One of my favorite rooms in the house I love to do laundry. I love to fold it into tidy piles; one for each member of my family. One of the ways I say I love you I can't get enough white lace I wish I had something new to show you but I'm only thinking about doing something new I'm busy here... family...wedding plans...preparing for school... purging...organizing...taking stuff to the shop... knee surgery for the husband...BIG birthday parties... making new connections...learning to encourage... taking time to just be quiet... oh, and did I say wedding planning? How about you? What are you doing during these last few days of summer? Happy White Wednesday!
Mommy groups, naked groping, Shabbat dinner. View the Slideshow.
your votes are in white: 50 beige: 5 other: 2 darn, I should have done one of those little polls on the sidebar; I've always wanted to on datenight we took one last spin in the old neighborhood to search for a color we do know how to have a good time, don't we? this was my favorite in the beige/tan colors but nothing to get too excited about we spotted this pretty little lady turret heaven and I found this image on pinterest Yes, I've been dabbling a bit, on pinterest (just what i need is another place to get lost out there) (my friend Becky's house that I just adore) and this one on Facebook (thanks, Debbie) yes, these make my heart skip a beat so, white it shall be here we are as of Saturday A.M. come on, hurry, isn't it ready, yet (kindof like are we there yet?) paint already, will you...there can't be more loose paint, can there? I don't sound like an impatient kid, do I? and...Saturday afternoon this is just primer our trial run to see what we think we are now discussing minute amounts of colorant to get just the right shade of white oh, brother.c.r.a.z.y. come on back later in the week I am working on a post showing the progress and story of our gal and you just have to see what else is new here... linking here: links on sidebar
In Prince Edward County, the restored Victorian-era Royal Hotel in Picton has a modern Annex that's perfect for a private getaway for rest and relaxation.
Name: Sage Gregory and Gracie Ellison-Shortridge Location: Portland, Oregon Size: 2,331 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, rented Prior to moving into this space, Sage and Gracie were actually living in the basement below. During their time in the basement apartment, they had limited light and space so they used bright colors and decor to give the space life.
(image: pauline de rothschild in her paris apartment bedroom, decorated in 18th century chinoiserie wallpaper) hello mes amis! it’s 8pm and i’m about to have dinner and hope you’r…
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It's pretty hard to wrap up a whole year in one post. I'll try, though. Here's an overview: I've included: my favorite posts, your favorite posts, the most viewed post, and the most commented-on post. And just for fun a few pictures that I love. I've included links so you can go back if you want to spend the whole afternoon here. It was a great year Thank you so much for being a part. You encourage me more than you know. january We started January with the pictures of my Miss Mrs G's vintage-style wedding. Seems like forever-ago and yet just like yesterday, KWIM? I do miss my little girl. going to the chapel here comes the bride it's a family affaire i do, me too good eats and happily ever after * * * a cabinet makeover as I pursued my *new* farmhouse style february if the shoe fits...it's craft day meet the grandkids james our prayers our answered march love never quits my most commented on post and the one I read over and over...when the going gets tough when i come clean and you cheer me on this is still a work in progress but more about that next week focusing on white april baby steps another cabinet makeover why we love white my most viewed post may white wednesday #100 hawthorne in bloom I create june I heart peonies Miss Gracie's and Friends Annual vintage barn sale at my place july we said goodbye to green the story of my home and here * * * a trip to my favorite vacation spot portland, oregon which means Monticello and Kathleen We had a great time hunting for treasures and yacking-it-up. This came home with me and is still in the barn... Guess what I will be doing January 2012? yep, clearing a spot for it. august let the fun begin back door friends family vacation to Lagoon september real blogging 30 day photo challenge october my girl's bedroom reveal and here november the book that the Lord is using to change my perspective and my heart on giving thanks shabby house Christmas where I sell treasures the banners sold like hotcakes december our painting is completed christmas projects my favorite Christmas shots I am so thankful for the Lord's protection and provision this year. He has protected my family. My sons have not been injured seriously in their very dangerous jobs. He has provided abundantly. We made it through the lean winter of the recession. We have a new grandson. We have a new grandbaby on the way. My youngest girl is growing up more every day. Relationships are healing and Hearts are healing. Grace has been given freely. It has been fun to go back and see what I have written. This blog is about my passions. I hope they do show through; my faith, my family, and my love of vintage. Thanks again for coming along with me. Happy New Year! common ground vintage post of the year Charm of Home
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21 of interior designs top talents transformed this year's Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse townhouse at 21 East 61st Street into a dazzling place where endless inspiration, craftsmanship, and creativity are on display. Celebrating 44 years, the designer lineup and the rooms they created this spring is
It is so time... for my bedroom reveal. Before we start I'll give you a bit of history. 1. This room is an addition. The house had 3 upstairs bedrooms but no bath. The kitchen had attic space but not a second story so we took off the kitchen roof built walls and put a roof back on to create our master bedroom. 2.We only had 16 x 16 ft to work with so we had to be creative. We wanted to include a walk-in closet and a full bath within that space. I really wanted a claw-foot tub....a 100 year-old farmhouse just would NOT be complete without it. ~ ~ We'd had this decorating scheme for about 8 years. The wall behind the bed is a faux wall created for a focal point and to fill up the corner. ~ ~ ~ I was ready for a fresh updated look. I did (do) love the cabbage rose wallpaper but don't worry ... I still have it in other rooms... I'm kinda like that... when I find something I love I get a little overboard and keep using it. this was my inspiration . elements I wanted to bring in: chippy white vintage romantic, warm layers of lace wedding ephemera things that had significant meaning in our marriage white furniture I started with the bed wall. (Remember the beadboard from the chicken coop?) this wall became the standard as I moved around the room and worked on each section. I would look at each section and ask if it was in keeping with the wall? If I started straying from my standard then I would start over. I remember something Cindy from Cottage Instincts said that has really, really stuck with me: sometimes, to get what you really love you have to give up what you just like. This kept me on track. We placed the tub in the bedroom space. You can see we still don't have the faucet... they're rather expensive...so I'll save my pennies. I'm lovin' it! My husband is lovin' it Mainly, I think he's just lovin' that I'm finished and he can get out of the room at night without stubbing his toe. I love the *warm- romantic--on-purpose* feel to the room. I love that most of what I used I already had . I shopped my barn, my chicken coop, my parlor floor. I love that I re-purposed . I love how I aged what looked too new. I love that I found the beadboard. I love that we are finally using this highboy that belonged to my husband's mother. (We weren't using it b/c of the finish... we finally said *PAINT it and USE it!) I love that I tried some new things (that's for another post) I love that I'm getting better at going outside of the box. I really am quite a purist. I was able to use the un-painted cabinet... to mix it up...and to like it! Next week, I'll show you close-ups... all the details that I had so much fun with and pulled my hair out with... I'll be linking to white wednesday at Faded Cottage Charm and My Romantic Home for Friday Show and Tell.
