diy

  • Green Pantry Cupboard|Cottage Kitchen

    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,… Continue reading

    Green Pantry Cupboard|Cottage Kitchen
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ Winter 2023

    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… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ Winter 2023
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Pumpkin Serving Dish

    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… Continue reading

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Pumpkin Serving Dish
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2022

    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,… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2022
  • Inspired Creative Living – April 2022

    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… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living – April 2022
  • Autumn Vignette 2021

    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… Continue reading

    Autumn Vignette 2021
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2021

    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… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2021
  • Social Media Weekly Recap | June 25, 2021

    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… Continue reading

    Social Media Weekly Recap | June 25, 2021
  • Charm from a Schoolhouse Locker Room

    The story of the schoolhouse locker room shelving and baskets span 30 years….yes, 30 years. Continue reading

    Charm from a Schoolhouse Locker Room
  • how ‘things’ happen

    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… Continue reading

    how ‘things’ happen