Doesn't it seem just a short time ago we were celebrating Christmas week? The older I get the faster time flies. But here we are again celebrating Christmas and getting ready to end the year and looking forward to the New Year!
Showing posts with label sideboard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sideboard. Show all posts
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022
Dough Bowl Pumpkin Centerpiece On the Antique Sideboard Buffet
Hi Friends, this post is a bit overdue as I had wanted to get this out at the beginning of "Pumpkin Season", but I had to be out of town for a bit. I think most of us try to refresh our faux pumpkins every few years to keep them updated and looking crisp and new. I had a few in my fall squash stash that really needed a mini makeover.
Labels:
Autumn,
buffet,
centerpiece,
dough bowl,
fall,
faux painting,
faux pumpkins,
hearth room,
October,
sideboard
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Cozy Up to Fall in the Hearth Room
Welcome to my mish mash of early fall pics here in the Hearth Room. I shared my Mantel with Transferware and Ironstone earlier this week, so today I'm sharing the rest of the room. Things change pretty quick in September so I need to stay current week by week!
Labels:
coffeepot,
early Fall,
fall,
hearth room,
ironstone,
mantel,
sideboard,
sunflowers
Monday, May 16, 2022
Vintage Cottage Weekend: Flower Pot Wreath with a Garden Update
What do you get when you combine vintage French seed packet labels and whitewashed clay flower pots on a grapevine wreath? Well, you get a wonderfully unique Spring wreath full of vintage garden-y goodness! Over the years there have been so many beautiful renditions of flower pot wreaths; each one slightly different as they take on the decor personality of the creator.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Snowy White Churches on the Old Sideboard
If you all remember, the sideboard was one of those family pieces that lived in the basement the last several houses we've had. I had a few pieces that I wouldn't /couldn't part with that had been handed down for at least a generation or so. I loved them, but just didn't have a spot for them in the main living areas. The sideboard was from my grandmother's home and is from the late 1800's. It was black with old varnish at that point, then we refurbished it in the late 70's and it stayed with a sealing oil finish until we moved here 3 years ago. Since I painted it white with ASCP I've fallen in love with it all over again.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Lovely Lemony Daisy Arrangement on the Sideboard
Hi Friends. A few weeks ago I wanted to update and give a summer refresh to the sideboard here in the Hearth Room. I'd had a tabletop wooden wheelbarrow filled with my Garden Pot/Seed Packet Wreath and some vintage garden-y things, but it was a little too spring-y for mid-June. It was time for some early summer flowers to make an appearance.
Labels:
daisies,
faux flowers,
flower arrangements,
hearth room,
lemons,
sideboard,
summer,
Vintage
Friday, April 30, 2021
Seed Packet Garden Wreath on the Sideboard
Back in 2013 after seeing a few versions of flower pot garden wreaths, I put together my own take using a grapevine wreath as the base with small whitewashed flower pots and French seed labels attached to paper tags. Since I'm such a fan of vintage garden goods and ephemera, I've loved using this each year during the Spring and Summer seasons. I just needed to figure out a place to put it here at this house.
Labels:
April,
flower pots,
garden decor,
hearth room,
seed packets,
sideboard,
spring,
wheelbarrow,
wreath,
wreaths.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
There's a Bunny in That Basket!
Hi Friends, I thought I'd share a few last minute Easter snaps with you all.
In my decor book, the only thing better than "a bunny",
is a bunny in a basket...
or on a tray, or drawer, or in a crate.
You know, some kind of cute vintage container
to keep it corralled and surrounded by flowers, eggs, moss, or veggies.
(It's a little hard to make out, but that's a brass rabbit mold on the shelf)
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Little Houses on the Sideboard and Cookbook Cupboard
So, now it's Christmas week and I still have a few spots around the house to share. I've decided I'm going to have to start a few Christmas posts before Thanksgiving, because the Christmas season is just not long enough! I'll just blame it on more fun spots to decorate.
Labels:
Christmas,
cookbook cupboard,
December,
hearth room,
sideboard,
white houses
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Decorating the Sideboard for Christmas
This week I've been sharing Christmas in the Hearth Room, so next I wanted to show you the rest of the room and the antique sideboard. I've always loved the little curved shelf above the mirror, but this is my first time actually decorating it for the Christmas Holiday. A few little British crocks, some white reindeer, and bottle brush trees keep it light, bright and lots of fun.
Labels:
antiques,
armoire,
Christmas,
hearth room,
painted furniture,
sideboard,
Vintage
Monday, September 16, 2019
Fall Sideboard and a few "Technical" Difficulties
This is one of those posts when I feel like starting out with a big "So..." which is always a telltale sign of frustration. This has been a few weeks of computer/blogging frustrations for me. We all use different computers and different software etc. I happen to like a desktop computer that has a big capability to house tons of photos and programs etc. But my tech skills are not particularly whippy. I freely admit it. I depend on my husband for his technical and computer expertise, so it's a PC not a Mac which I would be on my own with.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Stacking Painted Baskets
I'm very fortunate to have a long wall in the Hearth Room that can handle multiple pieces of furniture, and I've made use of it to bring back two vintage pieces I've had for years. I didn't know how they would look together, but I realized I'd need something of a different size and texture to go between the two.
Labels:
antiques,
baskets,
cupboard,
furniture,
hearth room,
metal basket,
New House Journal,
painting,
prints,
sideboard,
Vintage
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Layering Decor in the Hearth Room
We are getting furniture in place and unpacking "decor" throughout the new place, so I've been trying out ideas and moving pieces around. One of the house projects that made a big difference in looks and functionality in the Hearth Room was a beef-up of the concrete mantel. Not sure why it would have been made of concrete, but the big problem was that it was a very narrow ledge and wasn't proportionate to the size of the fireplace. You can read about that project here. The update is a huge improvement.
Labels:
armoire,
fireplace,
hearth room,
lamps,
lighting,
mantel,
mirror,
New House Journal,
sideboard
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Antique Sideboard Buffet Makes a Comeback
Hi Friends! Well, we're in the stage right now where we have most of the furniture at the new house, but also a lot of boxes starting to mount up. It's exciting being this close, especially when we see rooms coming together with our favorite pieces.
Here it is with a fresh new look.
Labels:
antiques,
buffet,
chalk paint,
chippy,
hearth room,
New House Journal,
paint finishes,
sideboard
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Styling My Buffet for Fall
I've been trying to spread out my Fall decorating over the last few weeks. It's given me a chance to try out a few different ideas, and also taken the pressure off to get it all done in a couple of days. I used to make myself and my husband crazy by going into a marathon decor frenzy. Now I'm taking my time and looking for inspiration from Pinterest and Fall Magazines from my many year stash.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Christmas Cloches au Natural
Hi Friends...
I thought I'd do a quick post
and share my two Christmas Cloches
from the Dining Room.
Labels:
buffet,
Christmas,
christmas decorations,
cloche,
cloches,
Dining Room,
sideboard
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Late Summer Look-back
I've been hunting for some inspiration for this transition time into Fall.
The fading flowers are showing the wear and tear of the sun,
the temps are still hot, the yards have started turning brown around the edges,
and this time of year, I often find myself in a little decorating funk.
Labels:
Living Room,
seashells,
shells,
sideboard,
summer,
sunflowers,
sunporch,
tole trays,
wicker
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Monogram
Last year I bought these wonderful wooden monogrammed letters for my sis and the girls for Christmas. They turned out so pretty; all scrolly and interesting. They loved them, but I didn't order one for myself because our initials are sort of boring... D-O-D (could be worse, it could be DUD). But after seeing so many people use these in different ways last year, I decided I'd have to go ahead.
I haven't been able to decorate or change things up after putting away the Christmas decor since everything is on it's way into a box. But I did have a sunny day because of all the blinding white stuff that's outside...that made for a great photo shoot day. I had to take a picture of something...
So I put together a little New Year vignette on the Hallway Sideboard. I don't know if I'll have room for this piece at the new "little house". My "vignette" days may be severely hampered.
We're supposed to get the keys on Friday. We've had so much crumby weather that we're hoping that the cleanup and painting has been done over there; if not we'll have to wait. But we're praying for better weather, so we're hoping it all goes as scheduled.
I've decided that I have way too much stuff stored in my office. I've had to go through and decide what is necessary and what is not. It's ridiculous. It's a good thing this move will be in stages, since I'm not making much headway. I told my husband that if I didn't finish this up soon that he had my permission to turn me in to Hoarders Anonymous. OK, back to work...
I haven't been able to decorate or change things up after putting away the Christmas decor since everything is on it's way into a box. But I did have a sunny day because of all the blinding white stuff that's outside...that made for a great photo shoot day. I had to take a picture of something...
But one thing I know for sure is all my sheep and lambies will be grazing around
and that my scrolly chalkboard will be leaning against a wall somewhere.
We're supposed to get the keys on Friday. We've had so much crumby weather that we're hoping that the cleanup and painting has been done over there; if not we'll have to wait. But we're praying for better weather, so we're hoping it all goes as scheduled.
Just thought I'd throw in a few pics from last year this time...
I've decided that I have way too much stuff stored in my office. I've had to go through and decide what is necessary and what is not. It's ridiculous. It's a good thing this move will be in stages, since I'm not making much headway. I told my husband that if I didn't finish this up soon that he had my permission to turn me in to Hoarders Anonymous. OK, back to work...
I'll be joining in on these fabulouso parties this week:
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspiration Gallery at City Farmhouse
Blissful Whites at Timewashed
DIY By Design
House Party at No Minimalist Here
Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush
Fab Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo
Shabby Art Boutique
Inspiration Gallery at City Farmhouse
Blissful Whites at Timewashed
DIY By Design
House Party at No Minimalist Here
Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush
Fab Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo
Shabby Art Boutique
xoxo,
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Just a Little Christmas on the Sideboard
Since I'm not hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year, I caved to the pressure of starting my Christmas decorating early. (and I'm so glad I did) I think most of us have realized that to get to enjoy the Christmas Holiday Season it was going to require us to start before Thanksgiving. There...I admitted it. I just cannot get everything done that I want to do when it's only going to last a few weeks. I still have out my Turkey Platters and a few velvet pumpkins, but they are having to share the limelight with a more Christmas-y vibe.
Here are a few pics from the Hallway Sideboard. I'm not finished, but this is how I'm starting. Some Red Striped Grain Sack Ribbon on my Holly Topiaries with a little blinged out silver for good measure.
Now, since I hadn't had a chance to share Thanksgiving Sideboard with you, Here it is...these are for those photo archives I've been talking about. Each year I look back to see what I've done the year before.
I really love my big vintage window and Pier 1 Scrolly Chalkboard
as a backdrop for my seasonal displays. It always makes things "pop".
Here's my preserved Boxwood Wreath, simply decorated for Thanksgiving.
I'm working now on changing it out for Christmas.
Say "Hello Handsome" to My Big Boy Tom Turkey
that I painted white several years ago.
He's Large and in Charge!
I've enjoyed using this black wagon for the last few months of Fall,
but on to something new for the Christmas Season.
I know we're all super busy, but I'll still be doing the Be Inspired Party, just starting on Wednesday instead of Thursday morning. I'm not sure when I'll get the party linky up, but come by if you have a minute and join in, We're gearing up for Christmas! Christmas and Thanksgiving posts both are welcome!!
And for some Shopping fun,
check out The Marketplace HERE.
The link party is up all week.
Enjoy your week with Family and Friends,
Love you all,
I have so much to be Thankful for,
xoxo
Joining in on these great parties:
Daily Cup at Mrs. Olson's
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Labels:
Christmas,
sideboard,
Thanksgiving,
topiaries,
transferware,
transition,
turkeys,
wreath
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