Monday, August 31, 2015

Thank You Notes with a Science Twist {etsy}

Who else like me is addicted to etsy? I have ordered so many creative things since its inception. There are so many delightful and creative folks out there in etsyland.

I have been wanted personalized thank you notes to use at school. Because I teach at a very affluent school, gifts come at various points in the year. I envisioned thank yous with a science twist, and I set out on etsy to find the perfect card.




I contacted Jessica at the Bird + the Beard for a custom order, and she could not have been more accommodating. I also appreciated how fast she worked and how quickly I received the order.








I have already put them to good use. I received a great chapeau from a student's travels to Europe this summer (I did say most were affluent.). The hat from Barcelona is awesome and hangs from our classroom skeleton. 






Another student gifted me with two delicious cupcakes.




Check out the Bird + the Beard on facebook/instagram/twitter.


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  • twitter: @Birdand theBeard

the Bird & the Beard, y'all!


Sunday, August 30, 2015

Southern Papers {Scriptura}

I shared my love for the newest Scriptura wrapping papers exclusively designed for Scriptura. Click here for more.

I recently added a couple sheets to the back of the parlor secretary. I adore the Southern touch this adds to the secretary.






Southern-inspired images such as fireflies, bow ties, oysters, antlers, lemonade, magnolias, and more are perfect on the ecru background papers.











Southern Scriptura papers, y'all!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Share Your Style #28

I hope you are having a good week. It's hard to believe it is almost September. I am ready for cooler temperatures. How about you?
Be sure to check out my recent posts at Uptown Acorn. I am in love with these oyster shell paintings.



This week's party host is Lynn, author of the blog, The Vintage Nest.


 Welcome! ~~~~~  Share your link on one blog and it will also be on seven others....great exposure for your blog and inspiration.   We love that you are here and delight in all that you SHARE with us.   We hope that you will visit other blogger post.  You may find a new recipe that you just have to try, a new bloggy friend,  a project to do this week, or inspiration for an Autumn vignette.  And please add a link back to the party on your post.  :)




This week on a blog post I explained a little bit about pickling, white washing or liming furniture.  I took you thru the process that I use on a vintage pine cabinet.  I hope you will check out the post here.


As always, it's terribly hard to pick out just a few features for you.  I spent hours looking at all the beautiful posts.  Here are a few that really caught my eye.  Enjoy and if you were featured please grab the button below to post on your blog.  :)

FEATURES

On the blog Bringing French Country Home, Pat shares some late summer blooms  in her garden.   My garden is waning right now, especially with no rain lately, and I enjoyed her post and beautiful photos so much.  Thank you Pat.



Is this the cutest vignette ever??  Michelle of Dandelion Patina, shared how she made a lounger out of hay bales.  How charming for your front porch for Fall, right up on to Thanksgiving.  Thank you Michelle for this charming inspiration.




Sarah gave us the basics of canning.  With summer's bounty coming in in full swing right now, I loved that she shared her knowledge with us.  It's so healthy for you!  Not to mention so pretty sitting on the shelves in your kitchen.  You can find her post on her blog  Must Have Mom.




LZ of Summery Umbrella, shows us how to make the cutest branch ladder.  Perfect for an Autumn  vignette on your front porch or yard, on a screen porch holding some throws for those chilly nights or just as she shows,  which family photos.  It's so cute LZ.




And Briana of the Bargain Briana blog, shared with us how to make this adorable crayon wreath.  Now, wouldn't your kids think you are the best Mom on the block with this on the front door for the first week of school or on a school teacher's class room door?  Thank you Briana for this delightful project.


Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Original Oyster Art

Recently, I added a couple of handpainted 6" x 6" oyster paintings to my decor. I love the fluidity and the texture of each work of art. The gray background and blue-green patina-like sides are stunning, and the gold leaf adds elegance to the paintings.


Available at AKA Stella Gray

Available at AKA Stella Gray

Avaiable at AKA Stella Gray

Available at AKA Stella Gray



Uptown Acorn





They are by artist Cindy Lewis and sold through A.K.A. Stella Gray on Magazine Street.


Oyster art, y'all!

Friday, August 21, 2015

"Old" Photos

My sister has been cleaning her present home and packing to move into a condo soon. Their home sold, and the new one will not be move-in ready until December.

Pappy, Me-Me, Aunt Jane (Sugar), Me, Colette, cousin Laurie


She has been going through old photos and posting them on facebook. Payback is a *#@!^, sis!

I loved my maternal grandparents which were called Me-Me and Pappy so much. I used to sleep at their home every Saturday night for as long as I remember. Both are long gone, but I love to look at the photos when we were younger.

Me (Fancy shirt, huh?), Pappy, Me-Me, and Colette {Colette's K graduation)

Colette, Me, Pappy, Aunt Jane {My Aunt is a beautician.)

Aunt Jane's (Sugar) wedding day: My mom (Honey), Pappy, Me-Me, and Sugar (the bride)


I love looking down memory lane.

Old photos, y'all!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

If Science Icons had Instagram...

When I settled upon Instagram as my classroom theme, I located an Instagram activity for my 7th and 8th grade students.








Each student was assigned the task of researching a science icon and setting up an instagram page as if that individual had an account. Students were charged with including text and three hashtags. Students could draw or print an image.

8th grade life science students researched life scientists such as Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey, Steve Irwin, Gregor Mendel, and Joseph Lister.








7th grade physical science students researched physical scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton, Andres Celsius, Dmitri Mendeleev, and Albert Einstein.








Completed copies were placed on the hallway bulletin board.




My students had a blast working on this assignment.

Be sure to check out My APPmazing Science Classroom this year.


Science Icons on Instagram, y'all!

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Share Your Style #27


Welcome to Week #27 of our Share Your Style Party. Thanks for joining us each week.

Check out my Science Classroom at www.uptownacorn.com

Check out my Science Classroom at www.uptownacorn.com




This week's host is Barbara from the blog 21 Rosemary Lane.

  Wow can you believe that the summer is almost over? Gee whiz it went by fast didn't it? Well before we get this party started let me share with you some of what I have shared here this month at 21 Rosemary Lane.

After I returned from helping my parents pack up their Florida home to move north, I posted their gorgeous bridal Edelstein Bavarian China set my mother so sweetly gifted to me. We are also in the throws of Updating our Screened-in Patio so I shared phase one of this process. And if you like loaded potato skins or just loaded potatoes, stop by to check out this wonderful recipe on how to make A Very Loaded Potato Salad. Finally I shared our new Guest Bedroom's Summer Linens

I'd like to invite you all to stop by sometime and visit me over on 21 Rosemary Lane. 


There was another ginormous turnout for last week's party so thanks to all who came by to link up!

Alrighty then, without letting another second go by here are 
First up is this absolutely stunning kitchen transformation from the beautiful blog Edith & Evelyn Vintage. See how a tired 1970's kitchen was dramatically taken 40 years into the future. It is truly amazing!


OK this post caught my eye because I have to be the Queen of used candles. I must have at least a dozen and a half sitting around the house that I just couldn't bring myself to throw away. Barb from Sparkles in the Everyday linked up this wonderfully detailed tutorial on just what to do with them!


And yes I am getting geared up for my favorite time of the year, Autumn. This link from Still Woods Farmhouse is filled with beautifully unique ways to adorn your door for this most nostalgic and colorful season.


Barb from The Everyday Home put together 10 wonderful tips for organizing your laundry room. Thank you Barb!


The blog Anne's Entitled Life shared a yummy Sidecar Cocktail Recipe. The last time I had this classic drink had to be years ago so I plan to give this recipe a whirl!


And finally Sally from Cottage Fix shared her struggle with selecting curtains for her pretty blue family room. I think she hit a home run with this lovely lace and toile combination.



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