Kate's Place

Tiny Cottage Bath

2012-02-23T05:25:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Me and hubby spent the weekend painting our cute little cottage bath. It's not cute right now,but it will be! It took us forever to patch,and sand all the holes in the walls.My hubby has rheumatoid arthritis,and when he has a good week we can get a project done. This weekend he felt pretty good so we did the bathroom. I cut in, and he rolled! Sounds like a song!! We worked together,and finished the painting.I'm just finishing up on the trim.So soon it might look like a cute little cottage bath!

You can't tell in the picture,but the walls are really blue!

Patching away! With some paint,new faucet,and some elbow grease it should look pretty good.

This is the new color. It's rhinestone by sherwin williams.It looks blue in the picture,but it is a light soft gray.

This is the before!! The little cottage bath.

Have a great day.

A few More Vignettes

2012-02-20T08:44:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I'm still just taking my time finishing up the living room.When an idea pops in my head,and i think it will work then i go for it! I finished my two end tables,and my cabinet.This gets me in the spring mood!

This dried lavender plant gets me in the spring mood for sure! I forgot i had this in the attic!

My milk glass dish filled with lavender & rosemary potpourri,and a few sprigs of dried lavender from my garden.Everytime i walk in here i can smell that beautiful aroma.

I bought these two gorgeous vintage lamps several years ago at a tag sale.That's what they called it a tag sale.They have beautiful painted dogwood blooms on them.I have to say they are my very favorite lamps.

I know you must have seen these plain white drum shades at target.

I just hot glued some pretty ruffled ribbon on them.They don't look so plain now!

I love the flowers! So delicate,and pretty.

Have a great day!

What's On Your Table

2012-02-17T07:31:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I don't know if you have this problem,but i do!! The problem is what to put on my kitchen table.I'm always trying to figure out what looks right.I guess it depends on my mood. I wish my tulips would have lasted longer,but they're gone:( So now i was in the mood for something different.I think cottage/farmhouse works together. What do you think???I love the farmhouse look,but i can't change everything,so i try to add a little of that look around the house.

I forgot i had this old wooden box in the attic.It was just what i was looking for.The problem was what do i put in this box!!!

I finally found a spot for my old seltzer bottle.Some wooden handle, and bakelite flatware goes pretty good with it!! I can't forget the lavender. It smells so good!

I love these dessert plates with just the delicate green leaves.They were another thrift store find.I'm having a hard time shopping in a real store now.I just want everything old(like me).

Have a great day!!

Lily Of The Valley

2012-02-16T06:12:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I love lily of the valley flowers! The dainty bell-shaped blooms are so delicate and beautiful.I stopped at the thrift shop on tuesday and to my surprise i found four lily of the valley plates.It was love at first sight.Your probably thinking how can she be so excited over plates!! I just love pretty plates.I don't want to store them away i want to see them.I love to change the plates on this shelf for different seasons or just anytime i find pretty dishes to display.They remind me of spring!! I need things around my house that make me happy and these do.Can you believe 25cents each!!

I used some sage grosgrain ribbon to hang my cups.

Mini white ironstone creamers filled with lily of the valley flowers! I wish they were real,but they will have to do until mine bloom.

Have a great day!!

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!!

I love my white tulips!!

Have A Great Day!!

Light Snow

2012-02-11T05:42:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
There is a beautiful light snow falling!! All the trees are sparkling and it a pretty sight.

The trees are covered with fluffy snow!!

Looking out my back door! It's pretty.

Have a great saturday!!

Valentine Tablescape

2012-02-09T05:02:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I can't believe Valentine's Day is almost here!! Valentine's Day is such a happy day with all the colors of red,white,and pink!! It has to make you smile:) I did a fun tablescape this year,and enjoyed putting it together.

You have to have some yummy chocolate cupcakes!! I'm using the table runner i made last year.

I love check ribbon!!

I put some old pins that i found at garage sales on the packages.I'm using some of my milk glass too!

I love old valentine cards. This one i found at an antique store years ago.

Instead of flowers i am using heart shaped lollipops that i bought at wal mart.

Marshmallow Hearts Yum!! I have to spread a little love on the table too.Pretty packages with stripes,and polka dots.

This is a twin sheet that i had. I just cut it,and i'm using it for my tablecloth.

Have a great day!!

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Living Room Progress

2012-02-06T05:36:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm still working in the living room.I'm just taking my time,and adding a few things at a time.I did finish one corner of the living room.I went to target over the weekend,and found new window panels on sale. I think they were $8.00 a panel,and i bought four.I wanted panels that you could almost see through.My living room is in the back of the house,and it doesn't get as much light as i would like. Now i get a lot of light in here.

The lamp i bought last year at a garage sale. It had flowers,and i spray painted it ivory.It was in my bedroom.

I bought the drop leaf table at the thrift shop.It was blue,and i painted it cottage white. I needed something to fill this corner.

I filled the cloche with wooden eggs that i had.I usually take them out at easter.

The picture i bought at the consignment shop.Sorry for the glare.

These are the panels i bought at target. They almost look like a gauze fabric.The price was sure right!! I get a lot of light now!!

Have a great day!!

I'm A Copycat

2012-02-02T05:12:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone is having a good week! I'm enjoying the great weather here in NJ. I love to be able to go out walking everyday,and i am enjoying it while i can. I usually get the winter blahs in January,and February.It's always so dark,and gray out,but i am always finding something to do around here to keep me busy.This is a project i did quite a while ago.I have to give the credit to Sherry No Minimalist Here.I followed her directions,and i think it came out great. She did such a fabulous job on her print that i had to try it.Mine is a little smaller,but i found the perfect place for it in my hallway.

I put together a vignette that i think goes nicely with the print.

I found the shoe forms at a yard sale during the summer.I think they look good on a stack of old books.

Have a great day!!

Milk Glass

2012-01-29T06:59:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I love milk glass!! Over the years i have collected quite a few pieces.All of them i found at the thrift shop,or garage sales.So inexpensive,and yet so darn pretty!! I decided to gather some up,and use them on the mantel.While i was at it i made a valentine banner. I just used some heart shaped paper doilies,and cut out hearts using some wrapping paper that i had,and glued,and tied them on a string!! That was simple!

Have a great day!!!

Before And After Calendar Pictures

2012-01-25T07:06:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm still working in my living room. I'm just taking my time,and trying to figure out want i want to do in here! When we got rid of the big entertainment center it left me with a lot of wall space. Of course the big tv will take up some of the space!! :( that's not a happy face,but my hubby does have some say!! If it makes him happy i have to go with it! Well, i went to sam's club over the weekend,and found this calendar.I love the pictures, and i knew i could frame them,and use them in the living room.I'm showing you the three that i finished. I'm working on two more with different frames.The cost of this project was $9.82.

The calendar was only $9.82

Some beautiful pictures!!

I'm using some picture frames that i had. These pictures were in my guest bathroom last year.I did save the pictures.

I'm reusing the mats.

Two more to go!!

Have a great day.

Before And After Thrift Shop Find

2012-01-21T05:03:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Last week i took my usual visit to the thrift shop. As soon as i walked in the door i spotted this picture!! I grabbed it off the wall immediately!! I had to have it.I brought it up to the front desk,and asked the price,and guess what $10.00. "SOLD". Something about it just got to me. The beautiful cupids,and gorgeous colored roses.I knew some painting,and wood filling was involved, but that was ok with me! I have no idea where i will hang this picture,but i still had to have it. I think this would look so pretty in a shabby chic bedroom,or really anywhere you want it.If it's your style!!

you can see the upper right corner where part of the frame is missing.This is a pretty good size picture 46x30.

Wood filler does the trick!!

I aged the frame with mocha glaze.

The colors are so vibrant.

This is in the sunlight!

Have a great day!!

Some Changes In The Tiny Foyer

2012-01-18T10:35:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
After i put away all of the christmas stuff in the foyer,i changed it around.Since i have so many mirrors i thought i would put some up in the foyer.The big mirror that i had in the bedroom,then living room, is now in the foyer. I have enough mirrors in the living room! I think the mirrors open up this small space.

I put a smaller mirror on each side.

I changed the lampshade.I love the colors in this one!!

My pretty angel vase.

The needlepoint pillow has just the right colors.

I bought this sconce at the thrift shop,and painted it cottage white.

I think this rug brings out all the colors in this tiny little space!!

Can't forget my chandelier!! My crystal chandelier that was in the kitchen is going up here soon!!

This is a little sneak peek at what i am working on!! Another thrift shop find!!

Have a great day!!

I Made A Table Runner

2012-01-16T07:10:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I stayed in most of the weekend,it was so cold out!! Good time to do some sewing.On my once a week trip to the thrift shop(sometimes twice a week) i bought two linen tablecloths.When i spot them i always buy them. I know i could do something with them.At $1.00 each i have to buy them! I save a lot of money this way.Fabric by the yard could really add up. Especially linen.I made a solid white table runner this time,and i only used one of the tablecloths.I'm sorry if i can't leave comments!! I have been having a problem since last week.Some blogs i could leave comments,and a lot of them i can't.I don't know what's going on!!

I love to show the pretty pictures first!! This is just a plain,and simple table runner.

I treated myself to some fresh flowers from the grocery store.

Plain off white linen tablecloth.

I cut it 20 inches wide,and i turned the edges over one inch,and sewed.

I cut six inch long strips for the box pleats.

I added some trim.

Have a great day!!

Heart Of My Heart

2012-01-13T11:18:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Today is a windy,and cold day!! It's a good day to stay in,and do some crafts.I finished my valentine's lace wreath.I couldn't find a wreath that i really liked so i made my own.I needed a small wreath for above my kitchen windows.I love hearts,and i love valentine's day!! This project was so easy. I'll show you how i did it.

It's so lacey,and pretty!!

I had some scrapbook paper,and i cut out some cute little hearts.I just glued them on a piece of string.

I bought this small lace runner at the thrift shop.It only cost $1.00. I couldn't use it because it had a stain on it.Now i put it to good use!

I cut it in strips.

Then i used heavy gauge wire,and shaped it into a heart. I weaved the lace through the wire.Then i attached the wire on top.That's it!!

Have a great day!!

Another Change In The Bedroom

2012-01-12T05:35:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,

Change is my middle name!! I had a big mirror above my bed,and i wasn't sure if i liked it there.I kept it up until after christmas,but it just didn't look right to me.I didn't want to put any holes in the wall until i was sure.Well,the big mirror is in the living room now,and i think i finally got it right! I have the hardest time trying to decide what looks right above my bed. I like this!!

I tried to add a little interest.The floral pictures above my lamps are really old.I found them at an estate sale years ago.This picture was taken in early morning.

This is in the afternoon. I have so many windows in here,and it's always bright!

I'm using my matelasse bedspread,and pillow shams.I mixed things up here with different sets that i had.I think it all blends together.

Pretty paperwhites in my milk glass pedestal bowl.

I brought in my garden angel for the winter.

I've had these wooden hat boxes forever,and i still love them all stacked up in the corner.

Have a great day!!

The Chairs Are Done

2012-01-10T06:21:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm finally finished with my chairs! I must say it did take longer then i thought. The hardest part was the measuring.When i taped,and measured the stripes i had to make sure they lined up.And,the furniture nails also had to line up.That was a bit frustrating,but i am happy with the results.I really don't know what style they are.I just made it up as i went along.I am still working in the living room,but i'm happy this project is finished! When everything is complete i'll show you.It's taking me forever,and everything is still a big mess!!

I used muslin fabric. I bought it at joanns for $5.99 a yard. I bought three yards. I have extra to start making pillows for the chairs.

I used furniture nails to hold the fabric on.

I painted the stripes with chocolate matte fabric paint i bought at michaels.

I painted them with behr satin cottage white,and i put a light coat of mocha glaze.

The cane was coming apart so i had to add fabric to the back panel.

The chairs,fabric,and fabric paint came to $42.00.I had the paint,and the furniture nails.

Not bad!!

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What I'm Working On

2012-01-07T04:17:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I just started my first project for 2012. I have been searching around for two chairs for my living room.My budget doesn't call for new chairs,so the next best thing is search,and rescue! Since we got rid of our big entertainment center, i had to find two chairs that i could fix up!!I found them at the thrift shop.I paid $20.00 for both.Now i have some serious work to do.I'm going for a clean,and simple look. I don't think these were meant for the living room,but now they are!!

I'll keep you posted!!

Have a great day!

Some Changes In The Kitchen

2012-01-04T09:15:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
It's freezing out!!! I went out this morning,and couldn't wait to get home to my warm house.It's 15 degrees here in new jersey.I really shouldn't complain because we have had pretty good weather so far.No snow yet! I've been finishing up in my kitchen,and i am almost done. You should see my living room now!! What a mess,but it will get done sooner,or later.I always have a hard time trying to decide what to put in my hutch. I went with what i really love,and that's back to all white.Maybe in the spring i'll add some color!

I love that i get so much sun in here. It's bright,and cheerful.

I did add touches of green. I love green,and white!

a little different vignette for the counter.I bought the wicker tray at the thrift store for $1.00.

These pictures were both green.

I gave them a light coat of antique white paint,then i glazed them,and distressed them.I like them much better now!

Have a great day!!

Vignettes

2012-01-02T08:31:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone had a great new year!! Now that all my christmas stuff is put away,i changed some things.I am still working in the living room.We finally got rid of the huge entertainment center that took up so much space.Now i have to figure out what to do with the space.My hubby is already talking about getting a large flat screen tv.I hope he forgets about it,but i don't think he will!! I had a lot of white vases,ginger jars,and crocks on top of the entertainment center,so now i'm trying to figure out where to put all of this stuff.Some of it i packed away,and some i scattered around the house.I wanted to show you a few things that i finished.Next is my hutch!!

I added a little more drama to this cabinet in the kitchen.I wanted to add a touch of silver with the cake stand.It's old,and tarnished.

I wanted that crowded look here on the bedroom dresser.

Living room vignette! Inside of the cloche is some really old letters i found at an estate sale a couple years ago.Dated 1913. I love reading them!!

Cabinet in the living room i changed!! I stacked my old books in the cloche. To be honest i didn't know what to put in there,so the old books will have to do.

The young lady was writing to her boyfriend in Missouri.Such wonderful letters!! I felt a little bad reading her private thoughts.

Have a great day!!

A Tablescape With Sparkle

2011-12-30T06:53:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I had a lot fun putting together this tablescape!! I wanted to give it just a little bling for the new year! I have to say it's so nice to have all the christmas decorations put away! My house has been a total wreck all week. I'm just starting to get back to normal.I started to get sick on christmas eve!! It figures! I spent most of christmas day in bed.I had a very bad cold,but i tried to drag myself around to get things done.I'm feeling a lot better now.

This is really a thrifty tablescape,but thrifty can be pretty!!

I found the silver chargers at the dollar store,and the glass plates i found at a garage sale during the summer.The large white chargers i bought at the christmas tree shop.I even found the napkin rings at a garage sale.I told you it was thrifty!! I bought the votives at michaels.

The glass plates have a lot of sparkle!! I added my lace placemats. Wm. Rodgers silver plated flatware.

The small glasses i found at the thrift shop,and the larger ones i found at a yard sale this summer.I was happy to get a perfect match! That doesn't really matter,but if you find them why not!!

Wishing Everyone A Happy New Year!!!

Favorite Projects Of 2011

2011-12-28T04:24:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I picked a few of my favorite projects from 2011.It's nice to look back,and see what you accomplished this past year.Here are a few of my favorites.

I bought these chairs at the consignment shop.

I painted them,and recovered the chair seats with drop cloth.Then i just painted two stripes on each chair.I still love them!! Another favorite is my burlap table runner.

I found this barrel at a garage sale.

This is my favorite of the year!! With some burlap,and a stencil it's looking pretty good!!

My cute slips! Made from a drop cloth!!

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Happy Holiday

2011-12-23T03:06:00.000-08:00

                                     Wishing you a Holiday Season filled with Special Moments.

                                                                           Kathy

My Little Christmas Tree

2011-12-21T12:59:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone is having a good week!!I'm sure everyone is busy with last minute preparations.I'm done with everything finally!! Presents are wrapped,baking is done,and i just finished giving the house a good cleaning.Tomorrow my sister and her hubby are coming over for breakfast/brunch.when i'm finished with this post i'll be in the kitchen making two quiches.Quiche lorraine,and a ham-basil quiche.I love to cook so that's right up my alley.On a different note.. we decided not to put a christmas tree in the living room.I tossed my tree out last year after christmas,and i planned on getting one after christmas this year when everything is half price.Well, i ended up getting this cute little tree at targets on monday. They were all half price.They had a before christmas sale!!

I bought the display tree.All the others were gone!

All i had to do was stuff it the back seat of my car.It's only 4.5 feet.I didn't have to move any of my furniture either.Perfect spot right in the corner.

I used silver,and white ornaments that i had.I did buy four rolls of ribbon at the dollar store.

I think i'm done now!! Maybe

Have a great day.

Paperwhites

2011-12-19T05:55:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
My paperwhites are starting to bloom!! I love having paperwhites scattered around the house at christmastime. I love having them on the kitchen table!! They just make such a pretty statement. I got so much inspiration,and learned a lot about the care of paperwhites on Debra's blog Common Ground.She has beautiful paperwhites all over her house!!

I used different size bowls,and my small ironstone tureen,and of course my cloche.

A few pinecones,and i'm done!!

I always have to add a candle!!

Have a great day!!

The Old Mirror

2011-12-17T05:01:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I stopped at the thrift store the other day,and came across this old mirror.I seem to find what no one wants!! This mirror was stuck in the corner with a chunk of wood missing from it.I guess that's why no one wanted it,but me!I knew with a little wood filler it could be fixed.It may not be perfect,but that's ok with me.I love old things that are not perfect.The glass is etched, scratched,and cloudy just the way i like it.At $2.00 i thought why not!

I painted the mirror cottage white.I love the reflection of the lights! I kept the arrangement very simple in my hallway.I filled my vase with white sprayed branches,battery operated lights,and silver ornaments. The mirror is very similar to the one i have in my foyer.

You can see how worn the mirror is.

I gave it a good sanding.

I like the design!

Have a great day!!

Christmas Past

2011-12-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I wanted to show you some of my christmas decorating from the past. Time sure does fly!! I sure have changed in almost the two years i have been blogging come january.I've been looking through some of my photos, and the only thing i could say is What was i thinking!!! I'm still learning everyday,but that's a good thing.If i didn't have a blog i don't think i would have done half the projects that i did.Do you find that you do so much more because of your blog??I'm curious!! Here's some of my christmas decorating from the past.

Thanks for joining me for a trip down memory lane!!

Have a great day.

Christmas Vignettes In The Living Room

2011-12-12T13:17:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I wanted to show you a few christmas vignettes in my living room! I'm done with all my christmas decorating.Now it's time to just sit back and enjoy it!!

All my paperwhites are starting to bloom!! I just put them in a silver wine bucket.

I sprayed all my branches white.Don't you love battery operated lights!!

Have a great day!!

A Little Christmas In The Guest Bath

2011-12-08T06:21:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I did a little decorating in the guest bath,and i wanted to keep it simple.I still wanted it to have a little christmas for my guests! I did have a cabinet in here,but i took it out. It's small so i didn't want it cluttered. It was hard to get a good picture today! It's cloudy,and very dark out.

Simple,and festive!!

I found the letters at michaels,and i put some silver glitter on them.I put some bottle brush trees in my silver creamers,and sugar bowl. I wanted a little sparkle.

My ironstone pitcher with some fresh greens from my yard.

I guess you can see how much i love bottle brush trees!! I think they look pretty with silver.

Have a great day!

Christmas Mantle

2011-12-05T16:08:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I added a few things to my mantle for christmas. I love my antlers on the mantle, so i just decorated around them.I'm keeping with the silver,and white theme in the living room.

I found the silver reindeer candle holders at an estate sale a few months ago. I think i'll keep them here all winter!

Silver beads,and silver stars!!

I'm using some sparkly beaded garland.

A little more sparkle with some mercury glass candle holders.

I'm linking to the mantle party.

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Simple Christmas Foyer

2011-12-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
This year i decorated my very small foyer for christmas,but i kept it very simple. It's so small i had a hard time taking pictures.I just wanted to give it some holiday sparkle.

I've had this sparkly christmas tree for years!! I think it fits right in with this vignette.

I'm using my big glass cloche with bottle brush trees,and silver ornaments on a silver tray! It really does sparkle in the sunlight!

I bought the wreath at home goods a couple of years ago.Not much to see in this small foyer,but a little sparkle goes a long way! Have a great day!

Christmas Kitchen

2011-12-01T08:35:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm finished with my christmas kitchen decorating! I wanted to go with the old fashion christmas this year.I wanted that really cozy look,and now when i walk in my kitchen it really makes me happy!! I tried to see how i could use things that i already had without going out and buying anything. I think i accomplished that. I did buy the poinsettias at the grocery store 3 for $10.00.The greens i cut from my yard.Hope you enjoy the tour!!

Have a great day!!

Still Decorating

2011-11-28T08:04:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,

Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! I have been so busy over the holiday. I had out of town visitors,and i really didn't have a lot of time for decorating.I managed to get a few things done.I'm almost done with the kitchen!! I did get to make an arrangement for my coffee table,and i'm adding a few things to my mantle. I still have a lot to do!!

I was looking through a magazine,and came across something that looked like this,so i gave it a try! I found the silver christmas tree at the thrift shop.It looks so pretty with all the votives.

I put different size candles,ornaments,and silver beads.I'm going for all sparkle in the living room.

The silver tray i found at a rummage sale.

Have a great day!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T06:02:00.000-08:00

Wishing Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving !

Old Graters

2011-11-21T05:16:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
Hope you had a great weekend!! I'm still doing some christmas projects.I went to a bed and breakfast estate sale last year,and i found some old graters.I used these last year at christmas,and pulled them out again to fit in with my old fashion christmas kitchen for this year.I have a hard time trying to figure out what to put in my hutch!!

I only found three of these.Old,and rusty!

This was the only green tray i had,but that's ok you won't see the flowers when i'm done.

I found some pine i had in the attic.Perfect i won't have to buy any.

The bigger battery operated candles wouldn't fit inside the graters so i found some battery operated votives at the christmas tree shop.You get a package of six for $2.50.You can't beat that. Another project done!!

Night shot

A little peek !!

Have a great day!!

Simple Window Wreaths

2011-11-17T06:59:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I'm trying to create a cozy old fashion kichen for christmas.I'm trying to use things i have, or make things.I want my kitchen this year to be really cozy! As i get things done i'll show you. Then we will see how it all comes together.I remember when i walked in my grandmother's kitchen,and what a wonderful feeling i had. It was always so warm,and welcoming. I come from a big italian family, and back in those days there wasn't much money,so you would have to be creative.My grandmother had ten children,and they always had a wonderful christmas.The house was full of love!!

I started with some wire my husband had in the garage.I cut the wire long enough to to make a round wreath.I made three of these for my kitchen windows.Then i painted each strip with green craft paint. I didn't want to see the silver wire.

shaped to the size i wanted.

I bought this wire ribbon last year at wal mart for half off.I used one roll for each wreath.

Then i wrapped it around the wire.I know it's not lush,but it was the look i was going for.Very easy,and simple.

I used some red,and white check ribbon,and i glued a jingle bell on it.Simple,and easy,and very inexpensive.

A Little Christmas Decorating

2011-11-15T09:21:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I just started doing a little christmas decorating.I want to decorate my kitchen in all the cozy traditional colors!! I would love to have a big fireplace in the kitchen,and a big christmas tree!! How wonderful would that be! Oh well, it doesn't hurt to dream.So far i accomplished one thing in the kitchen. I put my shelf back up that i had stored away.I thought it would be nice to display some christmas dishes.

The shelf was stored away,and it was a mess, so i gave it a fresh coat of white paint.I love the bead board in the back.I had the small cups,and i just painted joy on them.A little garland,and candy canes,and some cute little xmas trees!

I used some green ribbon,and just tied some cups on.I wanted to give it a little special touch.

Have a great day!!

Gathering Basket

2011-11-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,

Hope you had good week!! It's getting chilly here in new jersey,and i love it!! It gets me in the mood to start thinking about winter projects.I love it on a cold day to light all my candles, and make the house really cozy,and smell so good too!! I went to a yard sale last week,and found this gathering basket. I thought this would be the perfect basket for a winter arrangement.Now i had to figure out what to put in it.So this is what i came up with.

I using my wool plaid table runner.I like it with this arrangement.

I added my pine cone wreath to the backdoor.I took this picture first,and thought the door needed something.

I started with wrapping the handle with jute.I don't know what the number three stamped on the handle means??

I bought the pine last year on sale after christmas.

I'm using my flameless candles,and i wrapped them in burlap.I added pine cones,cinnamon sticks,and cranberries. It has a nice glow at night.

Moss Wreath

2011-11-07T04:23:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,
I know it's not even thanksgiving yet,but i wanted to get a start on making some christmas wreaths.I know we all get so busy this time of year,so i wanted to get started while i have the time.This was a fun project to do,and very inexpensive. You can go outside and gather some things from the great outdoors!! When i go for walks i always bring a bag with me,and gather up all the pinecones i could find. The project cost $6.99. That was for the sheet moss.

I went outside,and trimmed some boxwood.I found some old documents at an estate sale.I made a copy to fit the back of the wreath.I cut a piece of poster board to fit,and glued it on.I didn't like the wreath opened in the back,so i thought the old document gives it a more rustic look. I hot glued some pinecones on with jute twine.

I traced a small picture frame on poster board, and cut it out.I found the package of sheet moss at michaels,and hot glued it on. I always have poster boards on hand.I use them on a lot of projects.I buy mine at walmart.

When it was done i sprayed it with dried flower sealant.I use this all the time.I buy this at michaels. It works great!!

Pendant Light

2011-11-03T04:01:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Hope your having a good week. I've been looking for a pendant light for above my kitchen table for awhile now. I just couldn't find one that i really liked.I looked through all the catalogs,but they were all so expensive! I took a ride to lowe's to see what they had,and i saw one that i really liked for a great price. It was only $99.00.That's more like it !! I loved the big shade,but the lighting inside was brushed nickel.That wouldn't work in my kitchen.The more i looked at it i thought i could spray paint the lighting,and that's what i did.The pendant came home with me. I'm putting the chandelier that was there in the other part of my kitchen.My hubby has another job tonight putting that up :)Won't he be happy!

The shade was the perfect size.

With a little work i have the pendant i wanted! The price was right too.

I put my dough bowl away for awhile,and changed things up on the table.

It's ready to be sprayed!!

I sprayed it with rust-oleum metallic antique brass. It matches with the knobs i have on my kitchen cabinets.

Have a great day!!

Back To White

2011-10-29T09:25:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Hope your having a good start to your weekend. It's snowing here in New Jersey!! I never expected to see snow before halloween,but it's coming down. The weather calls for 4 to 6 inches.I'm not ready for this yet! I showed you some color i added to my bedroom,but it's gone with the wind! Back to white again.I think it's going to stay this way. No more patching holes in the wall for awhile.It's starting to get on my nerves now!

I went to an estate sale and found this duvet cover,and shams.I love all the pretty lace.

I found the big mirror at the consignment shop,and had to have it!! It's so ornate,and pretty. I don't know yet if i'm going to add anything above the pictures that i made last year. I have to live with it this way for awhile until i make up my mind. No more holes in the wall until i'm sure.

I took the mirror out,and spray painted it ivory.I'm really starting to like gold,but i decided on ivory.

No matter how i change things around,my daughter's baptism dress will always stay in my bedroom.I made the shadow box almost 40 years ago.How time flies!

Hope you have a great weekend!! Happy Halloween.

Mantle

2011-10-25T07:32:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I changed some things on the mantle this week.I found two urns at a garage sale this week that needed some painting,and i wasn't really sure where to put them.Well, they found a new home on the mantle.While i was at it i changed things up a bit. I know that won't surprise you! You know i'm always changing things.

My husband and i went for a walk in a park close to our house. It's a wooded area with paths.We found a deer scull!Of course i made my husband carry it home, and he got the antlers off for me.I soaked them in a big pail of bleach overnight,and came out almost white.Now i have a place for them!

I painted the urns cottage white,and glazed them.

This is what they looked like!! Two for five dollars.

Have a great day!!

Kitchen Stuff

2011-10-20T10:29:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I've been changing some things in the kitchen.I tried to add color to the kitchen,but it just wasn't working for me! I always go back to white.It just seems soothing to me,but that's just me.I love to look at all the blogs with color,but it just doesn't seem to flow with the rest of my house.I guess i have to stick to what feels right to me.

I added the leaf to my table so i had to make a new burlap table runner. I made this one very simple.

I just stenciled on each end of the runner,and a small crown in the middle.Just simple,and plain.

I found this old scale at the consignment shop.It's one of my favorite finds!!

It fits just right on my counter.

I found the sign at a yard sale for $1.00. It was dark blue.I painted it white,and glazed it.It looks much better now!!

Have a great day!!

Fall Tablescape

2011-10-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone had a great weekend!! I get so much joy puting together tablescapes.With all the sadness,and sickness in the world you have to do things that make you happy.As you get older you appreciate the little things you have so much more!Just puting together a vignette,or tablescape really gets my creative juices flowing.It may take me a few hours to put a tablescape together,but to me it's not work it's pleasure.I get so much inspiration from all of you!!! I have a great husband who always cheers me on,and i'm so gratful for that! Now to the tablescape..

I filled the different size glass containers with a candle,acorns,and i just wrapped jute around each one.

I love the hunting dog. It's a can opener!! So cute!!

I lucked out and found a set of these gorgeous dishes at a yard sale over the weekend.Staffordshire english countryside.

I bought some beads at walmart, and made the napkin rings.

A cute wooden reindeer!!

Have a great day!!

I'm Loving Silver

2011-10-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Lately i've been on such a silver kick!! I can't get enough of it.The first thing i look for at any of the sales i go to is silver! I find most of it at the thrift store for a few bucks.It's all tarnished,but that's the way i like it.I went to a huge rummage sale last week,and i found quite a few pieces for a real bargain.

I changed things up in this little corner of my kitchen.I took down the shelf,and made a chalkboard for this spot.I think the black looks good with silver.

I found the silver bowl at the rummage sale.It's all tarnished the way i like it! I also found the silver coasters for my candles. I didn't want to put to much stuff on this small cabinet.I think this is enough.

I used some old napkins,and my old tarnished silverware.

I found the two glass flower containers at a yard sale.They were $2.00 each from potterybarn.They were brand new in the box.I didn't like the way the stems looked,so i ripped a page from an old book and stuck it in there.I added some baby's breath.

Have a great weekend!!

Before And After Table

2011-10-12T07:43:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I found this two tier table at a yard sale.It didn't look so good, but it was good and sturdy.I just gave it a good sanding,and a little wood filler in a few spots.I painted it in cottage white.I used behr paint with primer.I like this because it saves me a step.

I had to give it three coats of paint.The dark wood was hard to cover.

I love tier tables! If you want to see this chair make over you can find it here Chair Make Over

I think it turned out pretty good!!

It was a little hard to figure out what to put on this table with the round shape,but this is what i came up with.I went to a rummage sale,and found some great old books.

Have a great day!!

$2.00 Lamp Redo

2011-10-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I hope everyone is having a great fall weekend!! I found this lamp at a yard sale. It looked pretty bad with a rusty brass bass,but i loved the shape,and i love glass lamps.It didn't have a lampshade or harp,but for $1.00 why not!! I knew with a little work it could look good.

Here it is looking a lot better! I love the etching. I found the wood candle holders last week at a garage sale. They were $2.00 each. I spray painted them also. They were black.

See what i mean with that rusty brass base. I took it all apart,and checked the wiring.I spray painted it with valspar satin hotel vanilla. I found the burlap lampshade at another yard sale for $1.00.

Not looking good!!

You can't beat that price for a burlap lampshade!!

A Little Fall On The Porch

2011-10-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Today is a beautiful day!! The sun is shining, and it's a little chilly. Just the way i like it.I wish it was like this all year round! I've been doing a little decorating on my porch getting it ready for the beautiful fall season. I wish i could have showed you my pretty baskets of mums, but the deer came over for dinner the other night! Hope you enjoy the pictures,and have a great day!

Fun Tablescape

2011-10-03T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I've been having such a good time putting this tablescape together!! I love halloween. I remember when my daughter was young all the fun we had with our halloween crafts.well, the fun is still going on! I'm still a kid at heart:) and i'm having a ball!!

I used silver,white,and black!! I shredded some black construction paper to sit my pumpkins on.

I found the netting at the dollar store.I think it makes a great table runner.

I'm using silver napkin rings.I had to add the spider to make it creepy!!

I used my white napkins,and added a black paper napkin to give it some color.

I bought some cute little white mini pumpkins, and painted some black dots on them.More creppy crawlers too!!

Boo!! I love the silver bowl i found at the thrift store.It's great to hold all my pumpkins.

I wish you all a Spooktacular Day!!

Silk Vegetables

2011-10-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
friday is usually garage sale day for me!! I only went to two sales, that was enought for me.In september,and october they have so many sales!! It seems like every block had a garage sale sign out.At the first sale i went to there was a big basket filled with silk fruit,and vegetables.I looked at it,but i wasn't sure what i could do with it.For five dollars i bought it mainly because i liked the basket.I know the basket had to cost more then five dollars.I did buy some other stuff that i'm working on.

When i got home i figured out what i could do with all the vegetables!! My dough bowl is so large that i really have a hard time trying to figure out how to fill it.So now it's filled with all the silk vegetables. I can't go out and buy fresh vegetables just to fill this up,and waste them.No way!! Now i solved the problem.

I love the felt pumpkin. I went online to pottery barn,and watched a video on how to fill your dough bowl. It was amazing how he filled the dough bowl with all fresh vegetables.That gave me the idea what to do.I'm a copycat!!

The carrots almost look real!! I picked some vines from the yard,and tucked them in.I had to have something real.

Eggplant, and asparagus! Yum(:

Have a great weekend!

Pumpkin Centerpiece

2011-09-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Hope everyone is having a good day!! It's been raining cats and dogs today here in NJ. Yesterday i took a ride to our local farm stand to buy some fresh vegetables,and check out all the gorgeous pumpkins!! They had so many to choose from.I found some to decorate the porch,and i found one that i wanted to make a centerpiece with.

I love the color of the pumpkin. Green with just a touch of orange! I think this would look so pretty on a fall tablescape!

I filled it with fall leaves,branches,and some berry picks.

I love this covered pie plate!! The little pumpkin on top is so cute.

Have a great day!!

Chalkboard Basket

2011-09-26T08:38:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I was checking out the fall decorating catalog at pottery barn. They had some beautiful stuff!! I came across a beautiful chalkboard decorated with fall leaves.The only trouble is $99.00. That's out of my price range for a chalkboard, but it sure looked good!!I thought i would try to make one myself. I started out with a basket i found at a garage sale for $2.00.

I think it turned out pretty good!! I bought some fall leaves at the dollar store,and hot glued them on.Added a ribbon,and that was it!! Easy project.

I made a template out of cardboard,and used a poster board for the chalkboard!

I gave it a couple coats of chalkboard paint.The total price for everything was around $6.00. Not bad!!

A Little Fall In The Foyer

2011-09-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Today is a good day to stay in and bake!! It's dark,and pouring rain.Before i start baking i wanted to show you a little change i made in my little tiny foyer for fall.It's so nice to see something pretty when you open the door!!

I think silver makes everything sparkle!! Lately i've been on a silver kick.I'm spreading the love all over the house!

I just filled my old champagne bucket with branches.I have to add some old books too!

Some pretty silver,and leather candlesticks! I used a silver candy dish,and put a small silver tray on top to give it some height. sparkle on the pumpkins too!

Have a great day!!

Fall Tablescape

2011-09-21T04:03:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
as you all probably no by now that i love to do tablescapes.I just love to see what i have on hand,and what i can come up with.I did buy some pumpkins,and a few gourds from the grocery store.Whenever i see dishes at the thrift store for a few bucks,and they catch my eye,i buy them!! I no i'll use them eventually.

I used my plaid tablecloth,and a solid color runner. It gives it lots of color!

I filled the basket with my fall flowers that i bought at michaels awhile back. I just layered everything up for my centerpiece.

I found some old baking molds at a yard sale.I turned them over,and used them for my candles.

I think the dishes are great for fall.

It looks pretty at night!!

I'm linking up to:Wow Us Wednesday

Bedroom

2011-09-19T08:22:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I've changed things up in the bedroom for a more cozier feel for the fall,and winter.I may go back to my white for christmas. I'm not sure just yet.I have some time to think about that. I don't want to rush the beautiful fall season. I love to change things around, but i had to stay within my budget.Some of the stuff i had,and the rest i searched at garage sales,and the thrift shop.When i get ideas to change things around,i just can't go out and buy everything new.I have to search,search,and search!!Dig,dig,and a little more digging!! I love every minute of the hunt! You can do it on a tight budget!! I hope you don't think i'm really cheap!! The total for everything i bought was $80.00.

I added some cream,and burgundy.The two burgundy pillows,and the two paisley print pillows i found at a garage sale.I payed 12.00 for four pillows.

The throw was also found at a yard sale for $3.00.It's from pier one.

I found this really old chandelier at the thrift shop for $4.00 I did have to rewire it.I didn't want to take any chances!

I found the piano bench at a garage sale for $5.00. I painted it,and put a new cover on it.

This is my favorite find a lavabo.I spotted this at a tag sale it was thirty dollars,but i didn't buy it at that time. I went back the next day when the sale was almost over, and she gave it to me for $10.00.

It has a copper spout.I don't know what i'm putting in it yet. I just put some moss for now.

I love these sconces!! I payed $20.00 for two.

I had these sconces, and i just added some shades that i had.

I found two more alabaster lamps at the thrift store. They were so dirty that no one was interested, but me. Nice and clean now!!

This is the other one.The one i repaired is in the living room now.

Another garage sale find! I love this basket.

The End!! I hope i didn't bore you.

A Touch Of Silver

2011-09-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Last week i changed my hutch. I put all my summer dishes away.Back went all my white ironstone dishes.No matter what, i always seem to go back to my white dishes!! I can't stay away from them.I guess that's not such a bad thing.As i was trying to figure out what to put where a light bulb went off, why not add some silver,and that's what i did.I found a few more pieces of silver last week at the thrift shop. I think i paid 3.00 for three pieces.They're really tarnished, and worn, but i like them that way.Someone really enjoyed these!! That's a good thing.

I think just a few pieces breaks up all the white. Gives it a little sparkle.

I had to add some tureens!!

I found the big platter at a garage sale.

Some old tarnished silverware does the trick!!

I'm Getting There

2011-09-14T05:10:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I'm still working on my fall decorating!! I thought it was time to get this cabinet in the kitchen ready for fall. I seem to be jumping around from one room to another.I should finish one room at a time,but that won't happen.

The sun is pouring in here this morning! Again i'm using everything i already had. I found the crock at a yard sale for $1.00. It has a crack in the back, but that's ok. Don't tell anyone.I put some branches twisted together on top to give it a rustic look.I added some fall leaf plates, and some pumpkins.I think that should do it!!

This is looking out my kitchen window. My vines just decided to bloom.I had to take a quick picture.It's pretty to look out while i'm having my morning coffee.

This is a little peek at the colors i'm using in my bedroom. I'm almost done.

My Office

2011-09-12T06:39:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I'm still working on my fall decorating.I thought i would give my office some fall tweaking!! I spend so much time in here,so i need a little fall. This room is so different from the rest of my house, it has moss green walls, and darker colors. My hubby is so happy to find one room in the house that's not white. Sometimes i have to make the old guy happy!!

I used everything i already had to decorate the mantle.I took a trip to the attic to see what i had in all those bins.Most of the stuff i forgot i had. I had this picture for years,and i think i found the perfect spot for it.

I love to add all my old books,and some branches.I found the dog at a garage sale,it's actually a can opener.

I bought the lantern years ago at jc penny.I found the wire pumpkin in one of the forgotten bins.

Living Room Fall Touches

2011-09-07T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Now that september is here,i'm starting to do some fall decorating!! This is my favorite time of year. I love all the beautiful colors of fall. The house looks so warm,and cozy.I started in the living room, and my bedroom is next. I went a little crazy, and took a lot of pictures.

I filled my urn with some pumpkins.Can you see the little crow tucked in there??

More glitter!!

I put out some of my needlepoint pillows to add some color.

I decided to get those mirrors out again. I have so many of them so why not use them! I like them on this wall.

I spray painted the pumpkins white, and used some clear glitter.I filled the tall vases with branches, and dried flowers that i bought at the dollar store.

My fireplace surround was black slate. I faux painted it to give it a marble look. If anyone has any questions about how i painted it just let me know.

A little touch of color.

I put glitter on all my pumpkins.

I added some silver here,and there!!

Another needlepoint pillow.I love them!!

I put my cream panels up for the fall,and winter.

Labor Day

2011-09-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

I hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day!! See you soon with some fall decorating.

Alabaster Lamp

2011-08-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

Thanks to everyone for your comments on the hurricane.We made it through with very little damage.My daughter was very lucky too!! I hope everyone stayed safe.The garage sale i went to last weekend, i also found this alabaster lamp. I always wanted an alabaster lamp, but they were just a little to expensive. When i spotted this one, and the price was $5.00 i thought i was reading the tag wrong.I asked the nice lady is this lamp $5.00, and she said it is!!Well, when i picked it up a big chunk fell out of it.That's why it's only 5 bucks!That didn't stop me i bought it! I figured i could fix it, and if i couldn't i didn't break the bank.

First i glued it with super loctite glue.

I mixed some black,and gray paint together.This is strange, but i use white wood filler for a lot of my projects.I filled in the cracks with it,and sanded it a little.

I'm so happy it had the veining throughout.That made it a lot easier to paint some squiggly lines to match all the veins.

If someone looks real close you might be able to tell.

I just put it here for now.It will be going on my dresser.

I Found A Dough Bowl

2011-08-27T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

On my travels on friday i just happened to see a yard sale sign, and of course i had to stop to check it out.I wasn't planning on going to any sales this weekend, but when i saw the sign i couldn't resist.We have been busy putting everything outside away in the garage waiting for hurricane Irene.I have never experienced a hurricane before. Just a tropical storm that pushed through fast.I really don't know what to expect so it's very frightening to me.My daughter kelly lives in long island new york, and she is going to really get hit hard with the hurricane.I'll be worrying about her every minute!! That what us mother's do.If the phones don't work at least we can text.I hope everyone that is in irene's path stays safe.With that said here is what i found at the garage sale! It must have been my lucky day.

It's really big!! 43 inches long. She only charged me $30.00 for the dough bowl.What a deal.Sorry i have to correct myself. It's 33 inches long.

I think i'm going to fill it with pumpkins,and gourds.I found the grain sack too!!

It has wormholes too!! What more can a girl ask for!! Have a safe weekend.

Garage Sale Finds

2011-08-24T04:56:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
This past weekend i went to a garage sale, and found this really pretty picture!! The question was where can i put it?? If i see something that i like i know i'll find a spot for it somewhere.I decided to put it in my foyer. I thought i would go with a different look for the fall, and winter.

My foyer is so small i had to stand in the closet to take these pictures!With just the picture the walls looked bare so i added sconces. I found those at big lots years ago.I'm so happy i didn't give them away.

I found a pair of these capodimonte lamps last year at a garage sale.At the time i didn't realize they were so expensive.I was going to donate them to the thrift shop. I'm glad i didn't!!

I found this pretty plant too at the garage sale.Fake needs no water!!!

I like the colors,and it cost me $20.00

Target's French Farmhouse Dish towel

2011-08-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
When i saw the french farmhouse dish towel on lisa's blog Fern Creek Cottage i couldn't wait to get to target's to see if i could find them, and i did. I found the last four that were on the display.First i was going to make pillows??? Then i thought i would do a tablescape, and use them as placemats.I was trying to see how they would look with a fall tablescape.I love them!! Only 3.99 each.If you like them there selling out quick.
Thank You Lisa!! I think this is a good use for them.I just used everything i had on hand.

I hope i get you in the fall mood!! I know i am.

The Hutch

2011-08-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I made some changes to my hutch again!! I like to change things around for the different seasons.I love having a open hutch where you can really display the things you love. My old hutch had glass doors, and you couldn't see anything i had in there.This is the old hutch that i painted last year.I thought i would mention that for anyone who is new to my blog.

I'm using some of my ironstone dinner plates that i love so much.

I found the williams sonoma dessert plates at a moving sale.Brand new in the box for $5.oo.Can't go wrong there.

I love this old covered fruit bowl that i found at an estate sale years ago.This piece moves all around the house.It's one of my favorites.The cute little ceramic pumpkins come from the good old dollar store.

Have a great day!!!

Happy Corner

2011-08-19T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I'm finished with my painting!! I hope i can put the paint brush away for awhile.I'm happy to have my white cabinet back. Now this little corner in the kitchen makes me happy!! It looks bright and cheerful now. The green was not working for me, but this is.

This small corner in my kitchen is pretty dark. I thought with my red and white dishes it would brighten it up a bit. Now that my cabinet is white i can change the look whenever i want. That's scary.

I stacked up my cake stands, and i used my white ironstone pitchers.I mixed it with some of my milk glass.I found the milk glass rooster years ago at a yard sale.The votive is milk glass too.I had to add some cookbooks.I wanted this spot to look cozy mozy!! I hoped i spelled that right :)

The platter is willow. I found it at the thrift shop long ago.The dishes are old britain castles johnson bros.Everything you see is from yard sales or the thrift shop.I've had all this stuff for years.

I love this cute little oil painting!!

I've had this platter for about forty years now.It was my mother's.I always remember seeing it in her china cabinet.It's very special. This is the only platter that doesn't come from any sales!! It's Alfred Meakin, but i wouldn't care if it said made in china.Well that's the look at the happy little corner :)

It's Not Working

2011-08-15T06:16:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I was so excited to get my chalk paint the other day!! I couldn't wait to open the can, and start painting.Don't get me wrong, i think the chalk paint is great, but it didn't work for me. The color was a little to dark for this corner in my kitchen.Sometimes you have a certain look in mind, but it just doesn't work out.I'm sure i will use it for other prjects i have in mind.Sometimes you don't get it right the first time.Roll up your sleeves, and start all over.

I used the chateau gray. It really looks like more of a green color.I really do like this color, but not for this area in my kitchen. It's time to start all over. I'm already tired and i didn't start yet.Later today we are on our way to New England for a few days.I hope i can get this painted before we go.I'll come back,and show you the finished project soon.Have a great week!!

Collections

2011-08-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

Hope everyone is doing well. I've been cleaning up outside most of the weekend. Most all my flowers are gone! It's been so hot, and humid they just wilted away.I hate to see all my flowers in my window boxes gone,but what can you do.To tell you the truth i'm looking foward to fall. I'm getting tired of all this heat.It seems we all have something that we love to collect. My obsession is tureens. I've been collecting these for years, and i never get tired of them.I sure hope i don't!! What would i do with all these tureens.I'll never sell them, and i have no place to store them away.So there keepers.

Tureens everywhere!! I found a box of platters at the thrift shop.I thought they would look good above my windows.I took down my stain glass window that was up there.

More tureens!!

And even more tureens!! Are you sick of them yet :)

I put some of my vases up here!! I have so many of these, it's like a storage place for me up there. I have plates hidden away up there too.I have all kinds of things hidden away above the cabinets.

Do you think i have to many???

I found these picture at the antique store last week. I love the scene.

It's Time For A Tablescape

2011-08-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
Since i changed things around to a more french country look i thought i would try a different type of tablescape.I tried to round up everything i had to see what i could come up with.I love setting tables!! It's one of my favorite things to do. you can see that i found a place for my topiary.

I love to just go out my backdoor and cut some pretty hydrangeas!! I love the color!!

I'm using my wicker chargers,and the dinner plates i bought at kohl's.I found the salad plates at an estate sale. I just tucked in some boxwood to give it some color, and made it a little more interesting.

I cut some red jute webbing to cover the candles.I just glued it in the back with fabric glue,and tied some rope around it.I'm using the burlap table runner that i made.

I think this flatware goes nice with the dishes.

This picture was taken when the sun was shining in.