enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Creamy White Pitchers My eyes seem to be drawn to them and I head for them as if I were magnetized. I just love creamy white pitchers – of all sizes. Of late I have found two to three at a time. I am beginning to think someone’s dear collection is being given away and I am adopting the collection as my own – giving them a … [Read more...]
Beautiful Cross Bottles I am thrilled with the beautiful craftsmanship of these creative bottles by Artie at Cross Bottle Guy Thanks to Kim at Savvy Southern Style – hosting this giveaway, I was able to choose two bottles – but, to me three is the magic number, so I chose a third to complete the set. I can … [Read more...]
China Cabinet I inherited my dining room set from my parents. They bought it at an old antique barn in South Carolina in the 70’s. I have loved the wood graining and the lines. Last year, I transformed the chairs and the table – they either needed to be refinished or painted after long years of hard lovin’. I did both … [Read more...]
Tea and Contemplation I continue to clear away the Christmas décor, clean and replace with things that to me are ideal for wintertime – winter whites. I find them serene. It is early afternoon and I have my stack of January Victoria magazines nearby, so I decided to take a light tea break. The January issues are so full … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
