Contrasting Elements in Decor

Hello everyone!

I've been off my usual blogging schedule this week because it's Spring break.  It's been so nice to actually forget what day of the week it is for a change.  I kept thinking that yesterday was Sunday!  Fortunately, the weather has been kind to us this week but I think it's getting ready to change.  Cold temps are heading our way.  April is such a fickle month!  

I thought I would share, with you, some elements in my decor that seem to be a pattern in each room.

I love contrasts in style.  What I mean by that is I don't want everything in my home to look like it came from one store.  So, I like to mix it up a bit with contrasting elements.  My favorite way to do that is with elegance mixed with rustic.  I also like modern mixed with country.  However, today I'm sharing the first one.

In my family room, I have this very dressy crystal chandelier.

But, underneath it is this chippy painted coffee table.

Bank Bag Makeover

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I mentioned, recently, that I was going to try my hand at making a pillow from a bank bag.  I got the idea after seeing some for sale at an antique market.  But, once I received the bank bag, I realized my pillow wasn't going to turn out as cute as the ones that I saw for sale.  So, I displayed it temporarily until I could find a better use for it.  

I found a way to incorporate the graphics from the bank bag onto something else instead.

Share Your Style Party #59

Hi all of you Share Your Style party goers, so happy you are back for another Wednesday evening full of inspiration and fun. This week your host is me, Barbara from the blog 21 Rosemary Lane. 

Modern Touches in the Foyer

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How was your Easter weekend?  Mine was good except the weather could've been better.  It was a little chilly and rained most of the time.  But, I still enjoyed time with my family and woke up to a beautiful Monday morning.  It is sunny and very nice out today.  It's amazing what that can do for my mood!  

I wanted to share some changes that I made to my foyer since I last shared it with you.  I've been enjoying bringing in some modern textiles to my home lately.  I'm liking the mix of modern with European and farmhouse styles.  I think it keeps it feeling fresh and interesting.  

This is the view that you see when you come into my house.

Tick Tock - It's All About Clocks

Hello everyone!

Well, we made it to Friday!  That's always a good thing.  Do you have special plans for Easter this weekend?  I am going to my husbands cousins house.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and eating some good food!  

I wanted to share  something that I found at the antique store last weekend.  It's a clock!  

Share Your Style Party #58

Hi everyone!!!!!

I'm so glad you stopped by for another week of great inspiration with

Share Your Style!

I'm Des from Peeking Thru The Sunflowers and I'm your host this week.

Antique Shopping

Hello everyone!

How is your Monday going so far?  It's very cold here today in GA.  So much for the first week of Spring feeling good huh?  I think we're not alone though.  I've been hearing about snow falling in other parts of the country too.

However, last Friday was beautiful!  My sister and I went antique shopping together at Lakewood 400.  It's not far from my house.  I took some pics to share with you some things that caught my eye.

This was the first booth we went to.  My sister found something wonderful in here too.  She'll be sharing it on her blog soon.