Friday, July 8, 2011

Vision This~~

It's been a few weeks since I could actually use my camera and blog:   three major rooms under construction with wood floors being put in~~wallpapering the dining room~~and that's not even close to the rest of the story~~


This is the dining room: next week the beadboard "wallpaper"~~LOVE this stuff~~can't wait to show you my progress~~chair-railing; crown moulding; baseboard~~etc, etc, etc~~it all takes time!
I'm NOT loving my old chandelier~~but, it will have to do for now~~I have plans to change it out soon~~ (forgive the little "curtains"--taped up some muslin for privacy purposes while working in this room)~~


Did get a little break during the week and found some sweet things~~
This cherub vase (complete with dusty silk flowers!)


See that cherub shelf in the backgound?  Made of plaster and soooo paintable for $1.25~~
And cast iron little bird votive holders for 50 cents!  I love bird~thingies~~

And five heavy~marble~like candle holders (I am using several in the family room as coasters)~~liked the detail on these~~each for 25 cents from CC.



I'll post every week my progress for the rooms downstairs~~we have LOTS to do yet~~

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13 comments:

  1. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    This looks marvelous! I am sure you're going to be thrilled with the results! Adorable finds! I have seen those bird tealights in a cafe - love them!
    Hope you have a great weekend,
    Kathy

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  2. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 8, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    The dining room looks so pretty and I know the bead board wallpaper will make it even more so. Thanks for joining my party this week and make sure you post the finished room too. I am looking forward to seeing the final results.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  3. ChristieJuly 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Your room is gonna be gorgeous, it already looks so pretty! I'll be looking forward to visiting and watching your progress :)

    Loved seeing what you came home with too...my kinda deals for sure!

    Hope you have a great weekend...don't you work too hard...
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  4. The French HutchJuly 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wow, I'm impressed. You're really making a lot of changes. I have seen pics of the beadboard wallpaper and I'm sure your going to be thrilled with the results. I already love the room.......You found some great little buys. I love the plaster cherub and birds. I just love the thrifty finds. Can't wait for your to finish and post.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  5. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJuly 8, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love the cast iron bird votive holders! You are doing a great job with the renos.

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  6. A Daft Scots LassJuly 9, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    what an adorable wee blog you have

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  7. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 9, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    look forward to seeing the completed hard work!

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  8. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 9, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Oh, your dining room is looking lovely. It's so much work, I know, but it is going to be so worth it. I love those curb-side wicker rockers you found. I'll be very interested to see how you rehab those. They are truly awesome.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Looking good! Can't wait to see your progress.....about your chandelier, I kinda like it....what if you painted it?

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  10. Deanna@SentimentalRedoJuly 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    The room is looking beautiful and your finds were fantastic. I especially love the idea of using the marble candle holders as coasters! I am redoing many rooms in my house right now also. I'll have to follow along here, your weekly updates will keep me motivated to keep plugging along at my own home. :)

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  11. PamelaJuly 10, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Its looking great!

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  12. DiannJuly 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Yur thrift finds are wonderful! And wow, you are one busy lady! I can't wait to see the complete redo! thank you for joining TTF and have a fantastic day!

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  13. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageNovember 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I like your "old" chandy, Patty! But You have a vision for the room, I'm sure...and the old one just doesn't FIT, right? ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. I so enjoy your pretty projects.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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