White Wednesday

Today I thought I'd share three little whites to celebrate White Wednesday. First, let's mosey on over to my vintage wicker loveseat. She's so yummy...just look at the sweetness of age. She only accomodates those of us in the small and feminine category, since she groans under the weight of the men in my home.


Next, I wanted to show you some vintage milk glass that my friend Tina gave me. Three heavy glasses with the snack plates. I loved the glasses and couldn't help wishing I had more to make a set. Then guess what??

Look what I found? In a local antique shop I happened upon, there waiting for me and on sale to boot were six more glasses and also the beautiful pitcher to match. I thought "as long as it's milk glass, the pattern doesn't matter"

I got it home and to my continued amazement, it was the EXACT same pattern as the 3 glasses I had. So now I have the beautiful pitcher, 9 glasses, w/ three snack plates all for the whopping price of $19.99.

Last but not least, I wanted to share a glimpse of my shabby white dripping with crystals chandlier. She was a win on ebay about three years ago and graces my dining room.

Hope you've enjoyed viewing my little whites. Head on over to Faded Charm to see what other goodies are being hosted there by Kathleen.

A Treasure Trek To New Hampshire

Well, I had planned to go to the Brimfield Antique Show on Sunday, but after seeing Mary Ellen's post from her Wrentham Country Store blog (Thanks for the lead Mary Ellen!), I decided instead to make the 2 hour trek to New Hampshire to check out The White Home Collections in Wilton. (Thanks to my wonderful hubby for doing all the driving) Boy am I glad I did. At first I thought I'd do a little shopping for my little space at the Wrentham Country Store, but after picking my jaw off the ground it was apparent that I'd be shopping for none other than me, myself, and I.

Anyway, here I found the piece that spoke to me...LOUD and CLEAR!!! We will be remodeling our entire kitchen soon with off white cabinetry (biscotti to be exact). Even though our kitchen is small, I knew I had room for a small piece in the center of the kitchen to serve as an extra work space if you will. With all that newness coming to my kitchen, I knew the piece had to be old, chippy, and full of charm. Well..to my eternal delight, I found that piece at The White Home Collections in Wilton, New Hampshire. Here she is in all her chippy, faded, blue glory....


Can you believe that not only are there five drawers and a cupboard (with a shelf) in this beauty, but her top drawer has a built in cutlery tray/divider? Be still my heart! I'm convinced if I flipped this chest over, my name would be inscribed on it somewhere...that's just how PERFECT a fit it is for me and my little home!

She will definitely provide me with extra storage for all those little odds & ends in a kitchen. And not only did I get 10% off the price...but there is NO SALES TAX in New Hampshire, which made the win even sweeter!!

Lastly, in the near future, look for Deb at The White Home Collections to be adding a blog to her website, so she can tempt you even more with her awesome displays of shabby, cottage, chic, garden delights. I look forward to a trip back there soon. For now, here is just an appetizer of displays amongst three floors of absolute heaven!






Hope you enjoy these little pics as much as I did visiting! And please let me know what you think of my shabby old cupboard!

White Wednesday

Well...here is my first "be it ever so humble" White Wednesday post. I've loved viewing, sighing, and drooling over all the wonderful whites you've all so admirably posted for quite awhile now. So, I looked about for something "white worthy" to post and came up with a couple of items that I HOPE you'll enjoy. First, we have a little white/cream vignette on a dresser in my bedroom.

Next I have a couple of sweet vintage, creamy french style cherubs who sit atop my dining room cabinet. For now they hold some candles, but they've also be known to hold soaps in the bath, and potpourri as well. I won these years ago on ebay and could never part with them. They are chunky and quite heavy!



Thanks Kathleen over at Faded Charm for hosting White Wednesday! I'm thrilled to be a part of it!

Outdoor Living

The beauty of decks and porches is that they increase our living spaces...just when we need them most. (after being couped up inside from our loooong New England winters.)

Here is our back deck...the place we flock to on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer we've been experiencing...or should I say steamy??

This is our ninth year with the pool, but just this summer we had the deck built out to meet it. We enjoy being out here so much more now. Nothing like a refreshing dip and a barbecue.


A pool is such a blessing in hot weather...I never want to take it for granted! Come on in, the water's fine!!!


At the front of the house, we have a wrap around farmer's porch.

I don't live on a country road with loads of privacy, but that doesn't stop me from making the most of outdoor living, enjoying the fresh air every chance I get. A porch is such a wonderful luxury. I don't think I'd ever want to be without one.


...A place to daydream

...Sit a spell

...Read a good book or magazine

...Chat with a friend

...Sip something cold

...take in the beauty

...or even indulge in a quick nap

No porch is complete without some old shabby wicker! That being said, I love my porch! It's never the same twice, and constantly being redecorated. Next week it may look totally different, as I love trying to find new ways to re-purpose and re-station things I already have. I'd LOVE to see some pics of YOUR outdoor living spaces.

A Peek at my space in the Wrentham Country Store

Here's a peek at some of the treasures currently for sale at my little space in the Wrentham Country Store. The displays are always changing as things sell, so the look is always different. I have such fun with it. It's more than a job or a hobby, it's a PASSION! I was treasure hunting today and found some awesome things that will soon find their way into my little corner at WCS. A beautiful shabby blue dresser, a glass and iron tea/or garden cart, an antique framed tapestry, some cast iron finials, awesome night stands (that just need a coat of shabby white paint) with original barbola or gesso on the front, a vintage shabbylicious parasol, and some other small items. Look for them in the coming weeks.



Check out these little vintage ladies gloves...sooo shabby sweet and garden style...


Look at this lovely I purchased for myself! It's a vintage chippy french wire collapsible laundry basket straight from the Paris Flea Market. These are getting harder and harder to find. I'm not sure where it's going to fit though, since it's quite large. I may find a spot for it on my porch (aka outdoor living space)...maybe with some flowers in it. If I had the room inside, I could just see it filled with spare pillows and throws, or maybe in the bath filled with towels. Any ideas ladies? I'm open to suggestions. As much as I love it, it may just find it's way into my space at the store if it proves too big for my dwelling. Waaaaahhhh!!!

Shabby Little Office

Here are some pics of my shabby "office" area. Well...it's not really an office. We had tried every room in the house, and somehow the computer station just looked so out of place no matter where we put it. One of the luxuries of an older home can be a large entry hallway, so one day I was a little inspired reading a decorating magazine that suggested thinking of unusual places to set up a "mini office"....and that's how my hallway office was "born".

This beauty hangs above the desk. I scored this treasure a few years ago on ebay. It's a paper print of "A Study of Roses" by Paul de Longpre decoupaged onto a chippy yummy long cupboard door.


Here is the sweetest vintage wooden cabinet ever! I purchased this more than a couple of years ago from Jennifer at "The Old Painted Cottage". It has 7 drawers that I labeled for receipts, bills, envelopes, etc. She's very heavy and sturdy, but most importantly ladies...she's chippy!!


And of course...no office would be complete without something pretty to hold pens and pencils...

Hope you've enjoyed a little "peek" into my entryway office.(messy papers and all) I'd love to hear any ideas you have about optimizing your spaces creatively...I'm ready for some inspiration! Blog away!

Dining Room

My Dining Room is mainly a mix of whites and creams with an occasional blue or pink thrown in. And yes, that's a clear cover over the fabric tablecloth. Would Rachel Ashwell approve? Probably not, but in this area, I choose practical!With teenage boys and grand children, I was washing my tablecloth every day. Just wipe and go. Love it. Isn't it amazing how the colors in a table cloth can change the look of a whole room?