Clever Ideas and Announcement

Are we having fun, yet? I sure am! I love sharing ideas from the Southern Living at HOME convention/fall 2009 product showcase. I am energized even more by your comments! As you can imagine there were LOTS of clever ideas so I picked out a few of my favorites to share with you!

Love how the new Allegria Wall Tiles were used to create this table top. And how in the world did I miss that lamp made from the Verona Olive Jar in the background in my last post?!

Who would have thought to hang coffee mugs to the carafe with ribbon? This idea can translate into many others for a fun brunch or coffee chat! Oh, and if you love that carafe you can get it for just $14.95 as a hostess in August!

How about turning our small Cordova Table into a bench by adding foam and covering with beautiful fabric (like from our shower curtain)!! Love it! I also like how the Parisian Luminaries were hung from the mantle.

Did you figure out how these tree displays were made? Our Farmhouse Tiered Basket is sitting on top of that piece of birch and filled with pots of red flowers. Then the greenery is tucked and shaped around to create the tree. Too cute and you will be seeing this concept in my home later this year.

Another idea that I will be rocking out in my home. The Filigree Iron Candlestand is hung on the wall and the large Rosedale Plant Holder is wired to the bottom leg. Finish off with a beautiful planter (like our new Bradshaw House Planter) nestled inside and add flowers and greenery to to match your personal style!

You really have to keep your eyes open at the product showcase because they are hiding everywhere in plain site! I took a picture of this sweet chair because I thought the new Petite Accent Tray was so cute with those desserts. When I was going through pictures I noticed how they tied the napkins to the back to create pockets where they tucked our petite bud vases in to embellish the chair! I believe this is where some of you might write something like – SQUEEAALL!

How about crafting your own awning – out of rain gauges??? They make this stuff look easy, don’t they!

Ideas abound everywhere in these pictures – have you seen something that catches your eye? I would love to know about so please leave me a comment.

ALSO – I know all you fabulous ladies have clever ideas so I am going to host a Southern Living at HOME – show me what you got party later this week. So start snapping pictures of your products and get ready to join in the fun! More details to come.

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