Antiques or Junk?

Hello and thanks for stopping by for a visit.  My 14 year old son loves to go to antique stores with me - who would of thought?! He is such great company and we always have so much fun.  Saturday we went to Fleu de Coop in Marietta, GA.

This is such a fun shop. They have everything from French antiques, rusty gates, dishes and garden items - and anything in between. The first thing we saw when we got out of the car is this huge deer.

And who could forget the suite of armor? Now I wonder where this would fit?

He is guarding the door leading to the outside garden/yard area.  There was so much that I would of loved to taken home with me!

Like this rusty wheelbarrow - can't you see it planted with some colorful flowers and parked out in the yard?

Or how about this big old wooden flag, perfect for all summer long.

Then there is the old, rusty fence....... let's head by inside and see what we can find.

Swoon...just look at the beautiful bed. Love the detail on the top and the sides. 

This set of eight chairs - gorgeous! The clock is not bad either.

I know a lot of you love old scales, I think this was around $25.

I thought this was pretty unique. Love the eagle on the top.

Then there are the wine bottles in crates, $128 each. They where sitting on a monster of a table - 8 foot square with benches. You can see some of the stained glass in the back ground.  That is what I am on the hunt for.  We are having our  deck screened in and I would love to add a piece of stained glass at the bottom of the gable. In case you where wondering my son was on the look out for old kerosene lanterns, swords, old cameras and old phones.  We have different interest, but we always get so excited when one of us finds the "perfect" piece we are looking for.  I hope you enjoyed spending Saturday afternoon junking with us. I am in no way connected with this store - just love to stop by and see what's new.  Thanks so much for visiting and I really appreciate each and every comment.

Toni

Linking to:

Vintage Inspiration

Treasure Hunt Thursday

Cross Table

Hello and thanks for stopping by for a visit.  I have mentioned that my Mom downsized and I was lucky enough for her to gift me was some special pieces of furniture. The piece I'm showing you today is a little console table.

I placed it between the garage door and the back stairs. It is old and needs some sprucing up.  It also has a mirror that goes with it, but as you can see I have my cross collection on this wall. I am trying to decide should  I should paint it or strip and refinish.

My favorite things on the table are these cute little glitter angels in front of the iron cross. I love the contrast.

This cross floral arrangement I got back in the fall and thought it looked right at home with all the crosses on the wall.

And you all know how us Southern Girls love a monogram.  The candle I picked up at HG and smells of gardenia. It is so yummy!

Here is another picture of the "cross wall". I only started collecting a few months ago and my wall is almost complete.  It started with one I found and then I was seeing them everywhere.  I guess this is how a collection starts!

Thanks for stopping by, and I really enjoy all your comments.

Toni

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Table Top Tuesday
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Whats it Wednesday

I thought the cows came home....

Hello everyone! Today I am sharing a small update in the kitchen.  I have a corner sink with windows on either side (see picture in my header). I have been looking for the longest time for something to put over the windows. The problem is every piece of art I have found has not run horizontal but vertical. Well a few weeks ago I had taken my Mom to Rooms to Go for a new bed since she was down sizing.  There was a big sign on the door all accessories where 75% off!! Yes you read that right.  I hate to admit it, but my eyes glazed and I sorta abandoned Mom while I did a quick turn around the store to see what was available.

Sorry for the washed out picture, having camera problems and am using my point and shoot.  Anyhoo - I was so excited to find these cow pictures - painted on canvas, stretched over a box type frame and the perfect size for over the windows.  After admiring them on the counter top and then the Mister hanging them for me- well I loved these cows!! Now - how many of you have noticed there is only one cow?! Yes, it took my 14 year old son to point out that the one on the right is a bull!!! Much joking at my expense then took place - even though the Mister did not notice either!

 
Bull or Cows...it really makes this corner look more finished.  Oh, forgot that these pictures where only $30 each! I also picked up a few more bargain's that I will share soon.

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your taking the time to leave me a comment.

Linking to:
Met Monday
G'Day Saturday
Show and Tell Saturday
Seasonal Sundays

Coffee Table Changes

Hello all! Hope everyone had a restful, fun Mother's Day Weekend. I know I did! Today I thought I would share the family room coffee table.  I have been doing a little shopping, so it was time to use some of the things I have bought.

Yes, a glass top table. So not what I wanted, but after looking for over a year to find one the right size that was not $3000+,  this is what I got.  The little bird vases where a recent find at HG. I just fell in love with them. This room is so dark that I have been trying to use more white to brighten it up. And since I can go to the yard and bring some of my smaller blooms in, they do double duty to lighten and brighen the room up.




A close up of the sweet birds with some rained beaten blooms.  We had over a inch and a half of rain yesterday! The blue-purple is my lace cap hydrange and the pink I can not remember the name, but they grow fast and come back year after year.

I love this little orchid sitting on a silver tray with cloche protecting it. Makes me smile.

I picked up this cute little bird tray a few months ago at Queen of Hearts Antiques, and placed some moss balls in it.  I guess my trend is to use more natural elements to lighten and brighten.

On this side I used these large "twig" balls.  I found these and the moss balls at Kohl's of all places. I really like the texture them bring to the slick glass.

Here's another view from the breakfast area.  You see the elephant in the room right? - all 73 inches! What's a girl to do when the Mister asks for so little?

Here's a view taken in front of the fireplace, looking towards the foyer to the left and dining room to the right. In the dining room you can see my next project - a drum table to refinish.

Thanks so much for visiting, I love hearing from you!

Toni

I will be joining these fun parties:

Met Monday with Susan
Table Top Tuesday with Marty
Show off your cottage with Cielo

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope all you ladies are enjoying this special day!

Front Porch

Hello - Thanks for stopping by for a tour of my front porch.

Yesterday I was out playing on the front porch. I had started painting my rockers last week, and hope to finish in the next day or two. 

The rockers are looking great - all fresh and clean and ready to take on the Georgia heat another year. The inital pillows are my easy no sew pillows from last fall and I picked up the red ones for contrast at Kohls. The little tea cart was a find from HG's last year. In the copper watering can some faux flowers that match my new wreath.

The wreath was a bargin at Michael's last week - 40% off then I had a 25% off coupon - so less the $20 and it was mine.  The only problem with it is the birds seem to think the berries are real!

Heres a close up on the berries along with the garden tools and gloves on the other side. The local Michaels here has such a great floral designer and the sames are so good that I normally don't design my own stuff any more.

Here's another view of the wreath and under it a cute little box I planted some flower in.

Here's  a view looking down the other end of the porch.  I have a large planter with some "thriller, spiller & filler".  

I am not sure why I chose "silver dust" but am going to be transplanting that to the yard and pick up something different for this pot.

Well, I hope you enjoyed seeing my freshed up front porch.  Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit.

Toni

I will be joining these fun parties:
OHP with Sherry
Cowgirl UP with Linsey

Updated Guest Room

Hello and thanks for stopping by after my long disappearance. Life has been full & crazy - and will be for at least another month, but I finally managed to finish updating the guest room - a few minutes here and there. Hope you enjoy the tour and would love to hear what you think. I posted this Guest Room back in November telling you I had plans to update. Here is a picture to show the "before".

Lots of red, gold and  a big Asian theme going on - so ready for a change - so here is the after.

I changed the 4 poster bed to J's old bed, which was a yellow pine. I painted, glazed and lightly distressed it. The curtains are being blown from a nice breeze.  I love the way the finsh turned out! 

Here's a close up of the finish in all its aged, chippy make me smile finish!

I removed the door on the nightstand and gave it the same finish as the bed.  I picked up the lamp and bird frame at Kirklands. Also on the table is a piece of drift wood J found when he was around 4 years old.

The picture of my Mom is from 4 years ago, she had it taken on her 70th birthday!

Across from the bed, between the door leading in and the  bathroom door, I put this cute little slipper chair (Kirkland) and a decorator table.  Above it my "free" sunburst mirror (you can read about it here) and for the items on the table I shopped my house.

Next is the chest of drawers with the same paint treatment.  I picked up the pulls at HL at 50% off.  I see I forget to cut the tag off the curtain. Ugh!!

On one side I have this little dress form (also Kirkland's!) a mosaic jar, faux greenery and picture of my parents with my  aunt and uncle.  My Dad is the one in the back, and he and my uncle where twins.  Pretty rare for 1938.

On the other side is a picture of my parents in Las Vegas in the 70's. Funny story - this was their first trip to Vegas, my Mom, always practical , thought there might be a shortage of change in Vegas, so she took hundreds of dollars of pennies and nickles with her!  The cloche was a Christmas gift, inside I placed J's Easter picture when he was two and the Mister's baby shoes from 1966! Amazing to see how small his now size 12's where.

On the other side of the bed I moved this plant stand from the master bedroom and wrapped this plant in burlap to help fill the corner.  The sconces where a GW find last summer and the picture was from Kirkland.  Kirkland was a big help in this room make over!!!

Here is looking from the window towards the far wall.  Yes, more Kirkland pictures!
Sorry for the picture over load, but I really love how the room turned out.  The only thing left to do is hang the new fan.  I would of preferred a beautiful chandy, but this room is on the front and gets the hot Georgia sun all day - and I would not want to roast my guest!!  I hope you enjoyed the tour, I would love to hear your comments.  Thanks so much for stopping by to see me!!

Toni

I will be joining these fun parties:

WOW
Open House Party
What's It Wednesday