A Few New Treasures

I have more “me” time since Alex graduated.  I have to get in some serious junking since she is looking for a job and I will be babysitting again.

I love mirrors!  When I find a pretty one, I usually buy it since

mirrors sale pretty fast for me at Old Bank Antiques. 

Got this at a yard sale

 

 

I left it outside and it got rained on

the gold frame turned dark

I usually paint the frames on these vintage plastic(?) mirrors

but I am sort of liking this old dark gold ‘rain’ finish

 

 

A friend,  who also has a booth at OBA,

purchased the other end of this sweet blue baby crib

She stretched chicken wire across the back

and uses it as a jewelry display

It is super cute!

I love the wicker panel and rabbit

 

 

 

Blue, pink, yellow, green, and white,

chipped and faded and wonderful!

Thanks for telling me it, Leda!

I will probably use it like you are

if my sister and I ever get a booth in Attalla.

Join me at these parties :

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Rhonda

 

Changes In The Great Room

This is another post about the giant plasma TV that G-Man & family convinced me would look great over our fireplace –

N O T

 You can catch up on the story here: How The Grinch (AKA Plasma T.V.) Stole My Mantel and Plasma TV Over The Mantle

 

 

Several changes were made in our great room

after we figured out a ‘look’ for the flat screen t.v.

Two big comfy chairs face the fireplace with a small table between

My plan (when the money boat comes in!) is to replace these chairs

with two smaller chairs to free up some room – it seems a bit tight in the area.

Also, I want a large rug to ground this area

I am looking for an indoor/outdoor rug that can be taken to the driveway and hosed down

Four dogs and a two year old can wreak havoc you know!

I found one I really like at Crate & Barrel

Savannah Cane in a 9’ x 12’ is only $399.00

 

The sofa settled in front of the large double windows

with the sofa table  behind it

I got the green chair from a friend who is downsizing

 

This white cabinet on the left replaced a custom cabinet

that housed the t.v. before the flat screen

I miss my cabinet but Alex is taking advantage of it

down in Blue Creek Basement

Someone asked where our  cable box is now

I tucked it in the middle of decorative items,

put the girls’ graduation pictures on top

and pretend that it’s invisible!!

To the right of the fireplace is the table that I redid last year

Read about it’s makeover: A Finished Project

I took down the seashell mirror that I made

(See How To Make A Seashell Mirror)

I hung my antique tapestry in its place

I got the chair for half price when Faux Biz closed

The side table is an antique metal file box

We keep Mason’s books in it

My black lamp and a large candle

adds interest to the table

Ugly Lamp Gets A Makeover

 

 

Close up of tapestry

I added a sheep to my collection

 

He looks and feels like bronze

not sure what he is made of but

he is really heavy and cute!

I will be sharing how I hung the tapestry soon AND  I have a big reveal coming up.  I have been frantically working in my kitchen! I am almost finished painting the cabinets with Annie Sloan Chalk paint – three different colors!!!  And a real backsplash is going in this week!!!  I am a tired but happy camper!

 

Join me at these parties:

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life                   Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Open House Thursdays at No Minimalist Here         Vintage  Inspiration Fridays at Common Ground

Have a great week

Rhonda