Hi gang, We're on our way back from the beach today; don't be too unsympathetic because I'm sure reality will be crashing in tonight! So it's the perfect time to do something fun to show my appreciation to you. Because I can... another giveaway for you, my lovely readers and followers!! Another favorite piece of mine that is sure to make a statement. How about our Framework Urn? This baby is a full 24 inches tall! Imagine it on … [Read more...]
Taking a Break…
March 16, 2012 by · 2 Comments
The hubs is whisking me away for a long birthday weekend celebration at the beach...this will be my view... And you can find me here... Try not to hate me... Monday, I'll be announcing another giveaway to celebrate my blogiversary/Willow House business birthday/45th birthday! It's another goody, so tune in! Enjoy, my friends! … [Read more...]
To Polish or Not to Polish…
March 15, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Hello, friends! I'm posting over at Fancy Little Things today on the polish versus tarnish dilemma in decorating with silver. Care to weigh in? Pop over to Fancy Little Things and let me know what you think! … [Read more...]
Ready for Spring {Mantle Makeover}
March 13, 2012 by · 18 Comments
I love tweaking. And what better time to tweak than spring? As I'm starting to see all the Mantle linky parties out there in the blogosphere, I thought I'd better get on mine. So here was my winter mantle (that I loooooovvvveed)... And here is my update for spring... I know... not a dramatic change, but I just couldn't part with my antique frame propped on my mirror or my new French sheet music candles... so I just added a few … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Monday
March 12, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Big news, gang! I'm sooooo excited about my birthday present to myself... I'm going to HAVEN!! Woo Hoo! My first bloggy conference and I can't wait... especially to meet up IRL with some bloggy friends and get some awesome blogging and DIY advice. And, best of all, I get to share with you all when all is said and done! Can you tell I'm excited? Did I mention how excited I am??! Whew -- I couldn't even save that for the end of the … [Read more...]
And the Winner Is…
March 10, 2012 by · 4 Comments
And the Winner is.... Comment #17 -- Karianne from Thistlewood Farm! What a great idea! I love Willow House (I have their newest catalog on my dining room table right now)! I am already a link follower and an e-mail subscriber and a pinterest follower….whew….I am tired just thinking about all this following blessings, karianne Can't wait to see where this lovely piece turns up in your home, Karianne! As a "thank you!" to all you … [Read more...]
Goodwill Find + Chalk Paint
March 9, 2012 by · 10 Comments
I still don't have my beloved laptop back, but I'm going to attempt to share a Before and After from iPhone pics and hubs' desk top... ugh. Hate not having all my stuff together! Any hoo... When we were gathering some items to go in our booth, I came across this little shelf at Goodwill for $9: Sorry for the blurry pic! I literally snapped this to send to my partner in crime... Anyway, I was envisioning (of course) a coat of chalk … [Read more...]
My Latest Venture…
March 7, 2012 by · 9 Comments
I'm a busy body... Because I always have something in mind... And this has been on my mind for years... Can you guess?? A new venture begins! Last week I opened a little booth with a friend of mine in a great antique mall here in Marietta! Ever prowled through Olivia Morgan Antiques? We're so excited about our new space and business. Our booth has some antique finds, some thrifted makeovers, unique pieces and … [Read more...]
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