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Copy Cat Chandy

January 26, 2013 By Meegan 48 Comments

At Christmas I gave you a tour of our home and some tips on how to decorate under $3. That’s what I did with my “copy cat” chandy in our bedroom…

I saw this from Oh So Shabby by Debbie:

I mean-seriously this is so beautiful, right?? All of the greenery, extra ornaments, and I love the sticks, too.

My dear friend Judi gave me this chandelier last summer. I know!! She gave it to me!! Such an awesome friend. I could hardly wait to hang it in our bedroom.

Anyway, after being inspired with Debbie’s chandy, I knew I need to add something to my new “pretty”, too.

I just love me a gorgeous chandelier, don’t you?? And did you notice the matching candelabra? Sweet!

I got to work on my copy cat chandy with a few items I already had. I gathered everything together and tarted to “play” with my copy cat chandy.

I used tulle, glittered icicles, tree twigs, pearl strings, and greenery that was in my kitchen to make my own:

Copy Cat Chandy

And, I like it so much, I think I will keep it up all year long!! I can’t even think of taking it all apart. I just love this look, don’t you?

The added embellishments are not permanent, so I can add to or change it up any time I want.

So, for zero cost I decked out my chandy. All it took was a little imagination and creativity!!

Don’t you just love being able to being some added *bling* to your own pretties every once in awhile?? I sure do!!

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A Can of Paint Makes All The Difference

January 17, 2013 By Meegan 13 Comments

I just love me a good can of paint, don’t you?? I think a can of paint makes all the difference. What about you?? I want to show you how paint can make a difference in the look, feel, and balance of your home. It doesn’t even take much time. Just a little creativity.

Here are a few samples of what I mean:

My Book Shelf

Our Bedroom

Jen’s Home

My Vintage Craft Cupboard

My Thrifted Coffee Table

Our Bedroom

Oh My Goodness!! What a difference!

I love paint because of the fresh look, but also because of the minimal cost in the long run. Not everyone can buy a new home, or afford to make over a room. Start out by going to your local home supplier and purchase a quart of paint. A quart goes a long way when you are painting furniture.

Have fun, be creative, and make your home a cozy place to be. Try new colors. Colors you have been longing to try, but don’t just have the courage to use. Give it a try-just one small tester can even will work. If you don’t like it-paint over it!! That’s part of the fun and creativity as well.

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My Winter Book Shelves

January 3, 2013 By Meegan 11 Comments

I woke up the past few days to temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Not common for here, and it did get me in the mood to decorate for My Winter Book Shelves.

Since i just took down Christmas yesterday, Valentine’s Day can wait just a few more weeks. And I just love me a winter look. How about you??

I started by adding my Christmas wreath and pine cone garland. I love the leafless look with just twigs and a little icy look.

I had a some pine cones left over from my Christmas decorations so I added them to my jars and cloche. The mercury glass votive was a gift from my sweet friend, Lynn. She knows my taste well, doesn’t she?? Does’n’t it look so perfect on the candlestick?? The branch with the hummingbird nest was our Granny’s. I am loving this bare winter look so far!!

Most of my book covers are dark. So to add a softer look, I turned some of them around so you could see the pages, rather than the covers. Easier than making white covers for all of them. Although, that is on my goal list…

This is probably one of my favorite items in our home. I love this rusted birdbath filled with doorknobs. The door lock with a similar knob, and a single pine cone remind me of times past.

This barn wood box is another thing that makes me smile. I added some pine cone garland for her. I love the white, brown sparse look for winter decor. And of course, some shells and white rocks add more texture.

I added a few more pine cones for the wintery look. I also turned my book ends sideways, so you can see the detail. Aren’t they so perfect for this shelf. I found them at Kirkland’s in brown, brought them home and painted them up!!

I have used this twig ball several times all over our home. Again using the pine cone garland for a little filler and my jar to add a small vintage feel.

I filled these jars with pine cones and magnolia pods. Raising one of them with a candle holder gives the feel of an apothecary jar. Easy!!

I am loving the whole picture here. The girl portrait, the coffee filter garland, the pine cone garland, the framed wreath, and of course a few shells scattered in-between it all, makes me smile.

What is inspiring you for winter and the new year?? Leave a comment and let me know-I love to hear what inspires others!!

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If Grandpa Was a Blogger

January 2, 2013 By Meegan 21 Comments

What, you are asking?? If Grandpa was a blogger?? What kind of title is that??

Well, the other day Hubby and I went antiquing. We walked around for hours. While walking around I realized I had so many of the same things that are being sold at antique stores. It was fun, looking at the prices, and enjoying other people’s things.

Once I got home, I wanted to set out some of the things that I now own from my grandparents. As I was putting my coffee table together for my January decor, I thought, “If Grandpa was a blogger”, his desk might look something like this:

He would need a phone close by so he could text and share on Instagram…Oh wait!

Grandpa would need his digital watch to keep track of time, his contacts so he could see the computer screen, look up his spelling on spell check, and his poetry book to look for ideas. Uh oh!!!

Grandpa would need a computer so he could send the html to his blog site, and email his sponsors. While browsing through Twitter and Facebook he could smoke his pipe…Um, no….

Grandpa would need a oscillating fan to stay cool. He would also need a digital camera to be able to have pictures on his blog.

Yep, that is what he would need if Grandpa was a blogger…

These items were all my Grandpa’s except for the phone and the poetry book. I bought the phone at PB because my Grandparents had a phone just like it in their kitchen, so I wanted one to remind me of them. The poetry book is actually Hubby’s Grandpa’s while he was “courting” Grandma. (Cute, huh?)

I am so happy you came by today!! It is a beautiful way to start a new year. I am excited about the new year and all it holds in store for us. My hope is that you feel the same.

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