Mosaic Inspiration and Simple & Sweet Fridays #130

I wanted to share my latest Mosaic creations!

I wanted to recycle old plates that I bought from thrift stores and garage sales.

I broke the plates using a towel and hammer.

 I decided to use an old shovel, hand trowel, and a brick.

I started to glue the pieces down with AcrylPRO.

Pique Assiette is a form of art similar to mosaic but specifically uses broken plates and the like arranged in patterns or designs. The name comes from the French pique-assiette, meaning "one who eats from others' plates". Pique assiette is a style of mosaic that incorporates pieces of broken ceramics—plates, dishes, cups, tiles—and other found objects into the design. The appeal and expressiveness of pique assiette lies in the ideas of lateral thinking, humour, recycling, and the significance of the found objects.

-Wikipedia

I love displaying mosaic garden art.

It was a fun project.  I am planning to make another mosaic piece soon!

I went to Home Goods this last week and found these olive colored plates marked down to $3.00!

I couldn't resist!

I'll be sharing my fall tablescape soon.

I found this cute cookie stamp at Anthropologie.

I love the Eiffel Tower handle!

The stamp says, "BAKED FOR YOU"

I made some shortbread cookies with some lilac coloring in it.

Too cute and delicious too!

Stan designed a new area by our pool with brick.

Stan and Justin are working on putting up a new pergola.  I'll share more photos next week.

Maggie and I are excited about the new area!

I hope you all have a creative week.

Looking forward to seeing all the inspiring new projects you've been working on.

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Lovely Livings Blog - A Fantastic Flower Box

Happy At Home - Simple Curtains From a Vintage Sheet

CD's Country Living - Dining Room Makeover Final Reveal

Best of Long Island and Central Florida - Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings

Heart Rocks In My Pocket - An August Trip to the Flea Market, Canton, Tx

Design Dreams by Anne - Kitchen Overhaul Part IV - The Reveal

Biljana Shabby - Creative Ideas and Inspirations: Bread Box

Artistic Endeavors 101 - Coffee Stained Tags: A DIY Tutorial

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~Garden Plates and Simple & Sweet Fridays #75~

I've been wanting to add some china plates to the garden.

 I ran across some chipped and miss-matched plates my mother had left me. 

I knew she would love this idea using them in the garden as markers.

I used a Deco Color marker. 

Hopefully it was last, at least through the summer.

Then I recycled some old wood stakes from a barrel.

Stan helped me drill holes in the plates.

Did I ever tell you I have the best husband.

Of course, we needed a thyme marker.

I wanted to treat Stan with dessert for helping me make the garden plates. 

I love any recipe using filo dough. I made him a

 Cherry and Almond Strudel.

Had to share my new lavender with you.

So pretty!

Happy Thursday everyone!

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Lynda Bergman Decorative Artisan - Orange French Doors For Patti's Pantry

Must Love Junk - Lighter Summer Mantel

With a Dash of Color - Burlap Bag Planter

The Little White House on the Seaside - Chocolate Treats a la Magali

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Old Things New - Summer Porch Decor

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