To say that I have been obsessing over a row of hooks for the front entry would be… lets say on the gentle side. I believe I have gone completely hook mad! I have checked all of my usual shops and searched every other day on etsy and ebay. I did find a couple I really liked, but apparently I have very expensive taste. Which is a little surprising considering my top picks are chippy, weathered, and old. I also […]
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Anything sounds cute when you put the word cottage in front of it – roadkill or cottage roadkill. Hee hee! I’ll take one cottage roadkill please. So I’m doing a little house hunting with my mom when she yells out “Stop! Back up!” So I do and behold, we have stumbled upon the most charming little pieces of vintage chicken wire. Why is it that even the chicken wire was cuter back then? One unexpected bonus to living in an […]
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The key to a stress free, successful paint job is getting started early, having all of your materials ready to go, and taking your time. So today was paint day and I woke early, excited and a little weary too at the task at hand. Painting is not one of my favorite chores to tackle. Before getting started I go for a walk, especially if I’m going to be stuck inside painting all day after all. The fresh air will […]
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This past weekend we took a break from our regular weekend chores and shenanigans and headed for the Virginia country. This is the Tye Overlook at the James River State Park and the view is majestic. We have visited this park a couple of times in the past few years and it is definitely becoming one of my family’s favorites. It is a beautifully romantic location with grazing cows, abundant scenic views, and wildlife at every turn – including bears. […]
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Luxury linen may not be in the budget for the upholstery, but I think I can swing it for the paint color. I painted our dining room a of couple of months ago this soft shade of ivory called Luxury Linen by Valspar. I have a hard time picking out paint colors, and there are usually paint swatches here, there, and everywhere! I’m lucky if the swatch that I struggle to choose is the one that makes it to the […]
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My daughter and I have been out back picking flowers. This bouquet is hydrangea and mountain mint and is headed to my parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
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Well, I’ve been working on this vintage media cabinet and I’m not quite sure about it. But, I think I’ll live with it for now. It was actually lovely with floral decoupage on the doors, but it did not go with what I had going on in the guest room so out came the white paint. Once upon a time it lived happily in my daughter’s room, but apparently she is not a little girl any more and has outgrown […]
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I have been working on our guest room for a few months now. The walls are painted a soft shade of cream, thanks to some help from my mom, and all of the main furniture pieces are in place. There are really only two, a daybed and a media cabinet – both vintage pieces. Since we rarely have company and the kids have overtaken this room, I thought this petite daybed would work nicely. The original three seat cushions (that […]
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