Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Gearing Up........Stay Connected!!

Dear readers I have lot to share with you but two months long vacations of my son and a short trip to home town has made me feel lethargic. Though I can't stand this sluggishness anymore. I'm doing ever possible bit to make myself active, charged and connected to you wonderful people. 

Continuous rains in my part of the world has made it even worse........
My cuppa came to rescue.
As I gulp down........




I charge up........


Believe me talking to you and sharing things here on my blog makes me feel better and it makes a huge difference :)
See yaa with some lovely posts queued up in my draft and waiting to be published................!!!



Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Sitting Room Changes ... Again

Greetings, friends!  

I hope you are enjoying the holiday week and have fun plans with family and friends to look forward to in a few days!

Here in the Southeast, we are ready to say goodbye to the DAYS of rain that we've had!  I'm pretty sure that is what has caused me to mess around in our sitting room and make a few unplanned changes.  

BEFORE:


AFTER:  Can you spot the differences?


I decided that our bookcase needed a little bit of "oomph," so I washed it with a mixture of CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist and Simply White.  I then added a fun, French fabric to the back of the bookcase for a bit of interest and contrast:


I love how the accent pieces pop against it:


The fabric even pulls out the gray in the shell, too:


I then added a small starburst mirror (from Ballard) to the front of the bookcase for a bit of interest:


And, when I replaced this coffee table (from Pottery Barn) in our great room (I'll share all the changes in there soon), I decided to try it out in our sitting room, but not before giving it a little facelift.  

BEFORE:


AFTER:  See what a couple of coats of Annie Sloane's "Pure White" can do?


Of course, you know I couldn't resist distressing it just a tad:



While I still envision 4 chairs in my little "Mom cave," I'll enjoy this look until I find just what I'm looking for (wish me luck)!


As always, thanks so much for stopping by!  And, hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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Sunday, 30 June 2013

Garden Whimsy & Fairy Garden



Sit back and enjoy a bit of my 2013 garden whimsy!





Hen in the work boots is about to bloom!




 









Birdcage full of succulents







Vintage bicycle basket filled with greenery and an old dish




My little Fairy garden




See the chair, tiny birdbath and the watering can?







Unused Roller Skates get planted






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Thursday, 27 June 2013

Fun in the Sun Linky Party and Kindle Fire Giveaway

Greetings, friends!  

I hope you've all been enjoying our "Fun in the Sun" party over the last two weeks where 14 bloggers have been sharing fun Summer projects, decor and recipes ...
 and found inspiration along the way!  



If you didn't have a chance to visit everyone, all you have to do is click on the following links:



My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia - How to make pom pom lanterns
Sand & Sisal - Simple Summer centerpiece
Fox Hollow Cottage - Aloha Summer Wreath 
Adventures in Decorating - Summer Porch
French Country Cottage - Summer table setting 
 Cupcakes and Crinoline - Beach inspired desserts 
Domestically Speaking - Ultimate All American Sundae
Yellow Bliss Road - Sweet & simple Summer mantel
 DIY Show Off - Summer carnival mantel

Now, it's your turn to showoff your amazing Summer projects, recipes or decor!  We look forward to pinning and sharing your projects!  



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Wednesday, 26 June 2013

These Pebbles Can Steal Your Heart!!


I am sure many of you already have seen painted pebbles/rocks.....but wait you haven't seen these beauties!! These cute painted pebbles can steal your heart or can tempt you to make some for your own....yes I mean it. Check out these amazing creations by creative people.

Links has been provided below each image so please go through the links and explore the world of creativity and admire artists and their artwork :)

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Color galore.............

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These are super cute...............

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Eye popping...........

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Now tell me aren't you inspired enough to try your hands on it. If you already have painted some then you have to share it :)



Mud Room Update



Do you remember this?


 After building the new Hobby Garage, we were able to free up the old tool room and convert it to our new mud room.









 And I had picked up this bench and redid it for this room...


I have been on the lookout for more decor fitting this space. Decor Steals was one with their three vintage looking key locks and a local artist was another with a picture of a bicycle

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Online Store: Pepperfry

Pepperfry.com India’s No.1 Online Furniture, Home and Living destination launches a delightful collection of children's decor . This online shopping experience definitely promises well designed and colorful products that will brighten and personalize your child's room. 


Placing emphasis on comfort and durability, this collection comprises of products of superior quality that can be easily customized to individual needs. Mr. Kashyap Vadapalli, Chief Marketing Officer, Pepperfry.com, stated that " We are looking at fulfilling the growing needs of the room decor for children and with this collection, we aim to create an inspiring and beautiful atmosphere for children, which in turn is their playground within home for learning and development.'



A one-stop for all the requirements for children's room, this range has a wide array of cradles, chairs, bunk beds, kids rocking chairs, desks, wardrobes, chests, etc. and furnishings like bed spreads, cushions and pillows, towels, photo frames, wall décor and more. This economic range of furniture is resplendent with styles that are extendable, lightweight, devoid of small parts or sharp edges and durable for everyday tumble. Each product is designed aesthetically keeping in mind children's love for colors, shapes and themes.  Pepperfry.com helps in having the right things at home, where a child starts learning and discovering new things about the world. The perfect decor for your child's room is now just a click away.

About Pepperfry
Pepperfry is India’s leading Furniture, Home and Living destination, offering customers a wide selection of amazingly priced products with a consistently great shopping experience. The Pepperfry managed marketplace is the ideal platform for entrepreneurs who wish to sell their merchandise to millions of discerning customers and Pepperfry today works with close to a thousand merchant partners to showcase their design skills, craftsmanship and service orientation to customers across India and the world. Our mantra is to be the one stop shop for customers seeking to spice up their homes.










From a wide selection of Furniture, Décor and Furnishings, Pepperfry.com brings 35,000 plus designs at attractive prices.  Elegant coffee tables, cabinets, stools, poufs  planters, curios, candles, bed sheets, cushions, curtains, rugs and mats, carpets, bed covers and beanbags to help you redesign and welcome the sunshine. Accessorizing the room with casual curios, wall accents and ornamental trinkets to elevate the overall experience in room decor. Do away with heavy drapery and usher the summer with breezy curtains and floral bed spreads from the Pepperfry range. You can also change the look of your house with interesting painting, a throw pillow, photo frames and accentuated lamps and lighting.  It's easier to incorporate these small elements, to work wonders around various themes like rustic, coastal or DIY.


 


The green hues of nature or the turquoise gleam of the sea, whatever appeals to your senses, Pepperfry.com does it for your home.

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