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Sunday, August 17, 2014

English Ivy Lace Door Panel

Good, Good Monday Morning to you! I hope everyone is well and happy! First off I want to thank everyone for all your sweet and wonderful comments on our Daughters Wedding to Seth. Bernadette read your comments and was smiling from ear to ear!

I am a bit behind on my visits to you, but I do have a really good excuse, I opened on ETSY Shop! and it took me for ever! I mean for ever! I thought I would never get done. I named the shop Designs by Auntie Em. I am still making things and adding as I complete the items. I listed the ETSY on my side bar, so if you'd like to take a peek I would love for you to.
I know many of you have shops on ETSY how is it going for you?

Now on to my post about "Lace"
A few posts back I shared our laundry room with you and the door that leads to it. During remolding Gary and I choose a glass door, that at time seemed to be the right choice, until I ran into it (I'm a bit clumsy LOL)
Smack into the glass, I was not happy...

So to remedy my clumsiness and for my love of lace, Gary put up a lace door panel for me and I love it!! It almost matches my lace window curtains. I tried to find and order a door panel to match them, but no such luck.
I did find the English Ivy pattern from Heritage Lace and its a pretty darn close match.
The light changes many times during the day so the light shining through the lace gives the lace different appearances throughout the day.

A before shot without lace curtain

And now with lace curtain

The lace looks light and airy in this picture with all the light

A look from inside the laundry room

A few close ups of the pretty English Ivy and Lace door panel

Even the trim is pretty I think. I have always been found of lace and so this curtain makes my heart sing and the best thing is, I will not run smack into the door again!!! LOL

Shiloh how did you show up on this post, you just never know where this little Aussie is going to show up. We love our baby!

Have a wonderful, wonderful week!

Linking up this Week to the following Blog Parties:

Susan-Between Naps on the Porch-Metamorphosis Monday

Kathryn-The Dedicated House-Make it Pretty Monday

Cindy-Dwellings-Amaze Me Monday

Julie-Redhead can Decorate-Inspiration Monday Party

Brenda-Cozy Little House-Tweak it Tuesday

Marty-A Stroll Thru Life-Inspire Me Tuesday

Kim-Savvy Southern Style-WOW Us Wednesday

Jann-Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson-Share Your Cup Thursday

Alison-Nancherrow Life at our House-Fridays Unfolded

Courtney-French Country Cottage-Feathered Nest Friday

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Do you have a "Statement Chair"

Happy Month of July! July is such a happy month that always makes me smile.
July happens to be one of my favorite months of the year, because its my first born daughters birthday on July 11.

So to start off the month with my first post, I thought it would be fun to share and talk about two of my "statement chairs" I was recently contacted by "One Kings Lane" to help them introduce their "Home Décor Resource" guide, it has answers to questions like: Which era is your chair from?

One Kings Lane has written an article titled "How to Incorporate Statement Furniture Into Any Room" What a fun read and very informative I thought. My chairs are definitely an accent to the rest of my room, we use every bit of furniture in our home. Gary and I love comfy, sit your fanny down and curl up in kind of furniture.

This rocking chair Gary and I found at our neighbors garage sale for $100 dollars, it was in such great shape expect for the seat that had been lovingly warn out. The wood has a beautiful grain to it with its original stain, we knew all it needed was reupholstering.
While browsing One Kings Lane I came across an article on the History of the Rocking Chair I did not know that the rocking chair goes back as far as 1710 and that the rocking chair was distinctly American from the start. It was mostly used in one of two ways/places: for mothers and babies in nurseries, and for the elderly and invalids, in hospitals and mental facilities.
I got the biggest chuckle out of this one.

So here are the before photos

And now:
For the reupholstering we choose a blue wool tweed fabric. It really brighten up the chair and gave it new life!

Our Rocking Chair is from the 1960's we were told and purchased new at that time. The craftsmanship on the rocker is really beautiful. We believe our chair to be Mission Style.

What I love about statement chairs is that you can put them anywhere. Move them around to any cozy corner of your home.

I love the look and the feel of this piece in my room. I have moved it all the around the house.

Now for this sweet petite Victorian Parlor Chair. Gary and I found her at our local antique shop, she had already been re-dressed in this vibrant wool plaid (I think she looks a bit talkative) or as some would call " loud" all dressed in plaid. But I love her the way she is.
I think we have a lot in common. She is short to the floor and very talkative. LOL

I can envision tea time, with an elegantly dress lady seated ever so graciously in this chair sharing stories of the day or maybe even stitching and sipping tea, or better yet hot coco.

The carving you see is so fine and pretty, but yet so simple in style.

The seat is wider in front and sits low to the floor.

Here she is sitting in style in the front room.

And again by a fireplace. This old gal gets around.
I think if someone was to ask me what my decorating style is, I would have to say Cozy, Warm and hopefully inviting, with a large scoop of Cottage a pinch of French country and a dash of Farmhouse and Prairie. There is something about all decorating styles I love.

I hope you go over to visit One Kings Lane and use their the new Home Décor Resources guide, I enjoyed spending time browsing many of the article. Also the shopping, I have my eye on a few things....teeheehe.

Joining in with the following parties:

Susan-Between Naps on the Porch-Metamorphosis Monday

Kathryn-The Dedicated House-Make it Pretty Monday

Marty-A Stroll Thru Life-Inspire me Tuesday

Brenda-Cozy Little House-Tweak it Tuesday

Kim-Savvy Southern Style-WOW Us Wednesday

Courtney-French Country Cottage-Feathered Nest Friday

Sunday, June 8, 2014

A Little Switharoo

Good Morning Monday! and the start of a new week!
Thank you so much everyone for your help with trying to find my blog list. Magically my blog list reappeared on blogger, as blogs I follow so that was really cool...but when I tried to add a gadget and bring the blog list over to my side bar it was showing no listings.
So I guess I will have to reenter all your beautiful blogs for them to show on my side bar. This is going to take me a while, but on the bright side they are still listed on blogger.
I am going to seek out a professional before I try to do anything else all by little old myself ever, ever again...LOL

You all know how it is to move and get yourself resettled? and of course we all try to reuse our things, we will move and edit furniture many, many times before it feels right. Well this is the case with us too. I was looking back on the photos I had taken of the front room and you know what, it just didn't look right to me. Gary and decided the rug was just to small for the room.

The area rug we have I love, and have used
it for the last 5 years, but it was not the right size for the new front room, it was time to look for a bigger rug.
So off Gary and I went on the hunt for a new one.
This is what we came up with, its a off white cream shag with multi shades of light beige's. Its very plush and soft to walk on. I would normally go with a patterned rug but this time opted for a more neutral colored rug.

You can see the difference in size here

In the before photo you can see the rug is small for the room it measures 5' x 7'

New rug is a 11' x 8', more better.

Since we were moving the rugs around we decided to move the buffet from under the front window to behind the sofa, also we added the floral rug and brought in the red and white checked bench seat from our bedroom. This is such a funny space that really has me bewildered on how to decorate it (with what we already have) We will see how long this arrangement lasts LOL ...

After

Before

The round ottoman is now in the Master bedroom. I guess it just takes time to set up house, eventually everything will find its place.

Tomorrow Monday June 9th Gary is going into surgery to have two tares repaired in his Achilles tendon, the tendons are completely torn. He cannot stand or have any weight put on his foot for about 8 weeks. Poor guy!!!
So if you do not hear from me right away please know, I will write you back. My new name will be Nurse Elizabeth aka Chauffeur Elizabeth. Its his right leg so no driving.
We will hit up the grocery store later today to stock up on all his favorite treats.
I feel so sorry for him, I think he might be hating life for a few weeks.

I will be joining in with the following parties,

Susan-Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Cindy-Dwellings of the Heart Amaze me Monday

Marty-A Stroll thru Life Inspire me Tuesday

Brenda-Cozy Little House Tweak it Tuesday

Kim-Savvy Southern Style WOW Us Wednesday

Jann-Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson Share your Cup Thursday

Alison-Nancherrow Life at our House Fridays Unfolded

Courtney-French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Teacup Guest Room

I'm late, I'm late for a very important date! My Monday Post! tee hehe
We had a very busy weekend Gary and I attended "A Celebration the life" for two very special ladies who now live in heaven. My Aunt who passed away at 99.5 years of life and a dear family friend at the age of 103. We will miss them dearly.

During our construction period we had the door closed off into the room that would become our guest room and had it moved into what would become the hallway. You can see to your left where the light is shining through was the original doorway and to your right the framing of the hallway and new doorway. Before as you entered the house you could see straight down the hall into the master bedroom and into the room that is now the guest room.
So closing off the doorway and adding a hallway was our solution from privacy.

The green wall you see was the color of the previous room, also you can see the framing of the archway and the new doorway to the guest room.

Walls during the mudding process. Notice to your left the doorway is now gone. It took three days for the mud to dry.

You can see the front door and how the view is now with the wall.

After construction, see the new door to your right to the guest room the door to your left is our guest coat closet.

We had all new doors and hardware installed, trim and moldings too.

A home made heart that I made hangs on the door to welcome our guest and to show them they are loved.

Lets go in.....

The room is a standard 10x10 that holds a full size bed nicely. The dresser I refinished with Annie Slone paint, the dust ruffle is from Country Curtains, the quilt along with the pillows behind the bed that match the quilt I made, also the red and white bed throw I made. The red and white checked bolster my sister made for me. Makes for a cozy warm bed.

Before picture.

The had made Guest Cottage sign was designed by "Castle and Cottage Signs".

On top of the dresser is a vintage radio my sister n law gave to me (I love it)

A little flower to brighten up the most gloomy day and little tea cup. Do you see the little frog, I never take my decorating to seriously so why not have fun and throw in a little whimsy.

The night stand I used a white wash paint on. I purchased the red lamp shade and added the blue and white flower trim. You all know me I love to have fun with my decorating.

Under the side table there are magazine's and a candle, you never know when the electricity is going to go out!..

On top of the side table we have a few vintage items, a sliver bed warmer (that's a bit tarnished) and a sliver dish that I have one of my tea cups in...Also one of my favorite magazine "Cottage Journal".

The Cottage Journal is such a beautiful magazine, I really enjoy reading it, if you have not yet picked up this sweet little beauty of a read you really must...I know you are going to love it as much as I do!

Gary and I choose to have carpet installed in the guest room.

My beloved tea cups are now in the guest room. Remember in the "old" house I had them in the sitting room in my master bedroom. No room in the new master so the guest room was the place for them to shine.

I have two chairs in the room for our guests, if you are like "Gary" you can throw their cloths on it (hehehe) or if you are like me sit a spell look at the teacups while looking through a magazine.
The embroidered pillow on the chair my sister and I made. My sister did all the hand embroidery and I made the pillow. This was for our 20th anniversary 18 years ago.

The wall the counted cross stitch is hanging on is where the original doorway was, you see now where the new doorway is to your left.

The counted cross picture was stitched by me way back in 2002 when I didn't need glasses (tee hehe)

Oh how I adore my teacups! each and everyone of these sweet little babies just makes my heart sing a little off beat.

A tiny peek into my teacup world.

Up top of the teacup hutch is none other than a teapot lamp...hand crafted by Penny from "The Comforts of Home" I love this so much!. The cross stitch Sweet Dreams I found while shopping in a vintage antique shop and the little brown bunny my grands gave to me for a Mothers day a few years back (Mr. Bunny smells like chocolate ~ really he does )

The vintage chandelier I brought with me from our "old" house circa 1930.

Here's a before shot of the bedroom wall before the doorway was put on the right.

We love the new door way, its actually make the room feel bigger.

Another shot of the chandelier, it sure give a nice glow in the room. I took the pictures during the day, I wish you could see it at night its so pretty.