A Cottage Muse

2012-02-28T06:24:00.000-05:00

Hello...

Just wanted to say...

I am going to take a little blog break...

See you real soon!

cottage whimsy...

2012-02-23T19:55:00.000-05:00

Waaay back in September, I shared with you some of my dried hydrangeas.

In that post I mentioned that I was looking for a different lamp for this space...

I wanted a more cottagey looking lamp instead of this french looking one...

Well, guess what I bought at the shop with the money I saved from not buying the knives at the shop?

(That story was my last post.)

You guessed it...

I have been admiring it in Patricia's booth for weeks...

Love the cottage style with a touch of whimsy...

I think it looks so much better...

Don't you?

Joining Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Thank you for hosting Debra!!

Thank you all for stopping by ~ have a wonderful weekend!

in my kitchen on white wednesday...

2012-02-22T07:41:00.000-05:00

When I showed you earlier this year the book (Pale and Interesting) that my son gave me for Christmas, I shared this inspiring photo from it...

I wanted to add a little collection like this to my kitchen.

I knew there was a set of mother of pearl handled knives at the shop and went back and forth with myself if I should buy them or not.

But then I remembered I had some pretty vintage knives already...

They have the most beautifully detailed handles...

I feel like I achieved a similar look to the inspiration I took from the book, so I am happy!

And I saved money...but then I spent it at the shop on something else.

Tune in Friday to see what it is!.

I also forgot to show you the tulips I bought for myself...

I bought one big bunch and put them on my kitchen table...

I am sharing today with Kathleen for

White Wednesday.

The winner of my giveaway is...
Cheryl from the beautiful blog
French Vanilla for C!
Congratulations to Cheryl and Thank You to everyone who entered!

Please stop by Cheryl's wonderful blog today and treat yourself to all the beauty she shares, you will be happy you did!

Happy White Wednesday ~ have a wonderful day!

suite departures...

2012-02-21T08:34:00.000-05:00

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend!

I want to say thank you for all the wonderful comments that were left on my last post ~ you are all so sweet!
I am still celebrating!

It has been no secret that I have wanted to do a mini makeover in the princess suite.

Of course I wanted the room to stay clean for a while so I could actually tackle the project.

That never seemed to happen (hey, I'm keeping it real!).

Then, I finally realized that the furniture that was in the princess suite was actually making it hard for her to keep it clean!
She needed more drawer space so we went to Ikea and purchased a few bureaus for her room.

The princess and I love Ikea and we had a fun day shopping together!

The room is still a work in progress and I hope to share it with you soon.

For now I will show you what has departed the suite.

This lingerie chest is now patiently waiting for the white show at the shop...

The old cupboard is waiting for my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint makeover (yes, I finally bought some) and the vintage vanity has been safely stored in the attic for her very own first nest...

This old beauty is in my booth at the shop right now...

Just waiting for the next princess...

A few other small pieces have left her room as well, all headed for the white show.

To take a peek at the original princess suite post click here.

Oh, and speaking again of my last post ~ have you entered my giveaway?

It ends today at midnight!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

celebrating...

2012-02-17T06:40:00.000-05:00

Hello ~ I am so glad you stopped by!

I am in a great mood today and want to share my happiness with you all!

You see it was a year ago today that I had my successful open heart surgery to remove the benign tumor from my heart.

I am feeling just wonderful and want to celebrate...

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Also, February 10th marked my second year of blogging!

Another reason to celebrate!

I am ever so grateful for the friendships I have made these last two years and wish I could share a little something with each and every one of you...

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Just know that you all hold a special place in my (improved) heart!

I treated myself this week to two new books and curled up in my big comfy white chair last night with them...

Rachel's book is absolutely beautiful and inspiring!!

To celebrate how lucky I am, I decided I would give away a copy of one of these books ~ winner's choice!
And, just in case some of you may already have these books, another choice for you is the book that my son gave me for Christmas...

Maybe you still do not have a copy of Fifi's first book so I will offer it as a choice too...

Finally, I wanted to include this other good choice that should be arriving at the shop soon...

The new issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living Magazine!

Now I like to keep things simple.
To win your choice of one of the following...

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces
Thrifty Chic
Pale and Interesting
Romantic Prairie Style
Jeanne d'Arc Living Magazine 2nd edition 2012

...you must already be a follower and all you have to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me which one you would choose!
It is that simple.
You can be a current follower on Google Friend Connect or the new Linky Follower, both of which are on my sidebar.

The giveaway will end Tuesday, February 21st.
I will announce the winner next Wednesday.

Good luck to you all!
Have a wonderful weekend!

back to vintage whites...

2012-02-15T06:34:00.000-05:00

I am so happy you all enjoyed sharing my pretty in pink dream post yesterday!

Today for White Wednesday, I am back to dreaming in vintage whites with the help of Joanna from Design Shuffle.

She has put together a dreamy post full of vintage whites for me to share with you beginning with inspiration from my friend Sandy from My Shabby Streamside Studio.

Don't forget ~ another one of Sandy's beautiful mirrors is for sale in my booth!

Take it away Joanna...

Hello. I’m Joanna, a writer for Design Shuffle, a premier online portal centered around interior designers and their work and design enthusiasts' interests. I stumbled across A Cottage Muse recently and fell in love with the theme of “vintage white.” Thanks for letting me share some of my favorite chippy white pieces with you today! Chipped white paint on wood and wrought iron makes for a romantic element indoors and out. Think weathered and rustic dining suites, iron daybeds and ornate mirrors. Distressed white paint is often related to the shabby chic style. Following are a few of my favorite pieces along with decorating ideas for using them.

A tiny gingerbread house is the perfect space for shabby chic furnishings such as this tall mirror and rustic Victorian shelf.

Interior doors add a nostalgic touch when left with white chipping paint and patinaed door hardware.

A distressed, rustic kitchen table is accompanied by rustic seating and a built in china hutch.

Another rustic kitchen table and lovely chippy white side chairs make for a romantic eat-in kitchen.

What’s not to love about this incredible bedroom design? The columns and ceiling, in a rustic finish, inspire many decorating ideas.

A weathered white fireplace mantel is a lovely element in a shabby chic room. The mantel would look beautiful as a headboard as well.

Chipped white paint can give a romantic element to wrought iron pieces outdoors. Love this daybed!

Weathered cabinets accompany an apron sink for storage and a place to keep toiletries. We don't often see such a wonderfully large sink in bathroom designs. The tiny windows with molding are adorable.

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What are your thoughts on shabby chic styling? Don't forget to check out Design Shuffle and get great inspiration from the top Boston interior designers, San Francisco interior designers and others!

Thank you so much Joanna!

I am in love with that outdoor space and am kicking myself for passing on an old iron daybed that recently sold at the shop!

Thank you to Kathleen for hosting White Wednesday!

Most of all, thank you all for visiting today.

I have a little surprise on Friday...see you then!!

pretty in pink...

2012-02-14T07:09:00.000-05:00

I had a dream last night.

My Valentine told me to pack my bags...

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We flew across the ocean to a tiny pink apartment in Paris...

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We had a breathtaking view from our balcony...

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And our room was so pretty in pink, from the bedside table...

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To the bed...

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To the pretty slipper chair where I tossed some of the pretty pink things I brought...

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I had a special dress for a night on the town...

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A beautiful night that included pink champagne and cupcakes...

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And did I mention that the room was full of flowers...

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He even brought me to a brocante where we found one of these for my collection...

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I usually dream in vintage whites but I love it when I dream in pink too!

I love you Jim!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

vintage valentines...

2012-02-09T18:56:00.000-05:00

No I am not talking about Jim and I, although we have been each other's Valentine since we were 15!

Debra is having a Vintage Valentine Party over at Common Ground and I thought I would share a few of the vintage Valentine cards that Mary Ellen has for sale at the shop...

Pretty sweet don't you agree?!

I am going to treat myself to a few bunches of fresh flowers tomorrow when I go to the market and will mix them in with the few treasures I use for Valentine's Day decorating...

Maybe I will get a bunch or two of white tulips...

Last year I was lucky enough to win this pretty banner in a giveaway from Jeanine...

Thanks Jeanine, I love it!

I am really embracing a simpler look around my home this year.

Less is more!

Thank you Debra for hosting and thank you all for visiting!

Enjoy your weekend!!

inspired...

2012-02-07T19:12:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago I shared with you my second completed project of the year.

(You can click here to take a peek at the full post.)

I was looking for ideas for a vignette for the dry sink...

I received some great suggestions and inspiration, thank you!

I finally put this together...

I wanted something simple so I pulled out my JDL magazines for a little extra inspiration...

I am used to having a lamp here and am hoping to find an apothecary style one.

I sort of wandered around my nest and fluffed a bit after.

I picked up an "F" at Restoration Hardware and found the perfect place for it...

I also decorated for Valentine's Day...

I am sharing with Kathleen for White Wednesday.

On Friday I will share some more of my Valentine treasures for Debra's Valentine Vintage Inspiration Friday...

Thank you for stopping by and I would like to welcome all my new followers!

I am so glad you are here!

treasure hunting finds...

2012-02-06T17:47:00.000-05:00

Last Friday Jim and I went treasure hunting.

My mind was set on finding stuff for the white show.

I did pretty good and thought you might like to see what I brought home...

Loving this old chippy white farmhouse stool ...

Oh, and see that pretty little cherub lamp?

It is from the princess suite which will be getting a bit of a makeover.

I am hoping that there will be some progress by the end of the week for me to share with you.

I must say that I am happy with what I am gathering for the white show so far.

What was that?

Did I get something for myself you ask?

Well, I really did buy these next two treasures for the show.

Really I did!

But, you all know I have a weakness for vintage mirrors...

Those baskets in the reflection are part of the princess suite makeover.

Then, while cleaning up this old chamber pot I thought it would look great mixed in with my white pitchers...

And I was right...

Wouldn't you keep them too!

And, you would be proud of me.

Since I am keeping these two old beauties I actually went around my nest and found four pieces to bring into my booth!

Two in ~ four out!

Thanks for visiting ~ have a wonderful week!!

happy friday...

2012-02-03T06:22:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday...

Happy Vintage Inspiration Friday...

Happy Farmhouse Friday...

Me and the mister are heading out treasure hunting this morning!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

white show stuff...

2012-02-01T12:05:00.000-05:00

Happy February!

Even with the extra day, February is a short month.

I am trying to make the most of each day making sure I work on a project (or two) for the At Home With White Show at the shop.

April will be here before you know it!

So far so good!

I picked up an old furniture top a few weeks ago.

Here is the before...

Here is the after...

Looks much better, don't you think?

Hope you are having a great day!

I am joining in on White Wednesday over at Faded Charm where I fell in love with all the old house details Kathleen shared!

mannequin love...

2012-01-30T17:51:00.000-05:00

If you follow me on Pinterest, you might have seen my "Mannequin Love" board.

I just love vintage mannequins and when I come across one that I especially love, I pin it and name her in honor of the blog where it originated from.

To share a few with you, there is Rene...

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Michelle...

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Melinda's girls...

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and last but not least, Tot's girls...

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I have one that I would like to give a makeover to.
Maybe I will decoupage it and dress it up to look like Melanie...

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Or maybe paint it black and give it a french look like Yanet (from 3 Sun Kissed Boys when she guest posted for Suzanne over at Meridian Road)...

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I just know that this old lady needs a makeover...

Come to think of it, I would love a makeover too!!

I will probably just paint her white and save her for the At Home With White Show at the shop.

Speaking of the shop and mannequins, look at this unique one Mary Ellen just found...

It is original, not painted!

Visit my Mannequin Love Pinterest board to see the rest of the girls.

Thanks for visiting...have a wonderful week!!

farmhouse fresh...

2012-01-26T19:05:00.000-05:00

Has this week flown by for you too?

I have been keeping so busy time is just flying by!

Thank you so much for all your compliments, inspiration and suggestions for my newly painted dry sink and mirror.

I have been trying new vignettes and am hoping to find the perfect one soon.

Not only have I been crossing off the projects on my winter to do list, I have also been working on lots of different pieces for the next At Home With White Show at the shop.

I have had this vintage hamper for a while...

It has made the move to and from my booth a few times.

So I thought a few coats of white would give it a fresh farmhouse look...

It is not in perfect condition...

It is in perfectly imperfect condition...

I like the way it looks in my downstairs bath that I just did over...

But I just bought this sweet old stool for this spot in the palest shade of blue. I thought it would give another nod to the sea for the subtle beach theme I have going...

I need to stay focused.

I need to fill my space in the tent with white treasures and make sure my booth is whitened for the show too.

But I love it now...

This is going to be a long few months before the show!

I am joining Farmhouse House Friday and Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Thanks for hosting ladies!

Thank you for visiting and enjoy your weekend!

suggestions please...

2012-01-24T19:04:00.001-05:00

Hello!

For White Wednesday this week, I thought I would share with you my second completed project of the year!

And it is still only January!!

First let me show you a before picture from last May...

This is in my living room and while I love the mirror over the chair I was not loving the vignette on the dry sink and was looking for another mirror to hang over it.

Treasure hunting late in the summer led me to this old beauty...

I knew I wanted to paint this mirror, but I procrastinated and before I knew it, the holiday rush was on.

This became new year project number two...

Did you notice that I painted the top of the dry sink too...

Here is the before again...

After I was done, I was mad that I waited so long to paint it!

Even the print on the chair does not seem to bug me as much anymore...

The dry sink was actually project two A.

I still need to put another coat on, distress it a bit then put a coat of wax on the top.

Makes me wonder why I did not paint the whole thing in the beginning!

Now I just need to find the perfect treasures to display here...

I am thinking something wooden or natural to tie in with similar pieces I have in the room like this...

Old photo from last Fall.

Any suggestions?

I would love to hear from you!

Oh, and by the way, Google Chrome solved my comment problems!

Thank you so much for stopping by ~ I am off to get inspired over at Faded Charm!

sweet stack...

2012-01-19T19:58:00.000-05:00

I went treasure hunting with Mary Ellen this past Monday.

We had a great time!

In addition to finding some new pieces for our booths, we are starting to gather pieces for the next At Home With White Show at the shop.

While we did not hit the vintage jackpot we did find a few things.

Of course I found something for myself too...

Vintage books are one of my weaknesses and the colors on the top book of this sweet stack are perfect for my studio.

They are beautifully worn...

I would like to untie this pretty package and browse through the pages.

If you look closely, the book behind the top one is "The Adventures of Pinocchio"...

I would like to untie this pretty package, but just can't yet...

It is just too cute!

I think I will admire it for a while just like this...

Blogger is still not letting me visit some of you or let me leave comments on some of your blogs.

I feel like I am missing out on so much and hope it will be fixed soon!

I am joining in on the fun at Vintage Inspiration Friday and Feathered Nest Friday.

wish list...

2012-01-15T08:36:00.000-05:00

I am sure all of you have a wish list just like I do.

Pinterest makes it so easy to take a peek at what makes my heart skip a beat whenever I want.

I would love a chippy old white table in my kitchen...

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Of course I would love to display a wonderful vintage treasure on it like an old bottle carrier...

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Or maybe an old birdcage...

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Of course a few of these bistro chairs would look great around the table...

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And while I am sitting at this table in my mind, I am wearing these of course...

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The last thing today that I will share on my wish list is that I wish blogger would fix these problems!!!
I see I am not the only one that is frustrated!
So, while being blocked out of so many of my favorite places I decided to play around with my blog and give it a new look.
Yup, you guessed it...problems with blogger there too.
I am still trying to fix things today.
Let's hope this new week will find things back to normal!
Thanks for visiting and enjoy your day!

one and done...

2012-01-11T07:55:00.000-05:00

Could someone please note the date.

It is only January 11th and I have one project complete!

Perhaps you may remember this post where I shared my downstairs yellow bath (seriously, what was I thinking)...

In this post when I showed a new treasure I found for the room you could really see how ~~hideous~~ bright the walls actually were...

Chair now for sale in my booth at the shop!

I wanted this space to be a low budget makeover.

I fell in love with the color of a friends' wall in her bath and knew I wanted to use it in this room. It is Lyndhurst Gallery Beige by Valspar. I had Home Depot match the color in their Behr Premium Plus paint.

I love the way it came out...

Keeping my low budget in mind, I decided on a subtle beach theme knowing I had lots of items around the house that I could already use. I bought this beautiful old mirror at the shop from one of our new dealers Louise. I think the top hints to a seashell and love the way it looks...

I kept the small chest as is and topped it with one of my signs, filled a few vintage canning jars that I already had with the coral I brought home from Aruba and also used a few large shimmering starfish that were my Mom's...

My ~~blog stalking~~ good friend Sue made me a pretty drop cloth valance (thanks Sue)...

On one corner of the ledge I filled some jars with seashells and sea glass. The only thing I had to buy was the large jar, I already had everything else...

To the other corner I added the stack of lavender filled sachets I won in a giveaway from Jami at Freckled Laundry...

I found an old oar while treasure hunting this past weekend which is perfect for this corner. I already had the mirror...

I did need to buy a few new hand towels and chose a pretty blue as a nod to the sea...

I kept the hook outside the shower...

Using what I already had really did help keep the budget down and breaking out my seashells in the middle of winter was fun.

Having an ocean theme was appropriate since this is where my fisherman stores his fishing rods during the off season...

Total cost for the makeover:

paint ~ $39

mirror ~ $20

oar ~ $20

glass jar ~ $5

towels ~ $10

valance ~ gift from Sue

Total ~ $94!!

If you can believe it I am already almost done with project number two!! Stay tuned!

Thanks for visiting today and for sticking with this long post!

Joining Kathleen for White Wednesday.

couch traveling...

2012-01-10T07:16:00.000-05:00

Well the snow on Friday melted way before noon. This morning I awoke to more light flurries which will most likely be gone by noon as well!

The colder weather always makes me want to plan a winter escape.

Who knew that browsing Etsy would allow me to do some couch traveling!

Of course I chose to visit Paris first and enjoy the architecture...

Etsy shop EyePoetryPhotography

Etsy shop GeorgiannaLane

Etsy shop EyePoetryPhotography

Most likely I will not be traveling that far but there are beautiful sights to see on the main streets and back roads of our country...

Etsy shop RandyNyhofPhotos

Etsy shop CountryDreaming

Etsy shop RandyNyhofPhotos

Where have your couch travels taken you?

Speaking of Etsy...I still have my shop on sale so take a peek if you have time.

I finally ordered my postcards from Uprint for the giveaway I hosted months ago...

I am very happy with them!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today ~ have a wonderful day!

wandering and wondering...

2012-01-06T07:03:00.001-05:00

With a light dusting of snow on the ground this morning my thoughts are wandering and now I am wondering if an old toboggan might look nice in front of my house...

Mary Ellen's display in the window of The Wrentham Country Store

I wish I had a big ol' porch along the front of my house and be able to dress it up like this!

I finally downloaded Picasa to my computer and have been playing around a bit with my photos (oh no, not another distraction!).

I would love any tips you have to share!

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful weekend!

Joining Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Thanks for hosting Debra!

pale and interesting...

2012-01-04T06:41:00.000-05:00

It turned very cold yesterday afternoon so I hunkered down with a few gifts from Christmas...

My new fluffy white slippers and a book that has been on my wish list for a while was the perfect way to keep warm. I am sure you have all seen "Pale & Interesting" before but just in case you haven't, I will give you a little peek...

There are knives with mother of pearl handles similar to these at the shop! Should I or shouldn't I...

It is even colder this morning, so this White Wednesday you will probably find me doing more of the same today...

Well, I will curl up with this book again, after I exercise, clean the house, put a few hours in on a house project as well as a few hours working on "stuff" for my booth.

I don't just sit around all day!

Are you reading this Jim? Hee Hee...

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

etsy sale...

2012-01-01T10:35:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful evening!

This morning my head is swirling with ideas...

for myself,

my home,

my blog,

my booth,

my etsy shop.

As for myself...the new year diet begins on Monday.

This old cottage nest has some projects already in progress, and thanks to all the wonderful inspiration here in blogland, more projects are being added to my list ~ daily.

I want a new look for my blog ~ a professional makeover.

As for my booth, it is going to get a makeover as well with some new shelving. I want to fill it with a mix of chippy whites, farmhouse treasures and a few industrial pieces and hope to make it all work together.

That means lots of road trips are on the horizon!

I think I will start by having a sale in my etsy shop.

I would like to stock it with the same style of items that I want to have in my booth.

All the roses and shabby items that left my nest and my booth are in my shop.

Enter code endofyearsale to receive 20% off...

Well I am off to take down the tree and put all my Christmas decorations away for another year.

What do you have planned for today?

Thanks for visiting!!

happy new year...

2011-12-31T08:04:00.000-05:00

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Thank you everyone for following along with me this past year.
Your kind comments encourage me to keep sharing and dreaming.
Your friendship has touched my heart through the good times and bad.
I thank those who invite me into their hearts, homes and shops. The inspiration I gather is wonderful!
I wish you all a Healthy, Happy New Year!!

favorite whites from this year...

2011-12-27T19:10:00.000-05:00

January...

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November...

December...

Happy White Wednesday!

merry christmas...

2011-12-23T07:42:00.000-05:00

It's time...

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For me to sit and relax a bit...

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Maybe put on some Christmas music...

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And perhaps treat myself to a few of these...

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I will probably putter (don't you just love to putter) and maybe put together a few new holiday vignettes...

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It doesn't look like we will have a white Christmas here...

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Will your Christmas be white...

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Enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Oh, and one more thing ~ do you think this is Santa's other ride...

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Merry Christmas!!

enchanted village...

2011-12-21T17:23:00.000-05:00

Jim and I had a date the other night and he took me to see The Enchanted Village.

It was a wonderful collection of holiday scenes from the 1960s fully decorated with vintage pieces and even some beautiful antiques. Included in each scene were sweet old fashioned animated figures.

I didn't bring my camera but found these photos on Google to share with you...

It really was very sweet!

Every so often "White Christmas" would play and faux snow would fly!

We went for a quiet Italian dinner for two after.

It was a perfect evening ~ thank you Jim!

For a little history about The Enchanted Village go here.

Thanks for stopping by!

almost done...

2011-12-20T07:25:00.000-05:00

I am almost done...

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Are you...

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I just need to get a few more stocking stuffers...

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Bake some cookies...

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And wrap a few more gifts...

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Guess I better get going...

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Have a great day!

pops of red...

2011-12-16T12:54:00.000-05:00

Thought I would pop in quick and show you where some of these treasures I found last weekend ended up...

Quite a few things sold from my booth last week during our week long Holiday Open House so I changed things up a bit, adding some more pops of red...

Thank you all for your kind words on my post the other day.

It is really nice to have someone listen and understand!

I know this is such a busy time so thanks so much for stopping by!

I am sharing my vintage Christmas vignettes with Debra over at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Thank you Debra for being such a great hostess!!

Have a wonderful weekend...

i'll be home for christmas...

2011-12-14T06:01:00.000-05:00

I'll be home for Christmas...

We host Christmas every year so we do not have to travel...

I realized that this just might be the last time that all four of us will wake up together on Christmas morning as the princess is thinking about a nest of her own soon...

So, all the memories of Christmas past with my kids seem to be more precious to me this year...

Making me realize how time is passing so quickly...

I am looking forward to making new memories with them this season...

And am trying to feel the joy of the season and not let the sad thoughts get in the way...

So, when I see one of my favorite photos of them that I used for a Christmas card years ago under my little tree I smile...

But I can not promise that there won't be a happy tear too...

I wish they were this little again!

Joining Faded Charm for White Wednesday ~ thanks for hosting Kathleen!

Thank you for visiting!!

a little christmas...

2011-12-13T07:15:00.000-05:00

Brrr...it's chilly out this morning!

We have been so spoiled here in New England with mild weather lately. However, this morning as I head into the shop to bring my new treasures in...

I should probably put a warm sweater on...

Just wanted to share a little Christmas with you this morning!

Have a nice day!

vintage christmas vignettes...

2011-12-11T17:21:00.000-05:00

I thought I would share some vintage Christmas vignettes from Mary Ellen's booth at The Wrentham Country Store with you this evening...

Very inspiring vignettes, aren't they?!

Jim and I did a bit of treasure hunting today so I will be creating some new vintage Christmas vignettes in my space this week.

I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead and thank you for stopping by!

mr. wicke ltd...

2011-12-09T06:15:00.000-05:00

I am so glad I kept this old red sign...

It was the perfect starting piece to decorate the shelf over my computer in the den...

I am still enjoying keeping things simple...

I have a bigger Santa like this on the desk...

Yes, I am very glad I kept this old red sign...

I am joining Debra over at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday as well as LaurieAnna's Vintage Home for Farmhouse Fridays.

Thank you so much for visiting ~ have a wonderful weekend!

mirror, mirror on the wall...

2011-12-06T20:05:00.000-05:00

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

Who's the fairest one of all...

I have been enjoying looking at this gorgeous vintage mirror of Sandy's in a few different places in my home, like my Paris Hotel Suite...

I love how it compliments all my other vintage mirrors...

I know I showed you a sneak peek the other day of it over my mantel, and it is still there...

Of course I had to add a few holiday accessories like these sweet angel wings...

And after some fluffing I ended up with this...

As much as I love this wonderful white treasure and all it's heavenly details...

It will only be enjoyed here in this Muse's cottage for a few more days...

It will be for sale in my booth this weekend...

It has been nice enjoying it for a while but the vintage mirror I had there has been patiently waiting in the wings to get back to it's nesting place...

I am sharing with Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

Thank you for stopping by!!

pixie dust moment...

2011-12-04T15:39:00.000-05:00

Our Holiday Open House was a huge success on opening day!

A big Thank You to everyone who shopped with us!

We enjoyed seeing our regular customers as well as meeting some new ones, some who found us through our mention in Flea Market Style Magazine!

I hinted the other day that I had some exciting news to share.

Well...

Sandy from My Shabby Streamside Studio contacted me (yes, little old me!) and asked if I was interested in helping her sell one of her mirrors from her gorgeous studio...

photo from My Shabby Streamside Studio

*Sigh*

I was over the moon with excitement and I must say, nervous to meet her. The beauty she creates and captures in these photos is so inspiring to me.

And then the moment finally arrived...

Sandy and her sister Nicki at The Wrentham Country Store

It was so nice to meet both of them. They browsed around the shop for a while and then Nicki took some pictures for us (thank you Nicki!)...

me and Sandy

Mary Ellen, me and Sandy

It was fun to chat with her about her appearance on The Nate Berkus show, meeting Rachel Ashwell as well as being featured in Rachel's latest book.

Thank you Sandy for spending time with me and letting me get to know you a bit. It truly was a pixie dust moment for me to meet you!

Her gorgeous mirror might be available for sale in my booth sometime this week...

photo from ZuZu Foster Photography

I say "might" because I am enjoying it over my mantel right now...

Jim did say how pretty it looked there and I have been a good girl this year Santa...

Join me this week as I share more of my photo shoot from around my nest with this beautiful treasure!

Thank you for visiting ~ have a wonderful week!!

busier than santa's workshop...

2011-12-02T14:31:00.000-05:00

That is exactly how I felt all week!

I have been busy getting ready for our Holiday Open House this weekend at the shop.

This morning I was in bright and early putting some new vignettes in my booth...

I think I will regret letting that sweet, petite "Ave Maria" book go!

Remember that wonderful old bench Mary Ellen bought when we went on our NH road trip?

Well here it is in her space...

She found the most wonderful treasures to dress it up...

Looks fabulous, doesn't it?!!

So for all you locals don't forget ~ our Holiday Open House starts tomorrow December 3rd and runs for a whole week through December 11th!

We would love to see you!!

In addition to gathering new items for the Holiday Open House I have also been getting my nest ready for a Christmas Party I am hosting for my camping friends.

I put this little off-centerpiece together...

As you can see one of the pillars was missing when I picked this house up on clearance after Christmas one year. I just used a cigar band and filled it with tiny pine cones!

I am very excited for this weekend ~ the Holiday Open House, seeing my girlfriends (I guess the guys too) and I also am sitting on some exciting news that I promise I will share real soon!

Thanks so much for visiting today.

I am joining LaurieAnna's Vintage Home for Farmhouse Friday ~ thanks for hosting LaurieAnna!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

christmas in paris...

2011-11-29T18:34:00.000-05:00

I wish!

Sorry to tease you with the title ~ just thought I would share some Christmas touches I put in my Paris Hotel Suite.

I am getting ready to put the tree up in my den so I had to move my white farmhouse chair.

I put it in my bedroom and added the lavender sachets I won from Jami ~ I think they look like packages...

White linen packages tied up with string...

It is right next to my tree...

It is tall and skinny and I do not decorate it, but I just love the way it twinkles at night...

As I mentioned the other day, I am keeping it very simple this year...

Just adding a little sparkle with some of my favorite things...

I may tuck some greens in, I may not...

I will not be in Paris for Christmas, but there is a little Christmas in my Paris Hotel Suite here at home now!

Thank you for visiting today!

I am joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

After you enjoy some winter whites over there take a minute and visit Sandy over at My Shabby Streamside Studio.

She has put together another one of her wonderful videos celebrating the season!

it's beginning...

2011-11-27T16:30:00.000-05:00

...to look alot like Christmas

around here...

I spent some time this weekend decking the halls.

As I sit here relaxing and looking around, I notice that not much has changed from how it looked last year.

A few simple touches here and there just the way I like it.

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

Mine was spent here at home with family and it was a wonderful day!

A little calm before the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and party hopping.

Thank you for stopping in ~ I hope you have a great week!

road trip treasures...

2011-11-22T07:41:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

Sit back, relax and take a break from holiday prepping and peek at my road trip treasures...

I have been drawn to vintage portraits lately. I could not pass by this little one ~ love the bow in her hair and just look at her eyes...

I am saving all these treasures for our Vintage Holiday Open House...

This vintage Bingo game is wonderful...

Chippy green shutter that was cut in half and chippy old farmhouse stool...

Love the color of these boots...

I thought this little carrier was so cute. Perfect to fit the glass jars that I already filled with some holiday sparkle...

Not sure if I can part with the glass door knobs!

I picked up a few treasures for myself that I will show you when I start sharing my holiday nest next week!

I am going to take a break from posting through the weekend.

I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for this year, starting with my mended heart to seeing other broken hearts around me mend as well.

I am also thankful for all my wonderful blog friends ~ you add so much to my life!

See you next week!

road trip...

2011-11-20T17:36:00.000-05:00

I had a great weekend...hope you did too!

Not only was the weather just perfect it was filled with treasure hunting!

Mary Ellen and I took a road trip on Friday to New Hampshire to hit White Home Collections in Wilton.

Guess what...I forgot my camera!!

I am still upset.

Thank goodness Mary Ellen remembered hers...

Mary Ellen brought this beauty home...look for it at our Holiday Open House!

Mary Ellen has more photos to share over at the shop blog.

It was such a beautiful day...the ride was so pretty through the back roads of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Thanks for a fun day Mary Ellen!

Today Jim and I went to Boston and hit the SoWa Vintage Market.

It was very eclectic with lots of interesting pieces.

Um...again I forgot my camera!

But, don't worry...Jim and I had a wonderful day and he promised to take me back!

I promise to remember my camera!!

It was almost 70 degrees so we headed over to Fanueil Hall and grabbed a bite from the food court. We walked around a while then just sat and enjoyed the sunshine and people watched for a while.

We used to spend days like this when we were dating 30 years ago!

Thanks Jim...love you!

I will share my finds this week so come back and visit in between all your cooking and baking for Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful week!

new signs and recent finds...

2011-11-17T12:25:00.000-05:00

I popped in the shop bright and early this morning to add a few new things to my booth.

Remember the sign I shared last week...

It landed in my booth along with another one I did...

My other attempt at some free hand detail...

I browsed around and took a few photos of some new treasures to add to the Recent Finds page on the shop's website.

I am in love with this new cabinet...

Gorgeous right?!!

Can you keep a secret? I bought a new mirror...

Ssshhh...don't tell Jim, I am hoping he won't notice.

Besides, I am going to stick to the rule and bring the old one it is replacing to the shop.

If I can switch hats for a moment from Shop Girl to Proud Mama.

I just wanted to let my son Jake know how proud I am of him for all his accomplishments during his first and last season of high school Cross Country. We attended the end of year banquet last night and he was given the Coaches Award!

His senior year is going by so fast...

Congratulations Jake!!

Thanks for visiting today!

christmas in my booth...

2011-11-15T07:33:00.000-05:00

Well, I finally made it into my booth and added some Christmas items the other day.

Our Vintage Holiday Open House this year will be for a whole week beginning December 3rd.

I think I should have waited because quite a few of my items sold already...

I sold the advent calendar the day I put it in my space.

I am busy in Santa's workshop making another one though!

I trimmed the tree with some some vintage Italian frames as well as some ornaments that I made...

I found the sweet little bird picks at Michael's and have a few nesting in the tree.

I also have a few Santa ornaments left from last year...

I have the perfect mail box to receive all your Christmas cards this year...

My booth has been sprinkled with vintage books in red...

Sssshhh...can you hear that? My sleigh bells are ringing...

My mannequin angel got her wings...

Mary Ellen has plenty of these heavenly wings in stock for the holidays...

A pair will definitely be coming home with me this week.

I am also loving this pair...

Thank you for stopping by today and taking a peek at Christmas in my booth. As my fellow Shop Girls start sprinkling some holiday magic in their booths I will share some more photos with you.

I have just taken over maintaining the shop's website and will be popping in the shop more often so I can catch when they bring new finds in and share them with our customers.

I was wondering if anyone knows how to insert a custom photo over the stock photo that came with the template?

Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

free hand...

2011-11-10T12:45:00.000-05:00

What's a girl to do with an old set of old wooden stack tables that just won't sell in her space?

Even after she gave them a mini makeover?

You take the table top off and turn this...

into this...

I enlarged this wonderful image from The Graphics Fairy and traced it out. However, this time I actually free handed the detail...

When I saw the sign Jill shared with us last week here at French Inspiration Thursday I was truly inspired.

Thank you Jill.

I have three more new blank "canvases" to work with now!

And what's a girl to do when it is a dreary, rainy day?

She takes a little time out to browse through this...

So excited to have finally found a copy!

Thanks for stopping by!

old radio...

2011-11-09T06:24:00.000-05:00

When I went treasure hunting with Mary Ellen a few weeks ago down to New Bedford I found a really unique piece perfect to share at Faded Charm for White Wednesday...

Isn't it fabulous! Perfectly chippy...

With pretty details...

Can you hear the music...

I wish it still worked. Don't you think it would make a great, unique accent piece in the right home? It is in my booth just waiting for it's new owner...

I am planning on sprinkling some Christmas in my booth before the weekend...

Well, I am off to visit Kathleen where I know the Wednesday whites will be wonderful!

Have a nice day and thank you for visiting!

christmas rush...

2011-11-07T16:11:00.000-05:00

The Christmas rush is on...I guess.

November first I heard my first Christmas Carol ~ and it was Elvis.

Sorry, not a big fan.

Before that I had seen glimpses of holiday displays at a few stores and I avoided those aisles.

Don't get me started on the commercials.

I like to enjoy each holiday without rushing to the next.

However, being a shop girl I need my booth halls decked since customers have been asking for Christmas items for a few weeks now.

Thank goodness some of my fellow shop girls are on the ball while I have been stalling.

Our Christmas Open House this year starts on December 3rd and runs for a whole week.

Yesterday and today I started putting a few things together.

I am going to try and keep it subtle this year, more wintery than Christmasey (is that a word?).

I started by browsing through last years JDL...

I have a simple plan for the tree which I will share with you later this week.

I have a basket full of ornaments left over from last year...

A fabulous old winter photo...

Vintage sleigh bells (that I still don't know if I want to part with)...

I have been picking up wonderful old books with red covers...

I would also like to find more pieces like this to add some holiday color to my booth...

I did have this sign in the shop pile but I think I have to keep it a bit longer!

My nest will not see any holiday decorations until the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I received the nicest gifts the other day from my fellow shop girl and friend Jeanine...

I am looking forward to using them on my turkey day table...

But for now I have them in my living room...

I think they are the perfect touch for fall...

Which I would still like to enjoy for a few more weeks!

Thank you Jeanine...

She gave me a few other pretties too that will be perfect when I finally start my holiday decorating!

I want to thank you all for visiting me over at Meridian Road last Friday.

I am happy you stopped by, have a wonderful week!

guest posting over at meridian road...

2011-11-04T10:06:00.001-04:00

My friend Suzanne over at Meridian Road asked me to do a guest post for her today.

I would love it if you would stop by and say hello and visit with her for a while. Her blog and home are just beautiful!

I am sharing one of my stops on my recent treasure hunting adventure to New Bedford to a vintage clothing store called Circa...

Thank you Suzanne and thank you all for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

more progress...

2011-11-03T12:55:00.000-04:00

Who would have thought that an October snow storm could be so inconvenient!

We awoke to no power on Sunday morning but were lucky enough to have it back on by Sunday evening.

However, we had no phone, cable or internet until late yesterday.

So I am quite behind on my posting and my visits and hope to catch up with what you've all been up to very soon.

Want to know what I have been up to?

Nothing too exciting...just making more progress by crossing some projects off my old to do list!

First I can cross off painting the rest of the trim in the hallway since I applied the second coat!

Next, I put a coat of primer on my front door and ~~hope~~ will be putting a coat (or two) of the new color sometime within the next week. When I finish that project I will share some before, during and after photos.

Then, since I have been keeping my studio pretty neat and organized I decided to tackle the room right outside my door.

You might remember this mess from last January...

...and how I mentioned that my whole downstairs needed a makeover and some organizing. The space above has finally been finished. I gave it a fresh coat of paint before I had my surgery in February and Jim installed shelving to hide crafting supplies and items I have for sale in my Etsy shop. While everything was organized it looked a mess! Jim finally put up a pipe so I could hang a drop cloth curtain. I attached it by using curtain rod clips (no sewing!). Here is what it looks like now...

I know it needs to be ironed but I was waiting because I was wondering if I should run it through the washer and dryer first? Maybe it will make it a bit softer and maybe I wouldn't have to iron it! Let me know if you have any tips.

I was going to change out the rug but have decided to work with it for now...

I found this cute black table at a yard sale a few weeks ago and decided to keep it for myself (and why not for $5.00). It ended up being the perfect place for my fleur de lis shutter...

I added my cherished copies of JDL...

I can't wait for the Christmas issue!

I also changed my hutch a bit...

Now the area is neat and organized...

Well, this half anyway...the other half has all my pinks from my booth and some Christmas projects ready to be worked on!

Rome wasn't built in a day!

I have also been working on new items for my booth which I will share next week.

It feels so good to be getting things accomplished!

Jim and I also took Jake on his first college tour this week!

His senior year is going by very fast...too fast!

I am missing him already.

Thank you all for stopping by today...I've missed you too!

vintage with a view...

2011-10-29T08:04:00.000-04:00

I love Pinterest.

I also love when I find a photo that needs me to start a new board.

That is what happened when I found this beautiful picture a few weeks ago...

Source: wildrosevintage.blogspot.com via Sandra on Pinterest

I created the board "vintage with a view" once I saw this breath taking photo on Faye's blog, Wild Rose Vintage.

Shortly after, I pinned another fabulous shot from her...

Source: wildrosevintage.blogspot.com via Sandra on Pinterest

Absolutely stunning, don't you agree?!

Faye is the winner of my Uprint giveaway ~ congratulations!!

Either of those photos would make wonderful postcards!!

Sorry I am a little late announcing the winner.

The princess and I went shopping for the day yesterday and she took me out for a belated birthday lunch ~ thanks Jaclyn!!

Thank you all for stopping by today!

It is still October and we are in for a snow storm this afternoon.

This is no treat...a trick for sure!!

merci michelle...

2011-10-26T07:35:00.000-04:00

When I asked Michelle to make one of her beautiful inspiration holders for my giveaway, I asked her to make one for me too...

Debbie's is hiding behind mine...hee hee!

I asked her for a glass knob since we grew up with them adorning all the doors in our house. I also asked her to surprise me with the rest and boy did she ever!

Voila...

Just look at how the glass knob sparkles!

I love how she repurposes the old cards ~ a tribute to my family of four...

And I adore what she put in the beautiful buckle...

How cute is the fleur de lis charm!

Did I ever tell you how I came up with the name for my blog?

cot-tage: a usually small frame one-family house

I have always lived in houses with small, cozy rooms and have always embraced cottage style, going from country to shabby to my current mix of shabby, french farmhouse.

muse: a state of deep thought or dreamy abstraction

In addition to fitting the definition (blogging and now pinning are definitely dreamy abstractions) my maiden name is Muise. It is pronounced a bit different, with a softer s but I just thought the similarity was perfect!

Again, thank you Michelle, I just love my new inspiration holder...

Debbie...you will LOVE yours too!

I am sharing today with Kathleen for White Wednesday.

Oh...and by the way...did you know I am having another giveaway?!

Click here to enter!

Thank you for stopping by today!

another giveaway...

2011-10-25T06:42:00.000-04:00

That's right...I am having another giveaway!

Don't you just love it when it is my birthday month?!

Uprinting recently contacted me and is offering one of my readers a set of 100 postcards!

www.uprinting.com/postcards.html

Here are the details...

One winner will receive one set of 100 postcards

5" x 7"

14 pt Cardstock Gloss

No Folding

Front Only Printing

2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time with Free Shipping

Limited to US Residents 18 Years Old and Above Only

My friend Nicki over at The Vintage Farmhouse recently won a similar giveaway and had these great postcards printed...

I would love to have a set of my own to use in my booth at the shop or to tuck in with my Etsy orders.

Another great idea would be to order some Christmas Cards ~ leading online printing companies have so many ideas I am sure you will find a design that is perfect for you.

This giveaway is sponsored by Uprinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive a postcard for hosting.

Ok...now that the technical stuff is out of the way here is what you need to do to enter...

Just leave me a comment on this post and let me know what kind of postcard you will order...it is that simple!

I will announce the winner this Friday the 28th.

Thank you so much for visiting and good luck!

waterfront and lakehouse...

2011-10-21T17:41:00.000-04:00

It was a beautiful day here in New England!

Mary Ellen and I had lots of fun treasure hunting in New Bedford today. It was so nice out we even had lunch by the waterfront (at the Waterfront Grille to be exact)...

New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century it was one of the most important whaling ports in the world.

Jim and I have eaten at this restaurant a few times while treasure hunting. He loves looking at all these old fishing boats.

He has not named his own boat yet.

I took this photo to let him know this name is taken...

Well, I have covered the waterfront part from my title.

What does lakehouse have to do with this post you may be wondering?

Well Debbie from the Lakehouse is the winner of my giveaway!

Congrats Debbie ~ email me your address!

Thank you everyone for entering and for visiting today.

Enjoy your weekend!!

petite oiseau...

2011-10-20T13:15:00.000-04:00

I am joining Jill from Gypsy Brocante over at The French Cupboard for French Inspiration Thursday today.

My friend Mary Ellen gave me this beautiful tiered tray for my birthday...

It looks like an old french zinc piece to me and is topped with a little bird (or petite oiseau as my friend Michelle would say)...

I love the sweet little cowgal tag she attached to it...

It is perfect to hold all my price tags and business cards...

I bought the old match boxes from the shop...

I found a new mercury glass like bowl to hold my scissors, pens and pencils at Marshalls over the summer and love how it looks next to it...

The tray fits perfectly in the corner of my desk in my studio...

My desk has not looked this clean in a while!

Thanks so much Mary Ellen...I love it!

We are going treasure hunting together tomorrow...can't wait!

Thanks so much for stopping by today ~ it's the last day to enter my giveaway, don't forget!

pocket pillows...

2011-10-18T19:25:00.001-04:00

For White Wednesday over at Faded Charm this week, I would like to show you what my friend Sue made for me...

Two pocket pillows ~ aren't they beautiful!

I showed Sue photos of some from blogs and Etsy shops and thought since she liked to sew she could make them herself.

And she did ~ for me!

The pillow covers are made from an old skirt and the flowers are from an old afghan she found while treasure hunting...

I love the old cabinet card she tucked in with the sheet music (she even gave me the frame the photo came in).

Look how sweet the flowers are...

I hope to talk her into making more ~ I would love to buy some to sell in my booth!

Thank you again Sue...I love them!

Thanks Kathleen for hosting and thank you for stopping by today!

Don't forget the sale in my Etsy shop!

Oh ~ have you entered my giveaway yet?

You still have a few days left to enter!

progress break...

2011-10-17T13:05:00.000-04:00

Yes, I said progress.

You would all be so proud of me...it has been one month (ok, one month and a day) since I posted about my old house and the to do lists I made.

Well, today I finally tackled a project on the old to do list!

I finished painting the trim in the hallway that I started two years ago (not umpteen)!! Ok ~ it's only the first coat but it is still progress!

I did not take any before or after pictures.

It isn't really an exciting project.

However, while I am taking this progress break I thought I would show you what I found while treasure hunting yesterday in Plymouth...

I was looking for more pieces to add warmth to my booth for the fall...

Of course I am looking around my nest to see where I would put these pieces if I were keeping them. This old food warmer would look great holding mums right now or pines around the holidays..

Keeping this old sewing machine cover would be silly because I don't sew, but would like to learn how someday...

Now I want to keep this one...

Because the color is gorgeous and...

I thought I might look really chic while checking in if I mean when I stay here someday...

source

Rachel Ashwell's B&B, The Prairie.

It must be on your road trip wish list too!

I guess my progress break is over.

I am off to clean up my finds so I can bring them into my booth tomorrow.

Yes, all of them!

Before I go I wanted to remind you all of my giveaway that ends this Friday the 21st (not the 20th like I wrote originally).

Go to this post to enter!

Thanks for visiting today and have a great week!

end of market tour and giveaway...

2011-10-14T11:58:00.000-04:00

Thank you for taking the tour with me this week of all my fellow shop girls' beautiful spaces that they created for our Vintage Fall Market Weekend.

I know you have visited my friend Karen's blog before, A Shabby Moment in Time, now take a peek at her space...

Here is her other space...

Love that tiered table!

Now here is a peek in my booth...

Sold the chest!

All the shabby pink roses are gone from my booth and most are in my Etsy shop now.

Everything in my shop is 20% off through the end of the month!

This concludes the tour...thanks for sticking with me this week!!

Now on to the fun stuff!

I am having a giveaway to celebrate my birthday month, 500 followers and that the Wrentham Country Store was named one of the top 80 antique malls in Flea Market Style Magazine!!

Would you like to know what I am giving away?

First is a copy of Flea Market Style Magazine to celebrate the mention...

Second, to celebrate 500 followers my beautiful, talented blogging friends Michelle and Susan are making something special just for you!

I am sure you all know that Michelle's stunning Inspiration Holders made the cover of the Autumn issue of Somerset Life magazine...

Congratulations!!

Well, she is making one for the winner!

Thank you Michelle!

I am sure you also know that Susan has recently opened up a wonderful shop on Etsy.

She will be embroidering the initial of the winner on one of these lovely vintage white linen towels...

Thank you Susan!

Finally, to celebrate my birthday month there will be a few surprises from me and something from Karen's fabulous space at the shop as well!

Don't you just love surprises?!

Thank you Karen!

I have some pretty special friends...thank you all!!

Want to know how to win...it's easy...just leave one comment on this post!

I will announce the winner next Friday, October 20th!

Good Luck!

Thanks for visiting today and enjoy your weekend!!