Showing posts with label Antiques. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antiques. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Mum's the Word





Until next time, Honey

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fall Mantel

My Fall mantel is done, almost!  Now that I see the pictures, I'm thinking of other things to add.
Do you do that?  Constantly tweek?


I see beautiful simple mantels which appeal to me, but my fireplace mantel just screams (yes, it screams) for something else: color.


I put a bunch of eucalyptus (it smells so nice!) in a large white and brown transfer ware pitcher.


Added floral sprigs, lotus pods


Books, Candles,



 Two ribbons


And a ceramic pumpkin.  I haven't seen any gourds or pumpkins here yet.  Maybe soon, then I can tweek again.  



Speaking of tweeking, I added ribbon to my armoire, shown in a previous post here.  But, I forgot to take pictures of the change.


  
Until next time, Honey


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Sunday, September 9, 2012

French Music Box Loves Fall!

A cool front dropped continuous days of l04 to a high of 89!   Saturday morning was literally like a breath of fresh air.  Although it won't last, it was a nice breather and just enough to make me pull out Fall decor.  The first thing for a makeover was the
triple-door French armoire in the living room.



The creamy magnolias of Summer have been replaced by burgundy and deep russet and faded greens for Fall.



The antique armoire houses an ageing television since it's not used very much for viewing (the main one being in the family room) and a CD player (so yesterday) along with a Bose sound system.



 I call it my music box.



...Until next time, Honey

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Inspiration Friday At the Picket Fence
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Stained Glass Windows

I have been out for a few days, but don’t want to miss out on showing you my used windows.  In my case they are all  antique stained glass.

This one was actually a door we found, the bottom was cut off and the top portion was inserted into a pass-through, with the addition of a bit of trim.



Close-up  of the center medallion.



This is how it looks from the other side.



Love the red in this one.



This is a perfect match of the the window size and is hanging on the inside of the window.



Although not  a window, this piece hangs over a french door.


There is one more window,  a long  narrow one which hangs inside the window in the stairway landing.    Can't show you that one as the window will have to be cleaned before a picture  can be taken.  

Monday, January 2, 2012

Change of Season

The antique dough bowl evolves into another season with a simple and easy change.
The poinsettias are gone along with the 
red candle.  More antler sheds and pinecones were added along with a large three-wick candle 
in the center, making it plain and simple for 
 long winter’s nap.



The week before Christmas I lucked into finding a red flannel plaid tablecloth, marked down 80%.  Then I had a 30% off coupon, plummeting  a $43 tablecloth to  $6.00.    What’s a girl to do?  I brought two.  The one on the dining room table has already had a daily workout with family meals.  (I have lots of company)  and works perfectly with the revamped 
dough bowl centerpiece.
The other will be cut down to use on a square breakfast table with enough left over for napkins or  another sewing project.


I also like the way the masculinity of the centerpiece  looks juxtaposed against the femininity  of the heavy throw with
 applique, embroidery and deep fringe.




For  yet another look, I used a reversible throw of velvet and chenille.   The possibilities are almost endless:  an antique grain sack, a vintage patchwork quilt, a burlap runner and more. 



One of these days when it’s empty and not just morphing into another look, I will show you pictures of her in all her nekked beauty.

Until next time, Honey

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Living Room


You have seen bits and pieces of my living room, so today I will show you a little more.  
Come on in!  I'll show you around.


























The Christmas Tree post is here.
The Mantel post is here.
The Tabletops post is here.


Happy you stopped by.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Holiday Dough Bowl


My antique dough bowl, aka trencher, has been decked out for the holidays, just waiting it’s turn to be photographed and posted.


 Using greens, antler sheds, pinecones, poinsettias,


A few glittery ornaments and and a red candle,  all of which I had on hand,

It has transformed into  holiday dress!



Until next time, Honey
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

French Music Box Changes It’s Colors


Fall was so short and now it’s time to make changes just as the seasons change.
First up is the Armoire, or my
French Music Box.



The russets of Fall are traded for deep red poinsettias for December.




Behind the largest door is an ancient television that has been around forever and a CD player and Bose system…thus it’s an
 over sized  French Music Box.



I listen to an eclectic mix, but today it’s mostly Andrea Bocelli .

Reflections through the looking glass.



Cost: $0...These florals have been around the block a time or two.


Remember the huge Bloggers Block Party event the week of December 5-10.  
I will be hosting the Christmas Tree Party!!  Help spread the word with 
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christmas block partylggraphic


Until next time,  Honey

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