Repurposed and Renewed

 
I've been so busy this week during the evenings preparing the decor for a Woman's Retreat for our church.  The theme is "all things new" so you know I'm having so much fun with that! 
 
I'll be posting pictures of before and afters once the Retreat is over :)  Don't want to spoil the surprise for all the ladies attending. Above are just a few sneak peeks into some of the items I'm re- purposing.
 
I'll be giving this sconce away at the Retreat to some lucky winner.  It use to be white!
 
I've been stopping in at every thrift store in the metroplex in between appointments. 
My car looks like this every day!
 
 
and my garage looks like this!  These are all BEFORES
 
 
I've had some wonderful volunteers who have been spray painting like crazy! 
 
 
Here's a sneak peek into one of the finished things! 
 
On another note, I've been working on my "ONE by ONE" furniture that is being repainted and reupholstered (not by me).  I hope to have them ready soon!
 
 
Here are a few items in their BEFORE state.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have a fabulous weekend and hope you get RENEWED for the week! 
 
 
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Framed Antique Graphics

 
I found 2 of these frames (below) about a year ago at an estate sale.  Sadly, they have been sitting in my closet for all this time waiting for me to do something wonderful with them.
 
 
The other day I came across an Etsy store Antique Graphique that has amazing vintage graphics that you can purchase for $1.00 each.  You can then print and use them for paper crafts, transfers, pillows, etc.  The owner of this store is a graphic designer and photographer.  She collects old images from magazines and books and she has over 200 amazing ones to choose from.
 
I loved this chandelier!
 
So I purchased several, printed the graphic on nice linen paper and then put them in these "shabby chic" frames. 
 
 
I purchased several graphics that I'll use for other projects too.  Did you know that you can purchase burlap fabric sheets that can go in your printer here.  They look fantastic with these images printed on them!  They make great luggage tags, cards, etc. too! 
 
 Just think what you could do with decopouge! You could  Modge Podge these onto hat boxes and so much more!
 

I'd love this image one on a T-shirt!
 
 
 
You can also purchase canvas paper here that you can put in your inkjet printer and click "print".  An instant project finished!
 

Hope you are inspired to do some printing and framing :)  These make great gifts!
 
 
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Would you stay at my Bed and Breakfast?

As some of you know, one of my dreams is to own a Bed and Breakfast.  It's a dream of mine that I've had for a long time.  Not sure if it will ever become a reality but it's fun to dream.  I love charming homes all the way from an English cottages to a rustic cabin in the woods.  I thought you might like to dream a little with me.... ready?  Let's go!
So Romantic!  I'd like to spend Valentines Day in this little cabin.  I imagine enjoying this front porch for my coffee as well as in the evening with the one I love.  Perfect place for men and woman because the men could fish in this little pond while the woman read on the front porch.
This North Carolina home looks incredibly inviting.
Not sure if I'd want the property to be perfectly manicured?
Or quaint, wild and free?
 Adore these wild flowers.
 
 If I could pick the house I'd want for my bed and breakfast, this one above would be the one I would choose in a heartbeat.   Seriously gorgeous!
 
A courtyard would be a must.
I've always loved windows that open so put that on my list of "wants".
 A thatched roof and a cute little picket fence gate would be nice!
 
Of course, every bed and breakfast has to have climbing roses.
 
Beautiful gardens to serve tea and coffee and a place to have Happy Hour!
I grew up in a house like this one when we lived in South Africa so I think that's why I love it!
Imagine taking a leisurely walk through this property?
A cute little town like this one to walk to so I could buy my bread and weekly goodies is on my priority list too.
My bed and breakfast wouldn't have a sign like this one.  It would say 
"WELCOME, COME STAY A WHILE."
Every courtyard needs a water feature too.

Of course, I can't run a bed and breakfast myself.  My husband has to be on board too because he's the cook!  I think this rustic cabin would be his first choice. I'd go for it!
  I'd love to make each bedroom romantic and quaint with loads of sophistication and comfort.  I don't like too much fuss and would want the men to feel like they weren't in a froo froo room.
I think my guests would be happy to sleep in these rooms. 

For the woman that come with their girlfriends, I think they would enjoy these rooms.

Thanks for dreaming a little dream with me!  I'm hoping one day it will become a reality.

I'm dreaming big this year!

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Turquoise & Red Decor

This shabby little chair makes my heart sing.  The color combinations are beautiful.  Of course, I 'm all about textures like this too so that's why I'm drawn to it.   
This post is all about turquoise and red combinations.  I talked about "all things pink" last post being that we are heading into the season of LOVE.  Red is the color of Love so let's see some beautiful combinations of turquoise and red.  Some will find that these colors are too strong for their taste but for decorating for Valentines Day, it's a wonderful combo.
 Can you believe these Blackened Broad Bills!!!  Just look at what God created to make our world a more beautiful place.  Their beaks are incredible.  How can we not use those colors as inspiration for our designs.
This tile is a little more pink than red but I adore the handmade pottery sink and the branch mirror.
(House of Turquoise)
These large chairs are divine along with the red window seat covered in geometric pillows.
 (Tobi Fairley)
Another shade of turquoise with coral.  Gorgeous.  Tobi always does things so beautifully and is a genius at color combinations.
Small accessories like these stacked boxes with a Coral lamp adds such charm to this entry with a sparkly turquoise chandelier.
 (Lucy and Company) 
Love the rug, lamp and pillows in the above bedroom. Definitely an eclectic combination.
  
A touch of turquoise with this red wicker chair on the patio.
(Laura U. Inc)
The black check floor makes a great backdrop for these bright color combinations.
I'd sleep tight in this bed.
The yummy glossy walls and the shiny leather chair  make a great marriage.  The yellow draperies pulls both colors together!
I'd want to stop at this little cafe for a Latte because of the charming color combinations.
Yellow is a beautiful compliment to this shade of turquoise and raspberry.  The gilded gold side chairs are one of my favorite things in this room, along with the painting. 
Antique pieces mixed with updated fabrics and modern artwork that pulls all the colors together.
A zen feeling in this room.
A charming little corner in a room to read.
Wrought iron patio tables look amazing painted turquoise along with raspberry Adirondack chairs.  Again, paired with yellow is amazing.
 (Heavenlypins.com)
A different shade of turquoise with a velvet red.

 Why not add a touch of turquoise to your laundry room.
Or your front door!  This door makes me wonder who lives here?
Who wouldn't want to eat at this table?  Cute little turquoise vintage glasses used as vases.

Until next post!  Enjoy decorating!

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Decorating with Pink. Are you a fan?

With Valentines Day all over the retail market, (we barely got through Christmas) I decided I would do a few posts about pink combined with different colors in the design world. 
  Of course, pink and red are the two colors you see everywhere during the Valentines Day Season but I'd like to show you some different combinations using the color pink.  You can choose which combo you like.
  I'm not a big fan of pink and red together but I ADORE it with black and turquoise like the above combination.

I have decided that pink with black is my most FAVORITE combination.
This color collage is stunning too.  All my absolute favorite colors!  I'm designing a room around these colors!
This embossed wallpaper would be gorgeous on a headboard wall or behind some bookshelves.
I'd love to drive up to this front door each and every day.
This soft pink couch with the black cording is beautiful with the zebra rug.
Pink flowers in a blue vase, layered on a gorgeous wooden tray.
Pink peonies in a rustic vase really looks sharp.
The below images are ones I've collected over the last few months in my "for the LOVE of pink" file.  These splashes and touches of pinks I can do!  Hope you like them as much as I do.
(Decorpad)
  
 (Traditional Home)

(Velvet and Linen)
  
The chairs are a little out there for me.  However, I love the color combination.

Barely there pink.

 

 Pink Antique books!
 
Vintage Suitcases make a great display on a bedside table!
Just look at that detail!
I'd love to see this little lovely made into a bathroom vanity in a guest bathroom.  Just imagine the beautiful marble you could choose for the top.
 Gorgeous with the gray tile! 
Tiny glimpses of pink
Stunning wallpaper (maybe a stencil?)
Most of the images that don't have a source were found on Pinterest or Instagram and were uploaded by an individual user.
Are you hooked yet?  I noticed that the images I REALLY LOVE are the ones where there is a touch of black combined with it.
 Wait til you see the next blog post!
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