romantic homes magazine...

It's here!

The August issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!

The issue that features the Wrentham Country Store and our annual

At Home With White Event!!

Congratulations Mary Ellen, I am so excited and happy for you!

Congrats to my fabulous, hard working fellow Shop Girls too!

Thank you so much Jo-Anne Coletti and Romantic Homes Magazine!

Thank you all for stopping by...now go and get a copy!!!

third annual At Home With White Show...

Where do I begin?

The Wrentham Country Store's third annual At Home With White Show was another huge success!

Again, my fellow Shop Girls blew me away with their inspiring, creative displays that they lovingly put together from vintage treasures and recycled pieces from the past, all in a palette of whites and creams, neutrals and naturals that warmed my heart and soul.

Take a peek...

I just fell in love with Jeannie's booth...

Next to Jeannie was my sister-in-law Christine who joined our shop as "White and Worn" last fall.  She did a wonderful job for her first time, don't you think...

Next to Christine was Sue, who always has a unique mix of treasures and blends them into a beautiful display...

The last (but not least) space I will share today is another new Shop Girl who also joined us last fall, Robin of Twisted Vintage (don't you love that name!).  She also hit it out of the park for her first white show...

In my next post I will share the other half of the tent, so I hope you will come back to see more!

I must send out a few thank yous...

First, thank you to all our customers friends, old and new, who came out and shopped 'til they dropped!  Your lovely compliments and support of the shop means the world to us!!

Next, thank you to all the Shop Girls for working so hard to get ready for the show and for being such great company all weekend!!

And finally, I also want to thank Mary Ellen for allowing me be a part of such an amazing shop, and also for including me in the creative process for this wonderful show!

It means the world to me!

I want to congratulate Mary Ellen and share with you all the exciting news that Jo-Anne Coletti came out and took some photos for an article on the show and shop for Romantic Homes Magazine's August issue!  Thank you Jo-Anne!

Dreams do come true!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you come back to see the other half of the tent as well as inside the shop...lots more to see!

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!!

a little white and a big thank you...

Good Morning ~ today I have just a few little whites from my kitchen to share for White Wednesday like this new flour canister I picked up at Pier 1 to match my oil and vinegar cruets... While I was in my kitchen I noticed the simple, wonderful white photo that August will be sharing all month... Some of the photos in this calendar have had too much color for me. This one is just perfect for this wall and ~ um ~ yes, I am still looking for a new phone... If anyone knows where I can get an old fashioned looking wall phone like the ones they used to have in Pottery Barn I would appreciate your help! Speaking of help, does anyone need help in leaving hints for your honey to bring home flowers? Having this might work... Some guys just have to be told what to do!! Now I would like to say a big, belated "Thank You" to Jo-Anne Coletti of Vintage Rose Collection. I won a giveaway that Small Town Living was having and the prize was a collection of her note cards and postcards! When it arrived I hated to open the pretty package... It was just full of beautiful cards ~ images from her inspiring artwork and photos...

I think this one is my favorite... Just look at the back ~ too pretty to write on... I am on the hunt for the perfect vintage or vintage inspired frames so I can hang a few around my nest. Some will go right up on my inspiration board (which is still in my head until Jim makes me one) along with the angel wings and sparkly 3. Thank you so much Jo-Anne! In Jo-Anne's boutique you can find all this lovely stationary as well her original artwork and vintage finds. I wonder, with everyone browsing her boutique and looking at all the treasures over at Faded Charm for White Wednesday, will anyone get anything done today?!

more scattered roses...

Good Morning! I am back from another extended weekend at my campground which was full of good times, good food and great company! It was a weekend full of laughter, you know the kind that sometimes brings you to tears ~ just wanted to thank Sue for the best story so far this year! I laughed so hard I almost needed a tissue!!



Well I am back at my home sweet home and thought I would share some more scattered roses from around my nest starting with one of my favorite pillows...
My one and only rose adorned trading card from Will's Cigarettes with my one and only cabinet card showing a beautiful young lady with roses...That beautiful young lady with roses is my Nana ~ you know the one that I happily share with Jodie. Don't you just love the color combination in this pretty rose adorned tag... I use this cute watering can wall pocket to hold my scrap ribbon in my craft room (obviously empty since I have been MIA from the craft room)... This simple little rose canvas hides the ancient door bell hardware in my kitchen...Now I have been looking at this wonderful rose watercolor at the shop for the longest time and I finally took it home...

Do you remember the last time I showed you some scattered roses from my nest? In that post I mentioned Jo-Anne Coletti of Vintage Rose Collection and her visit to The Wrentham Country Store. Well today I can also mention the lovely Jo-Anne since I won the giveaway she was involved in over at Small Town Living! Just look at the treasures I will receive...

I am sooo excited!! Thank you Small Town Living and thank you Jo-Anne ~ you know you are a big inspiration to me!! Speaking of giveaways...I mentioned that I will be hosting a giveaway myself! CSN Stores has offered a gift certificate for any of their wonderful online stores! I will be back tomorrow with all the details!! Thank you for visiting today ~ I hope you all enjoy your day!!