Keeping it Simple

September 14th, 2009 in blog, projects

Sue Whitney, editor

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Trophies have always been cool and always will be, so feel free to use them over and over and over again. I promise... they just never get old! The P. Coleman 2nd Place Team trophy is a timeless beauty. The fact that it is a bowling trophy makes it priceless!

This fragrant beauty is just the right touch for my baby grand.

Jewelery is not just for human necks. Lets face it...you cant wear all of your jewelry at one time so why not show it off around the house in between wearings? Youve seen this bedazzler before. It was created by our very own JMS contributor, Gretchen. She gave me the bestest compliment the other day. She said that she felt like my home gave her a hug when she walked through the door. I say a home should provide two things. A hug and a smile. This necklace provides the hug and the bowling trophy provides the smile. Thanks for the hug Gretchen!

Wrap the chain around the neck of the trophy several times and hook the clasp. It does not get any easier than that.

Fall really is my favorite time of year. No sweltering heat and no bitter cold. The air is crisp, clean , and autumnly awesome. Dahlias are among my old-fashioned favs. They can be spendy, but if you take a trip to your local farmers market you should be able to pick them up very inexpensively. Throw in some fragrant herbs like rosemary and thyme to sooth your soul.

Trophies have always been cool and always will be, so feel free to use them over and over and over again. I promise... they just never get old! The P. Coleman 2nd Place Team trophy is a timeless beauty. The fact that it is a bowling trophy makes it priceless!

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After a long weekend on the road playing with flowers and junk always helps me unwind and get back into the swing of things. It's Junk Therapy 101 for me. There is hardly ever a need to run out and purchase a container, because what you have hanging about the house will do quite nicely. This container is a combo of two junk staples..trophies and junk jewelry. Throw some exquisite dahlias into the equation and you can consider yourself fully therapatized and ready to face Tuesday with a full head of steam. Remember, if you're keeping it simple, you don't always have to reinvent the wheel...you just have to give it a new hubcap. Sometimes old standbys are just the best!

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Kountryjunkers writes: Sue, thanks for welcoming us into your home! It is amazing and eye opening also. The three of us just loved sharing the evening with you and can't stop talking about it. You're are also a GREAT cook!
can't wait til the next time we see you again!
Thanks so much again for your "pep-talk" and allowing us to share the evening with you!
Jen, Trista, Alicia Posted: 12:57 pm on September 22nd

CottageElements writes: Sue, I knew this was a cool trophy and the necklace added the perfect touch. It was the piece de' resistance! I'm really starting to love your Simple Mondays! And Gretchen's right about your house. It really reflects your personality, too. You are very welcoming and definitely hugable. Thanks again for sharing your great talent with us!

Hugs!

Lani Posted: 12:15 am on September 16th

Designcafe writes: Love, love, love it! Isn't is truly amazing using a "junk" item, many people would just throw away.. to turn it into something grand, love the necklace also... good junking Sue! Posted: 11:55 am on September 15th

RustyDiva writes: Awesome post Sue! The colors in those flowers are to die for ~ I love Fall the most of all the seasons! Everything works together wonderfully. Posted: 11:42 am on September 15th

MimiToria writes: Wow, Sue this is gorgeous. The flowers are beyond awesome, the trophy is to die for, and the necklace (well it does add to the overall design). Gotta be careful what I say, since I designed it. Don't want to be arrogant ever.
This truly is my favorite floral post you've done, just because the simplicity of it is soooo doable, the flowers are gorgeous, love trophies, love jewelry, and love you!!!
You were so sweet with your words, and your house surely hugs me every time I'm in it. It would be my dream house and I could move right in with the warmth it already radiates. Of course, you'd need to leave it furnished. lol Posted: 9:40 am on September 15th

alicemom writes: i LOVE THIS PROJECT. MY HUBBY STARTED BOWLING IN 1958. I ASKED HIM WHY HE DID NOT HAVE ANY WAY COOL TROPHIES LIKE THIS! I GUESS HE WAS 10 YEARS BEHIND THE TIMES!
SMILES, ALICE Posted: 9:31 am on September 15th

shabbychick writes: Sue, I love the use of the old trophy and of course Gretchen's jewelry...amazing as always. The flowers are the perfect touch of fall color!

I know what Gretchen means about the hug...we felt right at home the moment we walked in! :)

Well done!

Kathy

P.S. Have a fabulous day! :) Posted: 9:27 am on September 15th

Craftyladie writes: I love simple projects! This one is beautiful! I so enjoyed meeting you in Tulsa this last weekend. You really inspired me to look at a piece of junk in different ways. I find myself turning things upside down or pairing it with some other piece of junk to turn it into something beautiful. DBF was going to throw away a piece of metal mesh gutter guard and I snatched it from him! He said, I suppose you're going to make something out of that. Yep! Don't know what right now, but I'll have it when the idea comes to me. I wish I had your imagination Sue! Posted: 9:23 am on September 15th

chippingcharm writes: Lovely...like always! Glad you like to unwind with junk...we ALL benefit from that therapy :) Laurel Posted: 8:20 am on September 15th

grannijo writes: Sue.. as always your project is BEAUTIFUL and simple!!...love it!...sharon Posted: 5:55 am on September 15th

junkermidge writes: What a beautiful and SIMPLE project. I'm so glad you're focusing on keeping things simple. My husband always says that very thing to me "Why do you always have to reinvent the wheel?". (I don't know why.) So you're ideas are really inspiring me. Of course, all you ideas ALWAYS inspire me. Thanks for all you do.
Midge Posted: 12:36 am on September 15th

fellowjunker writes: So pretty Sue. I adore vintage trophies and the necklace is to die for!
xojanis Posted: 12:11 am on September 15th

monakent writes: BEEE-YOU-TEE-FULL photos - esp. like the last one, with the autumn flowers and their colors. Love the trophey/vase idea. Great idea about using jewelry around the house. gailmarie Posted: 11:04 pm on September 14th