"ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE"

I so want springtime now! It looks and feels like springtime! It's too early to plant. Edible flowers are in again as decor on Cakes and such! They are also great for attracting bees and butterflies! https://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/edible-flowers Babies in Springtime: My new Molly Fish; she is a light Tan and Cream color. What's New! CHAINMAILLEBYCMP My son,Chris, has opened his own Etsy Store showcasing his Chainmaille Artistry! My grandaughter submitted a project in an Areospace Science Fair! How would you live on Mars? James is working on the background for scenes in his short film, The Hollywood Girl! Our new girls, chickens, are laying eggs! The small one is a chocolate brown color. Their breed is called, Marans. I just finished a customer order of 5 Macrame Curtains! Three of them fit together to cover a 129 inch wide window! Thanks for Visiting! Cindy from Craft Flaire.

Over the years I had to work outside the home.  I wished and wished I could have worked from home! So many company's now are allowing that. I was introduced to GOLD CANYON CANDLES! I have to say, I was impressed with the quality and scents of these candles! Also this company provides you with all the materials needed to share info with others. I bought this kit for only $20.00 to get started. As a consultant I can earn 25% to 36% commission.  Sell when or how you want. Your own 24/7 website. Multiply your Earnings with a team. Help as a Fundraiser. No obligation to sell except for those who want a business. If you don't maintain your PV(purchase volume) you are simply dropped as an Consultant.  I bought a beginners kit for $20.00. If you want a catalog and a sample candle let me know here in comments. Wicks and Wax What sets Gold Canyon apart from other candle manufacturers is the type of wicks and wax that are used in the products. Wicks As membe...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FAMILY, MY FRIENDS AND MY FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HERE AND ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE! I found a Tablescape for the Holidays I have to share with you  From ELLE DECOR!! TABLESCAPE TIPS Interior designer  Brian J. McCarthy  loves to entertain. And whether it's a detailed celebration planned months in advance or a dinner party pulled together the day-of, setting the table always comes first. Here, he shows us how he sets up for a holiday party with a look inspired by his interiors and his guests.   Avoid obtrusive centerpieces. If your flower arrangement is so elaborately large that you can't see the guests across the table, then it's time to downsize.  McCarthy adores this glass tree sculpture he found in Paris. It's tall, but its translucence allows for cross-table conversations. STEP 1: BRING IN A COLORFUL TABLECLOTH For the holidays, start with a backdrop of color.  Here, McCarthy opts for a deep plum tablecloth that ri...

I have been thinking a lot as of late about downsizing due to wanting to move out to the claim for an extended camping time. I came across an article from Elle Decor on Re-Doing an apartment room to look more spacious. I like it! BEFORE & AFTER: A CRAMPED STUDIO GETS A SPACIOUS NEW LOOK A tiny New York apartment is brought from dark and cluttered to bright and airy BY  LINDSEY CAMPBELL Enjoy the photos and the how-to Ideas! WHAT'S NEW: I can picture some modern Macrame Window Valances across the window in natural Jute! My newest work with Fiber Arts in Curtain Decor is just that! This is my "Wallscape" Design called Macrame & Basket Weave  Knotted  Decor.  See more info in my Etsy Store. SH ARE A HEART FELT STORY/OPINION/INSPIRATION HERE! WHAT PULLS AT YOUR HEART STRINGS? A Country Gals Heart Strings Thanks for visiting! Cindy from Craftflaire.

                                                                                                                  MY VALENTINE MEMIORS Working on a Tablescape for Valentine's Day! I always try to mix it up with some Sentimental & Collectible with my Fiber Art Works. In the background is my Coco-Cola Puzzle from the 80's. In front is a large glass flower vase given to me by my son. I anticipate a Beautiful Flower arrangement coming from my husband! On top of the vase stands a little Victorian Mouse Pod made by my Mother years ago. I put a Vintage glass bead strand from India across the vase. In front of vase is a little Grandma Plaque given to me from my Granddaughter last year for Valentine's Day. The l...

New Year Coming and New Room Do-Overs! I want to share some Inspiring Photos of Rooms with a Theme. The first one is one I would like to do in a similar way(a smaller budget) in my step-down, once-a-porch, to a living room to Entertain in. The stenciling on the dining room ceiling was inspired by a Fortuny fabric, the light fixture is made of Indian lanterns, and a custom-made table is surrounded by 19th-century Italian chairs and Bullard-designed armchairs upholstered in a  Schumacher  linen; the walls are painted in  Farrow & Ball ’s Great White. SHARE A HEART FELT STORY/OPINION/INSPIRATION HERE! WHAT PULLS AT YOUR HEART STRINGS? Follow on my Facebook Page

I wanted to post some of my Holiday Recipes.  The traditional Christmas Dinner of course is Turkey. So how about this Entree for an Extra Choice. From online source of "COOK THIS, NOT THAT". CHICKEN CORDON BLUE It's French in name, but it feels American, right down to its molten cheese core. Normally, this chicken is stuffed, breaded, then deep-fried into submission. But our testing found that a high-heat oven provides all the crunch we want without all the calories we don't. If honey mustard feels a bit like gilding the lily, it is, but at 350 calories for the whole dish, why not? You'll Need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each), pounded to uniform 1/4" thickness Salt and black pepper to taste 8 thin slices deli ham 4 slices Swiss cheese 2 Tbsp flour 1 egg, beaten 1 cup panko bread crumbs Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 Tbsp olive oil mayonnaise How to Make It: *Preheat the oven to 450°F. Season the chicken all ove...

I love to find Victorian Themed Gifts, Jewelry and Home Decor!  Photos are from the magazine, Country Living, October 2012 Issue.  Enjoy the photos: Going through my Holiday Decorations and came across One of my Favorites! My Mother made  this  Yucca Pod MOUSE in a Victorian Design!  I miss my Mom and I am going to set up a Special Tablescape of things I have saved over the years that she has Designed and made. I am putting together a collection of items that I have made with my mother's for Thanksgiving!  I will post photo of the finished Thanksgiving Tablescape soon! Oh I am naming these posts, COUNTRY GAL'S HEART STRINGS from now on!   Enjoy the Photos:  SHARE A HEART FELT STORY/OPINION/INSPIRATION HERE! WHAT PULLS AT YOUR HEART STRINGS? Thanks for Visiting! Cindy from CRAFT FLAIRE. Follow on   Facebook . My Shop

 Born in New York but Raised in Colorado,   while I was growing up, we always lived in the rural area of a city, where as Mom always said, "KIds need room to play!" So when I come across an article that grabs my heart strings I've gotta share!  Actress Reese Witherspoon with her nieces, Draper, left, and Abby James, at her Ojai, California, home. Reese Witherspoon turns to her friend Kristen Buckingham to infuse a classic California ranch with a youthful spirit Written by David A. Keeps • Styled by Anita Sarsidi • Photographed by William Waldron She purchased a historic Wallace Neff ranch five years ago in Ojai—a bucolic village in the foothills north of Los Angeles that served as Shangri-La in the 1937 film Lost Horizon. The property sits on seven acres that include a swimming pool, a barn, a horse paddock, and guest cottages. Originally built in 1923 as stables for Edward Drummond Libbey, who made his fortune in glassware. So Libbey Ranch provides a serene...