HOW TO MAKE A Easy Dried Fruit Swag

Good day to all my wonderful Prim Friends! A BIG PRIM HUG!!!!!! Well since I have made these today I figured I would explain how to make these dandy liitle swags! You will need the following items!
1. 5 oranges
2. 5 apples
3. pinecones
4. Cinnimon sticks
5. Twine or string or raffia
6.Cinnimon,nutmeg,allspice
First you need to bake the apples and oranges! You can do this several ways! The best way would be to cut the slizes into 1/2 inch slises and dip them in a bath of asorbic acid and water mix.Dry the slices off and then sprinkle some spices on them and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees! If you just bake them without the dip its okay to! You just have to sprinkle them with spices of your choice and bake them for even longer thats all. Like 200 degrees for 5-6 hours! You need to crack the oven door so that your oven acts as a dehidrater. JUST WATCH THEM AND USE YOUR JUGEMENT AS TO WHEN THERE DONE! THEY MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL JUST WONDERFUL! Finally when they are all done baking in the oven you can string them just like the picture or you can do what I did and put one apple then tied a piece of homespun then one orange then homespun and so one! Just mess with the final product and you''l have created a wonderful masterpiece for you mantle or where ever! 

Primitive Summer Style Ornie (Cute)

Those are gonna be cute in my wooden bowl on the porch!!!! COME ON SUMMERTIME!!!!

15 Summer Style Secrets

Good morning to all my blogging friends. Boy! Today sure is a COLD one here! I'm pretty tied of these rising and falling temperatures! (i don't know about you!) I do believe I'm ready for summer! And with that said I put together a little article for you. So, lets get set for summertime & Entertaining with these tips and tricks!
Just relax-1. CHOOSE A CALM COLOR PALETTE. Use eye catching or calm colors and toss a bit of color for pizzazz!
2. ADD SOME PUNCH- Red toss pillows, burgandy primroses in a distressed white box and potted geraniums attached to an architectural piece contribute bursts of vibrance to the space. 3. PICK UP THE EXISTING PALETTE WITH SMALL AND LARGE ACCENTS- Like small candles on a table or whereever. 4. CREATE MORE USEFUL SPACE FOR PARTIES- Your stuff can be turned into party items a trunk like I have can offer an extra spot for guests to rest there drinks. 5. SPICE IT UP FOR THE FORTH- Feathered in a few patriotic elements that salute the season. Example, a Uncle Sam figurine, an americana picture or decor. 6. MAXIMIZE SPACE AND STYLE- A three-tiered shelf can act as a plant stand or as a spot for stashing supplies when you're entertaining. 7. CREATE A AMERICANA TABLESCAPE- Blue and white cushions. A vase with sand and beach grass? 8. AMP UP THE AMERICANA- Gear your look toward Independence Day! Bring in more red elements for the 4th. 9. FOLLOW A PATTERN- Gingham napkins are picnic-y and complement the minature flag in the centerpiece. 10. PLAYFULLY PERSONALIZE EACH PLACESETTING- Red sand pails with monogrammed toy shovels pop against white dishware! 11. GET SET FOR AFTER DARK- A candle chandelier. which is perfect for the outdoors because it requres no electricity. Use glass cups around the bace of each candle to collect the drippings from falling onto your table! 12. TOP YOUR TABLE- Finish off your tablescape with flag themed centerpiece such as a Coloinal-inspired accent. 13. RETHINK AND REPURPOSE- add character to the space! Cushions find a new purpose as accent pillows. 14. GO FOR GARDEN-INSPIRED ATTRACTIONS- A metel trellis can really bring a lot of texture and intrest to a wall, and you can hang just about anything on it! If its sheltered from the elements you can hang pictures on it or framed photos. Use a fabric ribbon or raffia as a hanger for a softer look! 15. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX-OR BASKET- "You can acually use a decorative waste basket as a planter." "you never know what you have around the house that can be used as a clever accent!"

May's Prim Giveaway Is On Its Way!

I am getting ready for May's Prim giveaway and you could win! Directions to win are as follows!
1. Follow this blog
2. Add my blog to your blog page. http://oldespoonriverhomestead.blogspot.com/
3. Leave a comment with your link so i can check. If you can't comment email me! That is fine! Good luck to all the drawling will be May 7th! I will have item up for grabs posted in a couple days! Good Luck To All Who Join!!!!

Insight in those old windows laying around

These are just a few of the designs you can do! If you think about it the possiblities are endless!!!! Big Prim Hugs Casey

Another old window idea!

How cute is this! You can use the vinyl rub ons for this! And take your favorite photos down to your local copy store and turn it to black and white and their you go!!!!!

How to make Grubby popcorn looking candles?

Hello friends and welcome back to another day at the Oldespoonriverhomestead! I have been making different types of dipped,rolled and grungied candles for years and I have yet to come across a good popcorn looking candle, until yesterday! I have found that rolled in either sea salt or Epsom salt and rolled in candle wax makes these sweet little candles. I just love the texture!