Trying a New Color Scheme...

In our kitchen I'm trying out a new color scheme that I'm not sure about...

I'm not sure because I've always used more traditional colors but after watching the HGTV show Fixer Upper I liked the cooler tones but it's like starting all over from scratch. Everything I have is country/traditional. Not sure how long I'll keep it. 

I did find this basket at Bealls Outlet that I'm loving next to my stove. 

Mr Roo had to make an appearance too! 

Happy Monday!

Family Rules

Working on this corner of our kitchen today. We found this pic at Wal-Mart on Clearance, I have wanted one like this for some time now. The Bonsai tree I have had for about 2 years so far and I haven't killed her yet. Are Bonsai trees a he or a she? I'm not sure which mine is but it Loves this corner so I'm not about to move her... Guess its a Her!!

I'm joining in on these Parties~

No Minimalist Here

Refreshing the Corners 2

I have been busy moving items around and tweaking here and there. My Fav vignette in the kitchen is the top of my fridge. Everything just seems to fit together rather nicely up there. My window sill has a nice start to a White dish collection.

I'm trying to decorate in more of a Cottage/Farmhouse but I'm not really sure how to start. Any ideas that you can share with me?

Joining some Linky parties over at~

Our Home Away from Home

Savvy Southern Style

Refreshing the Corners

This weekend I Refreshed the corners in our very small Kitchen.

I deep cleaned and dusted..I re-arranged and am Happy with the new look.

I have a running wish list of decor items I would Love to find.

Please feel free to click on my pics, for some reason my I-phone took big pics and not all of the pic is appearing.

I am working on another project and will share next week.

I'm joining in over at~

Between Naps on the Porch

Tuesdays at Our Home

All The Better to See You With

OLD~Simple gold frame glasses about 6 years old, really time for a change (and on the plus side my eyes haven't changed that much)!

NEW~Very nice, again simple black frames that make my eyes really *pop*

I also got a new haircut, layered around the face. I love how nice it looks and I still kept my length.

A night shot of my Fav. Rooster lamp, I'm thinking of maybe changing the shade to a linen/burlap one.

I hope you have a Great rest of the week!

Roosters and Sunflowers

Some Country French Updates in the kitchen are Happening...SMILES!!!!!

We have been busy here meshing 2 households into one since Mom returned with the rest of her stuff from OH this past week. Moving items and taking tons to our local Goodwill.  Slowly the house is getting that *Homey* feel to it but I tell ya it's slow going here..lol..

We found this Cherry wood desk for Richard at a local used furniture store here and after some Pledge, she shines real nice! Now I'm not happy with the use of bar stools and those awful lamps but in due time we will find the right piece of furniture to hide his excess computers. 

We have been loving the pool here and since it's nasty in OH each weekend here feels like a vacation!!..It will be awhile before it sinks in that this is home now..lol..

 

In the afternoons while it's *baking* outside we watch our fav. shows...don't remember what they were watching here but they were glued to their seats the whole time..lol..

We spent so much on this Living Room set in OH..It fit perfect into our Farmhouse but here in FL..Not so Much..What do you think, keep it as is or cheap slip covers?  New furniture right now is NOT in our budget :(

Joining Kara  and  Kim

and http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/ 

It's the Small Decorations that Add Up!

I have found a ROSS and a TJMAXX!! I'm in LOVE and having FUN!!

Working on Beautifying this Dream of a Kitchen, Little bit at a time...Waiting for the perfect item to Pop out at me!

 

 from this Farmhouse Amish Fruit basket  (On a side note~ LOVE my Rooster Scentsy that my Sister sent me for Christmas and it's a Keeper!)

to this Black Wrought Iron 2 Tiered Fruit basket, found at ROSS!

Looking for the perfect spot for the pretty yellow plate, also from TJMAXX!

MMMM, Looks like Hubby will be making his Banana Pudding soon..lol...

I'm listing these Antique Pottery Canister Set from Roseville OH on Craigslist along with the Country pieces behind them.

So I can buy a set of these, Artimino Tuscan Countryside Canisters with the metal base.  OOHH, I'm in LOVE!!

 

I'm drinking alot of this as I finish unpacking and finding homes for alot of items, Along with Counting My Blessings every morning!

Linking up to ~  Wow Us Wed.

Wassup Wed.

I wish I could figure out how to hide the darn WRONG date on my camera!!!!

*Rooster* Blog Party 2

We have a wonderful country kitchen with a growing Rooster theme. My collection is fairly small compared to many in this get-together but they found a good home in this lil country house.

Roosters are even starting to move into the laundry room!

I'm joining a Rooster Blog party over at BELLA VISTA   Go take a peek at all the handsome Roosters that others are sharing! I'm sure enjoying the beauties!

A Lil Chick Surprise

Last week while I was sick DH came home with this lil guy to add to my collection, I think he looks so cute next to my Gooseberry Patch books in the kitchen.

Monday's Thrifty Finds

Monday I went shopping with my MIL after attending DH's Aunt Reene's Funeral. We went to TJ Maxx, haven't been in one of them in almost forever! I found the lil Apathacary? jar at GW..Any ideas of what to put into it? I have seen this Rooster vase all over Blogville lately and was excited to see one here, He's even White! I love the buttery color of the plate, I need to get a plate stand for it, I want to sit it up on my counter. I could not resist these monogrammed napkins...Love them!

Rooster vase~ 7.00
Yellow Plate~ 3.00
Apath. Jar~~~ .99 GW find
G Napkins~~~~ 2.00 20 napkins

I need to fold tons of laundry today since we were out all day yesterday but it was a good time with Family.

Enjoy your Day!

Whatcha Working on Wednesday~Thinking French Country Decorating

I have good bones in my kitchen, I need to bring in more French Country items and lotsa plants. I'm still thinking of going with yellow walls and blue accent pieces. Plenty of Roosters of course..lol..


This is my starting point in my bedroom, I have already found diff. lamps, after almost 2 years I still love my comforter.

These images are from the site HGTV's RMS..I'm looking for ideas today

I like this yellow dining room, one day my kitchen will be yellow!!

I saw this room on HGTV's RMS and have fallen in love..take a peek at 11044991, that's her number to look her up.

I like how all the yummy colors blend so nicely, and look my fav. Roosters.. in the living room..lol..


I love how bright this room is, adore those chair slipcovers!

Do any of you know of some decorating books or magazines for French Country, have some to share? Know of a good site that sells French Country..Please share with me!

Whatcha Working on Wed.

Today while sweeping I got a wild hair..I moved the buffet over to the middle of the wall and added my Blue Sunflower vase, which looks so nice next to my wallhanging. Then I added the plate hanger...I had it hanging in our old house and loved the look so after 2 years it's back up! I carefully placed my DH's G'ma's Rooster plates on there, DH used to eat breakfast on these while growing up with G'ma Graves. I wonder how much trouble I'll be in when he gets home..but they are too cute to store away!! They have no markings on the back, could they be hand painted?


Here is a close up of G'ma Graves painted Rooster plates...If these fall send in help cuse I'll be missing FOREVER...LOL..Later this summer I hope to find some Blue dessert plates to replace these and I think I'll paint the plate holder black.


I'm standing on my step up Kitchen now, I like the view from up here..Maybe find something to add height to the flower vase.


I'm debating on adding the long curtains to this window, I have the matching panels but not sure how it would look in the kitchen...Suggestions?

That's all that I was abl to do between folding more laundry and taking care of Lil A that is running a slight fever, it's got to be the strange weather we are having, last Sat. was so nice we let them run outside and play then today we are supposed to have Thunderstorms..UGGHH..

Enjoy your Wed. and check out more decorating ideas over at Leslie's blog

A Big Surprise and New Finds

While at Easton for C's birthday Party DH surprised me with a new purse at the Coach store..so many Fun and Yummy looking purses but in the end I chose the practical, easy to wipe clean Signature Collection. Inside is a lovely shade of Blue..AAHH Love the color Blue..LOL..Now if the kids would only be careful with the juice around Mommy..


I grabbed these Rooster candle holders last Sat. at "All The Sisters" in Bremen. I'm playing with the placement of them, found the candles at Wal-Mart..They smell French Vanilla...YUMM!!


DH picked up this Yummy Coffee for me while at Easton, We don't have this in our small town so I'm hoping to make it last...Hard to do..lol