You might have seen these chairs on my blog before. But here’s what they looked like when I got them. They were a gift from my friend Peggy. I love these chairs, but wanted to make a few changes. (And yes, Peggy knew I would probably make some changes when she gave […]
Shades of Gray
As many of you know, I have been moving slowly toward neutrals and away from the red in my house. That was so small task considering the amount of red I had. My friend Caroline has been doing the same thing in her house. You might remember seeing her home here. So when she offered […]
Welcoming Wash Stand
Our country front porch has a new addition. Remember my friend Marilyn who gave us the bear bench? (Click here) She also gave us this wonderful… well… I am trying to decide what to call it. It’s a chair, but not really. It belongs in a bathroom, but not really. Okay, it’s an antique potty chair. There’s a […]
Old White + Old Table = Fresh Look
It is amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to transform a piece of furniture. But I must give a warning here. If you are one of the readers that cringe when I paint a really old piece of furniture, avert your eyes, NOW. The table and rocking chair are both from the […]
Frenchy Guest Room Makeover
You might have seen pictures of my guest room before, but I have a few more things to show ya. And here is what it looked like a month ago. The black French bombay chest (that I purchased new a few years ago) has been replaced with the antique pine dresser from the auction (click here.) I […]
Porch Redo Part Deux
The porch revamp continues. I have working on my porch for a few weeks now, and although I am not finished, I wanted to give you an update on where I am. Close up of rocker You see, I have been in love with the porch on Between Naps on the Porch for some […]
A Shelf like Caroline’s
First off, I know that you are sick of hearing me whine about how much I want Caroline’s shelf. Caroline is a friend of mine, and her home was featured here. But look at it. Isn’t it beautiful? I just wanted the shelf and wasn’t even looking at the white ironstone. She had mentioned that […]
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – French Bistro Set
I finally made it to the paint store to purchase my Annie Sloan chalk paint. Many bloggers are already in love with it. When I learned of this paint on Miss Mustard Seed’s Blog. I was very excited to try it. I did some research to determine where I could purchase the paint and wax, only […]
