FFf Eclectic Red Barn

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Happiness Is Homemade Party

Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Party

Can you believe that January is almost over? It has been a crazy month for weather, especially the last couple of weeks, snow, ice and more snow.  It has even affected Florida with cool weather and some frost over night. 

I hope you are warm and safe from all of the cold weather. 

With Valentine's Day only a few weeks away, we have chosen some wonderful Valentine ideas. I hope you find some inspiration in the features and/or among the many posts within the party.

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

A Tablescape

I have been thinking hearts and flowers, maybe because Valentine's Day is coming. Actually it was the heart plate that caught me. Today the bright red and pink hearts caught my eye, A Valentines table. Inspiration for the gal who loves to celebrate love. Anne's Inspired love really nailed this one.

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

Tasty Chocolate Charcuterie,

Trying something new this week, check out this yummy looking Chocolate Charcuterie Board from Wonderlust and Wellness. This Chocolate Charcuterie Board is filled with delicious and decadent chocolate treats – perfect for just about any occasion. You’ll find everything you need to build this rich, chocolaty, dessert board – a sweet charcuterie board idea!

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

Valentine’s Sgar Scrub

I love a good sugar scrub but don’t love all the extras that are in some commercially prepared ones. Plus they can be expensive. This easy DIY sugar scrub from Everyday Savvy requires just a few ingredients and can be infused with your favorite essential oils. This sugar scrub makes a great DIY gift for Valentine’s day or any holiday.

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

Valentines Kitchen Decor

Penny's Vintage Decor has created the cutest Valentines Kitchen ever. I am now on the hunt for Ceramic Cakes, Chickens and homemade heart and love signs. Take a tour through her home you will not be disappointed.

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

Special Feature

If you are looking for free printable kids Valentine cards then look no further! These kids Valentine cards from Must Have Mom are perfect for handing out at classroom Valentine’s Day parties and exchanging with friends

Happiness Is Homemade. Share NOW. #happinessishomemade, #linkyparty #eclecticredbarn #hih

Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter


Posted by at 8 comments :
Labels: , , , ,

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Thursday Favorite Things

Welcome to Thursday Favorite Things Party

Thursday Favorite Things. Share NOW. #linkyparty. #TFT #thursdaayfavoritethings #eclecticredbarn

Happy Thursday dear friends. We have had a strange week here in central Florida - it has been raining and the temps are cool. This weekend we can have frost. That doesn't sound like Florida weather. I will be out there covering my plants. 

I know it has been really cold up north. I talked to my son tonight and he said it was going to 20 below. Winter has certainly come in January. 

I hope your week has been good and that you are staying warm and safe. 

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 
Click here to read more about this post. »
Posted by at 38 comments :
Labels: , , , ,

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Updated Spinet Flip-Top Desk

Updated Spinet Flip-Top Desk

I just finished redoing this desk that my friend gave me. It was lovely as it was, but now it is beautiful.

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

This desk is petite and just perfect. As I said, it looked good but I wanted to clean it up and make her shine. I did some research and it looks like it might have been made in 1884 based on the number on the bottom. 

The center drawer slides out and there is a center drawer that also comes out.  On both sides is a little shelf and when removed, there is a cubby hole to hide stuff. 

Here is the top before I started to clean it. You can see that some white paint is on the tray on the left. I was able to remove that and some that was on the back. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

Here is the top closed. It is in my dining room since it was cold out and I wanted to wax it. It is shining.

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn


It really needed a good cleaning.  I hope you can see the difference in the legs once I had cleaned them. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

The chair she had with it, did not come with it but it seemed to work. This was the fabric on the seat. I removed that and there was another layer where they used large tacks to secure it. I removed that layer and still another one where they used smaller tacks. Yikes! When I reached the bottom layer, it had horse hair in it. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

I should have taken more pictures of all the layers. I was just going to cover the bottom seat but then found a nice piece of foam to use. Hubby thought it was too thick, but I said by the time I pull it around, it will work. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

Since this desk was going to my sister, she wanted something grey since she has a grey bedspread. She liked this. The chair seat is petite too. I took it up to PA when I went. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

She was so excited to have this desk. She was using a microwave stand for her bills. Now she can sit here and do them. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

Here with the chair under it. 

Updated Spinet Flip-flop Desk. Share NOW. #furniture, #restoredfurniture #upholstery , #desk, #eclecticredbarn

Side view of the desk. It is completed and in its new home. My sister calls and tells me she is sitting at her desk. she is happy and that's all that matters. 


Posted by at 11 comments :
Labels: , , , ,

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Happy Tuesday/Wednesday! I hope you are all doing well. This is the last party in January. Can you believe it? This month seems to be flying by. January is usually a cold month and here in Florida, that is the case. Cool today and rain. Yikes! Of course that is probably better than up north where it is very cold. I guess it is all relevant.

I have been stuck indoors today and the dogs have not been happy with that. They love being outside but they do not like the rain. I have been getting caught up in things around the house and laundry since I was away.  I plan on doing some Valentine crafts later. 

What are you up to this week? 
Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Click here to read more about this post. »
Posted by at 11 comments :
Labels: , , , ,

Monday, January 24, 2022

You're The Star - Home Feature Week

Welcome to You're The Star - Home Feature Week

Happy Monday and welcome to the last full week in January. This year is already off to a fast start. 
I made it home from my Mom's in Pennsylvania. Fortunately, I didn't run into any bad weather. However, it is very cool here in Florida, not like up north but definitely cool for us. I guess the country is in a cool phase. 

Stay warm and have a great week.

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg

Click here to read more about this post. »
Posted by at No comments :
Labels: , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom )


Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...