Vintage Grain Sack and Other Changes

Hello everyone!

I'm always on the hunt for more vintage blue striped grain sacks.  I found this one for a very low price at an antique store.  

It has just a little spot behind one of the embroidered letters and a tiny amount of small rust spots further down, but other than that, it's in great condition!  

I draped it over the back of this chair in my family room.

I  decided to move my wicker trunk (from Ikea) beside my sofa.  It makes a nice side table.  

I also changed my lamp in here to this one.  I missed having this burlap shade in here.  The lamp base is from Better Homes and Gardens and has the same weathered wood look as the floor lamp on the opposite side of the room.

By the way, my blue striped pouf swapped places with the trunk and is now in front of the fireplace.  

I like that this is shorter and not hiding the fireplace as much.

Well, just one more to go.  See you soon!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~

Blue and White Transferware

Hello everyone!

Lately, I've been coveting blue and white colors.  So, blue and white transferware is something I'd like to have more of.  I found these two plates in just the right shade of blue and added these to my secretary doors for display.

  

Here is the marking on the back.

It says, Asiatic Pheasants.  As I was looking at the pattern of these plates, I realized that my other two blue and white plates are of the same pattern!  Except, they are reproductions.

(Reproduction)

(Original)

How about that?!  I'm obviously drawn to this pattern.  

Since I moved my silver candle holders off the chest in my foyer, they relocated to this secretary.

And I can't believe that the green hydrangeas from my photo shoot, weeks ago, are STILL alive!

Hmmmm...........the roses they brought died in less than a week and probably cost a lot more.  I think I like the hydrangeas better!

Hope you enjoyed seeing another item that came home with me from my mini shopping spree!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~

Swedish Style Chair

Hello everyone!

Ok, without further adieu, I will begin sharing some of my new finds from last weeks shopping trip.

 When I saw this chair, I fell in love.  I was certain it was too expensive, but when I looked at the tag, it had been reduced from $99 to $59.  So, I took a picture of it and went home.  I decided it would work great in my foyer.  I went back, weeks later, hoping that it was still there and it was!  I grabbed it up immediately.

I think it has a Swedish look to it.  It's the perfect shade of grey with some distressing and a seat covered in pretty grey and white fabric.  I didn't need to change a thing!

It is, by far, my favorite chair in the house now, although I don't sit in it.  LOL!

So, of course, I changed a few things on my chest beside the chair.  

I smile every time I pass it now.  

Ok, hang in there.  More to share this week!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~

Linking to:  Wow-us-Wednesdays

Sneak Peek

Happy Saturday!

Well, yesterday morning I had a mild sore throat that stayed with me most of the day.  Now, this morning, it's gone and I'm dealing with the sniffles and a mild sinus infection.  I believe I caught this from my 12 yr old son.  LOVELY!!

So, I woke up nice and early this morning and found these.

I bet you think that the one that is missing went into MY mouth.  Nope!  Someone else is guilty of that.  I'm watching my cholesterol, so I am trying to stick with my usual coffee and honey nut cheerios.  But, dang, they look good, don't they????  Not fair!  

Anyway....................

Today the weather is gorgeous and I'm so thankful.  Yesterday, I was able to fit in a little bit of shopping at my favorite antique store.  Thought I would tease you with a few sneak peeks of what I bought.  I'll share them all next week.

So, if you're still interested, stop in next week and I'll give you the full reveal!  Hopefully, this bad cold will have moved out of my body by then too.  

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

Grain Sack Covered Bench

Hello everyone!

I just recently decided a change was needed in my foyer.  Yep, just like that!  It all started when I made a small change in my family room, which I'll share with you soon, and that led to a change in my foyer.  Doesn't that always happen?  

I ended up placing this bench (that was in my bedroom) in place of the old column.  Then, I draped a vintage blue striped grain sack over it.  

Then, I hung blue and white transfer ware plates on the wall above.  Couldn't have a naked wall now, could I?

I stacked some decorating books on top of the bench as well.  

So, now my foyer has a different look by bringing in more of these blue and white colors.

I like it!!  

I think things go a lot easier when ideas come to you on a whim.  That is what happened to me.  Now, what happened to my column?  It now resides in my basement (the home accessory cemetary).  That's where they sit until they are needed once again.  

Today, is bitter cold, and windy, and cloudy,  and down right unpleasant.  I miss the weather we had yesterday and this past weekend.  When - will - Winter - ever - go - away ?????????

Thanks for stopping by.  

~ Kelly ~

Candle Holder Display

Hello everyone!

I don't have many collections of pricey items, but I do like the look of groupings of similar objects.  So, when I noticed that I had these similar candle holders on hand, I decided to make a grouping with them on the chest in my foyer.

These candle holders are made to look like mercury glass, but I'm sure they are not.  

I  have a few more of these, but I wanted them to fit in this wicker round tray.  So, I just used these five.

I like how the lamp light makes them shine too.

Do you like to use groupings of similar objects in your home?

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~

Linking to:  Wow-us-Wednesdays

Wooden Beads with Cross

Hello everyone!

During my last shopping trip to an antique mall, I found these over sized beads with a cross.  I have been wanting some for a very long time now, but they are usually too expensive.  These were the cheapest I've ever seen them.  So..........they came home with me!

I decided to hang them on my horse statue on the mantel.

They sold them in two different colors. One was a dark brown, and the other was a soft ivory.  I chose the latter.

I'm enjoying them here for the moment.  I like that they can be used in any room in the house and they can be draped on something or lie flat on a table.  

So, I guess waiting paid off since now I have this without the big price tag.  

Has that ever happened to you?

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~