tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41267648297664720692024-03-13T07:01:24.096-07:00The Keeping RoomA collection of new and refurbished home furnishingsCathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-76856733178262550182012-01-26T07:10:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:10:29.076-08:00What a colorful world we live in!With all of the color choices out there in the world, how is a girl to choose what colors to use when decorating a room? Well, fret no more my friends! It can be as easy as looking at your wardrobe! What color combinations do you like to wear? What appeals to you when you look at fashion magazines? Here are some examples of how to take decorating ideas right from your own clothes!<br />
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</div><div align="center">Jessica Quirk from What I Wore in gray, cream and brown:</div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M7TN2mu3v-0/TyFjSjAahII/AAAAAAAABFI/NzykRnfeLWQ/s1600/6663126451_8fa62cf1f0_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M7TN2mu3v-0/TyFjSjAahII/AAAAAAAABFI/NzykRnfeLWQ/s400/6663126451_8fa62cf1f0_o.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Madewell Spring 2012 - blue and green:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Atlantic-Pacific, pink, tan and blue:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">From Kendi Everyday - navy, olive, and orange:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Atlantic-Pacific, brown and turquoise:</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">From Kendi Everyday - red, black and cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, what colors are in your closet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-14943953423971432482012-01-25T05:49:00.000-08:002012-01-25T05:49:59.279-08:00Best Online MagazineIn my opinion, <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2012/01/read-latest-issue-of-house-of-fifty.html">House of Fifty</a> is the best online magazine available....click the link and enjoy!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what can you do? Layer these beautiful rugs on top of a larger, less expensive sisal or jute rug! So easy, yet not many people think to do it. The result is beautiful and interesting:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have wall to wall carpet and just want to add interest and color, you can use a rug to do that too:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And, admittedly, even if I didn't have kids my house would not be neat and tidy all the time. I am one of those people who have to keep inviting people over in order to keep myself motivated to clean up! It sure is easier to keep your house neat when you have beautiful places to put things. With the beginning of a new year, retailers have put a plethora of new storage options in the stores for us - and many of them are very affordable! Here are some that have caught my eye:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wlXF_CDtNK4/TxmRcLIZpwI/AAAAAAAABDI/T-QK31yIrUs/s1600/RugbyStripeBin_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wlXF_CDtNK4/TxmRcLIZpwI/AAAAAAAABDI/T-QK31yIrUs/s400/RugbyStripeBin_l.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These silver mesh bins are also from the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10025269&N=&Nao=50&Ntt=bins">Container Store</a> and adds a nice industrial look:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a really cool place to keep extra printer paper, envelops, stationary, etc. It can be found at <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Tin-Polypro-2-Drawer-File-Bin/3147629/product.html">overstock.com</a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, sure, you can get online and order one of these from PBteen for $199. Or, you can save some cash and go check out what's at your local antique mall or thrift store. I see them all the time! That is exactly where I found this one for little G's room - for $15 bucks baby!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, is the outside a little rusted? Yes! But I really like the old, vintage look of it. The inside is immaculate and now holds summer clothes. I love how it looks in the room and it gives me great storage. Oh, and the wire basket on top of the trunk? That came from the same anique mall for $7! I did have to paint it because it was orange, but I already had the paint from the rolling cart project. That was one successful treasure hunting day!</div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-6334064698558888822012-01-17T07:20:00.000-08:002012-01-17T07:20:40.304-08:00Vintage Rolling Carts....I love the way some creative bloggers out there have repurposed old carts for their homes and made them look chic and modern. Here are some inspiration photos that I have come across:<br />
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Imagine my delight when I came across this vintage cart in an antique mall:<br />
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Okay, I know it doesn't look like much, but I found the photo above it and knew that is exactly how I wanted it to look for little G's room. I apologize for not being able to find the blog where I found the painted cart to reference it! Anyway, I sanded the whole cart, sprayed primer on it, then sprayed Rustoleoum's Hammered Bronze paint. I love this paint because the hammered texture is very forgiving! Here is the final result:<br />
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Rock n' Roll room:<br />
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The World Traveler room:<br />
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I will give some details about the rooms next week. If you have any specific questions, please let me know!Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-76721493244378623622012-01-12T05:58:00.000-08:002012-01-12T05:58:05.921-08:00Design Inspiration in the Grocery Checkout LineWe've all been there, standing in line at the grocery store (I always pick the slowest one!) looking around at the magazines to entertain ourselves. You see J-Lo, Brangelina, a mom giving birth to an alien. You also see several home design magazines and you flip through, but think, "these homes are too fancy" or "these furnishings are too expensive". But there are also some other magazines that you can flip through for good, simple, beautiful home ideas that you might not have thought of before. Next time, check out the images in Womans Day magazine, Family Circle, and Good Housekeeping. You might be surprised! Here are some recent inspirations that I found:<br />
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From Womans Day:<br />
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These are from Family Circle:<br />
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</div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-63972600973373790982012-01-11T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-11T06:00:48.584-08:00Schoolhouse ElectricHey Guys! I know it has been awhile, but I am going to try to post more frequently now that we are into the new year and things have slowed down. Plus, I have made some new year's resolutions like take calcium vitamins, blog more, exercise, blah, blah, blah. So, here I am! <br />
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Don't you just love when you are surfing the net and you come across a website that you haven't seen before and it is totally fun and inspirational? I have discovered such a site recently - <a href="http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. Apparently, this retail store has been around for the last 10 years, but I have only seen it this week! Their style is very eclectic, simple and very much what's going on in the design world now. What's more, I think the style would be very easy to imitate on a budget - now that really gets my blood pumping! Check out these images from my new discovery:<br />
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At $300, this is just slightly out of my budget! But then, I came across a much much less expensive version at an Army Navy Surplus store! Check it out:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After ordering the blanket, I started looking around the internet for how people have used these blankets in rooms. Boy did I come across some eye candy! I am always amazed at how creative people are!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Have a great weekend! It looks like a good one to spend some time wrapped up in a blanket!Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-14760680424327382112011-10-12T05:26:00.000-07:002011-10-12T05:26:31.206-07:00Thrifty StyleFirst of all, thank you so much to Jane at <a href="http://littlehouseofprojects.blogspot.com/">Little House of Style</a> for awarding me The Versatile Blogger award:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That was so sweet of Jane to think of my little ol' blog and I really appreciate it! She has some cute projects brewing over there, so check her out! I especially love the giant candy corn! Cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now on with our regularly scheduled blog post. The other day I was perusing etsy and came across some blog entries called "Get The Look Decor". They have taken homes that have been furnished with some really cool thrift store and flea market finds, and shown how you can get a similar look with items available on etsy. Here are some of my favorite thrifty rooms:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I love the Clemson Tigers - I am an alumnus! - but this server has seen better days! It had about an inch of dust on it, and that paw was flaking off. But oh, I had plans for this treasure! I started by taking off the handles, sanding off the paw and giving it a good cleaning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Then I sprayed on primer (I forgot to take a picture of that step), sprayed on several coats of chalkboard paint, put the handles back on and voila!<br />
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A jar of vintage marbles like this one:<br />
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A couple of beautiful vintage bronze wheat sconces similar to this:<br />
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I saw a buddha statue similar to this one:<br />
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Of course, The Keeping Room has framed chalkboards:<br />
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We have a long weekend ahead, so come and check it out! Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-24896017819975393072011-09-29T05:32:00.000-07:002011-09-29T05:32:35.670-07:00BeddingMy two sons have been sharing a bedroom since they were out of their cribs. Now that they are 7 and 9, we have decided that they should have a space to call their own. So, I have been researching, planning and working on designs for their new rooms. In my search, I have come across the most beautiful bedding at very reasonable prices! I thought I would share some of my finds with you. If you are wanting to refresh any of your bedrooms, these are some great, affordable options!<br />
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This first on is the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-ironwork-duvet-shams-b675/?pkey=call-bedding">Organic Ironwork Duvet</a> from West Elm. Of course it has that teal blue color that I love so much!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next one is also from West Elm. It's the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-chevron-duvet-shams-g379/?pkey=call-bedding">Organic Chevron Duvet</a> and it's a serious contender for one my the boy's rooms. The bold, chevron pattern gets me every time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This last on from West Elm is the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/greek-key-duvet-cover-shams-b634/?pkey=call-bedding">Greek Key Duvet</a> and it's on sale for less thatn $100!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I love the bright bamboo green of this duvet color. It comes Overstocks.com - not a place where you might think to shop for bedding, but they have awesome prices! You can get this <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Green-Scroll-3-piece-King-size-Duvet-Cover-Set/5249730/product.html">3 piece duvet set</a> for only $54.99! Now that is a bargain!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love this pop of color for a girl's room! It also comes from overstocks.com, and it's the <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Tommy-Hilfiger-Sommerville-Full-Queen-Comforter-Mini-Set/5891908/product.html">Tommy Hilger Sommerville set</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another zig zag duvet cover, this time from Urban Outfitters - <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20658639&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_DEC_BEDDING">Zig Zag Duvet</a>. It comes in 2 colors is only $79!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hmmm..my wishlist for things I want just got longer! Have you seen gorgeous, affordable bedding anywhere?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-65897192824886966872011-09-16T04:54:00.000-07:002011-09-16T04:54:46.137-07:00Fall Decorating IdeasSo today I am going to share some fall decorating ideas with you, and hopefully show you something different and new. I am definitely trying a few of these in my own home......<br />
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I adore feathers - in any form, including decorative balls! How simple and chic is this?<br />
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Lights on branches? Imagine the ambience that creates! I feel warm and cozy just looking at this picture.<br />
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Everybody loves a letter on a front door! I think this front entrance is adorable!<br />
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I am not usually a polka dot kind of girl, but I can't resist the planters above, the ribbon below and the pumpkin below that! Okay, maybe I just like polka dots in the fall!?<br />
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How easy would this be to do? No messy pumpkin-carving, just paint on the dots! I love it!<br />
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You know that I love that teal color of the stools! Just add in the orange from the leaves and white pumpkins and this is one of the most beautiful fall scenes that I have seen!<br />
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More feathers! Just put a bunch in a vase and voila! Instant centerpiece!<br />
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This place setting has the freshness that I am looking for this year in fall decor - teal, brown and feathers! Where oh where can I buy that stemware?<br />
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Last but not least, how cute is this wreath? Two things I love and I think everyone should have in there decoration closet - burlap and moss! I love how the orange pumpkins give a pop of color!<br />
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Have a great weekend everyone!</div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-86651447788550389872011-09-15T06:31:00.000-07:002011-09-15T06:31:27.954-07:00Fall InspirationIt's hard to think about fall in the south when it is still so stinkin' hot! However, changes are a comin'! The highs tomorrow and Saturday are supposed to be in the 70's. Yippee! Now that bit of information is getting me into a fall state of mind. So, this morning, I have been coming up with fall inspirations for my home and yours. We all know that anyone can go get some pumpkins and scatter them around your house. But I want something different, something fresh! This summer I couldn't get the color turquoise off of my mind and now that color is just getting darker and deeper -as in peacock or teal! Mix teal in with orange and brown and you have a fresh fall color palette! Here are some color inpirations:<br />
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Tomorrow, I will share fresh fall decorating ideas that you can bring into your home.....Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-10799688838136000552011-09-08T06:58:00.000-07:002011-09-08T06:58:46.977-07:00This week's Best of Craigslist!As many of you know, I love to peruse through the local craigslist and see what is out there for the taking! There are so many deals out there that can make your home unique and beautiful! Some require some TLC and some are just fine as is. Without further adieu, here is the best of craigslist for this week: <br />
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Just imagine this <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2587463416.html">antique sofa</a> reupholstered in a creamy off white duck cloth - so chic!<br />
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I just love this <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2583862269.html">heartpine tray</a>! It is so classic and absolutely nothing needs to be done to it. A tray is great for putting on top of an ottoman when you need the ottoman to be used as a coffee table!<br />
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The next 2 items are only $50 for both!! What a steal!! Again, they need some paint and new fabric, but at that price you can afford to reupholster! I love the classic lines of these older items. <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2557578409.html">Sofa and chair</a><br />
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This little <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2570524404.html">floral bench</a> can help brighten up a space! It's only $30 and nothing needs to be done!<br />
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This <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2584030859.html">wingback chair</a> would look beautiful in a girl's room. It comes straight from an interior designer's home for only $200. I would bet the condition is immaculate!<br />
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<span id="goog_1772600991"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>The next <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2585595400.html">chair</a> is from Ethan Allen and is a beautiful salmon color. It's a steal for only $300 (and you could probably talk them down lower!).<br />
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I think this <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2583241852.html">Pottery Barn rug</a> would go nicely with the Ethan Allen chair above!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paint this <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2583411501.html">round side table</a> white, add it in with the rug and Ethan Allen chair and you've got yourself a nice reading nook!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mO4LNKAyII/TmjHd004VyI/AAAAAAAAAuM/xbnr2c3EqDg/s1600/round+side+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mO4LNKAyII/TmjHd004VyI/AAAAAAAAAuM/xbnr2c3EqDg/s1600/round+side+table.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Needing chairs for your dining room? These gorgeous, classic <a href="http://craigseasy.com/Home/PageViewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcolumbia.craigslist.org%2Ffuo%2F2535363510.html">dining chairs</a> are only $300 for the set of 6. You can't go wrong there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Disclaimer - I am not selling any of the above items. They are simply listed on craigslist by owners that are unknown by me:)</div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-33138023604156042752011-09-06T05:30:00.000-07:002011-09-06T05:30:42.965-07:00White walls, or not!?If you look at any interior design blog or shelter magazine these days, you will see picture after picture of white, creamy walls with pops of color throughout the room. While I am not opposed to this look (I think it is very clean and fresh!), I do think it is getting overdone. When I look at photos of rooms, I am still drawn to the coziness of darker walls. I can just imagine myself curled up with a book, sipping wine and relaxing in any of these inviting rooms. Here are some inspiration photos:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Take that chandy down, spray on a coat of primer, then 2 or 3 coats of your favorite paint color and you have yourself a beautiful new chandelier! Just look at the possibilities:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or do you have some gawdy collection up there that needs to be sold in your next yard sale?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Here is your free advice and no cost solution on how you can freshen up your kitchen in about an hour or less: <strong>Take It Down</strong>! That's right, for a fresh new look, all you have to do is take it down. Just look at how clean and uncluttered your kitchen can look:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So spread the word: step away from the ivy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-3316699702392219432011-08-29T06:56:00.000-07:002011-08-29T06:56:29.354-07:00Curves.....Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! We celebrated 2 birthdays for a couple of sweet friends of mine and had a great time catching up with everyone. I just love going to dinner with friends - especially when that dinner is at a nice Italian restaurant (yum!)!<br />
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In booth news, we added a beautiful side table this weekend. I found this table last week and fell in love. It is a great size when you just need a little table beside a chair or sofa, but what got me were its curves. Va va va voom! I love the curves of the legs, which are reminiscent of Queen Anne furniture. I knew that I wanted to lighten the table up and give her (I will now call it a her because a man would never have curves like that!) a distressed finish. I hope she likes her new look - I know I do!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As promised, I am posting a picture of some pillows that will be going in the booth this afternoon! If you are wanting to freshen up a room, check out these gems! Instant update! Limited quantities....<br />
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Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126764829766472069.post-27971828589676749332011-08-26T05:45:00.000-07:002011-08-26T05:45:17.963-07:00Vocabulary word of the day: QuatrefoilOk class, how many of you know what the word "quatrefoil" means? The word itself means "four leaves or petals" and it happens to be one of my favorite graphic patterns. It looks like this:<br />
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</div> So, you get it! I really love quatrefoil! Just imagine the chills I got the other day when I came across these beauties in a local antiques mall!<br />
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</div>I am taking several items that I have been working on this week to the booth today, including these! I also have some gorgeous pillows! I will post those later today. Come and check out The Keeping Room! (In the Antiques Mall on Hwy 1 past San Jose) Thanks y'all!<br />
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So that you know that I practice what I preach, here is a pop of turquoise in the study of my home:<br />
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So, for this piece I had to drive to the middle of nowhere, but for $30, it was worth it. The condition is not great, but my husband and I think we can fix it up and make it gorgeous. As of right now, I plan on putting it in our guest bedroom.<br />
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Check out the possibilities:<br />
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</div>Happy hunting!Cathy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02307317267325714451noreply@blogger.com0