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Sunday, February 23, 2014

~~~Adding Baskets to the Breakfast Room Wall~~~

Gradually I am pulling things out and adding some decor to walls and surfaces. We have been here over a year but with taking care of the other house I have not been really "on my game" so to speak. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel so I am having fun doing this and that around here. I love bskets and have been collecting them for YEARS!!! I wish I still had all of them but some got purged, sadly. I am finding places to use them here. So, this is the blank wall that I have been staring at.
 So, I pulled out some baskets and hung them around the window. I like it!!!
 I also hung this one over the hutch.
 And added the green apples to the wire basket.
 This one is to the right of the hutch.
This is to provide a background for whatever is on the shelves.
 And the topiary picture above it goes with the topiary on the shelf.
 It is hard to get a picture of this area with the ceiling fan.
 
 
 
 
 
I am linking this to:
 
 
 
 
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

~~~A HINT That Spring is Coming!!!~~~

This morning I went outside, it looked so beautiful. I grabbed my camera when I saw the pond. There is just a TINY bit of snow still on it and the water is running, so I know Spring is coming! We have had wonderful, warmer temps the past few days so I have been enjoying every minute. Spring cleaning is even starting here!!! Just thought I would share a few shots out back. Do you remember when the Asian guy was up to his waist in snow?
 Can't wait to be able to stock the pond with fish and plants!!!
 The snow IS melting some.

 But there are still BIG piles left. The forecast is calling for snow on Mon. night, but I am hoping it will just be a dusting. A girl can hope, right??? Have a beautiful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

~~~Morning Shadows~~~

I took some shots this morning, just to share. Hope you enjoy!These first few are in the morning room, it truly IS a morning room!





 This is behind the Japanese screen


 Crane

 Just the whites of the bodies was lit up!

 Kitchen chair.
 
Hope you all have a beautiful weekend!
XO, Pinky

Sunday, February 16, 2014

~~~Living Room in Winter~~~

Since we are pretty snowbound and I have cabin fever BAD, it gets me to putzing around the house, moving things, rearranging and adding some new stuff too! Today Joe and I hung some baskets in the breakfast room, installed wire shelving on the pantry doors and several other projects that I will share too. So, please come back! Right now I thought I would share the living room. I love this room but know it will be so much prettier when we get some PAINT on the walls! I am so NOT a white wall person. But things are happening slowly due to also having the OTHER house to maintain etc. However, that should be over soon; settlement is rescheduled for this coming Fri. the 21. FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, on to the living room. After all the glitz and sparkle of the holidays it is nice to have a restful space to relax.
 The mantle and hearth are done simply but with all the things I love.
 The elephants were my in-laws and I am SO happy to have them now.
 All are carved wood. All one piece!!!!
 I added these candle holders for some nighttime ambiance:)
 These bamboo vases were purchased at the place where I used to work. When they came in, one of the girls in receiving called me, knowing my love for anything Asain so she held 2 for me.
 I added the faux greens.
 I have collected baskets forever and wishI still had all of them. Many were giveaway, sadly.
 This little lady is made out of a stone like material.

 I just got this basket last week for a GREAT price! It is deep and well made and only.....
 $9.99!!! It FLEW into my cart:)
 In the morning the sun warms this space. I love to sit on the sofa and read.
 The screen my FIL brought back from Japan. LOVE!!!!
 The elephants on each end of the sofa are from Vietnam and proably my favorite things.
 I decided to do a grouping of some of my blue and white jars in this space. The big jar looked a little lonely all alone:)
 My curio is filled with blue and white pieces and Hummels.


 Behind the screen are one of my hibiscus plants (this one we grew from a piece of the other one!!!)
 I stacked 2 plant stands and added this plant and a heavy metal bird and a boxwood ball on the bottom one.
 The credenza is in the hallway coming in the house and what you see first, approaching the living room.
 After Christmas I finally restyled the inside, much better!
 The crane picture is old and I still like it but have plans for a NEW PIECE!!!!


 The pillows on the sofa change very often, for seasons, holidays or just moods:)

 
Thanks so much for stopping by. Your visits and comments make my day!
XO, Pinky
 
Linking to:
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

Judy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday

The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 

 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME
Happy List Tuesdays~
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Let’s Dish!
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday