A Cute Ole' Grannie Chair

Not everyone may like it...

But that's okay...  it's an old swivel cushy chair... found at good ole' Salvation Army!  The flowers and ruffled bottom are so cute! When I picked up the cushion...look what I found...originally it was from "Dayton's" which is an upscale store in Minnesota!  It even had a little moving sticker from whenever the homeowner moved here.  Now it has a new home, in my guest bedroom, at my desk!  Thanks, Grannie!  I'll take good care of it!  (By the way, the pillow was a .99 cent find, too!)

Chalkware Lamp

I decided that I now am a "chalkware" collector!  I have enough pieces now I think to be considered a little collection.  Here's my latest - a peasant lady lamp.  Her colors are muted and she has a pretty, delicate face.  Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

Estate Sale Find

I went to one of those estate sales, you know, the ones that are like going back in time...where there is LOTS of treasure but you might have to dig AND get dirty!!!  This guy's basement was FULL of treasure!  At first, I passed her by..she was COVERED in dirt and in a basement.   I even left the sale.  Then I started thinking about the frame...and the picture.  Where would I put it? I studied my house.  Found a spot...hmmm...I could get rid of that picture...and back I went, hoping it was still there.  I said a little prayer...and there she was...marked DOWN another ten bucks... $20!  I bought her home, gave her a good, careful bath and hung her up. It's called "Girl in Blue" by Philipp, with a serial number typed on the back.  I did some research and I think the real name of it is "Shelley on the Balcony."  The lady painted is sitting on a balcony of a hotel near Boston.  Neat!  Now she has a new home in my dining room.

Dresser

Just dusting the dresser and thought I'd share.  Have a great day!

Doggie Salt and Pepper Shakers

My friend Maggie gave these to me for my birthday.  Aren't they sweet?  I collect vintage salt and pepper shakers - my favorite are doggies!

Cottagey Shutters

 I found these shutters in the alley the other day.  At first, I passed them by.  I thought, "What would I do with those?" But they stayed on my mind.  Do you ever have that happen?  So I walked around my house, wondering what I'd do with them  Then I spotted where I could put them.  I also knew my husband would think I'm nuts.  I don't think he's even noticed them yet.  Ha! Ha!

 They needed a little cleaning and I added some wreaths,  I might dress them up more with vintage hankies or cute cloth napkins.

                                                 I like them!   They are keepers!

And lastly, Dover.  What a hard dog life, don't you think?

Flowers

I'm getting Spring Fever...wanting to put up colors, flowers, spring stuff!  I ordered these from Kmart from their Country Living line.  Kind of cute on my dining room table!

Cute Lil' Rocking Chair!

 Look what I found at my favorite antique and resale shop!  Isn't it sweet?  I love how the arms are a mission style and the cute little patchwork on it!  

My four year old daughter and two year old niece couldn't wait to try it out!  I just love to look at it!

I'm Addicted To Pillows

 The more, the better, as far as I'm concerned! 

My daughter made me the little pink one with the doggie fabric and my initial for Christmas this year!  How sweet is that?

Happy New Year's Eve!!!

Hope you are enjoying your holiday!

Tablecloth Curtains

So my windows were bugging me. You know how you just look at something, and think, "it needs something," but what?

Then I got inspired. I was looking at some old magazines and saw a piece about Magnolia Pearl and Robin Brown. She uses lace EVERYWHERE.... all different, too. And it looks pretty! So I grabbed some tablecloths, tacks, and ribbon.

So here's the result. I like it! I should take a photo at night. It looks pretty at night, too.

I'm all set for Halloween! I have my lighted pumpkins lit...

Found this cornucopia at Homegoods the other day... my dining room table has a more "fallish" look to it.

Here's my old one...I still like that one, too! Isn't fall wonderful! Such pretty colors!

Newest Garage Sale Find

My newest addition to my family room. I think the curves on it are neat plus I can store stuff in it!

Pumpkin Bear

I have a little collection of teddy bears. Here's my guy for the season.

Cozy Spots

This is a "new" rug I found at a local antique shop...

A warm little light...

Some comfy pillows....

And a rocker that says, "come sit and relax."

Rooster Lampshade

Found this little lampshade at a sidewalk sale in Lake Geneva, WI. Sweet little roosters on it! It now has a home on my kitchen counter.

Show and Tell Friday

This is my first time participating in "Show and Tell Friday" at the blog Romantic Home. This is a picture of my great-grandmother, Alma Persson, sitting with her friends having a tea party! (She is the one furthest to the left.) It is one of my favorite pictures - I love the clothes, the furniture, the pictures on the wall, doilies, their hairstyles...all of it! So Victorian and proper! I hope you enjoy seeing it, too. I wonder what they chatted about!
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New Picture

I bought this for my husband for Father's Day and now have it in our family room. I found it on Etsy. It's handmade canvas art by Stephen Fowler of Gemini Art Studio. Check out his art - it's great! I thought this picture looked like my Dover dog and combined my husband's love of the Chicago Bears.

Cute Stuff at Kmart!

I bought this cute pie candle and apple pie tin at Kmart last week while out shopping! They also have a really cute new (I think) Country Living line that I enjoyed admiring. Pretty linens, towels, and plates. Online has a really neat plate selection! (The things I wanted were out of stock - but they'll send you an e-mail when they get it in again, which is nice.) The kids all thought the candle was the most fun purchase! They had other flavors, too: pecan pie and a cinnamon-pumpkin one. How festive!

Somebody Cares

I was cleaning and rearranging today... I also did a bunch of laundry! (We have a lot of that around here!) I have this little "Somebody Cares" plaque on my counter in my laundry room. I don't know who wrote it. I found it in an antique shop. I think it's an old card that had been framed.

"Somebody Cares"

Somebody knows when your heart aches, And everything seems to go wrong. Somebody knows when the shadows need chasing away with a song. Somebody knows when you're lonely, Tired, discouraged, blue, Somebody wants you to know Him, And know that he dearly loves you. Needing his friendship so holy, Needing his watch care so true, His name? We call His name, "Jesus" - He loves everyone, He loves you.

How wonderful a reminder for me as I do my daily tasks.

I also like to light a few candles and play some pretty music to keep me cheered while I'm cleaning!

Another Favorite Heirloom

I almost forgot this picture - it is one of my FAVORITE old photos - it shows my great-grandma Alma (on the left) with two friends having a tea party in their Victorian dresses. I don't know who the two other ladies are but I wonder about that party and what they talked about! Even the table and background pictures on the wall are neat. Heirlooms are so awesome, aren't they?