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 ~

New Color in the Dining Room

Hello everyone!

This week, I've been working on a little project at my house.  While you've been looking at pictures of the home tour I posted, I've been repainting my dining room!  

I love the new color so much, and wish I had done it before my photo shoot a few weeks ago.  Do you suppose I could get my dining room re-shot?  LOL! 

Here is full room reveal.

Remember, it used to be painted in a beige color, called Decatur Buff.  You can see it here.  Now, it is painted in Grey Owl by Benjamin Moore.  

I love how much lighter it is.  But most of all I like how it flows better with the rest of the house now.

Here is a view into my foyer.

I like how the walls just flow together now.  No more jarring beige to make this room look heavy compared to the rest of the house.  

I also painted my wall shelf in here.  With the lighter color on the walls, the dark stained wood stood out like a sore thumb.

I love how Swedish this looks now.  I actually dry brushed the color on.  It is same color grey paint that is on several pieces of furniture throughout my house.  It's called Fawn Brindle by Sherwin Williams.  It's a favorite grey color of mine.

You can see, here, how the dry brush technique gives it a worn look.

I love how the grey wicker looks in here too, so I brought the hamper style basket in here and placed it under the shelf unit.

Here, you can see the wall sconce lit up.  It fits right in with these soft colors.

Another grey basket was added to the sideboard.  I like that it's a statement piece with the roman numerals painted on it.

So, now, I believe this is my new favorite room in the house.  It truly captures the Swedish country look that I love so much.  

Thanks for taking the time to visit.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

~ Kelly ~

Roswell Woman's Club Home Tour (Part 2)

Hello everyone!

Ready to see the second house on the tour?  Well, wait no longer! 

I will let the pictures do the talking on this one too.  Warning:  Lots of photos

House #2

By the way, I have not touched up the photo above.  Just look at that brilliant blue sky!  It was a beautiful day for sure.

Love this cabinet!!

Well?  What did you think of this one?  Do you have a favorite now?  

If you missed the first one, you can see it here.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~