A Quiet Little Corner

Hi everyone, Its Saturday morning, and today is filled with BCOW(Beach Cottage On Wheels), now to be known as Gracie (that's right she finally has a name). Tell you more on that later. Today is build out day (basically all the molding and anything else that requires carpentry is going to happen today). So that will keep me busy.

This morning while drinking coffee I felt like a small project (just what I need another project). So I looked around the house and decided this space needed something. I thought a quiet corner.

So I cleaned off the top of this dresser, and the memo board. I put out these zinc candleholders and silver tray (which I already had). Moved my French pig, and Walmart radio over (I know the evil empire, but I love some of their stuff and you can't beat their prices).
Wa La a little inspirational corner, play a little music, light a few candles. Also a few inspirational bits on the memo board, and a great place to walk by and feel relaxed for a sec.

The dresser has its own story, as black does not usually fall into my palette. I designed and had this piece built for a local shop, black did fall into her palette. So after a year of no orders (plenty of interest), I decided to pull all the pieces. After some debate with myself (I know you do the same thing too), I decided not to paint it and to put it here. Sometimes you have to throw a zinger, this is mine.

And a little white rose to top everything off.

Ok now I'm getting back to work. I hope this corner relaxes me even for a sec today.

Have a good weekend.

See everyone next time......

Silver Teapots And White Roses

Hi everyone, I hope you are having a good weekend. From my previous post you all know I have a BCOW (Beach Cottage On Wheels). I haven't done anything to it yet except buy pretty things for it. I want to show the pretty and whimsical teapot I bought for the BCOW. This is the service I'm using for my morning tea and coffee. I know very fun and maybe not so practical, but I love the fact it not what anyone is going to expect. Silver teapot, ironstone sugar and cremer, and white little bistro cups. What says camping more than that? (LOL) Oh and the white tray just tops it off. I really wanted the BCOW to have a French beach cottage feel, so I have been moving towards the French, but still have the beach part in mind. Like white slipcovers (Yummm), and a white beadboard headboard with a French surprise (wait and see its going to be great).

The teapot by itself...... It definitely has a fairy tale quality, shaped like Cinderella's pumpkin carriage. The teapot is from Sheffield, and was a great deal.

A close up of the lid, Looks like a pumpkin stem.....

The feet are fun also. That would be like me camping and bring a tea service, but it will be fun. (LOL)

Ok here is the white roses part. My white miniature roses are blooming. They do that once a month and I can't ever wait. I usually take one in and put it on the kitchen window. It makes doing the dishes a little fun (Let face it dishes are never fun).

Well everyone have a good weekend.......

See you all next time.......

....And The Winner Is!!!

Hi everyone. I told you I would announce the winner today. I have to make this a quick post as I still am working on revamping my look for the upcoming Scott's show. I miss blogging I hope to do more regular posts real soon.

Here is my friend getting ready to pick (the suspense!!!)....
The winner is Linden Townhouse, Congrates, I will email you in the next couple of days so I can send you your prize.
Everyone else I'm sorry, but there are going to be more giveaways with just as nice prizes. Just remember to sign up and follow for the followers only giveaway, so start following, tell your friends, it is going to be a good giveaway prize. Ok I have to go. Thank you all for joining my giveaway.

See everyone next time......

W is for White Wednesday

Hi everyone. It has been one of those weeks, you know the ones. It is the kind of week you think you can do nothing right. All things considered I did not want to miss out on White Wednesday the best party in blogdom. This week I wanted to play what do I spy with my little eye that is white (I also wanted to show you my spring/summer makeover).

First I spy a white architectural piece in front of the fireplace.
Next I spy white slipcovered chairs and a sofa. I have been waiting impatiently to put on my spring/summer slipcovers, and bring down the new desk chair. This desk chair replaces my green Swedish styled one.
Lets see I spy a white floor lamp, this one also replaces my blue floor lamp.
Next I see white cherub candleholders. I have loved these two since I first saw them, they just look so Shabby Chic.
Lastly I spy my favorite flowers, white roses. I hoped you enjoyed playing and for more wonderful white pieces go to
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/
Hooray spring is coming.

See everyone next time......