Skip to main content

{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
34 comments

{Who wants to go to the BEACH?}


Well, I will be going to the beach with my family in a few weeks and the grandbabies are counting down the days for sure. In the meantime I will just enjoy a simple "Beach" tablescape at home and think about the beach.


Aren't these plates from Walmart just adorable? Love the colors.Added my bamboo table runner with bamboo silverware and liked how it looked with the beach theme.


 I had a few of those cute little fish bowls I had used for something else so grabbed them up.  I didn't have enough fish net to put on them and my box I used for my centerpiece but some Burlap ribbon saved the day with a few painted seashells left over from our beach trip last year. I also had a couple of nice larger shells from St. Augustine Beach so painted them as well to use.

A little colored water and some sea shells and well, it worked for me!


 Cute little salt and pepper shakers.


I was pleased with my little wooden box I had purchased while in Jesup, Ga. More pleased with the chalk paint recipe that I used. Chalk paint went on smooth. Good thing I love about making your own chalk paint is that it's so much cheaper to make your own. Also there is no need to prime, dries faster and most of the time one coat is all that is needed. (depending on your project) 
 




I really like how the blues, yellows and greens came together for a beach theme. 


A little bunting to match.


A few added embellishments along the way!










I didn't want to go and buy more candles so had some craft paper in the colors I wanted to use and decided to wrap some old candles with what I had left over in my stash. Worked great!



I had saved a large tin can for a craft project so decided to use some of the crafting paper I had to wrap it with. I used a little twine at the top and the bottom and well...it sure holds a lot of snacks for the grands!

I love the paper.


I hope that you have enjoyed looking at my cute beach tablescape and other little goodies. 
There is nothing like bringing a little bit of the beach to the country!


But in a couple of weeks my toes will be here....

Web Image

Staying here...

 Web Image

 
And I plan to be doing a lot of this....

 Web Image

And oh I must share...I was featured as a guest on "Like Gramma's House" blog today! 
It was so sweet of Jonell to feature one of my post and it has been one my favorite posts...Son-Flowers! Made me smile....Go check it out when you have time. 

 Hugs and blessings, Cindy



Labels:

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Love the colors Cindy on your table. Take lots of sunscreen to that beach girl! LOL!
    Connie Royals

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 11:24 AM

      Thanks Connie. No worries...got plenty of sunscreen, SEVERAL hats (LOL), an umbrella and a tent! I am good to go!

      Delete
  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 27, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Yes please! I do I do!! Take me!! :) I'd be counting down the days too! Love it all. I almost bought those same plates for the wedding gift/picnic basket I made up!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Come on Heather.....Yes, I love those cute plates. Went back when I heard that there was some left marked down but naturally by the time I got there they all had sold! My daughter Melissa has a set of these and used them for Easter. The colors are so versatile!
    What a cute idea for a picnic basket too! Thanks for stopping by.

    ReplyDelete
  4. xinexJuly 27, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I love your beachy tablescape, Cindy. I almost did one too but Polish pottery won because I will have neighbors come for dinner tonight and one of them is Polish. Enjoy your vacation. Always fun with grandkids for sure! Do you live in FL or GA?....Christine

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks Christine. I live in Florida but have a Georgia heart! LOL! Yes, I loved your Polish tablescape!

      Delete
  5. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Heather.

    I was cruising sites and I seen your friends blog Debbie. Then I clicked to yours.

    Wow I too like that setting you got. Oh your things are really nice beach perfect. Sounds like your on holidays. I will be back. I will have a look at the other ladies blog you suggested who picked you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 4:52 PM

      Hey Carolann...I think you had to be on Heathers blog and then you typed Heather's name on my post. No problem though. Glad you stopped by. Hope you will visit again!

      Delete
  6. Breathing In GraceJuly 27, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Looks so good....and what a neat idea to wrap the paper around the candles!!! Please share your chalk paint recipe. I need that for a big project I'm wanting to start.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 1:17 PM

      Thanks Deb. Yes mam, I will send you the recipe I used. There are tons of them on Pinterest too.

      Delete
  7. MonicaJuly 27, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Cindy you are just too creative! LOL! Wish you could come and workover my home! :)
    I hope you have a wonderful trip to the beach!

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    I hope Marty was able to come along. I'm sure he can enjoy relaxing and maybe catch a fish or two. Have fun and be safe. Ronald

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 1:18 PM

      Ronald, all the men in the family will be going too so hope to catch some fish as well!

      Delete
  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 27, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    What a perfect way to get a jump start on your beach vacation, so pretty and festive!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 27, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Cindy, I saw those plates at Walmart and loved them! I made myself resist. Not easy for this gal to do. lol1 Your table came together perfectly! Love the tin cans and how you wrapped the candles with paper. I do love homemade chalk paint as well. Hopping over to Jonells.
    hugs,
    Jann

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 27, 2015 at 4:50 PM

      Thanks Jann. It pays to save tin cans sometimes! LOL~

      Delete
  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 27, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Oh, forgot to mention that hubby and I will have our toes in the sand in about 3 weeks. I can't wait!
    hugs,
    Jann

    ReplyDelete
  12. Celestina MarieJuly 27, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Cindy, you sure created the perfect beach theme for you tablescape. Love those plates and all the special touches you designed. What a talent you are my friend. The snack cans for the grands is a lovely idea. Best wishes for a special time with your toes in the sand.
    Congrats on your feature for that post. It is a favorite of mine too.
    Blessings for the week. cm

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Thanks so much for your sweet words. Yes, I too love how the snack cans turned out. Thanks for stopping by today.

      Delete
  13. Visits With MaryJuly 27, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Everything looks so pretty and beachy! I can almost hear the surf and feel the sand between my toes!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Miss Mary, I am just wanting to feel that beachy breeze! LOL!

      Delete
  14. LauraJuly 28, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    It sounds like you will be off on a relaxing adventure- with family- the best kind!

    Your tablescape is lovely and I am off to WalMart to see if I can find those plates!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Hope you find some of those cute plates Laura. They had different patterns on the clearance rack when I went back to look for more.

      Delete
  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 28, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Cindy,
    Thanks so much for visiting!! What a delightful post!! Love those dishes and love all your sweet Beach vignettes. I was toying with the thought of changing my Patriotic Tree out for a beach decorated tree for the rest of the Summer but I think i will wait until next year and make some ornaments and other things for it over the Winter....... I will have time now that I am Part Time!! Whoa!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 28, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      Debbie, you will making all sorts of things now that you are PT! Good for you,

      Delete
  16. AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Cindy! Oh, your beach themed table is so pretty! Love everything on it! I saw those cute plates at Walmart. Love your table accessories and that little green box centerpiece - adorable. Your home is so pretty and I could have a staycation there for sure. Thanks for popping in to my travel blog.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 29, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      Thanks Sheila. Come on girl and you can stay with me!

      Delete
  17. Nancy's NotesJuly 29, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Cindy, what a wonderful tablescape! You are so creative!! Aww, nothing better than time at the beach with family!! My all time favorite! Enjoy!
    Hope you have a great day!
    Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  18. LindaJuly 29, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Oh how pretty!!! My parents still live in Ocala and we (my husband & myself) lived in Vero Beach, had a small house on the intercoastal waterway when my husband first got out of the Marines, many, many moons ago...sigh...I do miss the beach. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyJuly 29, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      Thanks Linda. I bet you do miss the beach for sure then if you lived in Vero. Thanks for stopping by.

      Delete
  19. Lady of the ManorJuly 29, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, my goodness! I saw those plates the other day and thought they'd look so cute...didn't get them though... hmmm...Have a great time at they beach with your family, Cindy!!! Zenda

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Popular posts from this blog

Hiding the Ugly Hot Water Heater

 I shared that I wanted to hide my ugly hot water heater in my laundry room with you a few weeks ago. It just stuck out like a sore thumb. But after all it is a hot water heater right? So my man took a piece of wood (not real wood) but it worked and built a frame for me. So now to see if it would fit and it did. I painted it white and did not like the texture it had even after two coats of white. (rule of thumb...you get what you pay for and the wood was cheap) But I wasn't going to let it whip me!  Found some contact paper at Walmart in the gray and white. Covered the front with the contact paper and loved the look. The top was covered with a piece of painted wood as well and worked perfect to place this on top... And this.... Added a clothes basket in the corner and here was the top.... Yep, no longer an eye sore to me! Went perfect with my gray walls and gray and white floor. Remember the wood tray I bought at a...
25 comments
Read more

{SON-Flowers}

Don't you just love sunflowers? When I think about sunflowers I think of two things. My motherinlove who loved sunflowers and Fall. I came across a devotional written by Julia Bettencourt on sunflowers and thought it so appropriate for today as I wanted to share my sunflowers with you. Here's a few lessons we can learn from the sunflower.    Sunflowers Track The Sun.   Most plants are attracted to light but the flowering head of the sunflower actually tracks the sun following it's path and moving toward where it is in the sky all during the day. I read somewhere that sunflowers track the sun when they are in bud stage. Isn't that how it usually goes for us as Christians? When we first come to know the Lord, we get excited about knowing all about Him and living for Him, but after awhile we sometimes grow a little preoccupied with other things and get our eyes off of the Lord.   Wouldn't it be great if as a Christian we'd track th...
28 comments
Read more

{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
34 comments
Read more