Tuesday, May 8, 2012

A Little of This and That

Hello everyone!

I thought I'd share with you a few things around here that are both old and new.

Let's start with the old.......

I changed my dining room centerpiece to something more simple using things I already had. I went down into my basement and grabbed this wire urn, that I bought years ago, and some Spanish moss.  I filled the urn with the moss and then set a small fern plant inside it.  Voila!  Instant satisfaction and best of all, free!




Now I'll share with you the new...........

I ordered a set of these key/lock plates from Decor Steals (formerly Wuslu).  I thought they were very unique and would be cute sprinkled around the house.

I used one on top of a stack of magazines on the coffee table.


Then I used another one on the wall above a mirror in the sitting room.




And finally the last one over a picture in my upstairs hallway.



Can you believe that this is my very last rooster in the house?  He should feel very special since he lasted the longest!  Ha!

And finally my last new treasure is this white ceramic tureen I found at a consignment store.  I placed it in my black dish display cabinet in the kitchen.


                                                     I love white tureens! 

So, there you have it.  Just a little of this and that.  Hope your week is going well so far. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

Linking to:  Wow-us-Wednesday
                White Wednesday

36 comments:

Olive said...

Don't ax the last roo as he pairs well with the new treasure.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Love the new rusty key things and yes, that roo should feel very blessed to still be residing in your house.

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

Loving your old and mew treasures especially the pretty urn with the fern and the key-lock plates are looking gorgeous on the walls. Thanks for letting us peek in. Have a wonderful evening!~Poppy

Anne said...

Kelly,
I love those rusty key holder decor pieces.You can do so many fun things with those.I don't have any roosters left.They are gone,gone,gone.But I do love <3 your small portrait of one.Sometimes those are hard to let go.
Anne

Nancy @ The Headmistress said...

Loving the urn! The moss and fern add to the airiness of the wire! Beautiful!
Nancy

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Love your old and new, Kelly. Great magazine weight, idea. I have a passion for old rusty pieces.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I love that corner with the chair, Kelly! It looks very inviting. Love the tureen. I've been passing on them at Goodwill in recent months because my whites cabinet is basically filled. Although, since I see them so much, maybe I should just get them and use them on my cabinet tops. You are as bad a Decor Steals addict as I am. In fact, I just drafted a post about it after my most recent purchase from them. Between them and Antique Farmhouse my budget is starting to crack!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly! Oh, your centerpiece is so pretty! and your rusty thingys are so cute! Now you be careful before you toss out that Rooster, us Rooster gals will be outside your back door with our hands out ready to catch it!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Love the key lock pieces especially since they look rusty and worn. I like how you displayed all of them.

Pondside said...

It's all lovely, but that centrepiece is just right for this time of year - it stands out for me!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Hi Kelly, Love the keys and how you put the one on the magazines! Love the tureens too, I found one at a yardsale a couple years ago and the rest a GW but haven't seen any since! Love your centerpiece too! Have a great evening!

Linda said...

You found some great key locks!!!
I enjoyed looking at all your pretty things!

Unknown said...

Great things Kelly I want those Magazines. hope your having a good week

Pattie

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Everything looks lovely, Kelly. I really like those key locks -- so unusual. I love when I can shop my home or my decor storage area & come up with something totally different.
~CAS~

Brenda Pruitt said...

Everything looks so pretty! I love anything with old looking keys.
Brenda

NanaDiana said...

I really like those keys. They are different than most I have seen. I have a thing for keys, too. What a fun post-of this and that! xo Diana

Blondie's Journal said...

I love your "This and that" posts...you are always making small changes in your home that give a lot of impact! I love the centerpiece, it really is creative and pretty! :)

XO,
Jane

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Love those key plaques Kelly an love the way you displayed them! Great shot of your dining room too with that pretty centerpiece.

Babs said...

Kelly, you always have to cutest things to display. Love the white wire urn with the Spanish moss and little live fern. Light and fresh..just right. Of course, the locks and keys are fun and very decorative, but my favorite is your white tureen. Great find! Hope you're having a great week,
Babs

Linda said...

Love it all Kelly. Especially the soup tureen.

Debbiedoos said...

My roos just can't go away...I have tried, but they always come back. Love your little of this and that!

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

The centerpiece looks great. I love plants as centerpiece!

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Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Love them all...don;t you just get such a buzz from finding treasures like that?!?!?

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Me again..love that pillow too!!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Love the tureen! I've got a few, but I wish I had a good place to display them.

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Kelly: I love everything. The key plates look beautiful on the magazines or on the wall and that is a great tureen..Happy Wednesday..Judy

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

HI Kelly, I love the rusty key latches! And your centerpiece looks terrific, you can't beat the combo of wire urn and ferns! Love it. XO, Pinky

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love the rusty key latches....and the urn looks so wonderful on the table...love the textures and such a airy feeling!....Great find on the tureen...You always find such great things!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Gail said...

Oh Kelly, everything looks so beautiful with all your touches of both old and new! You truly have a beautiful home.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kelly, The key locks are wonderful and perfect for your pretty home!

Tanna said...

Love those lock plates!! Cool find, Kelly. And, white tureens are always good! blessings ~ Tanna

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Love all of your this and that, Kelly...especially that gorgeous tureen!

thistlewoodfarm said...

I love those key/locks....I must have missed the e-mail with those in them. So I will just have to *sigh* and look at yours.

And hope they post them again!

blessings,
karianne

This N That said...

Love the keys..you have such pretty things..love your blog

rachel@Acts of Life said...

I love your Rooster pic...where did all the other roos go? I always know when I see the deals on Wuslu that I will most likely see them at your house ;) I just bought pillows from them...excited to get them :)

lisag said...

Kelly,

It's driving me nuts wondering when Wuslu offered those locks! When did you find them? I try to open every email from them and can't find them.
You have a beautiful home and I can't wait to view your blog each and every day!