FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

I just love little antique fireplaces.

They are just perfect to tuck into a tiny little bedroom

a wee spot in the kitchen

or even in your bathroom~ what an indulgence!

I found this dainty charmer last year on craigslist when I purchased a set of

Swedish antique furniture for $200.

This old cast iron surround and mantel mirror were included

and I absolutely love them.

Originally, they were painted a delft blue color that didn't really fit the colors in my house

so I knew that this little guy would get a little transformation before

it found a perfect spot in my home.

I have been painting away...

but it's been such a crazy couple of weeks,

it's not quite share worthy yet.

But I'll share it in it's new home soon!

Welcome to Feathered Nest Friday!

Here are just a few highlights from last weeks party!

I have also been highlighting on my facebook page & twitter through out the weekend

so head over and follow along there as well if you don't already!

A Petite Cottage shared all that she did with just 1 bed sheet!

Hyacinths for the Soul shared this charming baby bird cloche.

Crazy Wonderful shared this topiary how to-

love a good topiary!

Home Road shared this super cute clock pedestal

Alicia at La Famille shared her charming mantel

Rita at May Days shared a neat cupboard redo!

Grab a Featured button if you would like!
I wanted to say welcome new party goers
as well as say thank you to all my party animal friends :)
for taking the time to come over and share your wonderful
links each week!
:)

You all make this party so fantastic and so much fun!

Can't wait to see what you all have been up to this week!

PLEASE SHARE

decorating, flea finds, designs, transformations

,crafts, table settings, etc.

ANYTHING related to feathering your nest!

**PLEASE BE A GRACIOUSFEATHERED NEST FRIDAY GUEST**

Make sure you post a button or a link back to the party on your post.

I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO BECOME A FRIEND/FOLLOWER

if you aren't already.

The Follow button is on my sidebar at the top

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LINKING UP

Sharing with these lovely girls

COMMON GROUND ~DESIGN CHALLENGE

My sweet friend Debra over at Common Ground is starting a feature on her blog that I wanted to tell you about.

Design Challenge

A little while ago Debra asked for some suggestions for her living room and blog friends chimed in!

Well, it got her thinking... and she thought of starting a blog feature where you can send in photos of a decorating dilemma or any decorating questions or problems you may have and we out in blog land can offer advice or suggestions to help out.

Such a fantastic idea!

Head on over to Common Ground and say hello to Debra and read all about it

See you tonight for Feathered Nest Friday! :)

PRETTY IN PINK TABLE

An old farmhouse table draped in shabby pink linen

Set with a petite stack of my grandmothers vintage china

- perfectly pretty and meaningful-

& a birthday cake on a silver platter.

Lots of birthday wishes and hugs for a very special girl!

We celebrated my daughters birthday this year

a couple of times to accommodate different schedules

The kids always like to say they have a 'week-long celebration'

For Ansley's party ~party, she decided to invite just a couple of

her close friends over for a sleepover, cake and fun.

A pretty in pink table in the dining room for party food

and the outside table was draped in white tulle.

But instead of party pictures at the table

we had several giggly girls who were running around having fun

who didn't want to sit for pictures~

let alone cake and ice cream.

So I am sharing just a few pictures I took before the party

and my girl on her birthday.

She picked out a white cake with whipped frosting for her party (delicious! )

but I found these frosted gourmet cupcakes at the bakery.

Mint chocolate chip is her favorite and they were perfect

for her real birthday sweets.

Love this precious baby girl.

It's been crazy busy here lately and I am so behind on so many things!!

I apologize for not making my usual visits to everyone~ I will be stopping by shortly.

This Summer has been a bit crazy for sure and I cannot believe

that school is starting up again in just a few short weeks!

Where did the lazy days of Summer go already!?

Hope to see you tomorrow for Feathered Nest Friday!

sharing at

Inspiration Friday

Open House Thursdays

Wow Us Wednesdays

PASSIONATE FOR INTERIORS

A Passion For Interiors

Carolyne Roehm

(all images from A Passion for Interiors)

This beautiful book is filled with passionately decorated rooms.

Elegant. Refined.

Polished & dressed perfectly.

Page after page of beautifully decorated spaces.

My daughter and I were shopping the small local bookstore for a book for her

when we walked past the one half wall of interior design books they had.

Of course I stopped to browse.

Red being my favorite color, the jacket of this book stood out immediately.

Just look at that gorgeous bold red with the pristine glossy white~ beautiful.

I picked it up and thumbed through & was in love with

page after page of beautiful rooms.

Carolyne Roehm's rooms are decorated with a style and flair similar

to a well-dressed woman.

Her rooms are elegant, luxurious and pulled together

but comfortable and welcoming.

After all~ she worked with Oscar De La Renta...

so you know the girl has some style!

This book is definitely a wonderful book to look to for classic inspiration for your spaces.

Her home is grand and her furnishings and spaces very well appointed (and expensive)

but her designs are a great inspirations.

If you are looking for elegant, traditional, beautiful spaces

decorated with passion to inspire you

this is a must have.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

I have been feeling kind of yucky the past several days

but am starting to get some pep back &

worked a little on painting those french doors yesterday.

Hoping to get that finished up and shared soon!

Happy Monday Everyone!

WELCOME TO FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY!

I feel like my projects are taking over and I am run down.
I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days
so taking a break from projects for a bit.

Are any of my friends going to Blogher in San Diego?
I need a buddy! Email me!

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We have a Winner!
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Onto last weeks review~
So many great link ups~ here are just a few of them: