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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Our Fall Fireplace and Mantel Display with a little bit o' "Glam!"

Well, here it is...

Ta-da!

in daylight

and by candlelight...

do you like?

Our little "goodwill" plaque for two bucks...it says it all!

***in case you missed it in my other post, it's here... http://sweetinspirationsbyjpdesigns.blogspot.com/

Me and my "Honeyman!"

Some shots of the room.

Short and sweet!

'til next time...

Love, Hugs & Kisses to my family and friends,

More of my fall decor @ My Fall Centerpiece and Tablescape post
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http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/fall-mantel-decor.html

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/autumn-mantels-link-party/

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Sunday, September 2, 2012

Some Things I Just "Have to Keep" and Some Painting to Do

One of the great things about being "addicted to the hunt" is... sometimes I keep some of my great finds!

I have come across, so many, wonderful treasures, over the past 30 years. I have passed on and sold most of them, but, once in a while I just have to keep them! Not for their value, but just because they are just so perfect for me.

Since our "spare room" is not just a place for guests, but storage for my items for sale, office and craft supplies and my treasured keepsakes, I need to make it a pretty, "gathering" place, too.

I've slowly been transforming it into a "cottage themed retreat" to use for occasional photo shoots

and since becoming a part time, novice photographer I am finding the need for some great props!

Here are a few of the "cottagey" pieces I've decided to keep....
like this Austrian, hand painted, bowl.
Just $1.79 @ my local "Goodwill" :)

And what a perfect piece to accent another great $20 find...this vintage, shabby, cottage coverlet just had to be mine!

It now covers the guest bed with some pillows... a perfect compliment to the color of the room..

A little "glam" to dress up the headboard ( that my "honey" made :)

I found a pair of white, flour sack towels, in my "grocery store" for just 3 bucks!

I twisted and gathered them into a knot, secured them with a rubber band, added a white ribbon and the rhinestone pin.

It softened up the headboard and I love the way it looks.

"More Keepers"
These placemats, for $1 each, are so perfect for using as props for my photos...but, there were only three, now I just have to find more!

Now, I desperately, want to re-paint these walls from their "ragged and outdated" look. I want to make them a softer shade of green.
And this cupboards color has been such an "eyesore" for me for a very long time, too...just finding the time to transform it has been the obstacle :(

And now a choice has to be made for it's color. It's a "flip flop" for me. Should I paint it a "shabby white" and distress it right over the green or should I do a nice shade of pink over the green instead? Or let's get more confusing...white with pink beadboard?

If I paint the cupboard a color should I keep the dresser white?

What would you choose?

Your input would be so much appreciated...I trust you have a great eye for color, too!

Til next time....I've got more work to do!!!

Hugs, Love and Happy Wishes,
JP
xoxoxo

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

A Birthday Celebration and Some Borrowed Dishes!

My daughter, Kaycie's, "28th" birthday was yesterday and it was time for a celebration!

A, last minute, dinner was decided on the morning of....and not wanting to just use my everyday dishes and being not quite ready to be done with summer, I decided to borrow these gorgeous, floral plates. They've been stacked in my guest room, waiting to be sold :)