Have a Heart...

Just thought I'd share some "sweet" hearts that I've found on Etsy.


Theresa from the Old White House

Me and You stuffed heart
(one of these came to live at my house)

 Rebecca Ersfeld's wonderful fabric collage journals

(I have one of Rebecca's art journals, they are a work of art!)

Kathy from Creative Home Expressions

has these wonderful script fabric hearts

Ann from On Sutton Place created a wonderful primitive

heart pillow made from an old quilt top.

 Rhonda from a Little Bit French

has a gorgeous mixed media French Heart

Love Stitched Heart Pillow

from the Old Willow

And one of my Vintage Key Necklaces

with a Celtic Heart and Crown

If you haven't joined in for the Vintage Valentine Party,

then just scroll down to the next post.

Have a great weekend warm-up for Valentine's Day!

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration Friday # 76 Vintage Valentine Party

My new little light filled corner of the Living Room
has now been designated as
"the perfect picture spot".


And  since my whole house is one big mess from the painting,
I'm just doing another small vignette.

I found this pink lace-y look Valentine chocolate box last year,

so I paired it with some dried long stem pink roses that I had saved,

and an old Valentine post card from the twenties.

This large Valentine is so fragile that I had to frame it.
It's a 3-D with multiple intricate layers.

I wish I could show it off better.

It's of two children at the beach.

You can barely see them in the center thru the cutouts.

Hopefully, I'll be able to share some other vintage Valentine goodies,

if I can ever get this painting project done...

and now from last week:


Betsy Speert, yes, THE Betsy Speert
linked up her wonderful bedroom
full of cabbage roses and  English romance.

Renee from Miss Gracie's House has been on a mission
 to re-make her butler's pantry, it's turning out amazing. 

Here is just one photo, you'll have to see this post.

Cindy from Beaux R'eves sets a wonderful Romantic tablescape

what a beautiful way to say "I love you"!

Karee from the Vintage Chateau shares her gorgeous

Valentine Tablescape with some wonderful red transferware mixed in.

Debbie from Debbie-Dabble knows how to go "all out"!

She has Valentine's Day decor that is over-the-top amazing!

and another Valentine tablescape from Fabby's Living;

her Bavarian Valentine Tea.

So many wonderful links, wish I could highlight you all!!

OK, one more that I just couldn't leave out!

Lauren from West Furniture Revival created this Union Jack trunk

made from an old crate and pallet. Awe. some.

So today is the Vintage Valentine Party

hope you'll join in!

If you don't have Valentines it's still OK to link up,

just make sure it's "vintage or vintage inspired"

I'll be joining in on these great parties;

Feathered Nest Friday

Farmhouse Friday

Inspiration Friday

Potpourri Friday

Fridays Unfolded

Saturday Nite Special

Home Sweet Home

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I can't leave comments on your blog, 

and it's just not needed anymore)

thanks so much, 

love you all,

The Painting Continues...

I'm into my second coat of paint in the Living Room, so it's coming along. I can't believe the difference this paint is making...the room seems twice as large...and clean!  I couldn't help myself, I just had to take a photo in this wonderful light.

So, while I'm working I thought I share some photos from my Pinterest board,

  White Rooms.

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And remember, tomorrow is the 

Valentine Party at

Vintage Inspiration Friday

"anything vintage or vintage inspired"

Give Away Winner and a New Paint Project

You'll have to look closely at these top two photos, otherwise you might just think a small tornado has blown through my living room. OK, can you see what I'm up to? I felt it coming last week, and even mentioned it in my last blogpost about my Hall Bath Makeover.

Last summer when I painted most of my furniture in the Living Room and Entry white, I noticed that the walls all of the sudden didn't "feel" right anymore. They are a cappuccino tan that I loved about 8 years ago. With the darker furniture it gave a nice backdrop. Now that the furniture is lighter my drapes and sofas have "disappeared" into the walls.

I've been seeing this coming, but once I found the Sandstone Cove color for my Hall Bath, it was inevitable!

So this is what I'm up to. I'll try to keep you posted. As you can see, as of this morning, I have just done a "test" area with one coat. But already I know I'm going to love it. The subtle gray undertone surprisingly takes down the rest of the khaki a bit. What can I say, I like to change things up, and this will lighten up the house even more.

My husband looks at me and shakes his head, but he knows that I won't change my mind so he rolls with it. I can do most of it, but he's going to have to do the peak points of the "cathedral". He seems to be OK with that, but I'll have to wait for the weekend for it all to be finished. This is where I learn to practice the concept of "pacing myself" and not wearing myself out...or driving my husband crazy...we'll see.

AND, the winner of my Follower's Give Away is 

Pam from White Ironstone Cottage.

Hey Pam, send over your address and I'll get your necklace in the mail!

Thanks to all of you sweet followers,

wish I could send each one of you a gift!

Thank you for always being there with a word of encouragement.

love you guys sooooooo much!!

group hugs,

xoxo,