Totes & Toile Chair Re-do

Totes & Toile Chair Re-do

Gals, I have found some of the most gorgeous market totes ever on this etsy site here called Sew Gracious! AND she is having a give away (ends the 10th), so run to her blog, sign up for a wonderful free tote, & tell her Steph sent ya!! I just love these!! Especially the chocolate brown & pink damask one!! Imagine that!!

I didn't make a post in time for the 4th, but here is a little pillow I cross-stitched for the occasion ~ I love LOVE decorating with the red, white & blue!

Now, if you are the sort who shudders at re-painting antiques, ruining their resale value, shabbying up stuff, you are hereby warned NOT to continue.........I'll have you shaking in your boots.

On the other hand, if Rachel is your best friend, the people at Home Depot know you by name in the white paint section, & you love pink, green, & toile, chippy white, & ruffles.......forge ahead........

DH & I found 3 of the most awesome barley twist oak (yes, OAK) dining chairs. But I just couldn't abide with the dark finish. And the crumbly fabric & stuffed cushions were falling apart, so imagine my surprise when DH said yes, we could get them & YES!!! I could re-paint them WHITE!!!!!!

This was just the primer, but you can already see what a difference it is making & how it helps bring out the beautiful detailing!
Here is the finished product after .....a) a trip to JoAnn's Fabric Store b) locating WHICH closet my seldom used sewing machine was in & c) another trip back to JoAnn's for MORE fabric......



I used Waverly's Rustic Country Life toile in a lt green / reddish pink pattern, & coupled it with a green/white/pink small cabana stripe discontinued fabric for a little bit of unexpected fun.
Still need to do some paint touch-ups from where the molding was added to the chair backs, & STILL have 3 more kitchen chairs to re-do that I will mix & match with these, but for a girl who doesn't really sew, I feel very proud that I got this accomplished (AND that DH didn't staple my foot to the floor while helping me attach the ruffles!)

Next on the to-do list is to re-paint the kitchen table white. I'll show more pics when it is all finished.

Hugs,

My Patriotic Gameroom

Got way too busy cooking, eating, visiting, eating, watching fireworks on tv (how sad ~ but our local fireworks show was cancelled due to all the rain & flooding we are having), to post last night before bedtime, so here are the pictures of my gameroom walls that I promised. These decorations stay out all year round, as my colors in this room are red, white & blue.

This old window frame was sitting in a dumpster behind my husband's business, so he rescued it for me. I had a mirror placed behind it where the panes of glass were originally & just love it in all its chippy glory.

I found this flag canoe a couple of years ago at either Michael's or Hobby Lobby, can't remember which. The flag box is actually a miniature Lane's cedar chest.We have an inset at the edge of our gameroom ceiling, so I decorate it in Americana items. Flags, stars, & even a few of my Coke memorabilia.
~ More flags & cross-stitch ~

~ Stars and a Reverse Ink on Glass Picture I did of a Barn and Windmill ~

~ A favorite Patriotic piece ~

Since most of my pics today have been more chippy, weathered, and primitive, I decided I should leave you with a little of my favorite "bling"! These are some pretty red white and blue brooches, & my Dorothy Bauer Flag pin.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

If any of you girls have any interest or collections of GONE WITH THE WIND memorabilia, let me know. I'm getting ready to share some of my GWTW items with you & would love for others to join in, too! I thought we would do it kind of like we did "Wedding Week" & each post a few of our favorites.
Hugs,

Stephanie

My Salute To Patriotic Colors!

As we get ready to celebrate the 4th, I thought I'd share a few pics of my decorations.

~My Stairway~

~Den Mantle~

~Top of my Jelly Cupboard~

Don't you just love the LEGO block Flag my granddaughter made?

~My special catch-all box with appliques that my daddy made for me~

I change it periodically for the different seasons & holidays.
~Den Coffee Table~

Didn't realize Sissy, my little Jack Russell Terrier was going to be in the pic!

~Sissy, who owns me heart & soul~

Tomorrow she will be wearing her red, white & blue bandana! She's quite a firecracker herself!

~Some of my favorite Dorothy Bauer jewelry~

I sold several of these on eBay. Wish I had kept the firecracker pair of earrings! :0(

~Decoration in our back yard~

Antique Cast Iron Garden Edging & Tin Lone Star
Tomorrow I'll finish up by posting a few more pics of my red, white, & blue gameroom decorations that stay out year-round. If you are traveling tomorrow, buckle up & stay safe!
Hugs,

Stephanie

Hurrah for the Red White & Blue!!

I'm a huge fan of red, white, & blue ~ have used it for my color scheme in our gameroom, also use red in my dining room, but since my digital camera is being finicky today (couldn't be MY fault, could it?) decided I'd post a few of my fav pics from the HGTV website. They always have great decorating ideas, & this holiday is no exception.

I love glitter glass!

The picture below is from a great episode of HGTV's ROOM BY ROOM. Sherry & Matt re-decorated a young boy's room with a nautical theme, then decided to go patriotic, too, & made an easy & unique flag headboard.

~ Patriotic Floral Arrangement ~ Wish I knew how to quilt!
~ Sparkly Pillows ~
~ A clever Uncle Sam made from paper towel tubing ~I hope to get my camera going again soon so that I can show you some of my little patriotic goodies. Hope everyone is getting ready for a safe & happy 4th!

Hugs,
Stephanie