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Gift Wrapping Inspiration With A Giveaway

By Chris Ann on October 19, 2011 30 Comments

We think our Mother's Tree Of Life necklaces is the perfect gift inspiration for birthdays or holidays for any Mother, Sister or Friend in your life! Why not get ahead of the holiday curve and order the perfect special gift ahead of time? Artist Liz Oie handcrafts this necklace in gold or silver with real gem stones to honor the births of children or grandchildren. Check out this necklace ~ found in our LoveFeast Shop. We will be adding new items to our shop as the Holidays get closer ~ so keep checking back! And while … [Read more...]

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Just Because

By Kristin on October 17, 2011 5 Comments

Just because he loves me, he brought these flowers home. He bought them at Costco and brought them home in their cellophane bundle. They were beautiful, but I decided to add a little more love to this bouquet of fall splendor. First I trimmed each stem, at different lengths, building an arrangement of varying heights. Then I took an empty, large glass jar (I think it once was an over-sized jar of sun dried tomatoes) and placed the freshly trimmed flowers inside. I took one of my vintage tins that was just a bit bigger … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday~Fall Roundup

By Kristin on October 14, 2011 5 Comments

This fall I've been reading books like Moccasin Trail, By the Great Horn Spoon and Across the Aprils to my kids. We are learning about the early pioneers and what they did to survive. I don't know why, but their stories and travels remind me of fall. Maybe it's the log cabins, roaming buffalo or majestic elk. Celebrating fine artisans who work their craft from raw products with focus, precision and a desire to shape and create something beautiful...reminds me of fall. (Just a quick note, if you … [Read more...]

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How To Make Branchlers

By Chris Ann on October 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

A while ago I happened to see a picture of these coasting on the web ~ Branchlers by Luke Bartels found on Remodelista. I've had it on my mind ever since - and seriously, this has nothing to do with the fact that I shot an AK37 or something like that this summer thanks to my brother-n-law who likes to keep this suburban mama country capable. But now back to my Branchler - project 'cause this is how we roll in the citeee! Note: There are no guns needed for this project unless you choose to use a paint gun. How To … [Read more...]

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Front Porch Outdoor Inspiration

By Chris Ann on October 6, 2011 1 Comment

Your just in time for coffee!! Want to join me on my porch? Bummer - you're a few states away. Well, that's just why we have our "virtual table" so we're glad you're here! We'd love to to know you more ~ here's a little about us - and a little about a crazy big project we just started - and over here we have our shop of pretty things for you and your home! It's a lot on our table for sure! But for now let's talk "Front Porch". Decorating my front porch is one of my favorite things to do. I love the concept of welcoming … [Read more...]

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Door Decor Happy Greetings

By Chris Ann on September 28, 2011 8 Comments

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom ~ Marcel Proust. Welcome Friends & Fall! My daughter and her best friend decided to be part of my Door Decor photo shoot and "acted out" this greeting. Truth is they had spent hours together already. I love the shining, happy smile on my daughters face pretend-greeting her bff. While the greeting might be "acted" I know the meaning is true. Nothing like a best … [Read more...]

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Velvet Pumpkin Inspired Fall Mantel

By Chris Ann on September 26, 2011 16 Comments

I'm not going to lie. It's not hard to be inspired with these Plush Pumpkin babies laying around the house. But, you know when there is that change of season in the air? Well, I noticed while I was watering the plants that were in the black iron urns on my mantel...that things were a little empty... a little bleak. Not the kind of fancy I want for this fall. (By the way ~ here's a perk up for ya' ~ keep reading and you'll find a way to get some Plush Pumpkins of your own to have laying around your house too ~ … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday Pinterest Board

By lovefeasttable on September 23, 2011 14 Comments

We are going to start by me asking Kristin, what should we be asking? Chris Ann is pouring herself a glass of wine, I’m sitting on the phone and listening to her struggle to open the bottle. I remember when I taught her in Italy how to open a bottle..which was great, thanks for ruining my record of having other people do the dirty work for me. let’s see if she can do it. ….ah done. and it’s the good bottle left in the house...great...I poured my glass from the box...waiting....it sounds open, waiting for first sip. I think … [Read more...]

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Beauty Explored

By Kristin on September 21, 2011 6 Comments

This past weekend, I attended a conference and one of the breakout sessions was titled Beautifying Through Art. Two of my favorite topics, beauty and art. The facilitator introduced herself then began to share attributes of beauty. "Beauty is unpossesive~we are drawn to beauty in a non-selfish way." There is no ulterior motive for enjoying beauty, other than to purely enjoy it. "Beauty is unselving~it takes us out of ourselves." We forget about "me" and get lost in the mesmerizing effect of beauty. "Beauty … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday ~ Mustard

By Chris Ann on September 16, 2011 6 Comments

So never lose an opportunity to urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-see germinates and roots itself" ~Anonymous. I wondered around junk chipped and used, with an old past life to tell... and pretty planters and sharp bold colors... I kept my eye out for pops of Mustard... I found my inspiration for Mustard and a whole lot more... here at the Junk Bonanza! Junk Bonanza ~ September 16 & 17th, 9-5pm, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN ~ … [Read more...]

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