Friday, February 25, 2011

Vintage Inspiration Friday #26 Thinking of Spring


This time of year I start thinking about Spring.
Not just "Spring", but more specifically,
thinking about plants and flowers for my deck and porch;
bringing some color back into my life and surroundings.



I bought the book, Carolyn Westbrook Home,
several years ago and have found endless inspiration.
One of my favorite segments is at the end of the book;

The Potting Shed



Everything about this setting speaks to my vintage heart;
old metal chairs, shutters, chippy white table, old iron gate, garden statuary.
The old metal basket, and even a beautiful way to display broken concrete urns.

I adore this rusty iron and chippy paint gate.




And even the canning jars with a seed packet;
a simple display, but lots of impact.






Oh, to have a place for bags of soil, garden utensils, pots and ideas!



If you haven't seen this wonderful book,
you'll really enjoy it.
It's one of my all time favorites!

And now;
Take a look at some great inspiration from last week!

Snow Business


Grandmother's Handwritten Recipes



Brides Maids




English Love



Hope you can join in for the party!
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Hope you're starting to see some signs of Spring!
love to you all,
Debra






Sunday, February 20, 2011

I'm In!!!

Well, I made it, but not without lot's of help. My hubbs and son-in-law, Chris;
my two trusty sidekicks, did the hard work.
I still have more things to bring in, but at least I'm there.



This is the first time I've moved into a space
 that I didn't bring enough stuff to fill it up.



So I still need to put a few more tubs together of smalls,
and bring in a few more prints.



The huge architectural window piece has been in my garage for a year or two.
I thought it made a good statement sitting there in the middle.



that was sooooo much fun,
and I have the scar to prove it!










I had the wicker settee in my Dining Room,
but it's time to let it go.
I traded it out for a church pew that I recently painted white.



Here's lookin' at ya!



If you live in the area, Relics is a lot of fun.
Located on West Battlefield and Kansas Expressway.
10-6 M-F,
12-6 Sunday.

The new Tea Room is scheduled for late Spring.
(can't wait!)

Hope you all had a good weekend,
I've been a bum today.

love ya,
Debra

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