NO Cost Chandelier Makeover

We recently made a major move from Florida to Texas.  We decided to rent a house so that we could check out different areas before we purchase a home.  A rental house certainly has its challenges.  Two of those challenges are the chandeliers in the breakfast room and dining room.  Yes, I believe they are the original 1980's generic box store builder grade variety.  Need I say more, they were ugly in 1980 but needless to say they are here.  We will temporarily replace the dining room light with another that we brought with us.  But I didn't want to buy a new one for the breakfast room at this time.  Let me tell ya, I have been racking my brain trying to think of what I could do with it, besides burying it. LOL  Well, today was the day that I couldn't take it anymore.  A light bulb went off and I got busy rummaging through the house and garage.  To the linen closet I ran to dig through fabric and then a bee line to garage to find some decorations and beads.  The Christmas decoration box in particular, I know they're in here somewhere.  The garage must have been 100 degrees but determined I was in trying to find them.  Alas, there they are, but the one I want is on the bottom, go figure... Anyway, I think I turned an ugly duckling into a graceful swan in no time flat.  The best part is that it didn't cost a single penny.  Gotta love that.

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                                               AFTER

To see more creative projects, visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for another installment of Metamorphosis Monday.

Decorate with all your heart,

Wordless Wednesday

A picture is worth a thousand words. Dixie at French Lique hosts Wordless Wednesday. Bloggers are suppose to simply post a picture and allow the viewer to discern the story. This weeks subject is red, white and blue. Enjoy...








Blessings,

Blueberry Inspired Blue Monday

Happy Blue Monday, hosted by Sally @ smilingsally.

To see more wonderful participants of Blue Monday please visit Sally at http://www.smilingsally.blogspot.com/

A beautiful and simple white dish flooded with fresh blueberries translates into an exquisitely designed blue and white kitchen.

Blessings,

Straw Hats

Straw hats are another one of my loves. As soon as I clean my house today I will be on another hunting expedition. I scored really big last week. Finds, vintage woven picnic basket, woven tote, woven hat, vintage lace dress, candleier. I'll take photos and share all of my goodies.

Blessings,

Blue Monday, Vintage Hats

Happy Blue Monday, hosted by Sally @ smilingsally.
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These beautiful hats remind me of my Grandmother. I grew up Catholic and we always had to have our head covered in church. My Grandmother had a wonderful collection. I wish I had them now.

Blessings,

A Visit With Carolyne Roehm

For more than two decades Carolyne Roehm has been viewed as one of this country’s trendsetters in fashion, elegance, and tastemaking. After an impressive career as one of the fashion world’s reigning designers and recognized in her own right as one of the world’s best-dressed women, Roehm has now turned her talents to teaching others about flowers, lifestyle, decorating, and entertaining. She has been described by the press as not only one of the most beautiful and charming women in New York but also as ‘driven’ and ‘highly organized.’ It is these qualities that led her to Oscar de la Renta for whom she worked for 10 years as a house model and designer.In 1984, she started her own fashion house, Carolyne Roehm Inc.; it was an instant success, receiving rave reviews from fashion critics. Her beautiful designs along with her unflagging insistence on using only the finest materials quickly found a home with discriminating consumers. As a result of her contribution to style, Roehm was elected President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. But Roehm’s passion for beauty extended beyond the sphere of fashion, and she became determined to broaden her horizons accordingly. She felt the world of flowers, entertaining, garden design, and interior and product design allowed her to reach a far wider audience and would allow her to contribute beauty and style to women who might not be able to buy high fashion but desired beauty in their homes.