Happy Thanksgiving…

The Secret to Dried Hydrangeas…

 

 

Yes, I know the secret…and I am going to share it with you! Here it is…

 

 

Put your beautiful bunch of hydrangeas into a vase with just enough water to cover the stems.
Then...let the water evaporate!

That’s it!

 

 

By allowing the water to slowly evaporate on its own, the cut hydrangeas dry perfectly. Every time!

 

 

 

 

 

I am giving my friend Lynelle the credit for this clever tip…and the credit for these beautiful blooms from her yard.

Thanks Lynelle!

 

 

 

 

October Chalk Art…

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday I finally changed my chalk board canvas to something a little more festive…

 

 

Witches, broomsticks and a little Hocus Pocus seemed fitting for the season!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As always, I just freehand my drawings and doodles. Sometimes I will browse my Pinterest board titled Chalk Art…see it here…for inspiration and ideas. My Halloween chalk art from a couple of years ago is one of my most popular pins!

 

 

 

 

See how I made my chalk board in this post. It is the perfect place to add a festive touch to my family room.