WINNING.................

...........................and a very cool cabinet:)

Hello Everyone:)
Hope you are having a great week so far. We are here waiting for the hurricane to hit. Not really happy about it as I am a big 'ole baby when it comes to wind storms. I have called for a hurricane party at our house. Just got off of the answering phone of friends of ours who live by the shore to invite them to it. I am hoping Nicole, Manny and the girls come too because last time we had a lot of rain they were evacuated  because they were flooded. I hope those of you who are in its path stay safe. We'll talk after the storm.

                        OK, now for my HAPPY NEWS:)
         
I never win anything......really never:) But boy has my luck changed. I feel like I've won the lottery! I entered a give a way from Suzan over at OLD GREY MARE and WON!!!!!!!!!
 Come on, I'll show you what fun goodies  I won:) (I am sooooo excited)

OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Let's take a look, shall we?!
 
Burlap wrapped berries, I already know where they will live. Felted Roses -  LOVE the color!!! A tin of fabulous white buttons and a 'nice' card:)
But wait! There's more................

 The cutest Teddy ever, just look at that gorgeous fabric. Love the long postcard, it is soooo pretty and felted balls that will be perfect little snowballs for my Christmas decor:)
BUT....that's not all................................................................................

 Will you take a look at that adorable little white pitcher. How did she know I have a mini collection of them?
Sheet music wrapped in a black bow and beads........love them. And just look at how pretty the wrapping paper is. A perfect backdrop for photos, don't you think? BUT wait! We're not done yet.........................

 OMG, I LOVE THESE BAGS!!!! Yes 'these', there are TWO of them!!!! I plan on using mine for everyday use. Suzan sews so beautifully. It is amazing how creative she is and what a big heart she has:) THANK YOU SUZAN FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL and GENEROUS GIVE A WAY! You have no idea how happy you have made me today:) XXXXXXXXXX

          Now for MORE HAPPY NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You know Lisa from Serendipity Chic Design and I are friends and live pretty close to each other right? I follow her great blog and she is ALWAYS creating another masterpiece. She can take the worst looking piece of furniture and turn it into something fabulous. And her signs? Oh don't even get me started on those. But I digress.....Anyway, she showed this beautiful Victorian cabinet last week on her blog and I had to have it!

 Can you see why? Of course I had to change around two rooms to do this, but that is how I roll. She painted it a butter cream and distressed it to perfection.

           I put some of the fun things I got from Suzan in it. They are in the color pallet I was using.

                                             I displayed some of my brushes and birds in it too.

                           I found this nest outside and placed it into one of the flower pots I collect for my African Violets. I just love how  birds create such beautiful  homes to lay their eggs in.
                                                        More birds and a bust on top.

Well, gotta go and get something done in this barn today;) Thank you again to Suzan and to Lisa. Two very gifted ladies.

'Till next time....................
~Debra XXX

                          WELCOME TO BLOGGERS' BODEGA


We want to thank everyone who has joined our 'Bloggers' Bodega'. And welcome those of you who are new. I hope this brings you more viewers (and buyers) as well as those of you who shop , well, you get the best products:)

Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????

This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!

Why is it FREE ?Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)

All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar. Happy Shopping!!!



'Till next time.........
~Debra XXX

WHITE HOME COLLECTIONS AND BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Hello Everyone:)
Hope your weekend was fabulous:)  Don and I took a little get away and drove up to Maine to go antiquing. Maine is such a beautiful state. It is not very easy getting away being self employed. So when we can sneak away for a few days we go for it.  

On the way back we drove through New Hampshire. We were looking for a particular antique store when I saw a rainbow, heard angels sing and and heard a voice from somewhere singing LOOK!!!!! It is then that I saw WHITE HOME COLLECTIONS!  I said "I really, really, really, want to go to that shop back there", to Don. (If I said 'really' only once, he would have stepped on the accelerator;). So being the wonderful guy that he is he quickly turned around.

OMG my friends can I tell you this was THE highlight of my trip. You all would have LOVED this place.

 It was a home, barn and tiny buildings outside filled with all of the things I love!!!!! The two ladies that worked there were soooo awesome and friendly. Would you believe I was so thrilled to be there that I forgot to ask them their names. Yes, you would;) I asked if I can take pictures for my blog and they said sure:) Let me tell you they were as beautiful as their wonderful shop.  So grab yourself a cup of tea because I am going to show you some of the wonderful treasures they were selling.

 OK, got that tea? Great! Now sit back and enjoy the loveliness. Check out those numbers!!! Now I wish I had bought one:( They were so perfect for the barn. (I wonder if they ship).

 This is one of the little spaces outside. Click to enlarge any photos. Look at that great aqua piece. And there were chickens enjoying the area as well. Isn't that great???? As I missed mine.

 Just LOOK at these GORGEOUS pillows!!!!! and that great window in the back.

 I had soooo much fun shopping in this great shop. I mean, look at all of the treasures.

 Can you take this kitchen? How cute! Look at that sink and the way the cabinet doors were removed. I am so loving that. If I had cabinets I would definitely do that.

                                                   Gorgeous frame.

 Lovin' that burlap bag and the pillows. So much inspiration in one place.

  OK do you love this ottoman as much as I do?

 Another awesome ottoman and pillow. Look at how that cute table is decorated. See the little kitty bowls below the brown table?

                     ~ I LOVE EVERYTHING IN THIS PHOTO~

                        This is the front porch that was also so pretty. Curtains on the outside of the windows:)

 One of the prettiest cats I have ever seen. Check out the spots on its little legs. And isn't that a beautiful face:)

 This was another space outdoors. See that tall ornate silver vase on the gray table? Oh yea, it's mine:) I can't wait to fill it with flowers:)

            The best part stopping here was that Don loved it too and had sooooo much fun. LOL He is the best:)

 A cozy place on the second floor. Oh, did I mention that there are 3 floors? Yes, three floors of fun.

This room had lots of fun things in it but what I really like was the radiator. lol They just don't make 'em like that any more.

I hope you loved the tour of this charming shop as  much as I have enjoyed shopping in it. And thank you ladies for letting me photograph your fabulous shop.

If you are ever in New Hampshire you MUST put this on your list of places to stop at.  WHITE HOME COLLECTIONS
                    9 GREENVILLE ROAD, WILTON, NH 03086
                     OPEN 7 DAYS, MON-SAT 10-5   SUN 11-5
                    WWW.WHITEHOMECOLLECTIONS.COM

                                                    OK, now for BLOGGERS' BODEGA
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              WELCOME TO BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????

This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!

Why is it FREE ?Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)

All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar. Happy Shopping!!!


 
                                              HAVE FUN SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
'Till next time.........................
~Debra XXX

HAPPY WHITE WEDNESDAY

Hello Everyone:)

I am joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday this week. Thank you Kathleen for having this fun get together every week. It is so much fun:)

I had game boards on the wall that leads up to the bedrooms. I needed a change so I took them all down and put up something new. I  love the look of beautiful frames hung up without painting inside of them. I made this shelf/wall hanger a while back. I found this wonderful chippy pink architectural piece. Then I looked for some old hooks and found this fabulous tin for the center. I just love how it came out.

 This was the perfect spot for it. I hung some of my vintage white hand mirrors along with a couple of tins and children's shoes set on top.

                                     Isn't this tin piece pretty?

                                   Some of my favorite frames.

                                    Love this white one with just the right amount of chippiness.

 I may hang something in the round frame yet. Dons lanterns hang from the beam below.

I found this great corrugated letter 'G' at Brimfield this year. I was so happy it fit into the frame:)

 I repainted our white hutch and put the little chair (from my last post) in front of it. Very cozy.

LOVE alabaster lamps. I found this vintage shade, stripped it of its fabric and added some crystals to give it a little bling for the kitchen counter.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my whites. Don't forget to stop over to say hello to Kathleen and see more fabulous whites.

'Till next time.....
~Debra XXX

FRENCH CHAIR REDO , WEEKEND FINDS and BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Happy Monday:)

How was your weekend?  Ours was busy, in a good way. Don and I visited a few of our favorite antique shops. It was soooo hot on Sunday, so a motor cycle ride cooled us off. And it's a great way to check out some pretty gardens too. I was even able to get into my studio for a while. Oh, and Don finished my greenhouse!!!!!!! Pictures soon to come:)

 Well, remember her? She went from this...............

 to this:) I know, some of you liked the look she had but it just wasn't doing it for me. I used some vintage French grain sack fabric to cover her. That fabric is so nice to work with. I wish it wasn't so expensive. I had bought a roll of it a while back and saved it for the perfect project. This was it.  Do you ever buy fabric just because you love it but don't have a project for it yet? I do it all of the time. And something always comes up to use it on.

 I also repainted her and then sanded. Stella,my granddaughter saw me painting the other day and then saw me sanding the piece I was working  on. She said "Gram, you just painted it and now you are taking the paint off?" shaking her head in disbelief. lol  I had to laugh and explained that it makes the piece look 'better'. She just looked at me funny. lol Love that little munchkin!

                               Grain sack fabric doesn't really unravel. I really like the look. Simple.

              I picked up this cute little stool that someone had cut
down to make shorter.
Also bought this great covered dish. I love the color green and this is soooo pretty.  I can't wait to use it on  the dinner table.

                                                       Isn't it pretty?

So what did you do this weekend?



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WELCOME TO BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????


This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!


Why is it FREE you may ask? Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)


All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar. Happy Shopping!!!







'Till next time..................
~Debra XXX

IS SHE REALLY FRENCH AND BLOGGERS' BODEGA

Hello Everyone:)

I wanted to share with you one of the treasures that I found at the flea market this weekend. 

I was so excited when I saw 'her'.  The dealer told me that she is French. What do you think? Do you think she is French? Her legs look it and the color but I am just not sure. I would love it if someone can tell me. In the mean time I am treating her as a French Lady:) lol

 The dealer also told me not to change the fabric. lol  But the zebra print is just not speaking to me;)I have some great simple fabric to redress her in.

 I have decided just to recover her with tacks. No fancy schmancy trim, very primitive.  I think she will look fabulous.

I am also going to repaint her as the paint on it is kind of sloppy. I can't wait to start it!!!!!
So what do you think? Stay tuned for her transformation:)


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              WELCOME TO BLOGGERS' BODEGA
Welcome to BLOGGERS' BODEGA!!!!WHAT IS BLOGGERS' BODEGA, you ask?????


This is where you will find FABULOUS SHOPS that our fellow Bloggers own, every Tuesday!!! Everyone can visit and anyone can link up. Advertisement is FREE!

Why is it FREE you may ask? Well, we know what owning an on- line boutique and etsy is all about. All the work and creativity that goes into it all. We wanted to be a place where you get a break from expensive advertising and just do it for FREE. No catches or jumping through hoops. We won't even ask for your first born;)


All we ask is that you grab the link and/ or button and put it on your blog. This is a great way for your online boutiques, etsy shops, ebay, Bonanza etc. to find the cream of the crop shoppers. For more information, please click the BLOGGERS' BODEGA on our side bar. Happy Shopping!!!





'Till next time........
~Debra  XXX