Monday, January 10, 2011

new finds and family treasures...

I must admit I am enjoying this clean and purge mode.  It leads most days right to rearrange and create.  Whether here at home or at the shop this new direction is very satisfying!  While working on Saturday at the shop I spied a few treasures.  Now I am really trying to not bring anything new into the nest (ha) but I could not pass these up and the price was right!  One of the projects on my winter list is my den.  You may remember this post when I showed you the room after a little makeover.  I have had this chair forever and love it but I think I need to find it a new place to nest...
Because this old beauty came home with me on Saturday...
Isn't she just sweet!  Look at her all chipped and perfect...

And at $12 I could not pass her up!!

Now beautiful as she is, I still had to dress her up a bit...


I am falling in love again with my dried hydrangeas and wished I clipped a few more this year...


Loving this little corner now...but wait...maybe just one more thing...


I adore these french market bags I got from Andrea's Etsy Shop!  While I like this old wood tote (that I painted a pale aqua)...


I wanted a change.  I had the perfect piece hiding away in my own little nest.  Why I haven't used this before is beyond me...
Please ignore the ugly outlet!

This was one of my Mom's baskets and it has been in my garage for a few years.  I love it...

    Oh, and the next project for this room...
This great old table was my Mom's too.  She used to use it as a little kitchen island.  Of course I am painting it white ~ I think.  Right now she sits in front of the window enjoying the sunshine holding my other treasure from Saturday...
Another bargain at $8!!

Again, perfectly chipped and worn...



Oh, and just in case you were wondering what is in that old basket...

Jo-Anne Coletti's beautiful publication, "The Feminine Home".  I think the old french~farmhouse~cottage look I am going for is starting to slowly appear and is making me happy!  It also makes me happy to be using a few more family treasures.  I am linking up today with a new party (for me) ~ Show off your Cottage Monday over at The house in the roses as well as Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.  Thank you for visiting today and I hope you all have a wonderful week!!
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35 comments:

  1. Hearts TurnedJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Everything is perfectly perfect! Love all your sweet finds--especially your family finds in the garage! Your mother's table is just beautiful!

    I've never heard of "The Feminine Home" before...I'll have to check it out!

    Hope you're having a wonderful morning, my friend!

    Julie

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  2. JaneJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    That corner of the room has really come together. You added just the right pieces to give it that gorgeous cottage feel. You took some great photos too!
    Have a great week.
    Jane

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  3. VickiJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Just lovely! My favorites are your mom's items. That old table is going to be a great piece for you! Do you know Shelley at Sweet Pea? Link on my current post. I know you would love her style. Have a great week!

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  4. VictoriaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful Beautiful Sandi!!! I just love how you put the Hydrangea's on the chair and the jar you used is gorgeous. I can't wait to see that little table painted white, it would look lovely with glass knobs too! You have such a good eye for these things:)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I adore it all!!! Your mother's table is gorgeous,and i love the chair.

    Kathy

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  6. SandiJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    LOVE your corner Sandi!! That chair is amazing and I love your dried hydrangeas. I have never had blue ones...just pink and green and eventually they dry to a tan color. Thanks for sharing!!
    Hugs~

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  7. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love your new chair! It's so pretty!
    I wish you a most wonderful week!
    XO
    Kristin

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  8. Ginger@cottageonrosewoodJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    You found home some great new treasures. I especially love that little stool. It is adorable.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    you are WELL on your way to achieving your french~farmhouse~cottage look mon amie! everything is dreamy...

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  10. AnthonyRose'sShabHomeJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I kind of like your moms table the way it is brings out a little farm house. where the walls are white but I know you like the shabby white so do I!

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  11. michelleJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    So pretty, I love that little chair. Your moms basket and table are perfect in there as well as the hydrangeas. :)

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  12. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    That chair sure is a cutie - especially the way you've dressed her up!

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  13. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Your chair is too, too sweet. I love the hydrangeas perched on it. What a lovely vignette!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    The chair on it's own was 2die4 but with your added touches it's perfect! Love how everything is coming along!
    Roselle

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    All chipped and perfect! I sure like the way you described this wonderful chair. Can I come shop with you? You have some fabulous pieces and the way you display them makes them shine.
    Hugs

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  16. mariondee-designsJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Ilove all your purchases and they all look so well together! I have The Feminine Home too and just love it! take care,Maryann

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  17. DIYbyDesignJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love all the finds you have. They're all beautiful. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comments.

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  18. SandraJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love your new finds and how the corner looks in your little room. Can't wait to see what you do with the table!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    What a charming and cottage-y feel the new chair adds. Isn't it neat how a single piece of furniture can change the whole look of a room! Love it!

    ~Michelle

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  20. Patti's Artful DesignJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Whites are so serene and lovely...gives you the ahhhhhs! Thanks for dropping by!

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  21. Vintage GalJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love all of your treasures. The chair is darling and perfect in the corner.
    Love the basket!
    ;-) Marianne

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  22. ShirleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Boy, we have very similar tastes! I have a soft heart for old chairs. I've brought home a lot of them and I also paint most of them white. This one is wonderful!!! (I also have lots of old benches and stools!! : ))

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  23. A Vintage VineJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love your Mom's table, its got great lines.

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  24. Custom ComfortsJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Your pretty little chair looks just lovely with the blue hydrangea ~ almost summery. Love it1
    Cindy

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  25. Olde Tyme MarketplaceJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    LOVE that chair! Chippy perfection.It looks super.
    Beth

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  26. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Your new (old) chair is fabulous!! I love all the little chips all over it. Perfection! You've made just a pretty vignette in that little corner!

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  27. TammyJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love all of them and the ones from you mom just make them extra special. Unfortunately, my mom liked primitive country so there is no using her stuff :(
    Can't wait to see the room all done.
    Keep the pictures coming.
    tammy

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  28. DonnieJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    That corner was pretty before but your changes really punched it up. Lovely post.

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  29. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Sandi, what perfect treasures (new and from your home) you've styled in your den! After seeing these French farmhouse treasures, I'm itching to go shopping! So glad to hear your new style is bringing you pleasure. It looks terrific!
    - Susan

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  30. StellaJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love the lines of the new chair. Mom's basket looks right at home too. I think the table will look perfect white. Good job.

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  31. One Cheap B*tchJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I just love that new chair! You have everything set up so beautifully. Very inviting! I feel like I could just pop in and say Hey Sandi!

    Jeanine

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  32. Heaven's WalkJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Sandi - that little corner is just perfectly French farmhouse! You did a great job with it! That little chair is adorable enough, but when you added the flower and market bag....over the top, girl! Yay! You're traveling the same French Country Farmhouse road that I'm on and just loving it!!! (I think it's from visiting Dreamy Whites, French Larkspur, and Secret Garden Cottage too often!) lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  33. Nice and Easy AntiquesJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I'm loving your cute chair and all the sweet stuff around it!

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  34. Faded PlainsJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Your new chair is perfect...and I love the jar your hydrangeas are in...it's just beautiful.

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  35. On Crooked CreekJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Sandi,
    I adore your little chair! Your vignette is ethereal. So very calming to the spirit and soul. Thank you for this lovely post!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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