fashionable Fridays. A few months after Miss Petrie was born, I had calling cards made so if we met potential friends, I’d be ready to give them our information. I ended up using these cards quite a bit and we made friends with [...]