tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67067899903501932762024-03-13T16:49:28.936-05:00Buckets of BurlapSharing our vintage country farmhouse style.
Our life on a hobby farm in Louisiana.
Inspiring others to create a simple home to enjoy and love.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-66863444408683656862017-05-09T22:30:00.001-05:002017-05-09T22:30:06.690-05:00Mother’s Day Brunch<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Or should I just call this post a “Mother’s Day Table”? I don’t know why I used the word BRUNCH, except that it sounds kinda fancy, doesn’t it?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I wanted to create a simple, Spring-inspired Mother’s Day table…perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Making the MOM in your life feel special is what it’s all about, right?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZKzYW0L2AI8/WRKJJCNB_fI/AAAAAAAAOdo/yEyA8JoHN9AGSwpyj06C1dGXrSyPo0YQQCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0780%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0780" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0780" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N8lzei2-zWQ/WRKJJq8Za3I/AAAAAAAAOds/xV7JC1z8vUM9A7IzHzBH5H-5s-ufis3XwCHM/DSC_0780_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="571" height="860" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Keeping a table setting simple is always my main focus. So, I started with a vintage hemp linen table runner, and added place settings of china and ironstone mixed. The gorgeous white </font><a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/napkins-collection/products/napkin"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">linen napkins are from Rough Linen, and are my favorite!</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> Keeping with a neutral color palette, I added pops of color with the fresh flowers.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_3qfcorE4lQ/WRKJKP0EOiI/AAAAAAAAOdw/5KMYtKfttGwfbygrb2qND5FHuv39zEICgCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0772%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0772" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0772" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1_uTWA9rTEc/WRKJKpoTb6I/AAAAAAAAOd0/y5PKqq1lN1wtzfWA8TDmpvlZxcERevvAQCHM/DSC_0772_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="574" height="865" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The pretty white pillar candles are part of our candle line, hand-poured by the sweetest couple in Texas. The white ones are named Shiplap, with the fragrance of White Ginger. They smell amazing, a subtle sweet scent…and will be available in our online shop (opening soon).</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hv2mNEOuA08/WRKJLDBGHKI/AAAAAAAAOd4/FxH2ZTHQ0Fos1Zd3Qx10EuABW4K4q_WOgCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0777%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0777" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0777" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdmErK7kzGI/WRKJLmrQE4I/AAAAAAAAOd8/8d3nREDKJ_0nSfj1D73FAvDk32s-ctBAQCHM/DSC_0777_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="574" height="864" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">My favorite little detail on this table is the tiny vintage juice glasses. I used them as vases for pink hydrangeas at each place setting. Notice the variation of colors in the hydrangeas…and they came from the same bush! That’s another reason why I adore fresh flowers.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-na0q1e9ynfY/WRKJMIEsKPI/AAAAAAAAOeA/nnrEGMYdX7IJjJZ5PsFV7akCGrM-azAqACHM/s1600-h/DSC_0776%255B5%255D"><img title="DSC_0776" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0776" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--o2pP1tEYDE/WRKJMqU6QFI/AAAAAAAAOeE/3YKWjFNYBe0UUrFkTKfmh0Vt94vSpN_wwCHM/DSC_0776_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="571" height="861" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FrK7PaNAz6w/WRKJNBzVQBI/AAAAAAAAOeI/fBe0y5KPXOwlazESttRNKUveLQ9TnCZrACHM/s1600-h/DSC_0804%255B5%255D"><img title="DSC_0804" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0804" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-04uYFKsZBGo/WRKJNs9pHJI/AAAAAAAAOeM/Ym2P0KlWOdU48Z64zRBG1s4LHv9YCx2LACHM/DSC_0804_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="575" height="867" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So, let’s talk about Mother’s day…if I’m honest, it’s not really my favorite. I lost my mom to ovarian cancer in 2009. So, as you can guess, I don’t look forward to Mother’s day without her. However, I’m a firm believer in being thankful for my blessings. And I have three wonderful kids who still have their mom! I also have several ladies in my life who support and love me like crazy. I’m blessed to be a mom, and I do not take that for granted. And to all of you ladies out there who are heartbroken around Mother’s day, I send big hugs…due to inability to have kids, or losing a child, my heart goes out to you!</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vJtjKxM6OBA/WRKJN9wRI0I/AAAAAAAAOeQ/K_O_W0_HtAssOq3OAJhoVC_NaAvAvtR-QCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0791%255B5%255D"><img title="DSC_0791" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0791" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o4RbIt46WAc/WRKJOrOnddI/AAAAAAAAOeU/64MCJPt_Lt4EcA-A0KK0yha5ln0jIB-ugCHM/DSC_0791_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" width="576" height="867" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8RSzeYWsc0U/WRKJPPaNnoI/AAAAAAAAOeY/33A7lwA8ieMIlFvWyvjoEcLGirrEx1tiQCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0792%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0792" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0792" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7iEfJ6fdpxE/WRKJPmk479I/AAAAAAAAOec/RYiK_Uyj_dYqsU1KshuY6a0Wy9dS95jeQCHM/DSC_0792_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="579" height="872" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I sure would love to invite all of you ladies (moms or not) over…and we could sit around this table enjoying coffee and talking about decorating our homes. Wouldn’t that be fun?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for dropping by my blog today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please follow along on </font><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/BCunninghamHome/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">PINTEREST HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> and</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">INSTAGRAM HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> for daily updates…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-40863354546973970812017-05-04T21:57:00.001-05:002017-05-04T21:57:20.714-05:00Dried Florals<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It’s May already? Where in the world did April go?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love May! It’s always a relatively pleasant month here in Louisiana. The flowers are blooming and the temperatures are usually warm, but not too hot. And, for us this year, it means summer vacation is just around the corner!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So…I received an order of beautiful dried floral bundles to sell at our shop in Canton, Texas. I thought it may be helpful to share a few ways to use dried florals around your home. In place of fresh or faux flowers, dried florals are a fabulous option if you’re looking to add color and texture.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UevqRVHKGTY/WQvpx21JZXI/AAAAAAAAOcI/Xttxxt6XBdU8n4v76dvYG6QYSpuaYdWnwCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0369%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0369" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0369" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y5VbXX7gJ1U/WQvpybjOeJI/AAAAAAAAOcM/4S3BA9XLv7kITQQgElVz1g9X2cuGtDXzwCHM/DSC_0369_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="562" height="845" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This is pink Larkspur…and is a beautiful pop of color on the farm table. Placed in an antique watering can, three bundles of larkspur make a pretty centerpiece.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FIYDqbZns98/WQvpy5tBffI/AAAAAAAAOcQ/fKWUA2yNKFoH1WNC-V6mb3bTGLSEEUC0ACHM/s1600-h/DSC_0368%255B13%255D"><img title="DSC_0368" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0368" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OmWwDV9YNbM/WQvpztTu08I/AAAAAAAAOcU/lFIjBaS7TQcKQ0VpwWPfF65wY8TOmmfawCHM/DSC_0368_thumb%255B7%255D?imgmax=800" width="566" height="852" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7pV9UTLc1x8/WQvp0FVAOoI/AAAAAAAAOcY/4Cm8SIZz0-wmEzrja6CWxWMkxKAeOFGNQCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0451%255B9%255D"><img title="DSC_0451" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0451" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PyCFmo9IlF4/WQvp0_TdbrI/AAAAAAAAOcc/YgU6GPgTePkFoqu5O5FYJujQnjia3tiOwCHM/DSC_0451_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="571" height="861" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have you ever seen dried peonies? I hadn’t until these arrived. The pale pink and creamy white colors are so beautiful. And they still smell amazing! I placed all eight bundles in this vintage ice cream freezer bucket. The soft florals make a pretty contrast to the grey walls and rustic dresser. The petals almost feel like tissue paper.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qq8vknG0TSo/WQvp1Yxh7GI/AAAAAAAAOcg/ZGZE8XnOuRwaOUIN6ow6JJDb3v49XRmLwCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0450%255B6%255D"><img title="DSC_0450" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i3e7zxoJ3Lo/WQvp2C8b13I/AAAAAAAAOck/FuyvGSQOxPkxAeGFMoQJ0_3Tbta4vGPWACHM/DSC_0450_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="576" height="868" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jk_rWi7q7eg/WQvp2x2eCUI/AAAAAAAAOco/i7CjvUB0BsE40YTJjgFhWQzopZduTz_kwCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0359%255B9%255D"><img title="DSC_0359" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6CvGm4BZ30/WQvp3yat6yI/AAAAAAAAOcs/_caLvj6ZeSopGB9YDzMX_laURVzvZvykQCHM/DSC_0359_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" width="579" height="872" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And one of my favorite ways to display dried florals, is to hang them from a French crate. I have a crate hanging above our kitchen island. So, I hung a few bundles upside down from the crate. The florals look so pretty hanging over our island. And when you walk into the kitchen, they all smell so good. It’s like Springtime in the kitchen!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Zp1wcrtxG8/WQvp5LSKu_I/AAAAAAAAOcw/m7JJ2QkaaK4PtP7MdNpyquJX5k2tu4zzQCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0362%255B6%255D"><img title="DSC_0362" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0362" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2P4270GS_0M/WQvp61WjhgI/AAAAAAAAOc0/E2A9pMS6DqAthg18hfnqIsiRup-i6fX_ACHM/DSC_0362_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="578" height="871" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And I have placed some dried oregano bundles in this vintage crock, below. It can also be used as a centerpiece, or hanging from a crate.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LSkC0xZ6Vqk/WQvp9b0ZN3I/AAAAAAAAOc4/rMyU7UgpMQQuQFetI1ZHUddalv9OIg1BwCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0587%255B7%255D"><img title="DSC_0587" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0587" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-je-4T56PUDg/WQvp-k6HeFI/AAAAAAAAOc8/E0y6URFoRRYaJ-rzq5s2HH2PR7LO9NxYwCHM/DSC_0587_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" width="590" height="888" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Lastly, some pretty limelight hydrangea bundles make a great buffet centerpiece in a French market basket. Of course, what doesn’t look amazing placed in a market basket? The limelights are such an eye-catching color!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gNEgpOfuKzg/WQvqCl6DLEI/AAAAAAAAOdA/eTLlFm03uW05k6PgPyXKQARLLhaxsvSmwCHM/s1600-h/DSC_0402%255B6%255D"><img title="DSC_0402" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s3WcidMazwg/WQvqD3fT_BI/AAAAAAAAOdE/jRTA0_ShpRU6HMxnzCKoziECBBRyvXGDwCHM/DSC_0402_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="595" height="896" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Dried florals make a great addition to any home decor…especially during spring and summer when you want to add a pretty pop of color that  lasts longer than fresh flowers.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Tell me, what are your favorite dried florals?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Follow along <a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/">HERE on Instagram</a> for daily updates and live stories.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-40385642297402616622017-04-09T22:34:00.001-05:002017-04-09T22:34:33.921-05:00Happy Spring<p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Happy Spring everyone! I’ve been so busy lately with our small shop space in Canton, Texas that I haven’t been able to do a Spring home tour this year. So, before I do a home tour, I thought I’d share one of my favorite spring decorating tips.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lqxEds1-tWg/WOr9L45SMLI/AAAAAAAAOZc/M9O6qenuD2Q/s1600-h/DSC_0378%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0378" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0378" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-odt6LlJathQ/WOr9MtLkMzI/AAAAAAAAOZg/A1u2aMzfHNQ/DSC_0378_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="517" height="778" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">One of my favorite ways to bring the outdoors in during Spring time is with blooming branches. I know there is a growing trend of “faux blooms” coming back into interior decorating, but there’s just nothing like having the real deal, don’t you agree?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gy8HbX98jK8/WOr9NDnwcYI/AAAAAAAAOZk/QI6NLgayZq0/s1600-h/DSC_0382%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0382" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0382" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qPfq04EpH-c/WOr9N4u139I/AAAAAAAAOZo/igjavjtD5eU/DSC_0382_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="521" height="785" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I guess if I had to name an all time favorite spring blooming flower, it would probably be the purple wisteria growing in front of my MIL’s home. It’s gorgeous! The blooms smell so fragrant and sweet…and the bees are covering the whole bush. The bees make clipping a few branches an interesting event. So, I have to clip and leave quickly.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAMrilx_I5g/WOr9OXLyvdI/AAAAAAAAOZs/4CqM-TSxCHQ/s1600-h/DSC_0384%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0384" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0384" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mXhMyoEEBgk/WOr9O8V-cPI/AAAAAAAAOZw/-ycWJNiCO-Y/DSC_0384_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="531" height="799" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I make small bouquets and large ones too. It’s fun to place them all around the house and enjoy the scent for a few days. Of course, after a few days, the blooms start to fall and make quite a mess for me to vacuum. But it’s way worth it!</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CoNQ7iV7RYs/WOr9PR0DNWI/AAAAAAAAOZ0/hfh3TxvhxXE/s1600-h/DSC_0438%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0438" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0438" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sr5GEvb0a1c/WOr9P80bLzI/AAAAAAAAOZ4/fETAlJAjUdw/DSC_0438_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="523" height="787" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It doesn’t really matter what type vase you use. I love using French jars or ironstone for fresh flowers. But you can use glass vases, ball jars or even galvanized buckets.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ltPDGqbFWeM/WOr9QSTo2fI/AAAAAAAAOZ8/WLBREj14SKw/s1600-h/DSC_0383%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0383" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0383" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zYfF6LN4UQA/WOr9Q4_0abI/AAAAAAAAOaA/G4_4oPj57nA/DSC_0383_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="514" height="774" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Of course, fresh flowers look fabulous simply sitting in the kitchen sink, or in a market basket. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">What is your favorite Spring bloom? Have you brought any inside yet to enjoy?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wg6T0O2YO18/WOr9RoyCBWI/AAAAAAAAOaE/_2ZopeokWaE/s1600-h/DSC_0390%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0390" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0390" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EbNFBvqXubc/WOr9SAIqY-I/AAAAAAAAOaI/n40u0pkfDOs/DSC_0390_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="771" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’ll share a mini Spring Home tour soon…and more fresh flowers will probably be the highlight of my spring decorating.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I hope you enjoy your week! Thanks so very much for stopping by my blog today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please follow along </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">on INSTAGRAM HERE for daily updates and inspiration</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-90434357366265528702017-01-27T05:30:00.000-06:002017-01-27T05:30:09.429-06:00Valentine’s Table<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Welcome to the Styled + Set Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour, hosted by </font><a href="http://designthusiasm.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Lory from DESIGNTHUSIASM</font></a>…<font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m so happy to be included with these talented ladies!</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Gabriola"><font size="5">If you’re coming over from <a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/a-valentine-s-day-breakfast/" target="_blank">Finding Home Farms</a> … thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Laura used beautiful tulips,  and she always has such great ideas!</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">At the bottom of this post, you’ll be able to visit all of the bloggers who are participating in the Blog Tour.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v01p7LhveT0/WIrJq465JHI/AAAAAAAANYM/cWH7Ikj4O_4/s1600-h/DSC_0272.jpg"><img title="DSC_0272" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0272" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2eObXyAkLSI/WIrJrOFAIGI/AAAAAAAANYQ/PJI1rv8d22M/DSC_0272_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="543" height="817" /></a></p> <p align="center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10137" alt="Holiday Entertaining Spring logo" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Holiday-Entertaining-Spring-logo.jpg" width="400" height="467" /></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Isn’t Valentine’s Day just the sweetest of Holidays? Although I don’t usually do any entertaining for Valentine’s, I do enjoy setting a simple table for a romantic dinner. I also try to make Valentine’s special for my own family with at least a yummy dessert. I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again…I LOVE setting a table! For this little romantic table, I used the palest of pink tulips and ironstone.  And the beautiful heart bay leaf wreath smells so good! </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zaeTFs5LiDU/WIrJrgv7B4I/AAAAAAAANYU/WDwBbfSYuwc/s1600-h/DSC_02838.jpg"><img title="DSC_0283" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0283" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OA1m41iZUbM/WIrJsFSF9cI/AAAAAAAANYY/aXGlMJco4C8/DSC_0283_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="607" height="913" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzlE9gNspQM/WIrJsudL1AI/AAAAAAAANYc/J6A15F9N2Qg/s1600-h/DSC_02844.jpg"><img title="DSC_0284" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0284" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j34aMYrBXZs/WIrJtAA7kgI/AAAAAAAANYg/onQObwm8lBM/DSC_0284_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zve3bsJZ9s/WIrJtb1BYdI/AAAAAAAANYk/RjFJdv6KVmY/s1600-h/DSC_02816.jpg"><img title="DSC_0281" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0281" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s51ClExoeJE/WIrJtyF6WbI/AAAAAAAANYo/g7O9-uFBa1Q/DSC_0281_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="901" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This isn’t our kitchen or dining room table…it’s just a small enamel farm table, that I thought would be a nice little setting for a romantic dinner. I simply added the blue French shutter door as a backdrop, bistro chairs, and a few favorite vintage finds. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Br96_eYXct0/WIrJvGmQkUI/AAAAAAAANYs/4vVgDggwRwE/s1600-h/DSC_02934.jpg"><img title="DSC_0293" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0293" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q0qAZ5pvI_A/WIrJwfEX68I/AAAAAAAANYw/-k-0NT0lebU/DSC_0293_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">We received this pretty China when we got married 24 years ago. And I can remember being in LOVE with each little piece. It’s crazy, but we still use it. I’ve never put it away in a cabinet. The blue is a perfect match to the blue French shutter door.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H7N_sZJ0Hbs/WIrJwjxiEBI/AAAAAAAANY0/MzSE3wHIYGk/s1600-h/DSC_0276%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0276" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0276" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6N3-mPNWIwY/WIrJxMdTOhI/AAAAAAAANY4/ppwwhrcT49E/DSC_0276_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EJDHrZ1DNZM/WIrJxniFGqI/AAAAAAAANY8/8BqGl2byTUM/s1600-h/DSC_0287%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0287" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0287" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CCic_vrkJoU/WIrJy7Zxa2I/AAAAAAAANZA/NILU8XOlfbM/DSC_0287_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The vintage flax table runner was made by my sweet friend…and will be available in our booth in Canton, Texas (Canton First Monday Trade Days) next weekend Feb. 2-5th. We will also have a few heart-shaped bay leaf wreaths! If you are looking for a fun weekend…come shop with us and find something for your Valentine!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qzk3TmG5rNE/WIrJzsd0jpI/AAAAAAAANZE/8rxE1Fw4TNI/s1600-h/DSC_0273%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0273" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0273" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6rddNA-xrxo/WIrJz3sTf3I/AAAAAAAANZI/VWH-vbjx0r0/DSC_0273_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And before you go…take a minute to leave me a comment…I’d LOVE to know how you entertain for Valentine’s Day! Please remember to visit my blog friends below to see some beautiful inspiration.</font></p> <p style="text-align: center"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/soft-simple-valentines-day-table/" target="_blank"><strong>ZDesignatHome</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/soft-simple-valentines-day-table/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10260" alt="ZDesign at Home | valentines table scape with white and pink roses pink snap dragons gray washed dining table white dishes eternal gold flatware" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ZDesign-at-Home-valentines-table-scape-with-white-and-pink-roses-pink-snap-dragons-gray-washed-dining-table-white-dishes-eternal-gold-flatware.jpg" width="400" height="608" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/a-valentine-s-day-breakfast/" target="_blank">Finding Home Farms</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/a-valentine-s-day-breakfast/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10257" alt="Simple-Valentine-Family-Breakfast" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Simple-Valentine-Family-Breakfast_edited-1.jpg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2017/01/valentines-table.html" target="_blank">Becky Cunningham Home</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2017/01/valentines-table.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10259" alt="Valentines Table" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Valentines-Table.jpg" width="400" height="602" /></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2017/01/valentines-day-entertaining-and-decor.html" target="_blank">Eleven Gables</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2017/01/valentines-day-entertaining-and-decor.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10263" alt="Eleven Gables Valentine's Table" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Eleven-Gables-Valentines-Table.jpeg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2017/01/27/valentines-day-table/" target="_blank">The Wood Grain Cottage</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2017/01/27/valentines-day-table/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10258" alt="Valentines Day Table by The Wood Grain Cottage" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Valentines-Day-Table-by-The-Wood-Grain-Cottage-3384.jpg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Monday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10163" alt="Monday VD" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MondayVD.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2017/01/free-printable-valentines-cards-love-watercolor.html" target="_blank">Maison de Pax</a> | <a href="http://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/2017/01/valentines-day-celebration.html" target="_blank">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a> | <a href="http://www.decorgolddesigns.com/valentines-dinner-party/" target="_blank">Decor Gold Designs</a> <a href="http://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2017/01/valentines-day-entertaining" target="_blank">Life on Virginia Street</a> | <a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2017/01/breakfast-tray-makeover-and-valentines-date-qa-printable.html" target="_blank">Bless'er House</a> | <a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/valentines-day-friends-ideas/" target="_blank">My Soulful Home</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Tuesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10218" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Valentines-Blog-Tour-Tuesday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.shabbyfufublog.com/2017/01/Simple-Valentines-Day-Table-No-Red.html" target="_blank">Shabbyfufu</a> | <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/simple-valentines-day-tablescape/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a> | <a href="http://www.zevyjoy.com/uncategorized/holiday-entertaining-blog-tour-valentines-day/" target="_blank">Zevy Joy</a> <a href="http://town-n-country-living.com/pink-and-white-table-setting.html" target="_blank">Town and Country Living</a> | <a href="http://kelleynan.com/romantic-outdoor-sweetheart-table/" target="_blank">Kelley Nan</a> | <a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2017/01/valentines-day-table-fondue-feast.html" target="_blank">Driven by Decor</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Wednesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10230" alt="Wednesday posts VD" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wednesday-posts-VD.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://maisondecinq.com/2017/01/styled-set-valentines-day-entertaining/" target="_blank">Maison de Cinq</a> | <a href="http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/?p=18584" target="_blank">So Much Better With Age</a> | <a href="http://www.sandandsisal.com/2017/01/valentines-day-table-setting-envelope-napkin-fold.html" target="_blank">Sand and Sisal</a> <a href="http://randigarrettdesign.com" target="_blank">Randi Garrett Design</a> | <a href="http://wp.me/p515X3-31m" target="_blank">French Garden House</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Thursday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-10255" alt="VD Blog Tour Thursday" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/VD-Blog-Tour-Thursday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://designthusiasm.com/valentines-day-decorations/" target="_blank">Designthusiasm</a> | <a href="http://citrineliving.com/valentines-day-tablescape-four/" target="_blank">CitrineLiving</a> | <a href="http://www.settingforfour.com/date-night-indoor-picnic-idea/" target="_blank">Setting for Four</a> <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2017/01/farmhouse-inspired-valentines-day-tablescape/" target="_blank">On Sutton Place</a> | <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/nature-inspired-valentines-day-display/" target="_blank">Design Dining and Diapers</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Friday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/soft-simple-valentines-day-table/" target="_blank">ZDesignatHome</a> | <a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/a-valentine-s-day-breakfast/" target="_blank">Finding Home Farms</a> | <a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2017/01/valentines-table.html" target="_blank">Becky Cunningham Home</a> <a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2017/01/valentines-day-entertaining-and-decor.html" target="_blank">Eleven Gables</a> | <a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2017/01/27/valentines-day-table/" target="_blank">The Wood Grain Cottage</a> | <a href="http://fashionablehostess.com" target="_blank">Fashionable Hostess</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-66664505219268550782016-12-18T21:19:00.001-06:002016-12-18T21:19:11.675-06:00Are You Ready to See Your Fixer Upper?<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you’ve not had the opportunity to read <u>The Magnolia Story</u> yet…get ready to fall in LOVE with Chip & Jo even more than before!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I had the pleasure of just finishing <u>The Magnolia Story</u>, so let me tell you a little about it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Their addictive design show, Fixer Upper, airs on HGTV, and is proven to be one of America’s favorites. Their fun personalities, faith, and commitment to one another shine through all they do…in design and in life.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tz5y9JoVT2w/WFdRmue7dgI/AAAAAAAAMcQ/y3w9W2eF3iU/s1600-h/magnolia%252520story.jpg"><img title="magnolia story" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="magnolia story" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s_DiGOgq570/WFdRm1JpayI/AAAAAAAAMcU/ZUSXESRIQSE/magnolia%252520story_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="610" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">In the book, they share the cute story of how they met, where they worked, and how different their personalities have always been. Joanna even calls Chip “her very first Fixer Upper”.  I enjoyed how the book is written as a conversational style…with Jo speaking and Chip chiming in with his take on events.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okj9h-L0bXw/WFdRn-VUqyI/AAAAAAAAMcY/IG66da7j5o0/s1600-h/DSC_01711.jpg"><img title="DSC_0171" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0171" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qvokUbsa_uE/WFdRo-AveKI/AAAAAAAAMcc/Mj-72HWHDsI/DSC_0171_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="634" height="955" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It’s really cool to read how their past experiences were preparing them to be stars on the series Fixer Upper. And it truly gives us “regular, non-famous” people hope that the Lord is working things out for our good. I admire them for giving God the glory!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BVdW0cY9sZ8/WFdRpay04lI/AAAAAAAAMcg/B724rk7xV60/s1600-h/DSC_01735.jpg"><img title="DSC_0173" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8FdpBf3xYak/WFdRpxNVJhI/AAAAAAAAMck/e9OKkjfw8Tg/DSC_0173_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="635" height="957" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I also felt a huge connection to Chip & Jo, while reading this book…in that they remind me of me and my husband. We work so well together, we love DIY home projects, and my husband keeps me laughing!! One day we sure would LOVE to meet the famous design duo that has brought faith and family back to TV…but until then, we’ll enjoy them on </font><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">HGTV's Fixer Upper.</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j1SJp-MJYe8/WFdRqLs_2LI/AAAAAAAAMco/O_ELWPYX-FE/s1600-h/DSC_00715.jpg"><img title="DSC_0071" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0071" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ym8Z-HvgwYM/WFdRqmk_sJI/AAAAAAAAMcs/FIIMx0VnTLM/DSC_0071_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="638" height="962" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And speaking of Joanna Gaines… she partnered with Loloi to bring this amazing line of pillows that add such rich texture to any space. These are </font><a href="http://www.loloirugs.com/product/Pillowdetails/P102P1007IV00PIL3"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">gorgeous IVORY textured pillows crafted by Loloi</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. You can </font><a href="https://shop.magnoliamarket.com/search?q=pillows"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">purchase pillows from this line HERE at Magnolia Market</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7f0POW4yg1E/WFdRqy2CH8I/AAAAAAAAMcw/HBYGXgb2P6w/s1600-h/DSC_01678.jpg"><img title="DSC_0167" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0167" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HLE4CWOCahQ/WFdRrWKajLI/AAAAAAAAMc0/sgPKAnks7qY/DSC_0167_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="642" height="967" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You will adore the pillows! There are so many beautiful colors and textures to choose from!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Also, you can purchase a copy of Chip & Jo’s book, </font><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+magnolia+story&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=14303636292&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3dck51yphj_e"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The Magnolia Story HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I hope you are getting ready for Christmas! If you’re all set, I truly envy you <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8WjZaoexvf8/WFdRrt-QSBI/AAAAAAAAMc4/SLbXW5ZFt-s/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800" /> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I have SO MUCH to do!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings to you all!</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-75465453436200498022016-12-01T05:30:00.000-06:002016-12-01T05:30:19.298-06:00Christmas Dining<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Welcome to the Styled Set Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour…<a href="http://designthusiasm.com/">hosted by Lory from Designthusiasm</a>, and I’m so honored to be a part!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you are coming over from the beautiful </font><a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Ella Claire Blog</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">… wasn’t her home amazing?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I am so happy you stopped by to see my home all ready for Christmas Dining!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">At the bottom of this post, you’ll be able to visit many other homes on the tour.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nkDInc-Xit0/WD-1GdRxz6I/AAAAAAAAMDY/q1hZY1594pA/s1600-h/DSC_01315.jpg"><img title="DSC_0131" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0131" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rHLOaa_k01k/WD-1GpzOp2I/AAAAAAAAMDc/RJWeQNFWGPg/DSC_0131_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" height="884" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">For this table setting, I wanted to use neutrals with pops of gold & silver. I used a vintage grainsack table runner on our farm table, as a base. Then I added a French canning jar full of Fraser Fir branches as the centerpiece…with copper, silver, and mercury glass ornaments. I added small pieces of greenery to the napkins, and tied each one in pretty shiny ribbon. </font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A5C8-vLZptA/WD-1G7I5v7I/AAAAAAAAMDg/5eggG10ue3M/s1600-h/DSC_01414.jpg"><img title="DSC_0141" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0141" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fmAXtC0YZg/WD-1HdubMcI/AAAAAAAAMDk/1Q8OD9-rCL4/DSC_0141_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5VKiC4nvhJg/WD-1HtZRKzI/AAAAAAAAMDo/wD32uoOGWpA/s1600-h/DSC_01224.jpg"><img title="DSC_0122" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0122" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPzsYsl9QWI/WD-1H8RK1JI/AAAAAAAAMDs/1ytdxg4m88U/DSC_0122_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="904" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RSHV8HYT8wM/WD-1IA1I26I/AAAAAAAAMDw/0_eN6p4BvEc/s1600-h/DSC_01271.jpg"><img title="DSC_0127" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0127" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y2ztBG23VW4/WD-1Im_jwoI/AAAAAAAAMD0/5bxhQvbhOk8/DSC_0127_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Each place setting includes three different size plates with a knife and fork. The glass mugs are a family heirloom from my MIL. The C is for Cunningham. I love a simple table! Most of my Christmas decorations consist of fresh greenery and a few ornaments.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ch0ogBzAtJ8/WD-1I7DRmxI/AAAAAAAAMD4/4X9FOyqjdms/s1600-h/DSC_01294.jpg"><img title="DSC_0129" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0129" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-blSDmM1z5EE/WD-1JWIL06I/AAAAAAAAMD8/3tyfWoyVHmI/DSC_0129_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The beautiful fresh garland across the mantle is </font><a href="https://www.lynchcreekwreaths.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Lynch Creek Farm...where you can order fresh wreaths or garlands HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. The little houses on the mantle are from the Dollar Spot at Target.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aP8VQ1-QbTo/WD-1JnX4VqI/AAAAAAAAMEA/DiW-pmZf7SM/s1600-h/DSC_0139%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0139" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0139" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J0ZUDCK8lgw/WD-1JyyHf0I/AAAAAAAAMEE/Bsl0KxOgiUU/DSC_0139_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">A last little detail…I added a mercury glass ornament on each chair back, using the same shiny ribbon. And the gorgeous chair ruffles are </font><a href="https://pompomathome.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Pom Pom at Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fWC01zsWvDY/WD-1KFwVaZI/AAAAAAAAMEI/YHwtkkRBVyM/s1600-h/DSC_0137%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0137" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0137" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d34TIiBH4iw/WD-1KpZjJhI/AAAAAAAAMEM/9vBYPFbcnMk/DSC_0137_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">One of my favorite things about Christmas is having our family over on Christmas Eve…we usually have brunch together and share gifts. It’s one of my favorite traditions. What’s your favorite way to set a table for entertaining at Christmas?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gKhR8iER-XU/WD-1K16jy5I/AAAAAAAAMEQ/iBunv4xM8bs/s1600-h/DSC_0148%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0148" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0148" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C5FZpCBxdkg/WD-1LPXruCI/AAAAAAAAMEU/1W54nWYk2Wc/DSC_0148_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Take a minute to visit the wonderful </font><a href="http://randigarrettdesign.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Randi Garrett Design blog HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you find some inspiring entertaining ideas…enjoy your first day of December!! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8314" alt="holiday-entertaining-logo-r" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Holiday-entertaining-logo-r.jpg" width="400" height="467" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/childrens-vintage-toy-tablescape/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/childrens-vintage-toy-tablescape/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8867 size-full" alt="ella-claire" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ella-Claire.jpg" width="400" height="563" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-dining.html" target="_blank"><strong>Buckets of Burlap</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-dining.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8869 size-full" alt="christmas-dining-buckets-of-burlap" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Christmas-Dining-Buckets-of-Burlap.jpg" width="400" height="479" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://randigarrettdesign.com/christmas-place-…-christmas-table/" target="_blank">Randi Garrett Design</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://randigarrettdesign.com/christmas-place-…-christmas-table/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8859 size-full" alt="simple-elegant-christmas-place-setting-randi-garrett-design" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Simple-elegant-Christmas-place-setting-Randi-Garrett-Design.jpg" width="400" height="267" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/12/traditional-christmas-tablestyled-and.html" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/12/traditional-christmas-tablestyled-and.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8858 size-full" alt="savvy-southern-style" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Savvy-Southern-Style-2.jpg" width="400" height="599" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=33488" target="_blank">Stone Gable</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=33488" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8860 size-full" alt="winter-white-christmas-tablescape-stonegableblog" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/WINTER-WHITE-CHRISTMAS-TABLESCAPE-stonegableblog.jpg" width="400" height="604" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/styled-set-christmas-tour/" target="_blank">ZDesign at Home</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/styled-set-christmas-tour/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8861 size-full" alt="christmas-tour-zdesign-at-home" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Christmas-Tour-ZDesign-at-Home.jpg" width="400" height="599" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Monday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8817" alt="monday thumbnails" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Monday-2.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://designthusiasm.com/elegant-christmas-table-setting/" target="_blank">Designthusiasm</a> | <a href="http://www.decorgolddesigns.com/christmas-holiday-table/" target="_blank">Decor Gold Designs</a> | <a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/christmas-in-the-kitchen/" target="_blank">My Soulful Home</a> <a href="http://kelleynan.com/simple-intimate-ice-blue-christmas-table" target="_blank">Kelley Nan</a> | <a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2016/11/ideas-easy-christmas-holiday-brunch-table-decorations.html" target="_blank">Driven by Decor</a> | <a href="http://enchantedhome.com/2016/11/set-styled-holidays-2016/" target="_blank">The Enchanted Home</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Tuesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8834" alt="xmas-blog-tour-tuesday" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Xmas-Blog-Tour-Tuesday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.shabbyfufublog.com/2016/11/elegant-vintage-christmas-entertaining-on-the-coast.html" target="_blank">Shabbyfufu</a> | <a href="http://citrineliving.com/red-white-and-gold-holiday-tablescape-with-a-twist/" target="_blank">CitrineLiving</a> | <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2016/11/romantic-outdoor-christmas-table-setting.html" target="_blank">French Country Cottage</a> <a href="http://maisondecor8.blogspot.com/2016/11/a-gilded-pink-toile-christmas-table.html" target="_blank">Maison Decor</a> | <a href="http://www.sandandsisal.com/2016/11/christmas-dinner-tablesetting-ideas.html" target="_blank">Sand and Sisal</a> | <a href="http://town-n-country-living.com/deer-table-setting-christmas-entertaining.html" target="_blank">Town and Country Living</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Wednesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8862" alt="wednesday-posts-xmas" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Wednesday-posts-Xmas.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2016/11/bud-vase-candle-holder-centerpiece-and-christmas-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Bless'er House</a> | <a href="http://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/2016/11/entertaining-christmas-red-white.html" target="_blank">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a> | <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/cozy-elegant-winter-table-setting/" target="_blank">Design, Dining and Diapers</a> <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2016/11/diy-birch-bark-wine-charms.html" target="_blank">Maison de Pax</a> | <a href="http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/?p=17591" target="_blank">So Much Better With Age</a> | <a href="http://www.zevyjoy.com/uncategorized/styled-and-set-christmas-entertaining-blog-tour/" target="_blank">Zevy Joy</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Coming Friday</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/12/dining-room-christmas-decor-boxwood-clove-oranges/" target="_blank">On Sutton Place</a> | <a href="http://findinghomefarms.com" target="_blank">Finding Home Farms</a> | <a href="http://lifeonvirginiastreet.com" target="_blank">Life On Virginia Street</a> <a href="http://www.settingforfour.com" target="_blank">Setting for Four</a> | <a href="http://www.thesunnysideupblog.com" target="_blank">Sunny Side Up</a> | <a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com" target="_blank">The Wood Grain Cottage</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-31432329906680695642016-11-28T23:34:00.001-06:002016-11-28T23:34:49.193-06:00The Real Deal: Green Valley Christmas Trees vs. Big-Box Store Christmas Trees<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NT8nrz_Ac5w/WD0TWdas2OI/AAAAAAAAL8E/uYJORd5fqII/s1600-h/GVCT%252520Compare%252520Trees%252520Banner%252520Image%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="GVCT Compare Trees Banner Image" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="GVCT Compare Trees Banner Image" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w_8kWXdLpGs/WD0TW3MvIMI/AAAAAAAAL8I/paVVrZeu7DE/GVCT%252520Compare%252520Trees%252520Banner%252520Image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="327" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Don’t you LOVE the smell of a fresh Christmas tree? Whether picked from a tree farm, or a tree lot…there’s just something so festive about having a real tree! Well…I had the pleasure of receiving a fresh </font><a href="http://www.greenvalleychristmastrees.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">6 foot Fraser Fir tree from GREEN VALLEY Christmas Trees</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">! It was delivered right to my door! It’s rather chubby at the bottom, and I adore the imperfectness of it. I decided to place it in our vintage harvest basket and put it in our master bedroom. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fQMpCVGH8Cc/WD0TXDQghHI/AAAAAAAAL8M/va19xFjN7oY/s1600-h/DSC_0114.jpg"><img title="DSC_0114" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0114" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ETeqnsG68c/WD0TXUYdfhI/AAAAAAAAL8Q/kd3xFCmeAsE/DSC_0114_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="599" height="900" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The tree arrived in a large box, all wrapped up in twine…and immediately my house smelled like a Christmas tree farm! I put some water in a bucket before placing into the harvest basket. Then I unwrapped the tree. It was very full and fit perfectly into the basket.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AEUz5CZ4Mto/WD0TXtYdZLI/AAAAAAAAL8U/0PPu0_yFkCE/s1600-h/DSC_01164.jpg"><img title="DSC_0116" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0116" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fIX6Hrq3_dA/WD0TYGB1UVI/AAAAAAAAL8Y/OKw5bzYtcIc/DSC_0116_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I did trim several branches around the bottom, as it was a little too wide. But the branches are strong and healthy, in such a beautiful green! And how cute is the quirky little top? </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I used all white ornaments, to continue my simple farmhouse style. As expected, the tree shed some needles as I added lights and ornaments…but they vacuumed up easily.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PeeeAA9F6Dw/WD0TYRIDqyI/AAAAAAAAL8c/Q10njF_orNQ/s1600-h/DSC_01114.jpg"><img title="DSC_0111" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0111" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mmkz_4Y_L84/WD0TYuON24I/AAAAAAAAL8g/x5PhxFiwxJc/DSC_0111_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="897" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> I’ve added fresh water every few days. I love the look of the Fraser Fir from </font><a href="http://www.greenvalleychristmastrees.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">GREEN VALLEY Christmas Trees</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. It’s healthy and smells divine in our room! The best part was not having to go shop for the tree! The convenience of having it delivered to our door is priceless this time of year!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j31vj7EbpG8/WD0TZIVQQdI/AAAAAAAAL8k/L_4gKqjIuL4/s1600-h/DSC_01105.jpg"><img title="DSC_0110" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0110" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0rnNubdT4sc/WD0TZVNtp5I/AAAAAAAAL8o/G902-Rr8YxA/DSC_0110_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="605" height="911" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zxaqF7sAnCc/WD0TZsGBdEI/AAAAAAAAL8s/wGORauwotVM/s1600-h/GVCT-Compare-Trees-Banner-Image3.jpg"><img title="GVCT Compare Trees Banner Image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="GVCT Compare Trees Banner Image" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BaM2nqaDfW8/WD0TZ48iMpI/AAAAAAAAL8w/tHAogUK0UNk/GVCT-Compare-Trees-Banner-Image_thum.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" height="337" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Now…I’m going to show you the second fresh Christmas tree that I got this year. My girls and I picked this one out from Home Depot. It’s also a 6 ft Fraser Fir. The process to purchase a real tree is a quite time-consuming. After choosing this one, we brought it to the wrapping area, checked out inside the store, and then carried the tree to our car and loaded it as well.</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GZkcd0OFQy8/WD0TaTTZjHI/AAAAAAAAL80/95utTuyKSWQ/s1600-h/DSC_0099.jpg"><img title="DSC_0099" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0099" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xSAbH62_DrU/WD0TalQExNI/AAAAAAAAL84/nXxfz48Xtuk/DSC_0099_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="635" height="957" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">We chose one of the slimmer trees…due to this small space I have available in our kitchen. I didn’t trim any branches off this one. We added water to a bucket, before placing in this vintage apple crate. It smells amazing too! I’ve added water every few days, just the same as the other fresh tree.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jlIduvJTGbk/WD0TazQTjeI/AAAAAAAAL88/WHOcJ-BNw54/s1600-h/DSC_01015.jpg"><img title="DSC_0101" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0101" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NEzv3Ypg1XQ/WD0TbpzvOuI/AAAAAAAAL9A/zMyOEZ8M-6E/DSC_0101_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="612" height="922" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The branches are strong and healthy, and the color is a vibrant green. We added our gingerbread, Santa and elf ornaments, along with copper lights.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n4TEu6lhkw4/WD0TcOcqmKI/AAAAAAAAL9E/VxFU6_Gv6dA/s1600-h/DSC_0103%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0103" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0103" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZdXC5lByb5A/WD0TciHJFRI/AAAAAAAAL9I/VTHAyUsorI0/DSC_0103_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="611" height="920" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So, which tree is my favorite? I really don’t have a preference. Both trees are gorgeous in their own way...strong, healthy, and beautiful. However, I’ve decided that having the Christmas tree delivered from </font><a href="http://www.greenvalleychristmastrees.com/fraser-fir-christmas-trees-s/32.htm"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Green Valley Christmas trees</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> is such a convenient way to get a fresh tree! Are you interested in getting one? You can </font><a href="http://www.greenvalleychristmastrees.com/fraser-fir-christmas-trees-s/32.htm"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">order HERE...choose the type, size and date of delivery too</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">! How fabulous is that??</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6CT5dr_QOA/WD0Tc8XKzGI/AAAAAAAAL9M/X4AFOF39Hgs/s1600-h/DSC_0115%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0115" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0115" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zAQEP0eeQco/WD0Tdvqw0yI/AAAAAAAAL9Q/nGOuoFoYQV0/DSC_0115_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="926" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Well, that’s a side by side comparison of two fresh Christmas trees…please let me know if you order a tree, I’d love to hear about your experience <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MeosNaeRNo8/WD0TeMQTvKI/AAAAAAAAL9U/72VmAj3lbdw/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Come back soon…I’ll be sharing our Christmas dining room!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for stopping by!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">(Green Valley Christmas Trees provided a tree and gift card, however, opinions of the trees are all my own)</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-18944345168312077992016-11-23T23:51:00.001-06:002016-11-23T23:51:33.140-06:00Happy Thanksgiving and Joyfolie<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Happy Thanksgiving! I can’t believe it’s here already!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This year has been different…tougher than others. Just life, you know?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Yet we are blessed beyond measure with amazing family and friends.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m especially thankful for God’s love and grace this year, his protection and His promises.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KZvQLMBtvpI/WDZ_yAV6RvI/AAAAAAAALyQ/Ev2YlVSZIL4/s1600-h/DSC_5007%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5007" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5007" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fNWTrbdDDIA/WDZ_yeakN8I/AAAAAAAALyU/ZLb6qKA1rR8/DSC_5007_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="891" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Are you planning a big shopping day tomorrow? I have some perfect gift ideas for you! You simply must check out this </font><a href="http://www.joyfolie.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">online shop, JOYFOLIE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Before we decorated our </font><a href="https://www.kingofchristmas.com/product/7-5-foot-king-flock-slim-artificial-christmas-tree-400-led-lights-power-pole/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">flocked Christmas tree from King of Christmas,</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> we did a quick photo shoot with the bare tree and my Kynli was a great model for these sweet gift ideas.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nqr5QAm8ltU/WDZ_y20vg9I/AAAAAAAALyY/8-JbnjQNwtc/s1600-h/DSC_00036.jpg"><img title="DSC_0003" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0003" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h5AGliaQAo0/WDZ_zGZO1cI/AAAAAAAALyc/-pDAeXW1WFE/DSC_0003_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="877" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.joyfolie.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">JOYFOLIE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> has beautiful boots, shoes, and clothing that you will want to gift to all the ladies in your life <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3-jQtcfdlH8/WDZ_znzVfwI/AAAAAAAALyg/ALx-vIa7Ud0/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font> </p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKm4XuJsid0/WDZ_z7P5vQI/AAAAAAAALyk/y-hfn1Oull8/s1600-h/DSC_00015.jpg"><img title="DSC_0001" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QZNUHfZGp74/WDZ_0ZPsD1I/AAAAAAAALyo/uYi81WoADr8/DSC_0001_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="579" height="872" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.joyfolie.com/women-s-tan-boho-fedora"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This cute tan boho fedora</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> is one of my favorites! It goes with any outfit…and I must say it goes well with our red hair, don’t you agree?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LT55UDFuMTo/WDZ_05FQ12I/AAAAAAAALys/_f5Xhdb3LaI/s1600-h/DSC_00084.jpg"><img title="DSC_0008" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0008" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cbTEqZNKaSE/WDZ_1ekBpMI/AAAAAAAALyw/JF226nNpfF8/DSC_0008_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="900" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And </font><a href="http://www.joyfolie.com/new-ryan-boots-in-caribou"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">the booties are available in caribou and black.</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> Wouldn’t these be perfect for a holiday party?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZQ6PbOi42rg/WDZ_1tw8TPI/AAAAAAAALy0/ZRHo7JWs9JU/s1600-h/DSC_58914.jpg"><img title="DSC_5891" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5891" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sSX0MdDBw0/WDZ_2Pfhu-I/AAAAAAAALy4/rz4gKiNhWoY/DSC_5891_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BMrDMZwxSw0/WDZ_2c0PcqI/AAAAAAAALy8/825pkRL3HkA/s1600-h/DSC_58934.jpg"><img title="DSC_5893" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_5893" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tezqZQon5FI/WDZ_27GHEWI/AAAAAAAALzA/wFtLWnPknPY/DSC_5893_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CH-Xm3ExvJA/WDZ_3LZO4RI/AAAAAAAALzE/20TKm7ijthw/s1600-h/DSC_58995.jpg"><img title="DSC_5899" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5899" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RDK53l-YS2A/WDZ_3tHVuUI/AAAAAAAALzI/dNUzFEAX0is/DSC_5899_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="606" height="913" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VIgrg6NpkiE/WDZ_4Nwy2vI/AAAAAAAALzM/Z96481wMRHU/s1600-h/DSC_00094.jpg"><img title="DSC_0009" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0009" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VIbJX1GpoJs/WDZ_4RZczqI/AAAAAAAALzQ/jfOb2nM5aac/DSC_0009_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And the best news… Joyfolie's having a 50% off site-wide {excluding new} Black Friday sale! Happening Friday Nov. 25th at 12am (EST). There will also be a Steals & Deals category, that you won't want to miss!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Enjoy your family, some turkey, and football too! And THANK YOU for visiting my blog today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> </font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-2812179968951348302016-10-28T05:00:00.000-05:002016-10-28T05:00:24.052-05:00Farmhouse Thanksgiving Table<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hi there friends! Welcome to my blog!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you are visiting for the STYLED SET HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING blog tour, Welcome!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Our home is always busy around the Holidays…what a wonderful time of year to welcome friends and family! And of course, one of my favorite times to decorate our dining room farm table.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m not one to have any “Fall Decor” stored up in boxes…instead, I enjoy using natural elements that provide a vintage, country farmhouse feel.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hg6L7WlX4hQ/WBKitUMZp3I/AAAAAAAAK8E/gEpSFcbEHlM/s1600-h/DSC_5503.jpg"><img title="DSC_5503" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5503" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDpGx_FbNGU/WBKit9AuSrI/AAAAAAAAK8I/cI9dMvW32jY/DSC_5503_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I started with a beautiful vintage French sheet </font><a href="https://www.elsiegreen.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">from ELSIE GREEN</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, draped over the table.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Using fresh fall leaves, I created a garland centerpiece… with gourd- Cinderella type pumpkins down the center of the table. I really like the subtle colors against the white.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dul2OJA_Qng/WBKiuLynv3I/AAAAAAAAK8M/tVZ5v8KxQG4/s1600-h/DSC_5507%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5507" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5507" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rrJ3MFYHTqE/WBKiuYCIYuI/AAAAAAAAK8Q/KmjG2RoYBkk/DSC_5507_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I decided to keep the mantle very simple…French jars for another pop of color.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1mDZvsYpoK0/WBKiumHuEsI/AAAAAAAAK8U/w1juQ2gASr8/s1600-h/DSC_5496%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5496" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5496" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MZNT7IRjX2s/WBKiu9wEh0I/AAAAAAAAK8Y/aCZNKk52P2Y/DSC_5496_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="933" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">As chargers, I used my round French bread boards. They make a good contrast with the ivory China. And I used plain ball jars instead of traditional glasses.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hE-ioaHxPEo/WBKivMde9JI/AAAAAAAAK8c/-N28uKuln4g/s1600-h/DSC_5524%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5524" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5524" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YRR-e_z9iSs/WBKivao_0eI/AAAAAAAAK8g/Fz3uf1Kjk6s/DSC_5524_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="613" height="923" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tI4GFDGAiCM/WBKivlyTOwI/AAAAAAAAK8k/qBFsdaQMQ1Y/s1600-h/DSC_5522%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5522" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5522" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g5WmSEQwoQc/WBKivyWL7JI/AAAAAAAAK8o/O6yJZ8XO8UU/DSC_5522_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="926" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0rQqNJqxvcw/WBKiwYeRL4I/AAAAAAAAK8s/IIF900LbUfw/s1600-h/DSC_5520%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5520" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5520" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9450qv4E5lU/WBKiwsg9wDI/AAAAAAAAK8w/XiQqO0DgxvE/DSC_5520_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I thought it might be fun to just place the napkins into the top of the jars. That way, each guest can grab their napkin before pouring the drinks. In the background here below, you can see our buffet table. It has a French bottle drying rack, an olive tree, and a few aprons hanging in easy reach. And there’s always a stack of extra dishes.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMRrV3j140Y/WBKiw4pbnjI/AAAAAAAAK80/NYKrVCA6K80/s1600-h/DSC_5513%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5513" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5513" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h0ZTmGPIoNM/WBKixbinY0I/AAAAAAAAK84/sif8aXrYthQ/DSC_5513_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="607" height="914" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The last element I added, is the French pitch pots with candles and tiny pinecones. The candles are four different scents from </font><a href="http://www.ivyandstonehome.com/#!/HOME"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Ivy and Stone Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…and make a pretty soft glow against the pinecones.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wkl70-p0yYw/WBKixqnX1YI/AAAAAAAAK88/GWSdr18wzBI/s1600-h/DSC_5525%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5525" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lmh4cmT0UDE/WBKix_K-KYI/AAAAAAAAK9A/aIgK-37oH4M/DSC_5525_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="910" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The pears were added at the end, and I thought they compliment the fall leaves so nicely. All my favorite colors, in one table setting!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r4_zV1fGHpE/WBKiyLdEtGI/AAAAAAAAK9E/cVLh2oWt-_w/s1600-h/DSC_5519%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5519" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5519" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LM1YJOSIwtY/WBKizHL8KHI/AAAAAAAAK9I/ky5Gcp_N89E/DSC_5519_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="611" height="922" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And our table is all set for Thanksgiving! All we need is a kitchen full of turkey and dressing…and a table full of family. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I hope this inspires you to create something beautiful for your loved ones this Holiday season! Can you believe how fast the season is approaching?! Remember, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on Fall decor. A few branches, fresh fruit, and pumpkins make a pretty, all-natural Thanksgiving Table, perfect for entertaining! Keep it simple, and enjoy yourself!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tbd5yzmrId4/WBKizY2w9_I/AAAAAAAAK9M/2mYq9XWwaWE/s1600-h/DSC_5507%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5507" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5507" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u0VFzcb8j14/WBKizvg4AFI/AAAAAAAAK9Q/Jnh--yb19a8/DSC_5507_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="625" height="941" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks again for visiting me here today! Please see below the entire list of bloggers who are participating in this fun tour!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">We’ll meet up again in November for our Christmas tour!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings to each of you!</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8243" alt="holiday-entertaining-logo" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Holiday-entertaining-logo.jpg" width="400" height="467" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2016/10/simple-neutral-t…iving-tablescape/" target="_blank">Sunny Side Up</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2016/10/simple-neutral-t…iving-tablescape/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8367" alt="thanksgiving-tablescape-sunny-side-up" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thanksgiving-Tablescape-Sunny-Side-Up.jpg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/simple-ideas-thanksgiving-table/" target="_blank">Finding Home Farms</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://findinghomefarms.com/simple-ideas-thanksgiving-table/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8342" alt="finding-home-farms-casual-thanksgiving-table-setting" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Finding-Home-Farms-Casual-Thanksgiving-Table-Setting.png" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2016/10/27/our-fall-table/" target="_blank">The Wood Grain Cottage</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2016/10/27/our-fall-table/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8368" alt="fall-table-by-the-wood-grain-cottage-0525" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Fall-Table-by-The-Wood-Grain-Cottage-0525.jpg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.settingforfour.com/how-to-set-elegant-table-holidays/" target="_blank">Setting for Four</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.settingforfour.com/how-to-set-elegant-table-holidays/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8347" alt="setting-for-four-elegant-thanksgiving-table" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Setting-for-Four-elegant-thanksgiving-table.jpg" width="400" height="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/10/farmhouse-thanksgiving-table.html" target="_blank">Becky Cunningham</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/10/farmhouse-thanksgiving-table.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8348" alt="becky-cunningham-holiday-entertaining" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Becky-Cunningham-Holiday-Entertaining.jpg" width="400" height="711" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <strong>If you missed Monday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8272" alt="Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour | Day 1" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Monday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://designthusiasm.com/soft-vintage-thanksgiving-table/" target="_blank">Designthusiasm</a> | <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2016/10/simple-elegance-romantic-inspired.html" target="_blank">French Country Cottage</a> | <a href="http://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/2016/10/thanksgiving-entertaining-simple-recipes.html" target="_blank">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a> <a href="http://kelleynan.com/a-classic-blue-and-white-table-for-a-traditional-thanksgiving/" target="_blank">Kelley Nan</a> | <a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2016/10/green-and-copper-thanksgiving-tablescape-printable.html" target="_blank">Bless'er House</a> | <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2016/10/elegant-neutral-thanksgiving-table-decor.html" target="_blank">Maison de Pax</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Tuesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8285" alt="thanksgiving-blog-tour-tuesday" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thanksgiving-Blog-Tour-Tuesday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://town-n-country-living.com/gilded-tablescape-for-holiday-entertaining.html" target="_blank">Town and Country Living</a> | <a href="http://citrineliving.com/gold-and-aqua-thanksgiving-table/" target="_blank">CitrineLiving</a> | <a href="http://www.sandandsisal.com/2016/10/casual-coastal-thanksgiving-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Sand and Sisal</a> <a href="http://www.zevyjoy.com/uncategorized/holiday-entertaining-blog-tours-thanksgiving-with-zevy-joy" target="_blank">Zevy Joy</a> | <a href="http://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2016/10/blue-green-thanksgiving-tablescape" target="_blank">Life on Virginia Street</a> | <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/black-white-rustic-modern-fall-table-setting/" target="_blank">Design, Dining and Diapers</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Wednesday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8306" alt="wednesday-posts" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Wednesday-posts.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.decorgolddesigns.com/?p=3611&preview=true" target="_blank">Decor Gold Designs</a> | <a href="http://www.zdesignathome.com/rustic-elegant-thanksgiving/" target="_blank">ZDesign At Home</a> | <a href="http://randigarrettdesign.com/?p=4373&preview=true" target="_blank">Randi Garrett Design</a> <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/autumn-entertaining/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a> | <a href="http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/?p=17008" target="_blank">So Much Better With Age</a> | <a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/fall-tablescape-styled-and-set/" target="_blank">My Soulful Home</a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>If you missed Thursday's posts:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8341" alt="blog-tour-thursday" src="http://designthusiasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Blog-Tour-Thursday.jpg" width="700" height="168" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.shabbyfufublog.com/2016/10/Thanksgiving-table-settings-decor-and-centerpieces.html" target="_blank">Shabbyfufu</a> | <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/?p=32760" target="_blank">StoneGable</a> | <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/10/a-harvest-table-in-my-secret-garden.html" target="_blank">Savvy Southern Style</a> <a href="http://maisondecor8.blogspot.com/2016/10/a-rustic-classical-thanksgiving-table.html" target="_blank">Maison Decor</a> | <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/10/copper-inspired-thanksgiving-table/" target="_blank">On Sutton Place</a> | <a href="http://enchantedhome.com/2016/10/styled-set-2016/" target="_blank">The Enchanted Home</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-48475814043270025202016-09-30T05:00:00.000-05:002016-09-30T05:00:21.461-05:00Fall Farmhouse Kitchen<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Welcome everyone! If you are visiting for the bHOME Fall Tour…I’m so happy you are here!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please join in our bHOME Fall Tour giveaway at the bottom of the post. And you’ll be able to visit the other blogs as well  :)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks for visiting my blog today! Our kitchen is all ready for the changing season, with all natural Fall touches. In addition to a few real pumpkins, I have clipped some golden rod from our pasture to make a few arrangements, and hang to dry. Yes…it does cause a few of us to sneeze, so I brought some in for photos and then put it on our porch for fall decor.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9He6-SUj1tM/V-3b1CFUyRI/AAAAAAAAKYU/Fg1JzWP38Rg/s1600-h/DSC_53568.jpg"><img title="DSC_5356" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5356" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E_-x0iHNvxc/V-3b1ToS08I/AAAAAAAAKYY/VJ1298meIuk/DSC_5356_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="903" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9NF6STDonRU/V-3b13WUhfI/AAAAAAAAKYc/8ejoM7uxMH4/s1600-h/DSC_53594.jpg"><img title="DSC_5359" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S9PmhKcoeqU/V-3b2PULh6I/AAAAAAAAKYg/5V24W7hCeUo/DSC_5359_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I received this fabulous French fruit crate from </font><a href="http://elsiegreen.com/category/61-vintage.aspx?pagesize=96&pageindex=2"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Elsie Green House and Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…and hung it above the island to dry herbs. Here, I have cut eucalyptus, basil, Russian sage, and golden rod. The golden rod is also in the metal EAT sign. I like to use fresh fruit as decor this time of year. Fresh pears and apples are on the baking station. The candle burning is from </font><a href="https://candelles.com/collections/fall/products/vanilla-maple-9oz-soy-candle?variant=22099548356"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">CANDELLES, and is the Maple Vanilla Scent</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> …perfect Fall candle!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The <a href="https://www.greenwoodnursery.com/?utm_source=Buckets%20of%20Burlap&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Summer%202016">Russian Sage is from Greenwood Nursery online shop</a>…and is one of my blog sponsors listed on the sidebar.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JFM3HItChYo/V-3b2SweAJI/AAAAAAAAKYk/d6lM2pFrwZU/s1600-h/DSC_53614.jpg"><img title="DSC_5361" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5361" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R4WgIri15_Q/V-3b20RR1JI/AAAAAAAAKYo/svJj-EWsKS8/DSC_5361_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="630" height="419" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z4cKu4juEWU/V-3b3KsUXuI/AAAAAAAAKYs/USBPrDL8Mso/s1600-h/DSC_53444.jpg"><img title="DSC_5344" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5344" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-43-O5sk2Dho/V-3b3aXOWeI/AAAAAAAAKYw/OfpGYxKHobw/DSC_5344_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qUK_lgpPvvQ/V-3b3iXOUPI/AAAAAAAAKY0/T7-1b2sZrec/s1600-h/DSC_53474.jpg"><img title="DSC_5347" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5347" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TXZa0HcpQ4g/V-3b35U-jlI/AAAAAAAAKY4/tc1-0CmR_aA/DSC_5347_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NYJzCGzGGU4/V-3b4ZU86SI/AAAAAAAAKY8/qrgQG8Q_Vmc/s1600-h/DSC_53434.jpg"><img title="DSC_5343" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5343" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zxDVttX6Kw8/V-3b4nVj-1I/AAAAAAAAKZA/wVejhApmxdU/DSC_5343_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">My sweet husband built our reclaimed wooden vent hood several years ago, and it’s one of my favorite additions in our home. I love the character it brings to our almost all-white kitchen. The rug is from </font><a href="http://www.ivyandstonehome.com/#!/HOME"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Ivy and Stone Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, and is from the Magnolia rug line. It adds another pop of fall color. The sink curtain is actually a vintage grain sack; I used clips from IKEA and a tension rod to attach it under the sink. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xWoavK7cXb0/V-3b5LKHqkI/AAAAAAAAKZE/GXLFKfQrlqM/s1600-h/DSC_53415.jpg"><img title="DSC_5341" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5341" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H1rYA7EjLi0/V-3b5aAB3LI/AAAAAAAAKZI/9NEPtF3bkxg/DSC_5341_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R2h9WGHB10o/V-3b5wYnM8I/AAAAAAAAKZM/22CoyK3OUsA/s1600-h/DSC_53394.jpg"><img title="DSC_5339" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5339" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cNs0czD0ktg/V-3b6FXhfJI/AAAAAAAAKZQ/qjpUrJ8WXPc/DSC_5339_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="910" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xyMqmWaMDQs/V-3b6qcJUNI/AAAAAAAAKZU/bFYFbpkxogs/s1600-h/DSC_53664.jpg"><img title="DSC_5366" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5366" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuoyDz1vlEw/V-3b623sqMI/AAAAAAAAKZY/1lgEfSRLtzE/DSC_5366_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zWjWRopYPI/V-3b7EvqXaI/AAAAAAAAKZc/W4u9fAkWhTI/s1600-h/DSC_53864.jpg"><img title="DSC_5386" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5386" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aa0XixhbkY4/V-3b7ujV0oI/AAAAAAAAKZg/b2UmvGL2jBk/DSC_5386_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ug3iAEUQG9A/V-3b74EJ_hI/AAAAAAAAKZk/8AREpgC06Tg/s1600-h/DSC_53784.jpg"><img title="DSC_5378" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5378" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZOgNmlocOqA/V-3b8P6D_fI/AAAAAAAAKZo/5yL32lY-WE0/DSC_5378_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love French canning jars! They add a pop of color, and serve as pretty vases too. I got the tall dark green one from </font><a href="http://www.vivietmargot.com/kitchen"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Vivi et Margot online shop</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, as well as the ceramic faisselle. I have found a few ironstone pieces at antique shops or flea markets…it’s one of my favorite collections.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q-Zmrza5nRM/V-3b8XUNxAI/AAAAAAAAKZs/s0hDUK-uFS0/s1600-h/DSC_5353%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5353" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5353" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mvDKNGLMbCw/V-3b8kBVyPI/AAAAAAAAKZw/e-8ZSmbrrWk/DSC_5353_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And that’s a rap!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thank you so much for visiting me here today! 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If you are visiting from </font></p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://maisondecinq.blogspot.com/2016/09/autumns-in-air-fall-home-tour.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Maison de Cinq</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, I’m so happy you are here!</font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">As you may be aware, our Louisiana temps have been hotter than usual, and it’s felt like summer…until yesterday, it finally felt like FALL! And wouldn’t you know, I waited until the last minute to take the remainder of my photos for this fall tour!? I was so excited, that I opened the doors and turned up the music. The cooler temps put me in the mood for pumpkins and cozy blankets.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So…let me show you around our family room. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ll8W6EoFbDQ/V-s8_Cjge5I/AAAAAAAAKWY/mRe8KxlFcG4/s1600-h/DSC_5323%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5323" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5323" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YZI74F8EO48/V-s9ABcmwTI/AAAAAAAAKWc/4p7VgpGiLug/DSC_5323_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="606" height="913" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yizyvO5Pvrw/V-s9AsbVSLI/AAAAAAAAKWg/WYy-kcnTikQ/s1600-h/DSC_5297%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5297" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5297" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f7kskqB9EjE/V-s9A3Yw5tI/AAAAAAAAKWk/rpOxnI8AatE/DSC_5297_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Our family room is exactly that…where we snuggle up on the sofas and watch movies, eat popcorn, and work on the computer. It’s a very casual room. We have three sofas- two white and one leather. And we use a vintage chicken crate as our coffee table. For Fall, you’ll notice I use mostly natural items. I love the non-traditional neutral colors. All of the greenery you see came from our pasture…they’re really just weeds. LOL But hey, it’s free decor.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKZk68Ob1dE/V-s9BThzy9I/AAAAAAAAKWo/3Ai-EkNji-w/s1600-h/DSC_5315%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5315" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5315" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sNUa5myKlE8/V-s9B8bOn2I/AAAAAAAAKWs/MHwXT7aNU6o/DSC_5315_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The fringe pillows are from </font><a href="http://www.loloirugs.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Loloi Rugs</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. I love adding lots of texture this time of year. Layers of cozy throws…like the </font><a href="https://www.pompomathome.com/collections/throws-bed-scarves/products/montauk-throw"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">white Montauk Throw from Pom Pom at Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, makes for a cozy and welcoming Fall home.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lc9bURE_bj0/V-s9CPaRTII/AAAAAAAAKWw/GsYvPh-YOpc/s1600-h/DSC_5307%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5307" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5307" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1twYGqCqr-g/V-s9CZHCpPI/AAAAAAAAKW0/R9TxIYyHIt4/DSC_5307_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WxFbF3fDHO8/V-s9CpDov6I/AAAAAAAAKW4/wkt5gVMwZ1o/s1600-h/DSC_5309%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5309" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5309" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ka9LQcXibIY/V-s9C5brHAI/AAAAAAAAKW8/rne-v4xuVCc/DSC_5309_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s99FTY6TFQk/V-s9DwHMb0I/AAAAAAAAKXA/l8JZUTlqyqY/s1600-h/DSC_5298%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5298" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5298" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qRoO-pTD6A8/V-s9E0wrhUI/AAAAAAAAKXE/WDvafiBj4FY/DSC_5298_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WoQy3N5J-Cs/V-s9F6-XO8I/AAAAAAAAKXI/WBFWrXnXuRA/s1600-h/DSC_5299%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5299" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5299" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dRpADyeJ80M/V-s9HI4j09I/AAAAAAAAKXM/aNE-Oug_cWA/DSC_5299_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0A09MvKbehs/V-s9Hdh61zI/AAAAAAAAKXQ/o5V_ynuKc0A/s1600-h/DSC_5302%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5302" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5302" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aWbQ95r4vNw/V-s9Hg_41yI/AAAAAAAAKXU/UvGPCQ_40ow/DSC_5302_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="605" height="911" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">We’ve added several architectural elements and vintage items to our home. I like the worn, country farmhouse style this creates. The walls are Cotton Fluff by BEHR…and makes a nice backdrop for pops of color and vignettes.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZeueXnjevGc/V-s9H11F9NI/AAAAAAAAKXY/1tlX9DluOWA/s1600-h/DSC_5304%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5304" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5304" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PyYI9gEbYw0/V-s9INwufWI/AAAAAAAAKXc/2ZetUHaWXXQ/DSC_5304_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="610" height="919" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N7UODZ2Kw1k/V-s9IjX_X_I/AAAAAAAAKXg/KlFQkypMXvA/s1600-h/DSC_5295%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5295" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5295" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4e2FO2zf_yI/V-s9I4_8SLI/AAAAAAAAKXk/qqttF6XUA3I/DSC_5295_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="607" height="913" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oCPsWCPYhMo/V-s9JVAdyiI/AAAAAAAAKXo/1O7aP96Dxk4/s1600-h/DSC_5321%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5321" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5321" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AvLpiDKN-Q8/V-s9Jun8SyI/AAAAAAAAKXs/L7MoCP_Fko0/DSC_5321_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="610" height="919" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love this time of year! Fall scented candles, warm soup, and a pumpkin spice latte are just some of my favorites that I enjoy this time of year. I’m so thankful for family and friends…and it makes me look forward to the upcoming Holidays! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And if you missed my <a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/09/farmhouse-fall-table.html">Fall Farmhouse Table, GO HERE to take a look at a simple Fall table setting.</a></font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_6413rZBX8/V-s9Jz80KDI/AAAAAAAAKXw/vR2X6HSBwTk/s1600-h/DSC_5294%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5294" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_5294" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pDr3e0CAXL0/V-s9KGdW-AI/AAAAAAAAKX0/VsJXznlbcD8/DSC_5294_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="612" height="922" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m so happy you joined me on the Autumn’s in the Air blog hop! I’d be honored if you’d leave a comment sharing how you like to decorate for Fall! And remember to head over to the next blog:</font></p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"><a href="http://www.junquecottage.com/2016/09/28/autumns-in-the-air-fall-home-tour/">Laura- Junque Cottage</a></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And see the remainder of the blog hop here:</p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">   <a href="http://littlevintagenest.com/neutral-fall-centerpiece/">Sarah- Little Vintage</a> Nest</font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"><a href="http://sheleavesalittlesparkle.com/autumns-in-the-air-fall-tour">Summer- She Leaves a Little Sparkle</a></font></p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">  <a href="http://kelleynan.com/fall-tablescape-greenery-best-chicken-tortilla-soup/">Kelley Nan- Kelley Nan</a></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">  </font><a href="http://www.shabbyfufublog.com/2016/09/decorate-your-fireplace-mantel-for-fall-beautifully.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Janet- Shabby Fufu</font></a></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">  <a href="http://www.styledwithlace.com/blog/autumns-in-the-air-a-fall-blog-hop">Kim & Lacey- Styled with Lace</a></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">   <a href="http://www.thegracehouseinteriors.com/blog/autumns-in-the-air-fall-home-tour">Jennifer- The Grace House Interiors</a></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">  </font><a href="http://adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/2016/09/autumns-in-air-fall-tour-blog-hop.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Becca- Adventures in Decorating</font></a></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> <a href="http://wp.me/p6y25v-17g">Courtney- The Hamby Home</a></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">  </font><a href="http://foxhollowcottage.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Shannon- Fox Hollow Cottage</font></a></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p align="center"><font face="Gabriola"><em> <font size="5">  <a href="http://maisondecinq.blogspot.com/2016/09/autumns-in-air-fall-home-tour.html">Sheila- Maison de Cinq</a></font></em></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"><em></em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings!</font></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-24850817747417566772016-09-20T05:00:00.001-05:002016-09-20T07:21:25.081-05:00Farmhouse Fall Table<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hello there! Happy Fall…and welcome to my blog!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you’re visiting from the <strong>Farmhouse Holiday Series</strong>, I’m so happy that you are here! Thanks for visiting today! </font><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m joining in as a guest with the sweet, talented hosts this week, to share my Fall Dining Room and table. I’m excited to share this room with you. It’s my favorite room in our home to decorate. It has the corner fireplace, with mantle built by my husband. It also has a lot of natural light flowing in. Our farm and buffet tables were also built by my husband, which makes this room so very meaningful to my family. It’s where we gather with friends and family around the table and share the best conversations.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So…let’s get on with the tour.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2VIj7eF1-YU/V-C63N89F7I/AAAAAAAAKUU/gTeHtzy3-Ds/s1600-h/DSC_5215%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5215" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5215" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I1Ll6E4wWDA/V-C63idLt7I/AAAAAAAAKUY/ODLZ_9ZPNfI/DSC_5215_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="622" height="936" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Although the weather here is still stuck in summer, with highs in the upper 90s…I managed to get my hands on several natural fall items to transition our dining room into fall. Mini pumpkins, princess persimmons, pears, tiny pinecones, and eucalyptus branches were my go-to items. I also came across a set of amber colored saucers from the Pioneer Woman collection, on clearance at WalMart. The blue hydrangeas and eucalyptus were left over from a church event this past weekend…and the colors just came together nicely. I was disappointed not to find a cinderella pumpkin anywhere, so I worked with what I had.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IiOKd_Rvtdo/V-C638g2SOI/AAAAAAAAKUc/jBk0njMszg8/s1600-h/DSC_5205%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5205" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5205" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K7Jb-_h0D0E/V-C64P_ZGXI/AAAAAAAAKUg/3wzMUmMY5Ws/DSC_5205_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="621" height="935" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tyLPexf44dU/V-C64tTlgjI/AAAAAAAAKUk/LEtTieG3xsw/s1600-h/DSC_5249%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5249" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5249" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_oM3XRidR90/V-C64-a2jOI/AAAAAAAAKUo/SObuUTf6DLU/DSC_5249_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="622" height="937" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The mini pumpkins fit nicely into the little ironstone bowls and saucers. I just placed the eucalyptus branches down the center of the table, with persimmons and pinecones scattered throughout.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mh3587PrSUk/V-C65DC9MfI/AAAAAAAAKUs/iPml9B3YXss/s1600-h/DSC_5211%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5211" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5211" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rr_MX0HMk1E/V-C65cdO1kI/AAAAAAAAKUw/npTSiO3VIyQ/DSC_5211_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="628" height="945" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I used my beautiful <a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/eat/products/tablecloth">linen tablecloth from Rough Linen on our farmtable.</a> I love how the linen looks nice and casual for any table setting…with or without wrinkles :) And it provides a neutral background for pops of color for a Fall table. I wrapped the linen napkins with twine and adorned with tiny pinecones (which came from the craft store a couple of years ago).</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WlPe6JYwygw/V-C652ypffI/AAAAAAAAKU0/JMDmub0X07g/s1600-h/DSC_5214%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5214" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5214" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TvXTqtE3AkU/V-C66MBYYVI/AAAAAAAAKU4/Ekv3xP2sYbE/DSC_5214_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kzkqTTn8VHw/V-C66kI0-RI/AAAAAAAAKU8/CR2qlUDgXWE/s1600-h/DSC_5239%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5239" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5239" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j5t5CaO5L0U/V-C66-nWjbI/AAAAAAAAKVA/eXEFknCSoZo/DSC_5239_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="608" height="915" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rc1_KchwCKY/V-C67O5ybAI/AAAAAAAAKVE/frNjwlviSyA/s1600-h/DSC_5219%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5219" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5219" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JRKO3VBdf3w/V-C67ZPC-MI/AAAAAAAAKVI/ZGRE9gNsACA/DSC_5219_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="904" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I usually include at least one heirloom item on my table settings. And this one is no exception. The little glasses with handles were passed down from my husband’s mom. They have the prettiest gold colored “C” for Cunningham. I love how they match the fall colors on this table.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gPVYQ_9cIak/V-C670QNjMI/AAAAAAAAKVM/Bm9FyO2vuN8/s1600-h/DSC_5238%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5238" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5238" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-__-yV0IL2WU/V-C68H6I2hI/AAAAAAAAKVQ/awbvKGZoKVI/DSC_5238_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="607" height="914" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EPEY-OGD0hU/V-C68a65ezI/AAAAAAAAKVU/LSbbV7WyGtI/s1600-h/DSC_5218%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5218" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5218" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jh93DFjQRDY/V-C68y4FK0I/AAAAAAAAKVY/ZDIJ4pazE5I/DSC_5218_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The pretty <a href="https://www.pompomathome.com/collections/seat-covers">chair ruffles are from Pom Pom at Home</a>. They add a simple elegance and texture to our dining room. The buffet table didn’t change much. I just added the picnic basket with eucalyptus & bread, some more blue hydrangeas, and more fresh fruit.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vfwXRNuPWAE/V-C69JEuWAI/AAAAAAAAKVc/x2d02wjeNI0/s1600-h/DSC_5212%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5212" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5212" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QWbdp1lKH-o/V-C69c0HOjI/AAAAAAAAKVg/iW4fhUlQRWQ/DSC_5212_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="917" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mhl0i45z1XE/V-C69mntxXI/AAAAAAAAKVk/AGO4tzqDeJs/s1600-h/DSC_5223%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5223" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5223" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QaZlxsRhgmw/V-C6-KAJvnI/AAAAAAAAKVo/FEtYNVuoDrs/DSC_5223_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I updated the mantle as well. Hydrangeas in French jars and bottles, along with fresh pears, add a pop of color. Our sweet English bulldog, Jovi B, always likes to make an appearance in a photo shoot! She lays around in the weirdest positions!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H2zbFTjGxYI/V-C6-ZP1TKI/AAAAAAAAKVs/Z8F2SKiHyDY/s1600-h/DSC_5243%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5243" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5243" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qMP2DUFriP4/V-C6-2j7z2I/AAAAAAAAKVw/sSTQZQ0dqi0/DSC_5243_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="629" height="418" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-44PlvVsSCmA/V-C6_Dr8GPI/AAAAAAAAKV0/ubhwYH5IGFA/s1600-h/DSC_5232%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5232" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_5232" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3b53GeYGGps/V-C6_RlnLcI/AAAAAAAAKV4/Mk6j5smylVE/DSC_5232_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="627" height="944" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Well I’m so very honored you took time to visit my blog today! Please take a moment to go visit all of the other bloggers as well! I hope you find some inspiring ideas and enjoy perusing all these sweet ladies HERE:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Gabriola">Blessings!</font></p> <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/111.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8121" alt="Farmhouse Holiday Tablescape" src="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/111.jpg" width="644" height="242" /></a> <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/fall-tablescape/" target="_blank">Ella Claire</a> | <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2016/09/farmhouse-holiday-series-fall-dining-room/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed</a> | <a href="http://jeanneoliverdesigns.com/blog/2016/09/18/fall-tablescape-into-the-woods-we-go/" target="_blank">Jeanne Oliver</a> | <a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2016/09/simple-farmhouse-fall-table-setting/" target="_blank">Love Grows Wild</a> <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/222.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8120" alt="Farmhouse Holiday Tablescape" src="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/222.jpg" width="645" height="237" /></a> <a href="http://cityfarmhouse.com/2016/09/rustic-modern-fall-dining-room-tablescape.html" target="_blank">City Farmhouse</a> | <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2016/09/elegant-autumn-copper-amethyst-table.html" target="_blank">French Country Cottage</a> | <a href="http://roomsforrentblog.com/2016/09/fall-farmhouse-tablescape/ ‎" target="_blank">Rooms FOR Rent</a> | <a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/farmhouse-holiday-series-our-fall.html" target="_blank">Dear Lillie</a> <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/333.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8123" alt="Fall Farmhouse Holiday Tablescape" src="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/333.jpg" width="642" height="231" /></a> <a href="http://www.shadesofblueinteriors.com/fall-cozy-tablescape/" target="_blank">Shades of Blue Interiors</a> | <a href="http://www.mysweetsavannahblog.com/2016/09/our-relaxed-laid-back-dining-room-for.html" target="_blank">My Sweet Savannah</a> | <a href="http://kindredvintageco.com/our-autumn-tablescape/" target="_blank">Kindred Vintage</a> | <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2016/09/simple-neutral-fall-farmhouse-dining-room/" target="_blank">Liz Marie Blog</a> | <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/444.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8122" alt="Fall Farmhouse Holiday Tablescape" src="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/444.jpg" width="800" height="243" /></a> <a href="http://jenniferrizzo.com/2016/09/copper-gold-inspired-fall-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Jennifer Rizzo Design</a> | <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2016/09/indigo-and-copper-fall-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Craftberry Bush</a> | <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Featured.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8124" alt="Fall Farmhouse Holiday Tablescape" src="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Featured.jpg" width="648" height="248" /></a> and our lovely featured guest this week- <a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/08/shelf-styling.html" target="_blank">Buckets of Burlap</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-30240169160323348122016-08-03T23:54:00.001-05:002016-08-03T23:54:09.791-05:00Shelf Styling<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hey there friends! And Happy August!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer break…hasn’t it gone by so quickly?!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You know how I like to change things around often, right? Well, shifting things around also leads to restyling…and I wanted to share a few tips for styling open shelves.</font> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MoRRtA0hk_U/V6LKYjiOHKI/AAAAAAAAKSA/XF_3hTqSAWM/s1600-h/DSC_4586.jpg"><img title="DSC_4586" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4586" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aKsB5jsne7o/V6LKZH3NCmI/AAAAAAAAKSE/QgW4Md5KExk/DSC_4586_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" height="883" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I have to admit, styling shelves is not my favorite decorating job. I love furniture placement and table settings…but shelves always stump me. I have to shuffle things around until I get it just right.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gAP6ntyBKYU/V6LKZX43_gI/AAAAAAAAKSI/TTBCeXzs8wo/s1600-h/DSC_4578%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4578" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4578" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xPe9Z7cclsY/V6LKZ3qMf8I/AAAAAAAAKSM/looAS98mqx4/DSC_4578_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="901" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I always start with gathering the items I want to use. And I like to include several of my favorite elements…wood, metal, ironstone, glass, and textures. So…for this vintage cart in our family room, I have books, French hemp sheets, baseballs, a wooden crate and a galvanized tray.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jht8REFGUsw/V6LKaDNUcpI/AAAAAAAAKSQ/avtBNvytB2U/s1600-h/DSC_4581%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4581" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4581" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g5bD3OfI1tE/V6LKaZxQBoI/AAAAAAAAKSU/2StDHERgr3M/DSC_4581_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="904" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I tend to have too many things at first, and begin to simplify. After I shuffle the items, I always end by adding fresh flowers. To me, this adds the last pop of color and texture that makes it appear “finished”.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6VPcfFa6SS0/V6LKaulZb7I/AAAAAAAAKSY/xvIoZ4Dyzks/s1600-h/DSC_4589%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4589" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4589" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Zjn2mcBJAg/V6LKa12ie4I/AAAAAAAAKSc/OLNbldOvWB0/DSC_4589_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I also love to use items for purposeful reasons, not just for looks. Like the wooden crate…it’s actually a space to store all of our Wii games and accessories.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The baseballs are a special addition for my guys. They love baseball! We always have extra baseballs lying around, so I gathered them to put under the glass cloche.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--8zI5R-bVOg/V6LKbU8Ww2I/AAAAAAAAKSg/xCAGkga8ygE/s1600-h/DSC_4587%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4587" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4587" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hJ0PylcK66I/V6LKbqOw28I/AAAAAAAAKSk/gYZP3jzhzjI/DSC_4587_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I also like to remember my contrast rule…if the shelf is dark, then whiter or lighter items show up best. And visa versa. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The fresh herbs (pineapple sage) also add a pop of green.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HcAWiCwWigo/V6LKb6hOi5I/AAAAAAAAKSo/FlF5breznOA/s1600-h/DSC_4584%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4584" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4584" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L3VHxEJBwGY/V6LKcfQFk-I/AAAAAAAAKSs/Q0iaCFZpPBE/DSC_4584_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I am so glad you stopped by today! I hope you got some good tips on shelf styling from my ideas here.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please join me on </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">INSTAGRAM HERE for daily decorating ideas!</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have a lovely day my friends!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-21955124914798424372016-07-24T22:10:00.001-05:002016-07-24T22:10:21.639-05:00All About Hydrangeas<p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hi there!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Are you staying cool from the summer heat? It’s hotter than blue blazes (as my mother-in-law would say) here in Louisiana.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">As for hydrangeas…well with the heat, they struggle this time of year. I have to water them twice a day. They started blooming in early June, and are pretty close to the end of the blooming season.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LjULhtfLu_Q/V5WDBOHj3-I/AAAAAAAAKQQ/BBXT6jn0jZY/s1600-h/DSC_0721%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0721" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0721" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FkqLIZcRKJE/V5WDBaW5DoI/AAAAAAAAKQU/EblIUro_0yg/DSC_0721_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="926" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I planted several varieties of hydrangeas about three years ago. I have white hydrangeas, pink, annabelle, and vanilla strawberry. I also planted two hydrangea trees that take full sun.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’ve learned that they like a lot of water, and morning sun only. The ones that get sun after 11 a.m. begin to wilt.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You can see below, that some of the white hydrangeas never turn white…they actually stay green.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JSnhfYxC6yg/V5WDBtZi6GI/AAAAAAAAKQY/gDuO_eBEujo/s1600-h/DSC_4645.jpg"><img title="DSC_4645" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_4645" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MfcwOAoK0UY/V5WDB4PZ9kI/AAAAAAAAKQc/D-_H07cXNJc/DSC_4645_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="626" height="944" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Also, it’s been my experience that the vanilla strawberry don’t turn pink. I’m not sure if it’s because it gets so hot here, but they stay white for me.</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bN3itWIaFLw/V5WDCMVmFLI/AAAAAAAAKQg/6l6Jo2a4HBc/s1600-h/DSC_4648%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4648" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4648" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKWwSX_F0CE/V5WDCpnyzXI/AAAAAAAAKQk/k1t-You2hnc/DSC_4648_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="635" height="956" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">One of my favorites is the annabelle hydrangea…it has huge white blooms that are so sturdy and healthy.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b1PPcgFnSso/V5WDC_iNkSI/AAAAAAAAKQo/mIdSRoFJFWY/s1600-h/DSC_4364%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4364" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4364" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nH5Aa4rSqwY/V5WDDArqtcI/AAAAAAAAKQs/Jig12CkLZqU/DSC_4364_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="959" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have you ever cut hydrangeas to bring inside, and placed in water, to find that they just began to sag and wilt overnight? That’s exactly what happened to me the first time.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Then I heard about the ALUM trick! I always wondered how people had hydrangeas that stayed so fresh and full for so long. Then I found out the secret to keeping them fresh is the spice ALUM. You can purchase the spice ALUM in the grocery store spice section. And follow these easy steps for clipping hydrangeas:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Clip the hydrangea at a diagonal.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Dip the cut end in water, and then in ALUM.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The ALUM coats the exposed end and allows the hydrangea to stay full and fresh longer.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QRvOLwzGMX8/V5WDDdxR73I/AAAAAAAAKQw/n9JgRBx4tCE/s1600-h/DSC_4166%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4166" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4166" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUjaQ5oUlOs/V5WDDkuuvNI/AAAAAAAAKQ0/0OrMX2x94h8/DSC_4166_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="959" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9jgWqU2MsNY/V5WDEK3DHlI/AAAAAAAAKQ4/L6YE1rRR0p8/s1600-h/DSC_0703%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0703" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0703" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vNctrhffDc4/V5WDEaT-RNI/AAAAAAAAKQ8/weOe7mo0r0c/DSC_0703_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" height="963" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tbHCBeyYWAQ/V5WDEjflu3I/AAAAAAAAKRA/62Zmqb3vjQo/s1600-h/DSC_0855%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0855" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0855" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0O8-hmSZ4xQ/V5WDE0UpV6I/AAAAAAAAKRE/aqFTA2eSA88/DSC_0855_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="970" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dzWMJadgiys/V5WDFRboVqI/AAAAAAAAKRI/Y-lRp1qxgzM/s1600-h/DSC_0757%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0757" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0757" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4S1FxAVS1I0/V5WDFhG5ExI/AAAAAAAAKRM/cKTkbwryFhE/DSC_0757_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="647" height="430" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IWPSt6eAK9g/V5WDF4S2LEI/AAAAAAAAKRQ/_wX6dGRsyTA/s1600-h/DSC_4543%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4543" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4543" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YENpbgUPNWo/V5WDGHLlBKI/AAAAAAAAKRU/hSLvUWZyXJM/DSC_4543_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="958" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Md9QPQsnd6k/V5WDGfAkd5I/AAAAAAAAKRY/r-virVligOc/s1600-h/DSC_4420%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4420" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4420" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--q_Jcaa4GXI/V5WDG5tXE5I/AAAAAAAAKRc/m0sALgbYGu0/DSC_4420_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="957" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">My flower gardens just wouldn’t be the same without hydrangeas! I adore the pretty round blooms, and the varieties…making them one of my all time favorite flowers!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So…what’s your hydrangea growing tips? Do you know of anything I forgot or left out here? Please leave me a comment and let me know <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aLJvahdHJdc/V5WDHIudquI/AAAAAAAAKRg/frmzfj1FYGI/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS to JULIE MAIER for winning the $75 voucher to JORD watches!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings,</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-11888534929807815992016-07-11T00:16:00.001-05:002016-07-11T18:34:11.776-05:00Simple Summer Table<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hi there my friends! Welcome to my blog!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m so glad you’re here!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Today I am sharing how I created a simple summer table setting.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I used my own ironstone and fresh flowers…paired with napkins & a table cloth from</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/eat"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Rough Linen</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w7QCqaypMbI/V4MrcJ_vyvI/AAAAAAAAJ2Y/cD0tHxvJSw0/s1600-h/DSC_4810%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4810" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_4810" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AlW0UUaMjXg/V4Mrcx0NuQI/AAAAAAAAJ2c/ewgZcku9ho8/DSC_4810_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="909" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I wanted this table to be simple, with a summery feel. I made it casual, with the napkins just lying softly next to the plates. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Rough Linen offers these beautiful <a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/eat/products/napkin">Orkney Napkins in White FOUND HERE.</a> I added small bread boards atop each place setting. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZQzs1-GfdiU/V4MrdDsN3SI/AAAAAAAAJ2g/Ld2LmhSf_gk/s1600-h/DSC_4816%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4816" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4816" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5aXGSU2w9cY/V4MrdrYUZwI/AAAAAAAAJ2k/S5PPVim2xes/DSC_4816_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This </font><font size="5" face="Gabriola">is the <a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/eat/products/tablecloth">Orkney table cloth in White FOU</a>ND HERE</font><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, which has a beautiful elegant, yet casual style. There are several other colors available as well.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TAdsuTTc-P8/V4MreLzvJQI/AAAAAAAAJ2o/MMWY6FncpFQ/s1600-h/DSC_4762%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4762" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4762" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RsiKkndrtv8/V4Mrepc8EZI/AAAAAAAAJ2s/6cEVRVmk9_A/DSC_4762_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="613" height="923" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Don’t you just love white table settings…it makes all the flowers and wood just pop. I also used mixed match silverware.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5_58PCRZwc8/V4MrfPS2PaI/AAAAAAAAJ2w/a_dI_Crp07U/s1600-h/DSC_4758%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4758" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4758" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jX8UzeOFGDY/V4Mrfln2OLI/AAAAAAAAJ20/rs2q2O8nTwU/DSC_4758_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="614" height="925" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The flowers are a mix of lavender, dusty miller, and phlox.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rc72SJxZ15g/V4MrfznhfmI/AAAAAAAAJ24/TCKI9efhL4M/s1600-h/DSC_4805%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4805" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4805" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Jl4n6v6_mI/V4MrgRLQRpI/AAAAAAAAJ28/i75QgkVRLow/DSC_4805_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="613" height="923" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The <a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections/wear/products/apron">Rough Linen Apron FOUND HERE</a></font><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> is perfect for working in the garden, or in the kitchen. I hung it from the vintage ladder leaning against the wall in the dining room.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KuGby6RF6N4/V4MrhQPRhxI/AAAAAAAAJ3A/UNlnXp6p__8/s1600-h/DSC_4807%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4807" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4807" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Bx-CHpwoxg/V4Mrh0BgCPI/AAAAAAAAJ3E/J9fC3a5Hw8E/DSC_4807_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="926" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u6UkDHf-9Mw/V4Mrib7JBrI/AAAAAAAAJ3I/dWywL-bubb8/s1600-h/DSC_4710%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4710" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4710" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9G5tYoPobEo/V4Mri4D-g9I/AAAAAAAAJ3M/iERXeBUkDCI/DSC_4710_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="933" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Our little English bulldog, Jovi B had to come in and check out what was going on. She loves to get in on the photo shoots.</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I added a vintage bucket with lavender at the end of the table.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sLSR0aym6iw/V4MrjfJXE9I/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/DLHJVDEHpuc/s1600-h/DSC_4778%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4778" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4778" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tYO9Z2FAkVk/V4Mrj5bTrYI/AAAAAAAAJ3U/yjo_TU5AMQs/DSC_4778_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="648" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This is the kind of table I love gathering around with my family. Not too fancy…just perfect for a summer night inside, out of the heat.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have you been setting summer tables lately? I’d love to hear about it…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And please remember to <a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/07/wood-watch-giveaway.html">ENTER the JORD watch $75 GIVEAWAY HERE</a>  by July 17!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Here are a list of sources of other items in our dining room:</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.rugstudio.com/addison-and-banks-naturals-abr1295-natural-silver-area-rug.aspx"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Rug from RugStudio HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.deanndesigns.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Artwork from DeAnn Art Designs HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://us.hunterboots.com/womens-footwear-rainboots/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Rainboots from Hunter Boots HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wearecaribou"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Small Bread Boards from We Are Caribou HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">(This post is a product review for <a href="https://www.roughlinen.com/collections">ROUGH LINEN</a>, and they provided the napkins, table cloth, and apron…however, opinions are all my own.)</p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p align="center"><!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET START --></p> <!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET END --><!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET START --><!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET END -->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-84226195035589820212016-07-09T00:14:00.001-05:002016-07-11T14:46:08.939-05:00Wood Watch GIVEAWAY<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I am so excited to share this natural wooden watch I received from</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/shop/women/#bucketsofburlap"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">JORD WOOD WATCHES</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">! I adore wooden jewelry…and Jord has some of the prettiest watches to choose from.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It was hard to choose, but I decided on </font><a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/fieldcrest/zebrawood-and-maple/#bucketsofburlap"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">the Zebrawood & Maple watch</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ulpNhXuxaLc/V4CILUT1KwI/AAAAAAAAJ1Y/2Gr1SVqkUv4/s1600-h/DSC_47357.jpg"><img title="DSC_4735" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4735" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_EqwDBoysQ/V4CILtKF4TI/AAAAAAAAJ1c/r-0ADJtCkPU/DSC_4735_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="880" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The zebrawood is a gorgeous contrast to the light maple face. It looks nice paired with a bracelet too! And Jord offers watches for women AND men! If you are looking for a unique gift, a wooden watch would definitely be a great choice. Each watch comes packaged in the prettiest little wooden box. Our Jovi B was very interested in seeing what was going on!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJL6F1SiCUg/V4CIL8UWGtI/AAAAAAAAJ1g/-tekuIacaQE/s1600-h/Jord%252520watch%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Jord watch" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Jord watch" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PKSiS2KzOEM/V4CIMWF66QI/AAAAAAAAJ1k/dc1s0GFczgM/Jord%252520watch_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="610" height="761" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VmwCIR4Uf-Y/V4CIMnUuveI/AAAAAAAAJ1o/24r9XkfrUgU/s1600-h/DSC_4729.jpg"><img title="DSC_4729" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4729" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6sNJpBnRxE/V4CIMxK6u0I/AAAAAAAAJ1s/rWn8JrDroHs/DSC_4729_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="916" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’ve shared a couple of photos of the watch over on </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">MY INSTAGRAM account HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. Be sure to follow </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodwatches_com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">JORD WOOD watches on INSTAGRAM HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And the best part…I’ve partnered with JORD to give away a $75 gift card to one lucky winner! Even the “losers” who sign up for the giveaway, will receive a $20 coupon code that will run through November.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Are you ready to enter the GIVEAWAY?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ii32hJD6nWs/V4CINHEsEfI/AAAAAAAAJ1w/XywMVfn0gxM/s1600-h/DSC_47475.jpg"><img title="DSC_4747" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4747" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLXg2dijkj0/V4CINVqXUjI/AAAAAAAAJ10/OobVrzuU97c/DSC_4747_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="862" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">To enter the GIVEAWAY, </font><a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/g/bucketsofburlap"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">CLICK HERE TO enter your email address</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, and you’ll be entered to win!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The contest will CLOSE on July 17, at 11:59 pm…so, you have one week to enter!</font></p> <!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET START --><a id="woodwatches_com_widget_article" title="Best Wooden Watch" ishidden="1">Best Wooden Watch</a> <script src="//www.woodwatches.com/widget-article/bucketsofburlap" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET END --> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EJB3i0Uu2rY/V4CINtxRRBI/AAAAAAAAJ14/cZw8bdRJ1S4/s1600-h/jord%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="jord" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="jord" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lyq8Vaj2UrI/V4CIN2H3K3I/AAAAAAAAJ18/WHznO-4gweM/jord_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="581" height="725" /></a></p> <!-- JORD WOOD WATCHES ARTICLE WIDGET END --> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I can’t wait to see who wins! Thank you all for visiting me here today, and joining in our </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">GIVEAWAY!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Jord provided me with a natural wood watch to review, and all my opinions are my own.</font></p> <p align="center"><a title="Best Wooden Watch" ishidden="1">Best Wooden Watch</a> <script src="//www.woodwatches.com/widget-article/bucketsofburlap" type="text/javascript"></script></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-39822830482053782802016-06-30T22:23:00.001-05:002016-06-30T22:23:09.422-05:00Baskets<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love baskets…baskets of all kinds. They are so versatile in decorating a home, aren’t they? Used for storage, planters, laundry, eggs, blankets, flowers…and the list goes on & on.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So, I thought I’d give you a few pointers on what I look for in a basket.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s59CGQXShgk/V3XiC-nby9I/AAAAAAAAJz4/nEWlafS11kE/s1600-h/DSC_4415%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4415" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4415" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1uZcFsI5jw/V3XiDLG-rUI/AAAAAAAAJz8/DFUvcgsvyBg/DSC_4415_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="865" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">A basket must be useful…a have a few go-to baskets that I can grab on my way out the door to gather flowers from the garden. The basket above is </font><a href="http://www.vivietmargot.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">from Vivi et Margot, an online French decor shop.</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The basket below, is from </font><a href="http://www.ivyandstonehome.com/#!/HOME"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Ivy and Stone Home, a local shop...which will be opening an online shop soon.</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> I like how this one looks as a centerpiece holding herbs and fresh hydrangeas.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ymAKxUas4es/V3XiDjgQBgI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/6Y-HEKABWeA/s1600-h/DSC_4613%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4613" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4613" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R6rovv2KcJQ/V3XiD_hipFI/AAAAAAAAJ0E/XDpms8DV1_M/DSC_4613_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="865" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I adore a galvanized basket, or one with a cool handle. You can find this one below </font><a href="http://www.ivyandstonehome.com/#!/HOME"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">HERE.</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It makes a great space for corralling dishes or spices, and has great handles.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JCntfPY-mF4/V3XiEWWClfI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/zkgWAlelpis/s1600-h/DSC_4638%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4638" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4638" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXxmBP6apTQ/V3XiEpmpxPI/AAAAAAAAJ0M/wO9sqWEi7rw/DSC_4638_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="892" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Vintage baskets are probably my favorite…especially a hand woven one.</font>  </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z3SlSlRK9lw/V3XiEz-W9CI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/MYi1VBPXZxU/s1600-h/DSC_0663%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0663" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0663" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ty6Bcpz6Etk/V3XiFeVuQPI/AAAAAAAAJ0U/cQ0Z4jb-dPY/DSC_0663_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="611" height="406" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This harvest basket below is perfect for displaying fresh cut branches or stacks of quilts and blankets in the winter. It is one of my larger baskets, and makes quite a statement.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6OK6K8SifZs/V3XiFpjl2nI/AAAAAAAAJ0Y/_iWUjRPy5wM/s1600-h/DSC_3296%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_3296" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3296" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1gHxCNX1qTM/V3XiF7_PtiI/AAAAAAAAJ0c/EynxaKa3vcw/DSC_3296_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="897" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Lastly, market baskets are all the rage right now…of course! They have a soft look, perfect for any cottage or farmhouse decor. This one below is </font><a href="https://freckledhenfarmhouse.com/collections/baskets-utility"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">from The Freckled Hen Farmhouse,</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> and there are so many different styles available. Market baskets have many fabulous uses, in addition to gathering veggies at the market.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jS_v-q4Vhio/V3XiGvo7xDI/AAAAAAAAJ0g/ikUfiHg3xU8/s1600-h/DSC_4245%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4245" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4245" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N24L8Np3sMg/V3XiGzMWaOI/AAAAAAAAJ0k/S034CW3otNI/DSC_4245_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So what do you look for in a basket? I’d love to hear your favorites <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7kt-ohPa-3M/V3XiHDobnQI/AAAAAAAAJ0o/XdSj4K9pNOo/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting me here today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please leave me a comment or visit me at </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">MY INSTAGRAM account HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have a lovely weekend!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-17237639382609991492016-06-18T08:45:00.001-05:002016-06-18T08:45:22.376-05:00Refreshing the Dining Room<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Last weekend, I was browsing </font><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bucketsofburlap/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">my PINTEREST boards HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, and got inspired to refresh the dining room. I always love a good vintage hook rack…and thought I’d hang one over our buffet table.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckHCyn5cebo/V2VQWsj9cPI/AAAAAAAAJx0/5myMzVtxvKU/s1600-h/DSC_4609%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4609" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4609" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z0wo2jrSxOM/V2VQX8ppZlI/AAAAAAAAJx8/QGOq-lBbjf8/DSC_4609_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="862" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chartreusepear/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This vintage hook rack came from Chartreuse Pear in Ruston, Louisiana</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. I moved our big buffet table back to this large wall from the family room. It was serving as a sofa table for several months.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-giNK7quWHqw/V2VQYAbqzxI/AAAAAAAAJyE/TJgtT7FqbQc/s1600-h/DSC_4598%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PjYraQD-80M/V2VQYqMzKZI/AAAAAAAAJyM/DlYm6j77poI/DSC_4598_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="895" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The beautiful large vintage pot and dough bowl came from </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivyandstonehome/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Ivy and Stone in Bossier City, Louisiana</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…where I’m excited to announce I’ll be joining their shop crew on Thursdays. So, if you are local, come visit this fabulous farmhouse style shop and say HI! AND, if you aren’t local…that’s OK, they are launching an online shop sometime this summer. These two pieces are in the FOUND collection.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2NeCQ0KwF7k/V2VQY5oa25I/AAAAAAAAJyU/Wj-OorU0D9M/s1600-h/DSC_4605%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4605" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4605" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ujz5QZIm8Qo/V2VQZdf0F4I/AAAAAAAAJyc/lRwmrQxsglU/DSC_4605_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The vintage dough bowl has the most gorgeous hand carved details and is a perfect size for storing all of my grain sacks.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YOmJkt8IWwE/V2VQZvZ4r2I/AAAAAAAAJyk/uZoE8OSbeMg/s1600-h/DSC_4594%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4594" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4594" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dSfcOrMq8YE/V2VQaNRvc_I/AAAAAAAAJys/dOh6eyCKGFg/DSC_4594_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And did you spot those adorable handmade bread boards? </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearecaribou/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">They're from an ETSY shop called We Are Caribou</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. They make the best sandwich boards. Perfect for serving.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZvQvFTyNMJY/V2VQad_yAOI/AAAAAAAAJy0/_FGssz2alcU/s1600-h/DSC_4611%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4611" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4611" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sF9nZBj3vzQ/V2VQa1R23HI/AAAAAAAAJy8/KAtr8oE_ER8/DSC_4611_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Our hydrangeas are still blooming! I’ve had to clip some almost everyday…and the white ones have a pale pink and green hint to them. I use this </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/freckledhenfarmhouse/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">fabulous market basket from Freckled Hen Farmhouse</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> to gather my fresh flowers in the garden.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8j_zSK_8mfk/V2VQbG5dZKI/AAAAAAAAJzA/M3tDVSCTxTk/s1600-h/DSC_4599%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4599" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4599" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LZFpfxmry-o/V2VQbg26yHI/AAAAAAAAJzM/3dpJr7iM_XI/DSC_4599_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="907" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you are new here, you may not know that my husband and brother built this buffet table. They used vintage wood and designed it themselves. And then I painted it. This table has been a great piece for our home.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fnjCji_i3W0/V2VQcCMa4dI/AAAAAAAAJzU/CZj-yDKUh5A/s1600-h/DSC_4597%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4597" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4597" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-avgxToIrjEo/V2VQcQ5ehSI/AAAAAAAAJzc/al9pye9dXRU/DSC_4597_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And the vintage scale? That one came from Canton Trade Days. It’s one of my favorites. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Well, thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I would love for you to take a minute and leave a comment about which room you love to refresh for summer. And if you have any questions about anything you see in my photos, please let me know.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You can also </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> to get daily updates and ideas.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have a lovely weekend, and stay COOL!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-60350411079761525882016-06-10T00:39:00.001-05:002016-06-10T00:39:46.712-05:00French Fruit Crate<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You may remember, a few months back I had a crate hanging above our island.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Well, just to change things up a bit, I took it down for a while.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">But when I got this French fruit crate <a href="http://elsiegreen.com/category/61-vintage.aspx">from Elsie Green House & Home</a>, I decided </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">it would look great above the island.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2mDpb0Y-_fI/V1pSmJFYdCI/AAAAAAAAJwo/zpAhUzSEceY/s1600-h/DSC_456312.jpg"><img title="DSC_4563" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4563" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BUAQ4avl7kI/V1pSmRNNXBI/AAAAAAAAJws/UzFE0tI3D2o/DSC_4563_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="890" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This is a view of our kitchen that I rarely show…mostly because I feel like it’s kind of plain.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">But, as you can see, we do have a nice amount of storage, even for our small size kitchen. The area beside the refrigerator is where I keep our small appliances…that way our limited counter top space stays open.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hlCiYOYY2yQ/V1pSmh4a_3I/AAAAAAAAJww/l3NY4wD3Ecg/s1600-h/DSC_45757.jpg"><img title="DSC_4575" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4575" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P3LxTlf6tC8/V1pSnDR49iI/AAAAAAAAJw8/UU0REdHJmSw/DSC_4575_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" height="885" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The gray door is our pantry. I painted the door in a gray weathered stain. I’ve always wanted to add a vintage screen door in it’s place, but I haven’t found one that fits just yet.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i4Cx5KsgoxM/V1pSnR0dy7I/AAAAAAAAJxA/E4v6LupbksA/s1600-h/DSC_45695.jpg"><img title="DSC_4569" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4569" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_QVqpwiKN8/V1pSn4kpYEI/AAAAAAAAJxI/Tq-5qvSmgL8/DSC_4569_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="587" height="884" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love to hang small baskets and herbs from the crate. I have lavender and lemon balm…but I will probably add other herbs and flowers throughout the summer.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fE46oEHQ888/V1pSoOoAapI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/_ygxJPbDA14/s1600-h/DSC_45715.jpg"><img title="DSC_4571" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4571" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lUgjaNbs8x4/V1pSoUyNlUI/AAAAAAAAJxU/3gDyPBAaqlw/DSC_4571_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="879" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The vintage rolling pin also came </font><a href="http://elsiegreen.com/category/61-vintage.aspx"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">from Elsie Green House & Home</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…it’s a beautiful online shop with French farmhouse antiques. And the white hydrangeas are from our garden. They look so pretty this year! I do love the white ones!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting my blog today…I hope you enjoy your weekend!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Let me know if you ever have any questions about our home or decor, and I’ll do my best to answer. Also, please follow along on </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">INSTAGRAM HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, where I post daily.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And please take a minute to visit our sponsors at the top of the blog.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-75272224384190711502016-05-31T15:08:00.000-05:002016-05-31T17:11:00.749-05:00Run for the Roses<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to receive a piece of </font><a href="http://www.deanndesigns.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Fine art by Deann of Deann Designs</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. This painting is called </font><a href="http://www.deanndesigns.com/shop/run-for-the-roses-print/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Run for the Roses...and you can find details HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I had so much fun moving the piece from room to room, finding my favorite spot for it to reside.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hCHDF8pn0wI/V03szrBKCZI/AAAAAAAAJvE/d3q0XFSCn_0/s1600-h/DSC_4399%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4399" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4399" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_qslagABa8g/V03s0EM4Z3I/AAAAAAAAJvI/oAZS56XdVOU/DSC_4399_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="848" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It was a little too large to place on my mantle, measuring in at 36x36…but looks pretty perfect sitting in front of the fireplace during the hot months of the year. And did you notice the gorgeous colors in this painting? The prettiest grays, whites & creams, with a touch of teal & turquoise that really looks amazing paired with my chippy wooden cabinet.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kwYe9Hp0kcs/V03s0bomnfI/AAAAAAAAJvM/ygpjp7ylTiI/s1600-h/DSC_4408%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4408" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4408" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-azqb3NHv3ow/V03s0vrYyiI/AAAAAAAAJvQ/MIjQjpTa7QM/DSC_4408_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="845" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tb27gg5vFf8/V03s1ODXACI/AAAAAAAAJvU/uqcKRcDTqF8/s1600-h/DSC_4390%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4390" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4390" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K29kVWfsG4U/V03s1pAjOiI/AAAAAAAAJvY/f5TM7C2KkhU/DSC_4390_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="854" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Wondering how it would look in our family room, I leaned it against the wall behind one of the white sofas, on the sofa table. It makes a statement, alright! The colors just pop against all the white. And there is just a slight hint of a pink swish down in one of the roses, that made it look right at home with pink hydrangeas! Of course, the blue striped grain sack pillows, seltzer bottles and barn door tie it all together. I think it was created for this space!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oy0eIe2xvls/V03s13STmbI/AAAAAAAAJvc/swMiegBUBX0/s1600-h/DSC_4388%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4388" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4388" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SXb4hJYyPxY/V03s2cp6GNI/AAAAAAAAJvg/XHANATgfHUY/DSC_4388_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="871" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mcNUh-y99uM/V03s2h1MYCI/AAAAAAAAJvk/svZRyFmjQf8/s1600-h/DSC_4031%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4031" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4031" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TzB17cUWGLI/V03s20jx8lI/AAAAAAAAJvo/JZh1fRARRII/DSC_4031_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="870" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And, you may remember last month, when I shared </font><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/04/spring-bedroom-makeover.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Our Spring Bedroom Makeover HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, where I first shared the gorgeous roses painting. Our walls in the room are Silver Drop by BEHR, and make a nice backdrop for the painting.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C_W8huIrWeU/V03s3A6ZaqI/AAAAAAAAJvs/rUu14hTTxQ4/s1600-h/DSC_4027%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4027" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4027" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0O9ar_zJoUA/V03s3bptljI/AAAAAAAAJvw/9V8AvLKUPPg/DSC_4027_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="792" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">So…if you are perhaps looking for a piece of artwork to add to your home, check out </font><a href="http://www.deanndesigns.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Fine Art by Deann!</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> Her story of moving to Franklin, Tennessee will inspire you to follow your heart and passion. She is an inspiration to me and many ladies who know there is something to dreaming big by letting go and letting God work. I just know one day I’m going to get to visit the shop and give her a big hug!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’d love to know which room you like the artwork best? Dining room? Family room? Bedroom?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting me here today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m honored that you take time to stop by and leave a quick comment <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KAP53IBUDEs/V03s3jTsl_I/AAAAAAAAJv0/MmXPS3JU9Xc/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Also, if you own an online shop or website that you would like to promote through an ad on our blog sidebar, please email me: </font><a href="mailto:beckyc1192@yahoo.com"><font size="4" face="Calibri">beckyc1192@yahoo.com</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> &  I’ll be happy to send you my Media Kit with all of our available collaborating options.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">please take a minute to visit our blog sponsors below:</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://ss1.us/a/GLcQQV5B"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Scripted Simplicity Online Shop HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.bitsofvintage.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Bits of Vintage Online Shop HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://antiquecandleworks.com"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Antique Candle Works Online Shop HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-29095677431534582672016-05-27T05:45:00.000-05:002016-05-27T05:45:12.865-05:00Blueberry Scones for Summer Holidays<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Are you inquiring about who won the  <a href="http://www.naturehills.com/">NatureHills.com Lilac Bush</a>?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/">Visit my INSTAGRAM account HERE to find out who won!</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Happy Farmhouse Friday everyone!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">We’ve got summer holidays on our minds over here, what about you?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> Time to celebrate Memorial Day and the 4th of July… </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">perfect occasions to visit your local farmers’ market and buy fresh blueberries…so, today I’m sharing a yummy </font><a href="http://lepetitbrioche.blogspot.com/2011/07/blueberry-scones.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blueberry Scones</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> recipe!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sGjxffZWAaY/V0erTXkrJCI/AAAAAAAAJtg/UIE0OsBVAM4/s1600-h/DSC_4341%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4341" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4341" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SDcXgHUHshw/V0erT78hKgI/AAAAAAAAJtk/xhxnm3NnzHk/DSC_4341_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="891" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T2Jb4UYycvM/V0erUYDomFI/AAAAAAAAJto/e907MKXJUu8/s1600-h/DSC_4354%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4354" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4354" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i7Encj32bXo/V0erU8ddvVI/AAAAAAAAJts/u1-RP0wYsOI/DSC_4354_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" height="886" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I adapted the </font><a href="http://lepetitbrioche.blogspot.com/2011/07/blueberry-scones.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">RECIPE from La Petite Brioche HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">:</font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">2 cups all-purpose flour </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1/2 cup sugar </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 tablespoon baking powder </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 teaspoon kosher salt </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 tablespoon grated orange zest </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 stick cold unsalted butter, grated </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 large egg, lightly beaten </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1/2 cup cold heavy cream </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">extra heavy cream for brushing the tops </font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">raw sugar for sprinkling the tops</font></div> </li> <li> <div align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I made two simple changes… 1/2 tablespoon grated orange zest and salted butter</font></div> </li> </ul> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OKz4UbapGZA/V0erVLFOCmI/AAAAAAAAJtw/gPsdH92dc2M/s1600-h/DSC_4310%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4310" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4310" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pM3pYsNyx3w/V0erVoTEHCI/AAAAAAAAJt0/tkb0N_MmriM/DSC_4310_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" height="886" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">In the bowl of an electric stand mixer add all the dry ingredients, including the orange zest. Then add the grated butter.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hlUh0gSSGj8/V0erV23ryRI/AAAAAAAAJt4/KpP7YVRwI_g/s1600-h/DSC_4313%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4313" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4313" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tbYcMRz2z4Y/V0erWNrZFPI/AAAAAAAAJt8/yola2hlX5Bw/DSC_4313_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="893" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Whisk the egg and cream together, and add slowly to the mixture on low speed until blended. The batter will be lumpy. Add the blueberries on low speed.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-5ww0vl2dM/V0erWrP0FBI/AAAAAAAAJuA/nKFMGiUvRPg/s1600-h/DSC_4320%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4320" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S9S6D4U6ZTM/V0erY8mr2hI/AAAAAAAAJuE/5jA1YI6Ind4/DSC_4320_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Lay the dough out on a floured surface and knead.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DNonMStp2Dw/V0erZ9XYqkI/AAAAAAAAJuI/3kgkDrVIta0/s1600-h/DSC_4323%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4323" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4323" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U9xAOVfbmAE/V0eraQMuCxI/AAAAAAAAJuM/yx_FJk4Wuf4/DSC_4323_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Form the dough into a square 3/4 inch thick.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j3oEWzzaHHQ/V0erbCNrHII/AAAAAAAAJuQ/5FgOCJSvXAI/s1600-h/DSC_4329%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4329" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4329" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kR6KsiFwCpM/V0erbm_gz_I/AAAAAAAAJuU/BzZ_c1rCxuk/DSC_4329_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="632" height="420" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Cut into 8 triangles and bake at 380 for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6crOh3NI4I0/V0erbylgqYI/AAAAAAAAJuY/X3b5EI81dus/s1600-h/DSC_4337%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4337" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4337" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5iFDqJhGeME/V0ercVpfrsI/AAAAAAAAJuc/SVEpvnPYews/DSC_4337_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="893" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I should mention, this was our first try at scones…and they turned out moist, and delicious! They always seemed intimidating to try, but they were very simple actually.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LpgduGAT77Q/V0ercoxSNzI/AAAAAAAAJug/JKiZuIDCtuU/s1600-h/DSC_4342%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4342" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4342" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQk-7ROqbIU/V0erdQmDO6I/AAAAAAAAJuk/SBTgqaa9d7Q/DSC_4342_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="584" height="879" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">What are making for the summer holidays? Have you visited your farmer’s market yet?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">What’s your favorite blueberry dessert?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xjjWnygWYc/V0erdoouVsI/AAAAAAAAJuo/JPPYs5ILCdk/s1600-h/DSC_4362%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4362" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4362" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mNOwacZJxIY/V0erd1EDHtI/AAAAAAAAJus/HO5Z5MhLJXU/DSC_4362_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" height="885" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting me here today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’d love for you to visit the other Farmhouse Friday bloggers below:</font></p> <!-- start InLinkz script --> <div id="635586" class="InLinkzContainer" align="center"><a title="click to view in an external page." href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=635586" rel="nofollow"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">An InLinkz Link-up</font></a></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116"></script><!-- end InLinkz script -->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-23915414659065073502016-05-24T10:10:00.001-05:002016-05-24T10:10:55.882-05:00Elegant Bedding<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’m sure you have heard of </font><a href="http://bellanottelinens.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">BELLA NOTTE LINENS</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">one of the finest, American made linen distributors in the world.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Well, I had the opportunity to partner with them recently and I am in LOVE!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lsCOfzPtd_Y/V0Ru3Fbi2GI/AAAAAAAAJro/PFCjmESOLz0/s1600-h/DSC_4152%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4152" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4152" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LEL7D_MithY/V0Ru310Qy2I/AAAAAAAAJrs/uXjoGtRmbZU/DSC_4152_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="886" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The packaging is stunning, as well as how the linens feel in your hands…heavy, soft, with such a beautiful flow.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sNJbLLpBGuo/V0Ru4cYodII/AAAAAAAAJrw/X-8_9ancNSo/s1600-h/DSC_4173%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4173" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4173" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BHVi_qW-aQ4/V0Ru5KN39fI/AAAAAAAAJr0/9NorjkujXzI/DSC_4173_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="893" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I received the </font><a href="http://bellanottelinens.com/collections/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Marguerite Deluxe shams in Winter White</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> and the </font><a href="http://bellanottelinens.com/collections/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Linen Whisper Bedskirt</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The bed skirt is quite amazing. It is very simple to add to your bed, without removing the mattress. It comes with pins to attach it to the box springs. I love this! It makes for easy removal as well, for cleaning. You can adjust the length of the skirt to your liking.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lpftETbjqac/V0Ru6Lj6p9I/AAAAAAAAJr4/B2N9AxUw15o/s1600-h/DSC_4155%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4155" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4155" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OpexVCmVJxA/V0Ru6YE3otI/AAAAAAAAJr8/gP-9aSG7lUQ/DSC_4155_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I love how the shams and bed skirt contrast our rustic headboard. The colors and details of the shams are beautiful.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W7ba6QDUipM/V0Ru6hpkUCI/AAAAAAAAJsA/QqfUURtHnJs/s1600-h/DSC_4161%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4161" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4161" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AMyFnq8uWRg/V0Ru7LR-sjI/AAAAAAAAJsE/om8jzeK3vQQ/DSC_4161_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="602" height="906" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2zLlBW-H6mM/V0Ru77PQBfI/AAAAAAAAJsI/U9LpddJDH64/s1600-h/DSC_4167%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4167" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4167" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hCVTjNePHE4/V0Ru8g6MiqI/AAAAAAAAJsM/tjbYH1Tt9q4/DSC_4167_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="904" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cs_nbNf91MI/V0Ru9STMbEI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/yTU8V246dUQ/s1600-h/DSC_4166%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4166" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4166" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-spXxc6K8ZIY/V0Ru9ql_7qI/AAAAAAAAJsU/Wup5qGkXv-4/DSC_4166_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And the shams tie on the sides…with lovely, long ties.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3sBZQVgwbrQ/V0Ru904uChI/AAAAAAAAJsY/xXz0fH820x0/s1600-h/DSC_4159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4159" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4159" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tvCOKziOKUA/V0Ru-dXFoGI/AAAAAAAAJsc/teDi0fPON2M/DSC_4159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="603" height="908" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">If you are perhaps looking to purchase bedding…I definitely recommend </font><a href="http://bellanottelinens.com/collections/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">BELLA NOTTE LINENS</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. You’ll find the prices to be more of an investment…but the luxurious quality and longevity of the linens will be worth the money. And you can always purchase one item at a time, and mix the BELLA NOTTE with other bedding. Here, I have a white quilt from TJ Maxx paired with the shams and bedskirt. And I have placed a </font><a href="https://elsiegreen.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">French vintage sheet from ELSIE GREEN</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> across the end of the bed.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xNqOOQEeIvc/V0Ru-qiDXLI/AAAAAAAAJsg/cHxlCtp0x_w/s1600-h/DSC_4164%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4164" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4164" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZVAv5ADb5rU/V0Ru_HiUVGI/AAAAAAAAJsk/222YnejMC4k/DSC_4164_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="890" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">The French crate is from a flea market, and the </font><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.com/item_51/Galvanized-Vintage-Bucket.htm"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">galvanized bucket is available HERE in my shop</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Oh…and we got a new Julianna pig a few weeks ago! Her name is Basil Bell.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> I’ll tell you more about her soon!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l4UY8Lfg7DI/V0Ru_Wtr_8I/AAAAAAAAJso/Xmk4GTO45r4/s1600-h/DSC_4220%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4220" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4220" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kzJlgcVa3mk/V0Ru_4mwVaI/AAAAAAAAJss/wsAhDVZZgQg/DSC_4220_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="903" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have you entered our </font><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/05/lilac-bush-giveaway-with-naturehillscom.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">LILAC BUSH GIVEAWAY from NatureHills.com? GO HERE TO ENTER</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">…a winner will be announced on Friday!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting me here today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I hope you have a lovely week!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-65225281486185863922016-05-20T05:30:00.000-05:002016-05-20T05:30:15.328-05:00Gable Lane Crates<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Friends! Have you heard about </font><a href="https://www.gablelanecrates.com/pages/about-us"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Gable Lane Crates</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">? </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Home decor delivered to your front door!</font> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2r7kRQFm48Q/Vz6UofTeMhI/AAAAAAAAJqU/PKTAxR-aCMg/s1600-h/DSC_4296.jpg"><img title="DSC_4296" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4296" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YhBoWXtKPfo/Vz6Uo37b6WI/AAAAAAAAJqY/37hC799tnXw/DSC_4296_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="560" height="844" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It was my pleasure to receive a crate as a gift from the sweet ladies behind the genius idea…Becky & Jennifer. And I was so excited to incorporate the <br />Rustic White Exclusive crate items into my home.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Pia0yskslQ/Vz6UpPf9zdI/AAAAAAAAJqc/LA7QvTLlWU4/s1600-h/DSC_4298.jpg"><img title="DSC_4298" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4298" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aeHiOKC-Zmw/Vz6Upi1P78I/AAAAAAAAJqg/0MFcI70NUhg/DSC_4298_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="858" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You just wouldn’t believe all that came in one crate! There were two white pitchers, three wooden spoons, tuscan greenery, and 2 farm animal herb containers.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_M6iTFadTyk/Vz6UqxON7vI/AAAAAAAAJqk/Wr70Xv5uKMA/s1600-h/DSC_4306%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4306" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4306" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oy9Chyz1k30/Vz6UrOqaykI/AAAAAAAAJqo/VV30kUMDe1k/DSC_4306_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="905" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Also included was a vintage canvas print, a wooden egg crate, soap dish with </font><a href="https://1818-farms.myshopify.com/products/1540"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1818 Farms handmade soap</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> and an </font><a href="http://1820house.com/shop"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">1820 House Candle</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QU3dFkG6u78/Vz6UrdUGXwI/AAAAAAAAJqs/bOb4miIjk8Y/s1600-h/DSC_4303%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4303" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4303" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vybm7QbDx8Y/Vz6Ur1Ce5ZI/AAAAAAAAJqw/WSidG0WF0Ug/DSC_4303_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="606" height="913" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZTT1FiHCkc/Vz6UsDVzbPI/AAAAAAAAJq0/xUbTOCJGzM8/s1600-h/DSC_4293%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4293" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4293" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fVqPJqUoC4/Vz6Usab-7nI/AAAAAAAAJq4/tJmfFnXLStA/DSC_4293_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="918" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And a wooden paddle chalkboard (not pictured). </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">All totaling a retail value of $127! And the best part…no shopping! Each month, their team of designers select trending neutral home decor items that will help you create the style you desire.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PYZwYpItS1Y/Vz6UskbTesI/AAAAAAAAJq8/7quhqvWHyAc/s1600-h/DSC_4301%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4301" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4301" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kaX1dMZaWYE/Vz6UtNDFzBI/AAAAAAAAJrA/rQLOn8pP610/DSC_4301_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="932" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Each month they offer different room themes…</font><a href="https://www.gablelanecrates.com/collections/all"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">GO HERE</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> to look at all the choices.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And they also have gift certificates available.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QO7xJyqtdjY/Vz6UtbnFjSI/AAAAAAAAJrE/JlrqTOZRhS0/s1600-h/DSC_4296%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4296" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4296" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jm0mDI5j9NU/Vz6Utol99hI/AAAAAAAAJrI/xDDnYsynyH0/DSC_4296_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="616" height="928" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It’s one of the easiest ways to decorate your home! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Have you ordered a crate yet? I’d love to hear about which one you received! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And if you want to </font><a href="http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/2016/05/lilac-bush-giveaway-with-naturehillscom.html"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">ENTER our GIVEAWAY for one LILAC BUSH GO HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-82937978651662298452016-05-16T05:30:00.001-05:002016-05-16T17:01:30.311-05:00Lilac Bush GIVEAWAY with NatureHills.com<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Good Monday morning! Did you have lovely weather this weekend?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It was beautiful here…and so many flowers are now blooming in our garden!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Speaking of gardens…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I have a fabulous GIVEAWAY for you today!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A9xN8T0Wl1M/Vzk9_V-BBaI/AAAAAAAAJpk/1FZquaxsiUk/s1600-h/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Cluster%25255B1%25255D%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Cluster[1]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Cluster[1]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lh01wMHIoPE/Vzk9_sPH2OI/AAAAAAAAJpo/5yM3J492knI/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Cluster%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="553" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I’ve teamed up with </font><a href="http://www.naturehills.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">NatureHills.com</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> to GIVE AWAY one </font><a href="http://www.naturehills.com/lilac-betsy-ross"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Betsy Ross Lilac bush</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">“The pure white blooms come on strong and thick, filling your garden with that heavenly lilac scent. It grows to 10’ tall and wide and keeps its shape without a lot of pruning necessary.”</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LiiAuPJRJ18/Vzk-AGQ11QI/AAAAAAAAJps/f6lfhpeXItc/s1600-h/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Bush%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Bush[1]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Bush[1]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_QzUILqBr94/Vzk-AX5pWmI/AAAAAAAAJpw/j2Hr3Envn7w/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Bush%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">This beautiful white lilac is scented and heat tolerant. So, if you happen to live in</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">a warmer climate, you can still enter this giveaway!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">For those of you who can’t wait for the giveaway…visit </font><a href="http://www.naturehills.com/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">NatureHills.com</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> to check out all the blooming plants today, and have them delivered right to your door!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_QLpcYXt70/Vzk-AkG4upI/AAAAAAAAJp0/LQELYDn-c40/s1600-h/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Large_Image%25255B1%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Large_Image[1]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Large_Image[1]" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AErI8JZi5Hw/Vzk-BN1Kg9I/AAAAAAAAJp4/otYTDSikozU/Betsy_Ross_Lilac_Large_Image%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Are you ready for a chance to win one Betsy Ross Lilac from NatureHills.com?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Click this link to Enter NOW:</font></p> <p align="center"><a class="e-widget no-button" href="https://gleam.io/aiwdj/betsy-ross-lilac-giveaway" rel="nofollow"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Betsy Ross Lilac Giveaway</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola"> </font><script type="text/javascript" src="https://js.gleam.io/e.js" async="true"></script></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">A random winner will be chosen and announced on Friday, May 27.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">You can follow </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nature_hills_nursery/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">NatureHills.com on INSTAGRAM HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Please join us </font><a href="https://www.instagram.com/becky.cunningham.home/"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">HERE on INSTAGRAM</font></a><font size="5" face="Gabriola">, where you can see daily photos from</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">our home & garden …</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks so much for visiting!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6706789990350193276.post-9226898012336989442016-05-06T05:40:00.000-05:002016-05-06T05:40:03.679-05:00Antique Armoire in Country Chic Simplicity<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Hey there! It’s finally Friday…has it been a long week for you? It has been a long week here as well…the countdown to the last day of school is on!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I am so excited to share this painting project with you. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-flwsX8EWEBE/Vywmm3JKiwI/AAAAAAAAJoE/4qB2uMwnpMM/s1600-h/DSC_4120%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4120" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4120" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHXavtxT428/VywmnPFahyI/AAAAAAAAJoI/HPUfuBMhIpk/DSC_4120_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="855" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I received a package of <a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/">paints from Country Chic Paint</a>. I chose the <a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/collections/furniture-paint/products/all-in-one-decor-paint?variant=7090100229">color Simplicity</a>, which is a nice crisp white. I’ve always wanted to paint our armoire, and I finally got brave enough. See, this is a really special piece to me. My mom passed away in 2009, and left the armoire to me. I am certain she would have told me to paint it <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/---tbZRNtmJo/VywmnuVUbYI/AAAAAAAAJoM/usRt6bYyAjQ/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" />  </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aAQYZUiKsLY/Vywmn-Q8xzI/AAAAAAAAJoQ/lZ6yjkJnncE/s1600-h/DSC_3917%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_3917" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3917" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HXifpP15EAM/VywmoATG37I/AAAAAAAAJoU/xAnsrDt22R8/DSC_3917_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="595" height="896" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">I did a minimal amount of sanding before I began painting, just to remove some of the shiny finish. I used a paintbrush provided by <a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/collections/furniture-paint/products/all-in-one-decor-paint?variant=7090100229">Country Chic Paint</a>, and the paint went on smoothly. I love the coverage of the paint. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b1884_aVs2Q/VywmoQ2srTI/AAAAAAAAJoY/4m-Jch_Fi0A/s1600-h/DSC_4113%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4113" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4113" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unL7LJFbklA/Vywmog9bkEI/AAAAAAAAJoc/Rtf5bwt3VcI/DSC_4113_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="887" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Here is a before photo:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It is a beautiful piece of furniture, with nice curves and oval mirror. But honestly, it just stuck out like a sore thumb with all of our white.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y-trKsXX4o0/VywmpMMKfPI/AAAAAAAAJog/g5bwrkSaqCk/s1600-h/DSC_0773%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0773" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0773" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7b-8Lj5zr_E/VywmpdsbzZI/AAAAAAAAJok/uE_bbSAKk30/DSC_0773_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="874" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">After two coats of Simplicity, I used a putty knife to distress all of the edges. Some spots I did a heavy distressing.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HvtA0eX3YjI/VywmpgRBCpI/AAAAAAAAJoo/Qaq-QH5GK7w/s1600-h/DSC_4125%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4125" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4125" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VFt7cUbHXM4/Vywmp9S9RwI/AAAAAAAAJos/L8vr4bcr2g8/DSC_4125_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="851" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And lastly, I used the <a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/collections/shop/products/white-wax">White Wax</a> to cover the top coat. The wax is slightly white-tinted and worked perfectly for a subtle, smooth finish.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola"><a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/">Country Chic Paint</a> has step-by-step tutorial videos to watch as a resource before beginning a painting project. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-56YfWZ0lUe4/VywmqNm9i3I/AAAAAAAAJow/8LXyIQEDxpQ/s1600-h/DSC_4117%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4117" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4117" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mdgt4L2opHk/VywmqUJE71I/AAAAAAAAJo0/iP6AD-Pzxus/DSC_4117_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="878" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">It certainly looks brighter and lighter in our bedroom now! I am so glad I had the opportunity to try <a href="http://www.countrychicpaint.com/">Country Chic Paint</a>! If you are considering a painting project to change up your look, I’d suggest trying Country Chic!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xB4zB5b-8rM/VywmqyTp8fI/AAAAAAAAJo4/fVRWZIS4YXE/s1600-h/DSC_4122%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4122" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4122" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xGukcyQDITA/VywmrNyUwzI/AAAAAAAAJo8/jJ8tbtMGJbg/DSC_4122_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" height="883" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Thanks for visiting me here today!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Check back in on Monday…where there will be a FUN GIVEAWAY!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">And…enjoy your MOTHER’S DAY!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gabriola">Blessings</font></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13335469980090841772noreply@blogger.com11