True Trash to Treasure

A picker of mine, someone who shops for goods for other dealers, came across this awful dresser in the trash. He sent me a picture and I said "bring it over". Now it truly belonged in the trash in it's present condition. Filthy, ugly and full of leaves. I thought the lines were cute. After a good scrubbing and a little creativity a charming dresser was born.

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It's Here

I was so excited yesterday when the door bell rang. I don't know about you but I love to receive things via mail, besides bills. LOL There it was a little box just for me. I was tickled because I new this was "it", "the" tassel. I opened it up like a kid at Christmas. I unwrapped the tissue and behold the sweetest little thing ever. I have to say this tassel is even more wonderful in person. The detail is incredible. I have since moved him all around the house. I think I need a few more because I have loved him in everywhere I have put him. Thanks Nester for your work of art

My Kitchen

Linda at Restyled Home has done a wonderful post of painted cabinets. Terrific inspiration. She was kind enough to post a few pictures of my kitchen. Here are some additional photos. Please check out Linda's blog for some great ideas.
Heather

Yeppie, My first Award

I received my first award today from Rue at Rue's Peanut butter and Jelly Life. She is a fantastic lady and her blog is wonderful. Thank you Rue for making my day.

Looking for Trouble in all the Right Places.

You know how sometimes you move things around, change this and that and suddenly you are looking at what must be the ugliest wall in your home. Yep, that happened to me. Removed the decorations and discovered that I had a horrible, outdated, not matching wall with my "New Style".

Venetian Plaster(old look)


European Country(new look)


Now I know the picture is a little blurry. Trying to take with out flash to get color right. Still working on the decor. I do like the drama of the brown with the rest of the adjoining spaces. (little circle is the wall protector from kids slamming door into walls. I hate patching.lol)The antique mirror and table really do not show their glory in photos. We all know how that feels. It is a narrow space so I replaced the heavier table with the iron to open it up. I am into the simple look right now and will show more of me home soon. Hope it inspires you to tackle "THE UGLY WALL"
Heather

Thrifty Finds

So many of you have been posting your trash to treasure ideas. I thought I would give it a shot. Being in the businesses for years I have so many. I thought I would start with some projects that I have been working on during the transformation of my home.


I found these chairs a few weeks ago at a tag sale. I needed two for in front of my fireplace. The price was good ($30), the scale worked but the look was off. See below to what happened next.

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They're Home

Simple Summer Beauty

Simple Summer Beauty


There are several things that come to mind when we begin to daydream about the up and coming summer. We imagine the vacations that we have planned , the quality family time, BBQ’s, pool parties and just time to relax. Two of my favorite things about summer are actually smells. The wonderful salty air that I breath insatiably at the Ocean. I never seem to tire of it and in that moment in time I realize what a wonderful gift taking a deep breath is. So healing, so relaxing and revitalizing to the spirit. My second favorite smell of the summer is fresh Lavender. My parents live in Southern California where there is a wonderful Lavender Field. In the summer the lavender is harvested and sold to the local merchants and public. There is an essence in the aroma of Lavender that just calms my soul. I contemplate the bounty of flowers and beautiful plants that God has given the Earth. I enjoy every year purchasing a fresh batch from Matilda’s Mouse and adding it to a vintage bottle or old dough bowl to be savored throughout the year. I have to admit that I so enjoying running my fingers through the crushed lavender as I pass through a room stimulating the wonderful perfume. Oh, I so do look forward to the summer. What are your favorites?