Picture Frames Find New Purpose on Hometalk

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I don't know about you but I love a good picture frame. I always gravitate towards them at Goodwill or garage sales. Can't help myself really. The problem is what do you do with them?

Check out some of these great projects on my
Board at Hometalk.

So when Hometalk asked me to curate a collection about repurposed picture frames, I started doing some research. Much to my surprise I found a TON of great ideas out there for picture frame projects. I have even had a few of my own over the years so this was a piece of cake! 

Check out my picture frame turned ceiling medallion in
"Ways I drive my husband nuts!"

Empty picture frames make great wall art.
Love the layered look here, check it out at Tidbits and Twine!

Of course they always make a great chalkboard!

Whatever way you look at it, picture frames can repurpose into some pretty great things!

Linking this week at:

Serenity Saturday

My Romantic Home

French Country Cottage

Tis the Season...part 1

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Gotcha, sounds Christmasy doesn't it?

Formerly a bowling ball, this lady bug captured by heart!

Summer is garden tour season and one of my favorite summer activities. I love wandering through people's gardens and getting a small glimpse into their lives. My reactions are many from "mine looks better than this" to inspirational to flat out, dare I admit this, e.n.v.y.



Loved this simple little path up to the bird bath.



Love gazebos. Enough said.



Simple but cute way to decorate a garden shed.



One of my favorites!

For me the most impressive gardens are those that repurpose materials and use them in unique ways. I just love this and it always gets my wheels turning.

Love using mirrors in a garden and these are simply gorgeous.
Notice to the far left the old door that was used as a divider.

Beautiful flower basket atop a fence post.
Hmmmm, I still have an extra fence post in my shed...

 

I am known to be a copycat and sometimes I will copy a project from start to finish, as an exact copycat. Yet sometimes, it is a jumping off point and inspires me to a different direction.

Love ponds and this was a gorgeous and LARGE!

This outdoor cabin, and a sweet tabletop fire pit, a bar, a flat screen tv, and a camper heat thingy. Sweet!

Simple touches like this bench with potted flowers and lots of character.

Regardless the reaction, I love to go on garden tours. How about you?

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Stephanie Lynn

Three Mango Seeds

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Mod Vintage Life

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Lou Lou Girls

 

Changes in the Garden

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Amidst all the craziness that summer brings, I was able to whip out this cute little Garden sign from extra piece of wood and finally got my water fountain for my birthday. So exciting!

Sign made from leftover wood

I now have my 'happy place' that I sit at in the mornings...the mornings I am not driving to work that is. Love, love, love it! Peaceful and cool and relaxing. A great place to have my morning coffee and read my Bible.

Neat glass garden sculpture made from yard sale finds and created by my sister.

Garden fountain made with a pot, river rocks, and the fountain plumbing.

God is good!

Linking up to:
What We Accomplished Wednesday at Green Willow Pond
Before and After Party at The Dedicated House
Wonderfully Creative Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
  
   

Easy Peasy Low Fat Seafood Alfredo

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There is nothing I like better than easy cooking. For this family of five, with three young men that have big appetites, easy cooking works well because as my 16 year old says "I have come to the conclusion with food that it is quantity over quality."

Shrimp and scallops, sauteing with onion, fresh basil, and lots of garlic.
Oh and I threw some leftover broccoli from the other night.

However, even though cooking is not my favorite thing, over the years I have begun to appreciate the value of the quality like fresh herbs vs. dried, fresh lemon vs. store bought lemon in a jar... Yeah, you get the picture.

Add the milk and let it bubble on low.

But at the end of the day, I would rather be painting a piece of furniture or out in my garden vs. spending time in the kitchen cooking. So I stick to easy recipes that still have the quality, oh and of course, quantity as well!

Probably my signature would be a "Breakin' the Rules" type cooking. I tend to use a recipe as a jumping off point (kind of like in decorating I suppose) and mix and match from there.

Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo
Fresh or frozen shrimp
Fresh or frozen scallops
Margarine
Chopped onion
Fresh basil
Cooked angel hair pasta
2% Milk
garlic
Fresh squeezed Lemon (if desired)
Wondra/Corn starch
Parmesan cheese (asagio, romano, etc.)

I don't add quantities because I don't measure I just pour. And, I cook in large quantities to satisfy large appetites.

Start by sauteing the shrimp, scallops, onion, basil, and garlic in the margarine. Squeeze in lemon and add the milk and simmer on low.

Low fat, easy seafood alfredo

After about 20 minutes, add Wondra or corn starch to thicken the sauce. Precook the pasta and add the noodles to the thickend sauce. Add the cheese and continue to simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes.

Wondra is WONDERFUL to thicken sauces. For those gluten free, use corn starch.

Linking up to:
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It's Overflowing

Be Different act Normal 

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