One of our ‘winter projects’ this year was to add more storage to our tiny kitchen. Now this may seem like an impossible idea, because you see, I could stand in the center of the kitchen and touch the walls, cabinets and appliances with my arms wide open in all angles….but it’s not impossible with …
I love Winter….unlike most folks I love cooler temps and the time to cozy up at home with all kinds of projects, and I must say that getting dark earlier has me lingering longer in a good book or just slowing down just a bit…..a tiny bit. Anyone with me on loving Winter? ~*~ At …
There are benefits to having a creative mind ~ for instance, seeing things beyond what they are. It’s a wonderful tool in the tool box. And this ‘tool’ came in handy when I spotted a Pumpkin Serving Dish with a pretty scalloped edge at Dollar General. It had an ugly stem though ~ and I …
Studio Happenings It’s the little things that become the big things…. that make a whole-lotta-difference…..and when it came to painting the worktable in the Studio, my heart was set on ‘Cilantro Green’ from Sherwin Williams~ to compliment all the blue, white and stained furniture, surrounding the worktable. The Cilantro Green 2″ swatch next to the …
I felt like a winner this past Sunday night….mid-night to be exact. One of my favorite Bloggers, Liz Marie of Liz Marie Blog (here), launched a decor line thru QVC and it was going live at mid-night. During one of Liz’s stories on Instagram, ‘eye-spied’ this ever so fun rabbit in foe-brass, part of the …
As each Autumn Season arrives, our home and garden get ‘reset’ just like a shop display. Changing out the decor, the plantings, the linens, the blankets and our clothing too. Along with filling the freezer, closing up the windows, making lists of winter projects….and simply just settling in. On the inside of our Home the …
This post is the beginning of Monthly Postings of ~ ‘Inspired Creative Living‘ ~ it will replace ‘Social Media Weekly Recap’ ~ and it will review the previous months happenings ~ you know the in-between creative fun, meant to inspire creativity with Art & Home. Inspired Creative Living ~*~
Social Media Weekly Recap will be available to you each Friday right here on the Blog of Classic Amy Joanne. Why you ask? Click ‘here’ and read all about it! Inspiration and Creativity Awaits! ~*~ Social Media Happenings June 21 This past weekend felt like a mixed bag of ‘Marketplace’ Art! Aiming high and a …
The story of the schoolhouse locker room shelving and baskets span 30 years….yes, 30 years.
It is funny how ‘things’ come to be in our home. Whether they are found, acquired, gifted, given, hunted for or purchased. My Sister and I even have a ‘borrowing’ agreement in place, lol! Whether it is free, inexpensive or saved for. Whether it be from a friend, a small business, an antique store, a …