Cincinnati Spotlight: Flower Arranging Class @Turner Farm

I have signed up for 2 of the 3 flower arranging classes that are being held at Turner Farm. The first class was such a wonderful experience, I picked up some very helpful tricks as well as met some very creative women.

 

I am looking forward to class #3, horizontal sprays, in September.

 

 The first class was taught by Melinda a full time staffer at the farm. the class was held in the farm barn classroom (normally the classes are held out in the flower field but due to weather we had to move it inside) who was very helpful in explaining flower arranging and biology. She showed us how to use a florist block to produce the most amazing round arrangements.

 

 

Here is my beautiful arrangement at home on my dining room table. For my first time I think I did a good job! I look forward to practicing this summer.

 

I hope to be able to take other fun creative classes in the area. I'm looking for embroidery, preserving, knitting, calligraphy, paper crafts and cooking.

If you know of any let me know.

 

xoxo,

Ronita

{October e-Mags}

Loving the October issues of my favorite online mags.

Click the covers and take a look.

xoxo,

Ronita

{Hidden Treasures Cincinnati: The Glass Barn}

Calling all brides, dinner hostess, party planners and hoarders alike..this is a place you don't want to miss.

Last week I had the afternoon off and went to a couple places in Reading, Ohio. One of the places I visited I consider a hidden gem and reminds me of my fun and frugal childhood with my lovely mother. We would wake up on Saturdays, get all our housework done and hit the road for a day of shopping.  The Glass Barn is one of the places I will never forget.

The Glass Barn.

 It's like a glass warehouse with super discounted glassware, stoneware, dishware, planters and other knick knacks. If you visit, don't forget to take your allergy pill- there is a ton of dust...

I came across these very fun kitschy strawberry juice glasses.

...and these fun and nostalgic milk glasses which were only $.99 each.

I bought four of the milk glasses and four of these beauties.

perfect for a cold beer, lemonade, iced tea, water, or for my CSA flowers...

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There are 3 buildings that make up this treasure trove, the glass building, annex- which houses tons of knick knacks, I like getting my tissue paper (which I made the below 4th of July tissue paper flowers out of) and gift bags from here and then a hardware store that's fully stocked.

Does your city have hidden gems?

xoxo,

Ronita

{grooving this lovely friday}

Thee Satisfaction - "Queens" from dream hampton on Vimeo.

I am loving the visuals, the naturals and the fashion in this video!

Get your groove on!

HAPPY FRIDAY

xoxo,

Ronita

{a white bed }

This weekend I will be changing over our bedding from bright springtime linen to a white summer bed. I came across the perfect bedding set a couple years ago (on super sale of course) and look forward to using it every year.

Some Pinterest inspiration...

Source: potterybarn.com via Lesley on Pinterest

Source: pinterestschunt597.blogspot.com via Meggan on Pinterest

Take a look at this beautiful How To video from One Kings Lane

Do you all change over your bedding with the seasons?

xoxo,

Ronita

Silhouette LOVE

I love the idea of decorating with silhouettes!!! It reminds me of having mine made by a Paris street vendor the summer after my senior year of high school! This idea would be perfect for the boy’s room. I would snap a profile picture of them, cut it out, trace on black paper and frame it!

I sense a DIY project coming on soon!

Here are a few of my favorite feminine silhouettes...

This lovely is taken from Elizabeth Dehn skincare.

This lovely silhouette is taken from Aphro Chic blog.

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HAPPY THURSDAY!

xoxo,

Ronita

Vintage Styled Summer Party

Summer Lovin' from Floataway Studios on Vimeo.

I'm loving the styles from this video!!!
from Rue Magazine shoot
HAPPY Tuesday

xoxo,
Ronita

My Desk Makes Me HAPPY!!!

My desk is making me very HAPPY right now. I am surrounded by all the things I love! Pictures of my family, flowers and bright color!!! I make sure to have ample supply of stationary, sharpies, fun post and my blinged out stapler and tape dispenser!!!

What are some of the things you like to have at your desk?

HAPPY THURSDAY!!

xoxo,

Ronita

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

I'm loving this print found here.

ENOUGH SAID!

xoxo,

Ronita

St. Theresa Textile Trove

Over my lunch break today, I ventured out to Downtown Cincinnati! I came across the most unique and slightly eccentric (perfect for me) place I have ever seen, St. Theresa Treasure Trove.

It is located in the Pendleton Art Building on Pendleton Street in Downtown Cincinnati. Let me just tell you it is like walking through bead and textile heaven! The walls were lined with rows and rows of fabric and there were so many unique beads I couldn’t hardly stay calm! The sweetest most knowledgeable gal was working while I was visiting and she made me feel right at home. Honey, was her name, beading was her game. She even offered me to stop back in for free beading and sewing demonstrations.

I was on the hunt for authentic African wax fabric (take make some Spring/Summer skirts- see my Spring fashion post) and that is exactly what I found. Stacks and stacks of beautiful vibrant colored fabrics so reasonably priced!!!

Here are some photos from my trip!

I love discovering new and exciting places in my own city!

ILOVECINCINNATI

xoxo,

Ronita

Claw Foot Nostalgia...My Grandma's House

When I was a little girl I can remember traveling a very long 12 hours from Cincinnati to New Orleans in my parents old school Astro van. I remember or ride was marked with the sounds of Tracey Chapman, Marvin Gaye and Al Green. I looked forward to counting the armadillo and got excited about the thought of sweet pralines. I couldn't wait to peel shrimp and crawfish with my cousins, and get snoballs with my grandma. I couldn't wait to walk the streets of the Quarters and eat powdery biegnets!!! The one thing, though, that signaled we WERE THERE was my grandma's claw foot bathtub.

When we arrived at my Grandma's house, before I could even say my hellos and give out hugs and kisses, I had to stop in the bathroom. I ran straight into her house, through her room, and to the bathroom. I opened the door and standing there like an animal on the prowl was her claw foot tub. I can remember asking myself who in the world would want a tub with animal feet on it...well fast forward 20 years...and I can answer that question: ME!!!

 I am so romantically in love with the thought of having a claw foot tub...maybe one day in our dream house.  

Here are some that make my heart flutter and bring back those memories....

HAPPY THURSDAY!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Budget DIY: Sunny Entry Table

I mentioned back in May (see post here) that I found this very cute entry table sitting so lonely on some one's sidewalk. After stuffing it into my little PT Cruiser (which was very funny) and unloading her by the door ...I  let her sit for awhile. Well two weeks ago I finally decided enough was enough and wanted to give her her own personality. I went to Walmart and bought paint and came home and got to work.  Every time I walk in the door I get a dose of sunshine!!! It makes me smile even in the darkest times!!! I am still looking for some black and white wallpaper to place on the back of the shelves but I must saw it is coming along quite nicely!!!

Table= $0

Paint=$10

Total=$10

BEFORE:

With a little bit of primer

AFTER: I call her Sunni

My Inspiration:

Stay Tuned for more on Sunni!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Love this Poster...Kill Your TV!!!

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I came across this poster and it totally explains my life right now. 

Happy Sunday!

xoxo,

Ronita

Morning Inspiration

I am loving these ruffle inspired decor photos seen on The Decorista's blog. A place to eat breakfast and a place to take a relaxing bath. My two favorite things.

So femininie and  fun...

Good Morning,

Ronita

Coming Very Soon!!!

One of my new favorite design mags is coming out with their June/July issue!!

Go LONNY!!

xoxo,

Ronita

I Want THIS....NOW!!!

This is such a fun transit sign and would go great in my dining room against one of my bare walls!! So vintage...so New Orleans....

So fab!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Budget DIY: My New Nightstand!!!

I purchased this old night stand off Craigslist for $5.00 and knew just what I wanted to do with it!! All of our bedroom funiture is a dark cherry wood so I wanted something that would lighten up my space a bit. This stand was an old Hunter Green color, with the perfect distress.

I headed to Walmart and got two cans of Ivory glossy spray paint for $6.00. I added a spray nozzle for $2.97.

Remember those Jeweler's Knobs I found at Anthro for $2.95/each !!!

I put it all together and now have a fabulous night stand, personal, feminine, and just plan fab all for under $20.00!!

I think I am starting to really enjoy DIY projects.

Next up: repurposing two small tables that I am going to make into little desks for my little men.  I purchased both tables for a total of $7.00 while out vintage shopping!!

Stay Tuned!!!

xoxo

Ronita