I have been a bad blogger.I have been very busy shopping and painting for my space.I have not been able to keep up with all the blogs I follow.I am hoping I can catch up soon!Here is a table I found at the goodwill store.I planned on selling it but then decided to sell the table I had and keep this one instead.That is the fun part about selling!I painted this with Annie Sloan Pure White. Originally I was thinking of cutting the legs off.Now that sounds a bit creepy doesn't it! But I thought I would end up with a bigger project than I wanted so I left it as is.Not sure if it needs something underneath or not.I added some old books,some horse shoes,a few plates and a Lady Madonna.Not sure if I like this set up yet or not.Here is another view.Also the lighting is not so good today.It was a ... View Post
Farmhouse tote,white gourds and a lavender sachet
I am taking a little break from my home projects.I still have to add the hardware to our cabinets.I need Mr. Cottage to help me with that.We were trying to fix a leaky toilet this past weekend and it is still not fixed.This past weekend I sold my french table set that I shared with you.I added a few more pieces to my space and then sold those as well.I did not even have a chance to take photos to share.I am low on furniture inventory so today I need to get out and shop for some things to paint.I have a few small pieces I will work on.But I need some larger pieces too!Today I wanted to share a tote on found recently at a local antique shop.LOVE this old tool tote! I am showing this on my farmhouse kitchen table but I am using it in my family room on our blanket chest.I want to paint ... View Post
Kitchen Reveal Antique Desk
Well I am almost done with my kitchen.Just a few more changes I would like to make but I think this is it for now.Yes I decided to paint those cabinets above the desk.And Yes I did take out the built in.It was much too small for me as far as room.I could hardly put anything in it.Where do I start?Lets start with the desk.My friend posted on her facebook that someone had a desk if anyone wanted it for free.Um yes sure I'll take it.I got in touch with the women and she said this was her husbands childhood desk.She had no where to put it so she was giving it away.When I took this desk I was going to paint it and sell it.Yes it was just old wood nothing to look at.Anyway I started to wonder what it would look like in my kitchen.I was looking for a desk and this one was free! I measured it yep ... View Post
My Farmhouse Kitchen
Thank you so much for all of your suggestions! I decided I needed two more chairs that were a bit bigger.And I also decided I could not live with that yellow.I was lucky and found two chairs in that same style.They are not old but the right size and very sturdy.I decided to paint them all the same color.That is our den behind the doors.Still working on that room.No peeking!As you can see I also switched the bench to the opposite side.The newer two chairs are on the end.I think they look better as they are taller than the other two. Love those creamy white roses in my French white pitcher.My favorite round board on the table too! I use that every night!I really love this white! Seem to fit in better with all of the changes I have made to my home. These are beautiful! And smell heavenly ... View Post
White Painted Farmhouse Table
Guess what I have been up to lately.Moving things around yep again.Mr. Cottage is used to it by now.So don't get used to seeing things the same in my home.Expect things to change quite often.Remember that farm table I had in my creative room?Well I started to wonder what it would look like in my kitchen.And here it is.It is a bit longer than our other table and a little narrow too.But that is how those old farm tables are.I recently found those two yellow chairs and white chippy chair.And you remember that pink chair you can see it on my header.I also found an old bench and I painted it Annie Sloan Old White.I like all the different colors of the chairs.But not sure about the yellow what do you think? I really like having chairs mixed with a bench.This table really fits in with all the ... View Post
Fall Harvest White
In keeping with my simple fall decor this year I am keeping my mantle as is but adding a few white pumpkins.Well actually I think they are gourds.But we call them mini white pumpkins in this house. All are real except for the faux white one on the end.I am looking for a real one that size.I just have not found it yet so faux it is.Well at least for now.The real ones were all found at my farmers market. Some dried hydrangeas from my garden in an old milk bottle.I kept everything else the same on here.I just recently changed this and I like it so why change it. Oh I did add this sweet little piece to the mix.Found at a garage sale.It is a petite tureen! I have never seen one so little! The pattern is beautiful and has lots of crazing and that lovely brown color from age.I love this ... View Post