The project is complete! This area in my yard has come alive! For my next project, front steps, I’d like to use Portuguese tiles. I’m having some difficulty locating a selection. Do any of you have some ideas?
If you are interested in this mosaic project please ask. I am into freestyle and all was done with the minimum of tools and supplies.
Loving the out of doors … garden’s in, and nearing its first production. Every corner of my yard has a purpose but there’s one spot that needs a little color, the concrete table. I’ve been wanting to try my hand at mosaic and with these bright Mexican tiles this table will come alive. Sadly, many tiles will be hammered and cut to produce the finished product. Because I’m not sure this activity will continue to be a passion I’m not investing in expensive cutting tools. I’m going to be inventive. I may use colorful dishes and clay pot pieces as well. I hope you’ll enjoy following my progress.
Update May 11th
As a single mom with limited resources (and time) innovation was high on my list! I have to admit I have had help with my ideas. I was always looking around me for ideas, value ideas … formerly called cheap ideas. I would look at magazine covers while waiting in line at the grocery store … iPads were unheard of … Computers, yes, but not with the search engines there are now. I knew more about what I didn’t like for my dining table.
When it came into vogue to have several mismatched place settings and mismatched dining chairs I loved it! I could easily do this! The secondhand store was a friend. Love the idea of mismatched sterling settings for the table. And how cheap, oops, are the plants and trees growing in the yard for filling in what is missing in an arrangement! Love it!
I can do the china thing now but I still love the homeyness of Portuguese ceramics. Now I mismatch more purposefully. The budget still needs managing.
You forgot the place cards! Try this. I did this one Thanksgiving when I had a very large group. My daughter was in college … So, about 15 years ago. I don’t remember where the idea popped up! But it might have been Martha. It was quite a conversation piece for my guests.
Still trying to make memories!
TIPS:
Pinot Noir is great with turkey. But not all are equally light. Make sure you can see through the Pinot Noir wine. The wine will be more likely made with Pinot Noir grapes only.
Light the candle wick before guests arrive. Light (without letting the candle burn), then blow out, wait for the wick to cool and trim. Just looks more finished.