Thursday, March 12, 2015

Couple Fun Announcements

I was invited back to participate in another Home Depot challenge.  For this challenge we were asked to come up with a DIY project that used pipe as an ingredient.  You can view my project by clicking below.

And in case you missed it, here's the link to last year's challenge.




Secondly, last week we had a bit of excitement in our house.  We were honored to have a photographer come out and take pictures of our home to be included in the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Private Quarters section of the newspaper.


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My daughter had to work that morning and was unable to be present.


I am very grateful to have this blog as a platform to be able to share with you each week.  Thank you all so very much for your continued support.  





Monday, March 9, 2015

Cucumber Mint Limeade- Featuring Barluxe Timeless Drinkware

Cucumber Mint Limeade- Featuring Barluxe Timeless Drinkware

 Over the past years,  I've collected many glasses.  But do I really need a different glass for every beverage that we drink?  Probably not!  They eventually chip or break as my children are unloading the dishwasher and we are left with a mess.


My husband recently complained about all of the mismatched glasses in our cabinets.  That was just the push I needed to find a new set.



I was happy to receive a set of drink ware from the Hudson Collection made with Tritan™ plastic from Eastman to review.  Accidents happen!  They won't scratch or chip.  They're stackable.  Their simple design makes them perfect for everyday.

I had family in town this weekend and decided to make some drinks.  It was the perfect time to catch up and enjoy a drink in my new set of glasses.

We sipped on cucumber mint limeade.  I sat back and relaxed knowing they are durable and won't break.

They're dishwasher safe, so cleanup was easy.

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Cucumber Mint Limeade

Ingredients 
 1 cup granulated sugar 
2 1/2 cups water 
1 cup cucumbers; peeled and sliced 
1/4 cup mint leaves 
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 
*additional mint and cucumbers for garnish

Directions  
In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of water, sugar and fresh mint until sugar has dissolved completely.  Allow mixture to cool.  In a blender, puree cucumbers, mint and simple syrup.  Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve.  Mix lime juice, cucumber puree and remaining 2 cups of water in a pitcher.  Stir to combine.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  Garnish with cucumber slices and more mint over ice. .

-Disclaimer: "I received compensation for this post through my relationship with Quality Blue Community.  I also received a product for this review.  All opinions are my own."



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Monday, March 2, 2015

Swap It Like It's Hot



I enjoy shopping at thrift stores and finding a great bargain.  It's fun to repurpose the items that I find and create a whole new look. 

I was asked by Charlotte of Ciburbanity to participate in #SwapItLikeItsHot Threepeat.  The rules were pretty simple: Purchase something worthy of a makeover; under $15 at your local thrift store.  Mail package to another blogger, who will transform your thrift finds. 

I received a package from Colleen at 58 Water Street.  It's as if she knew me personally.  I have a tea towel collection in all different patterns and a love for brass in all forms.  

I couldn't wait to transform this matchstick holder.


I used Barkeepers Friend to remove the patina.
  
After a little scrubbing, the brass and copper shine like new.

Looks great, don't you think?!!

I replaced the worn striker with sandpaper.

It worked just fine!
  
Such a nice way to store loose matches.

The plaid tin Colleen sent was a pleasant surprise!

It was perfectly suited to store my favorite cookies.

Who doesn't love a cookie-filled tin?

More than enough to share!

When the day is done, or just to relax, I enjoy a cup of tea.  It's the perfect way to unwind.

This floral tea towel is too cute to wipe up spills, but perfect on the tabletop to complement a hot cup of tea.

I love all of my thrift store items.  I had a lot of fun repurposing them into something new.  It wasn't necessary to DIY or paint.  Just a little cleaning was enough!!

Be sure to stop by Rachel's blog, Like a Saturday to see what she did with the items I sent her.

*Here’s the list of blogs participating in the hop!

Charlotte, thank you again for having me!

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