My Sweet Savannah: June 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

~VINTAGE FINDS~

~couple new vintage etsy items to report! This darling little sweetheart is begging to come home with you! She is from 1973.~

And check out this beauty!

Head on over to my etsy store to check things out!

~mirror mirror on the wall~

My project of the day~I bought this giant (over 4' tall and over 2' wide) mirror and although the gold color was a bit formal for my taste, I knew I had to have it!

Another thing I liked about it is that it is obviously very old.

The frame was a bit chipped up and the mirror is slightly de-silvered, which I love the look of!

I applied 3 coats of Ralph Lauren Roadster White
and once it was dry, gently sanded it down and aged it a bit!

I love how it turned out!

It now fits in perfectly with my decor!

"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we
see the past, present and future."- Gail Buckley

xoxo

~amazing photography~

I love browsing Etsy.

Today I found the most amazing art/photography by bomobob.

If there is one thing I wish I had, it would be to have this amazing photography talent.

Hope you enjoy these images as much as I do!

I will be back later to show you a fabulous Goodwill mirror makeover!

Monday, June 29, 2009

~quick tips~

Tuck a drawer organizer into a storage tote with some thoughtful amenities to make your houseguests feel like royalty. (Be forewarned: They’ll be eager for a return invite.)

How-to: Slip a drawer organizer into a fabric-covered box or other storage tote and stock it with a few travel-size essentials in coordinating materials and hues. Tie a washcloth with colorful string; wrap a bar of soap with wide ribbon; use letter stamps and a label sticker to personalize a scented candle.

A deep photo frame and similar sized side table become a venue for celebrating treasured keepsakes.

Have a few blooms from your garden and no traditional clear glass vase handy? Consider other unique vessels from around the house.

Turn a scavenged piece of driftwood found shore-side into an organic modern entryway rack.

credits: Sunset

Sunday, June 28, 2009

~have you ever googled your name?~

Tonight I thought I'd google "mysweetsavannah"

It's hilarious what comes up, and mighty flattering I might add!

Thanks a million to all these people!

If you have a few minutes, click on the links below!

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RII5dFspXMk

2) http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/Bar-stools-inspired-by-Mysweet/detail.esi?oid=6661398

3) http://www.addicted2decorating.com/photo-gallery-girls-bedrooms-girl-bedroom-2-mysweetsavannah-hgtv-ratemyspace.html

4) http://suburbanmomma.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-still-alive-and-blog-you-must-check.html

~tin-can ice cream~

One of the kids' favorite things to do in the summer is make their own ice cream. It's so good and so rich, and the perfect treat for a hot summer afternoon. It's super simple to make and only uses a few ingredients. It's also a fun activity to do with friends or on a camping trip.

1 (3 lb.) clean coffee can with lid

1 (1 lb.) clean coffee with lid

2 or more kids

ice

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups whipping cream

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Fruit (smashed), chocolate, etc. (optional)

Rock saltIce, or ice cream salt (crushed or small cubes)

Pour all food ingredients into 1-pound coffee can. Put lid on securely. Place inside 3-pound coffee can. Layer ice and salt around sides of small can. Put lid on 3-pound lid on. Roll briskly on hard ground for 10 minutes - cement works best.
Open lid and drain ice water. Open 1-pound lid and stir, scraping sides well. Put the lid back on. Re-pack big can with ice and salt. Re-lid and roll again.

Makes about 3 cups of ice cream.

Enjoy!

xoxo

Saturday, June 27, 2009

~etsy update~

Don't delay!

click on the etsy link at the top of this page to take you to my shop! I have a fabulously gorgeous vintage iron chandelier that came out of a old hotel in California...