Sugar and Spice

Sugar and spice and all things nice; that's what little girls are made of. In a previous post by my mother, she asked you wonderful followers who and what you would like to read at A Sheltering Tree. (Isn't she precious?) So, like the dutiful, obedient daughter you all just know I am (!) I am bringing you some decor ideas...fun, easy and some extremely cheap, and well, free! I used to love to paint. Notice used to. The more kids I have seems to have faded this into I love the paint - not the to paint. Our mobile home walls had so many different colors gracing them and kept changing as I decided to change decor, etc. Lots of fun! My husband couldn't find the same high level of delight in it as I, but was patient and usually happy with the finished product. I still have the quote my Grandmother once sent me that ended with "...it's only paint." Morgan's room is what I am featuring today. Her old room was embellished with various sizes of painted circles along one wall,  two painted cardboard circles with her initials on them hanging from coordinating ribbon on another wall and a big area rug that Mawmaw purchased to complete the room. Morgan's room now is full of spray-painted items. So cheap. So easy (especially if you buy the cans with the super easy sprayer. Finger isn't nearly as sore the next day...smiles...) Morgan's room has a scattering of new, old and sentimental pieces. (I was actually going with the look of old and new and the pieces I had to use or that were given to me worked great.) I'm not an expert on decorating. Occasionally, I will worry about what the decor looks like in my home. My mom reassures me with, "As long as it makes you happy." So true. Enjoy the ride. Get excited in your findings for your home. Examine your finished look with your own eyes or maybe ask a friend to help. If you're happy with your home, then everyone around you is happy (..."If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy...!") Warning: Beware of PINK, PINK, PINK everywhere. Just click on the pictures to view bigger if you have trouble reading the print. Just some tips: 1. Paint is inexpensive. Try stripes, bold, bright colors or maybe a soft shade for a backdrop so your decor can, as they say, 'pop'. 2. Spray paint is faster and cheaper for smaller pieces. Don't spray too heavily with one coat. Do a few lighter coats and be patient - let it dry. (I am extremely bad at waiting!) 3. Wait for 'the perfect thing'. You can save money by catching deals and using your creative mind and then you might be able to spend extra on something you really would like to enjoy in your home. * * * * * Fancy-Smancy Bow Holder This is the bow and feather holder in Morgan's closet.   Making a board to hold Morgan's bows was quick and easy.  Cover  canvas with fabric of your choice.  Attach rickrack in a tic-tac-toe pattern. Clip and Go!

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