Built In 1940 Doesn't Make You Old.

This little 1940's home is built like a brick on ten acres of amazing Northern Idaho Mountains. As I re-design and the endless projects come to fruition we see a gem emerging. This will be a wonderful, warm and cozy home. Complete with an unfinished basement to design. Hmmmmm...Giddy thoughts.

As we complete projects I will update with pictures. This little house is 8 hours away so it's impossible to work every weekend.

The Fresh Fragrance Of Laundry

Fresh Homemade Laundry Soap

An Old West Themed Wedding

Thought and thousands of hours were needed to bring this western themed wedding to a successful conclusion

 A full musical was performed on the specially constructed stage

 I have planned and carried out many a wedding and event but this one was over the top. And I just did the final touches of floral on the three tiered cake and the brooch bridal bouquet.. Boy was I glad this is all I was expected to do..
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 Burlap and Lace.

 

Fresh Flowers finish Summer's three layer cake. 

 A pretty antique cupboard was used to display the delicate chocolate espresso

 and white chocolate cupcakes.

Lemon Poppy Seed with Blackberry frosting and Drizzle

From Ugly Yellow To Painted Faux Granite

  There are those kitchens that make you want to gag when you step into them. This old 50's kitchen has those ugly yellow tiles, I swear must have been left over from some old hospital job. The builder must have had them in a shed somewhere. Hmmmm....I know let's use them is this kitchen. Ugh!

Chef Darcy of Silver Spoon Catering

What mother wouldn't take the opportunity for bragging rights! 

Daughter Darcy, or should I say Chef Darcy is continuing her quest of the best food possible.

Visit her sites and get your holiday orders in soon.

http://www.chefdarcysilverspooncatering.com/

http://chefdarcysilverspooncatering.blogspot.com/

 We Love you and am so proud of you Darce.  Mom

Catebutterpillarfly

Catabutterpillarfly

SK's Newest Children's Book

Hand-painted original watercolor

Painted Family Tree

Family Tree

Sam's Anitque Brooch Wedding Bouquet

SK's  Diamond and Pearl Bouquets 

Spring Into Summer!

Spring Into Summer!!

Lady Bug, Lady Bug

SK's newest children's book is being published.

Just a few projects left....

One breath at a time. Each time a small part of this project is complete I sigh with relief and enthusiasm onto the next. 

SK's Floral Design

Just a few of SK's Floral Designs

SK's New Cottage

From Old Leaning Structure To Fun New Cottage
by SK Sartell

This poor old building will  have a new life to live.  Built in the early 1910's and added on and on. Owners whom really didn't have a builders knowledge or skills.

Family Trees

Paint is such a fun way to add personality to a home. This family tree needed to be just a bit different than all the vinyl and painted trees. I didn't want it to conflict with the amazing handrail.

The tree was drawn on a paper template, cut and then taped to the wall. We then sponge painted around the outside edges for a 3-d effect.

Summer Lakey added her two bits up and down the latter for a few hours. Loved having her help me.

The owner plans on adding additional pictures and maybe even a birds nest for texture and definition.

Think Outside The Box...

♥ Handmade Gifts ♥

Whether it be for that special holiday or birthday a handmade gift is so much more memorable.

These pretty little wool felt booties were a gift to our granddaughter. I wanted to make something very special with bits of mink and a few pearls I had left from other projects.

Farmhouse Gets A Facelift

As a designer you have the privilege of perusing many clients homes.  I have had a great time doing this with several homes of one family. Each has a different eye for style and color. Each has been a joy to work with and I have had fun imagining  new spaces with these sisters and mom.

A Country Home Re-Design

Homemade Bath and Laundry Soap For Pennies

My darling daughter Darcy called yesterday and declared she was in the middle of making homemade laundry soap.

Mercury Glass, Rabbits and Snowflakes

SK's Chalkboard Refrigerator

I have hated my stainless steel fridge since brand new. It looks great when it's clean. But heaven forbid don't ever use it or get fingerprints on it. It is a constant battle to keep clean. So I decided to fix the problem.

Paint Up To My Ears

I have held on to a "PINK" wing back chair for over twenty years. I just couldn't use it in lieu of it's color, but couldn't part with it because of it's quality.

My dilemma seemed to be endless. Keep-get rid of? Paint???????????Really?  I thought I knew a lot about paint, but never thought to fabric paint the chair. I didn't think there would be much to loose if I ruined it, so why not?

I found Kristy's tutorial on Pinterest and after four days of working now have a wonderful "new" chair in my sitting area in the kitchen.

I found her instructions very good. I found that when I kept the chair wet "misted" as I worked the color would blend better. The final fabric feels like canvas.

 

 

White Oaks Dresses For Christmas

Merry Christmas



With the Birth of our Savior and the celebrations we hold dear, I try to create a wonderful setting for the picture over our mantle. The picture stays up all year but at this time of year we cherish it a bit more.

We pray that you all may have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas.

The Sartell's