Hanging Out

 My buddy and I headed out to get some ideas for decorating my new spaces (hopefully in September)

This was only 45$ at The Tobacco Barn, we saw one at Habitat but have to check it out on Hubby's day off

                           I would love an industrial table for behind the sofa in the downstairs family room

                                                                Love the stools

                                             Now this would really work, could put the games, cards and misc. in this!

                               I went ahead and bought this to paint with Anne Sloan Paint to match my bedroom set, hubby hasn't had a dresser for 4 years!!  Look 8 drawers and it comes with a beautiful big mirror $130!!

                                            We loved this desk, I wouldn't even paint it!!

                                                   No, we didn't get this couch!
                                                              Until later, Di
Hooking up with these fun people.

Lovely Blossoms

 Fun Finds Around Asheville, I saw this great set of vintage 60's curtain tie backs...lovely...they almost look like mushrooms

These are so retro....wait to see what I have planned for these

So cool on the floor 

A Pair of etched wood framed pictures made by an artist from Asheville 

 Until next shopping adventure,  Di

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Red and White

Blue and White with a kiss of yellow

Shades of Blue

Louis Blue and Olde White Anne Sloan Paint

My Bedroom in my old house

My wall color

Do I need to say more?

So now I have to recreate my colors for a new home.  I say home because we have been living in a cute cottage but not my home.  I am waiting to have the seller approve our bid...on pins and needles...
Karen at Graphic Fairy has some great giveaways: Enter to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card from Sherwin Williams :  watch the Chip It! video, if you haven't already, and drag the Chip It! button below to your bookmarks bar so you can create some gorgeous palettes of your own!

So, I play with Chip It!

I am off to await my new house dreams.....  Di

Rearranging

Dining Room Arranging; Just as our lives rearrange so do our rooms.  As I continue for a new home I do come across some finds.  I sure wish our house was as easy to find as some of the fun things I have found around the city.

Out  garage selling I found this great lazy susan, just calling for some Anne Sloan paint!  This goes really great with the wood of the table, but I love some shabby chicness!! So I started subtracting and adding pieces in the small dining room just to see...

I do love roosters, baskets, yelloware and shabbiness and throw in a little french and I am good to go.

I dug out some of my favorite pieces...you see I am packing up getting ready to move to a new place, so what a great time to decide what to down size....

This Carnival Glass bowl is from our family the colors are beautiful

Love incorporating family pieces.My wire basket is my second choice for the sideboard

I love, love metal tins and this collection is one of my favorites; any thing tin and especialy with tole writing is coming home if it is affordable, this set was $15 many, many years ago

 This great stove plate is just the shabby element to fix up my space on the sideboard shelf

Don't you love the details on this piece, I got this for $1 at the flea market











I have a few more elements to add and then I will be ready for the reveal.  Hopefully we will have some home news to share also!  Sharing with these great people
Di

White Wednesday at Faded Charm 

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants 

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style  

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine's Corner 

Creative Things Thursday at The Vintage Farmhouse  

Feathered Nest Friday at The French Country Cottage  

Farmhouse Friday at LaurieAnna's Vintage Home 

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground 

Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

I have been house hunting all over Asheville, East, West, North and South.  We found a beautiful little cottage setting and were not accepted.  It broke my heart.  I could picture myself there gardening and playing with my grandkids.  My Cottage Wishes were not to be.  So my search continues...

A sweet place that has charm

 A place where flowers, herbs and vegtables can grow

A setting that fosters creativity

 What about a farmhouse?

I love the cottage we are in now, flagstone terrace and walls, sunroom and plenty of views

But the search continues

 for a place to hang our hats at the end of the day

 A place to nuture our souls

 A place to call home

 I am happy where my family and friends are near me, so my search will continue North, East, South or West.   DI