Monthly Archives: March 2009
Flea Market Find- Linen Press?
A few weeks back, while stolling through one of my favorite flea markets, I came upon this solid wood storage unit… It was love at first sight. Poor Kevin didn’t stand a chance of talking me out of getting it. … Continue reading
French Plates, Burlap Chalkboard Tags, Photography and a Coffee Sack
Thanks so much to all of those who left comments for my hubby on his Guest Post! Even though it was rainy and dark here this past weekend, I saw sunshine on his face, several times, while he sat in … Continue reading
Guest Post by Mr. Lettered Cottage
Meet Kev. My husband, and the man behind the magical molding in our kitchen. ———————————————————– Hello there! I’m Kevin, and this is my first blog post. Here goes…. Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoy working on this … Continue reading
Fireplace Re-Do
I had the pleasure of chatting via email with Donna from the blog “Funky Junk Interiors” . And since Kevin is also redoing our fireplace right now, I thought I’d ask her if I could share her Fireplace re-do here … Continue reading
Eastbrook Flea Market- with Rhoda and Cathy
If you haven’t been to Rhoda’s Blog, “Southern Hospitality”, yet today- head on over there and read her take on our day at the Eastbrook Flea & Antique Mall. I met up with her and another blog friend, Cathy, on … Continue reading
www.GreatDay.com
Positive Beginning Would you spend your hard-earned money buying things you didn’t want or need? Of course not.So why would you spend any of your precious and powerful thoughts on things you don’t want? It makes much more sense to … Continue reading
Country Living’s Coast-to-Coast Salvage Guide
There’s nothing like a big ol’ building (or cobblestone street) full of junk! Some people hear the word “junk”, and the literal definition springs to mind. “Anything that is regarded as worthless, meaningless, or contemptible”. When I hear the word … Continue reading
Oh what a divine Webb she weaves!
Today, I’d like to share with you some delightful and fascinating thoughts, straight from the mind of the extraordinarily talented, Joni Webb. If you aren’t familiar with Joni…you should be!Joni loves interior design and home furnishings – and has coined … Continue reading
Nesting Place
I did a Guest Post over at Nesting Place today! So when you get a chance, flap those wings and stop over at Miss Nester’s blogspot! I’m creating design plans in my Office again today, but Kevin is putting the … Continue reading
My Ta Dah! List
You can look at the experience of living in a “fixer-upper” from two different perspectives:1.) An ever changing adventure that cultivates creativity through an array of home improvement projects.OR2.) An exhausting and expensive undertaking , that causes stress because of … Continue reading
Guest Room Update
Well, he’s home. It’s 11:46 a.m., and he’s still sleeping, but he’s HOME. (long happy sigh) Little does he know that when he wakes up I’m going to ask him to move all the furniture out of the Guest Bedroom, … Continue reading
Mr.Right
My husband, a.k.a. Mr.Right, has been gone (on tour with his band) since early February. Tomorrow morning, sometime around the crack of dawn, he will sleepily wander into this house, and I’ll finally be able to look at his sweet face … Continue reading
Lettered Cottage Kitchen Paint Color
I’ve had several requests to photograph the formula on the top of the custom paint color I used in my Kitchen…so here ya go! It’s mixed into an “Ultra Pure White” base. (No. 7050) If anyone decides to use it, … Continue reading
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Mercury Glass Candlesticks- Part Two
Remember a while back when I blogged about the Mercury Glass Candlesticks I bought at TJ Maxx? Well, one of my readers actually found the two matching ones I needed! I sent her payment, (she got them on clearance at … Continue reading
Iron Architectural Element & Mason Jars
Remember this chippy, blue architectural element I saw at the Eastbrook Flea Market a while back? I remember that it was priced right around $200. The other day I came across this one, online for $600: It’s available here: The … Continue reading
Kitchen/Dining Update – March 2009
The Kitchen has really started to come to life lately! Up until last week, I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do with the space at the end of my kitchen cabinets. I had tried a few different things, … Continue reading
$300 Cinderblock Cottage Bedroom Re-design
Last week I blogged about a local re-design I was working on, and today, I have the “before and afters” to prove it! The makeover took place inside a small three room cinderblock cottage. Just inside the front door is … Continue reading