Weekend Reading 11.27.22 By Kate Riley • November 27, 2022 We had the loveliest Thanksgiving here in Florida and yesterday we went on a sunset cruise around the local keys, it’s something I definitely recommend for visitors to the area, my brother and his wife loved it too! I’m headed […]
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Happy Thanksgiving friends! Today the family is having an early feast and then headed to the beach for the sunset. We are having so much fun here in Florida! My sister-in-law and I are enjoying some tasty margaritas as we food prep. This recipe is also good for the day […]
After finalizing the Thanksgiving menu, I paused to share more gift ideas today for the ladies in your life! Consider these suggestions focused on comfort and style!
I like to make holiday wreaths from creative and unpredictable materials. I came up with the idea of this boho palm peace wreath when I spied this laser cut wall hanging at World Market. I loved the pastel colors so I bought because I thought it would look so lovely […]
This project started as an idea in my mind, how could I transform the free electric fireplace that came with the Florida house we bought. You can see the original fireplace in those real estate listing pictures from earlier this year. All summer long I didn’t bother with the idea […]
This morning I attended a local potter’s market hosted by the studio where I’m enrolled in classes. It was so festive and very inspiring to see table after table of creations of local ceramicists on display. Everyone has a different style and presented both functional and decorative objects. I’m so […]
I made these pink and gold paintstroke ornaments one afternoon while I was in Florida to complement the sunset palette that I had used to decorate the living room. They’re made with clear ornaments purchased from Michaels. You can use either plastic or glass clear ornaments to achieve a similar […]
One thing I’m learning on my ceramics journey is there’s a peace in being creative for creativity’s sake. Several of my pottery creations have been flops, some are successful, some surprise me, but all of them are imperfect. None of the failures stop me from doing it. While I’m learning […]