Spring Decorating

Spring has sprung here at Love and Life at Leadora.  I realized yesterday that I'd better get decorating, because if I didn't finish soon, the Easter bunny was going to come and go!  Anyway, it wouldn't be a holiday without my corner cabinet being decorated, so that's where I started...

And then, of course, I had to put out my Costco Mr. and Mrs. Bunny....

Finally, I finished with a spring quote on the chalkboard...

The one good thing about waiting so late to decorate is that I won't get too tired of the decorations.  Plus, they won't get dusty either!  What about you?  Are you decorating for spring or will the  Easter bunny be skipping your house? 

15 Ways to Tie a Scarf

If you've been reading this little blog for awhile, you know by now that I enjoy baking, decorating, and crafting.  I bet that you didn't now that I love wearing scarves!

Wearing a scarf makes dressing so much easier.   A scarf, cardigan, t shirt and jeans is my go to outfit. I always feel put together when I wrap that scarf around.  In fact, a scarf is kind of like a cherry on top of a sundae!

One of the best things about scarves is that you can tie them all different ways.  Not sure how to tie a scarf?  Check out this great this great website, 15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie Scarves. 

What's your favorite way to wear a scarf?

Chalkboard Art

I remember when I first started reading blogs, chalkboards were all the rage.  MacGyver husband made me several, and I still love them (and him!).   Recently, I came across a true chalkboard artist, Dana Tanamachi.  Check out this great video!

I never like the way my own writing looks on chalkboards.  I think this falls in the same category as you never like your own hair either!   Anyway, Dana Tanamachi inspired me to try once again...

This chalkboard hangs in my dining room at Love and Life at Leadora.  I chose to write an Irish proverb for March.   The best part of all this?  When it starts to bug me, I can just erase it!  Now go write something whimsical on your chalkboard!

Placemats and Kitchen Towels

Well, I finally finished that set of placemats for dinner.  I made the mistake of adding ruffles, which took forever!...

I needed a little bridal shower gift, and I used some of my placemat scraps to make these...

Want to make some of your own?  Find the tutorial at  Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss.  These cake towels are fun to make and awfully cute, don't you think?

Here they are all wrapped up and ready to go in a red casserole dish along with some red measuring spoons.  In case you're wondering, we were supposed to choose our gift according to one of our favorite sayings about marriage....I sure hope the bride-to-be enjoys this!

Another Stencil Project

Welcome!  Don't worry, my Airedale, Simba, won't bite!  He just wants to show off the front door window that I  just stenciled.   Here's another look at the window...

I saw this stenciling idea in blogland awhile ago, but, unfortunately, I don't remember where.  Anyway, I used my bedroom stencil, some white acrylic paint and a sponge stencil brush.  This was a super easy project.  The acrylic paint is quite forgiving and can be easily wiped away in case you make a mistake!  I was hoping for more privacy, but I will be hanging a shade on the inside to pull down when it gets dark.  Perhaps you have a window to stencil?

Valentine Banner

One day, while hopping around Pinterest, I found the cutest banner here.  So, I was inspired to make this...

To hang on my Valentine's Day corner cabinet...

Placemats

I sewed some placemats...



Some for breakfast...

Some for lunch...

But none for dinner! 

By the way, if you are interested in sewing your own placemats, it's really easy!  Check out this tutorial.  If you decide to sew some, let me know.  I'd love to see them!