two shady ladies

  Well, it was time for this shady lady and I to head to some local flea markets.   We had major scoping out to do. I needed some mantel stuff. She needed a rug.   We didn’t get her rug, which I now realize was quite selfish of me.  Because we...

Spring Mantel

It seems like just yesterday I was decorating the mantel for spring last year.  Three seasons, one new camera, and no more lost-Ava-pounds later, it was time to do it again. It all started with my flea market finds with the mantel mania queen.  It was fun bouncing...

antique turned-leg table & a mirror

Remember that wacky shopping trip I took with a shady lady? The one where I found this beauty?? I couldn’t wait to get started on this one.  I loved the turned-leg style and everything was in pretty good shape (other than the obvious damage to the top). I...

chalk paint winner & spring decorating

After working on my spring mantel, it was time to lighten up the entire living room. For me, that meant cleaning off LOTS of surfaces, and letting go of some of the heavy accessories.   I added some pops of blue and green into by pulling throw pillows from other...