Upcycling Ideas from Country Woman

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Nearly everything in Christina Symon's cottage kitchen 'has been repurposed, recycled and reimagined'. With the help of their neighbor and carpenter, Jeff Dexter, who has a talent for finding interesting salvaged items, Christina took her kitchen once filled with particle board cabinets and laminate countertops to one of character and … [Read more...]

Cheery Cherry Blossoms

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It is cold and rainy today in Central Georgia, but in my kitchen, these Cherry Blossoms are making it quite cheery. I took a few branches and divided them amongst two vintage buckets I have. Love their patina. I placed these buckets in the corner of my kitchen. I had to cut some of the smaller branches and not wanting to lose a single bud … [Read more...]

Fragrant Lilies and Roses

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Yesterday, while out shopping I found these gorgeous flowers at Kroger. I usually bypass all the 'new' flowers and look what is offered for clearance. I found two bouquets of roses for two dollars each and one bunch of Lilies for three dollars. The Lilies drew me by their incredible fragrance. I quickly put them in water last night and this … [Read more...]

Make it Milk Glass

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Anchor Hocking Storage Jar I have shared this corner of my kitchen several times - showing the changes in decor throughout the seasons and holidays - this is one thing I always remove while taking pictures - that is before I painted it. It was one of those 'aha!' moments. I didn't think a large jar full of granola bars, crackers and cookies … [Read more...]

Slipcovered Chairs

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This is something that I have been wanting to do for a very long time. Well, let's just say NEEDED to do.  We have these two chairs in our bedroom, purchased separately at either Goodwill or garage sales - I was so delighted that their color and shape went so well together. Over the years the fabric began to wear and some stains darkened … [Read more...]

My OneKingsLane

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  I am so excited by my recent OneKingsLane purchase. I have been wanting a Mint Julep cup for a very long time, so when I saw this one for sale, I knew it was to be mine. The shape and the pattern on this Mint Julep cup is perfect for flower arrangements - Roses are always a wonderful choice - I found these the day after Valentines - … [Read more...]

A Romantic Quote

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One of the things Dearest and I have fun doing is quoting from our favorite movies. I shared with you recently one of the gifts I gave him for valentines, the framed quotes from 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. Another of our favorite movies is the latest version of 'Pride and Prejudice'. I found this romantic quote from the movie at an Etsy … [Read more...]

Romantic Dinner for Two

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Cottage Style   I love cozy round tables in a room, especially near a couch or two chairs...they invite an amiable atmosphere for two to sit together to enjoy each other's company.   I love the Romantic Cottage style of my green room, the room I often refer to as my retreat. There I have my grandmother's couch, … [Read more...]

Copycat Challenge

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Pinterest Inspired I participated in the last one and did a multiple copycat. I was changing the decor in the kitchen, and was inspired to do this The transformation inspirations were from: 1. Chalk Board – Courtney at French Country Cottage 2. Candelabra – Sissy’s Shabby Chic 3. Gessoed Terra Cotta wine container … [Read more...]

Winter White

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Serenity in White After the brilliance of the Christmas festivities, I believe we seek the soothing, peaceful ambiance of decorating with white. A While back, I featured my collection of White Pitchers. I loved the look of them grouped together and decided that after Christmas I would aspire to recreate a lighter version … [Read more...]