Screen Door

On the wall no more.

This is the entry from my front door to my dining room now.

This was the entry before.

I had this old screen door hanging in my hallway.

I took it down, cut a little off the bottom so it would fit in the dining room opening, and painted it white. To attach, I just screwed the hinge into the wall.

And then, because it perfectly framed the shelf in the background, I had to finally get that decorated.

I hung a painting that had previously  been in my bedroom,  added a couple of floral plates, and finished with some books and a (I'm not sure what to call it) basket.

And then, of course, the table in front of the door needed to be freshened.

A bucket of dried roses.

A bowl for keys or mail.

And for a summertime feel, I tucked a croquet set under the table.

Placing the balls in a wooden bowl.

And once again, one project turned into three.  And that's why there will always be "one more project".


Janet

Linking up to:

CSI Challenge
Table Top Tuesday
White Wednesday
Transformation Thursday

Resale Love

Style For A Song

I found  two suitcases at a local resale shop for five dollars (yes, for both) . 

I also found two platters the same day.

The large platter was five dollars and the smaller one was four dollars.

These platters are large. The larger one is huge and the smaller one is big.  And the patina is awesome.

I added a couple of suitcases I already had, stacked them up, and put the largest platter on top.

They are tucked in a corner in the great room.

What is it about vintage suitcases that is so romantic?

And don't ya just love it when two finds work together?  And don't ya just love when you end up with a new table, shelf, or platter that needs to be filled?  I'm not sure how I'm going to finish the platter, but for now I have a photo of my Grandmother and a couple of pitchers.

Janet

I love parties, so here's the list:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at The house In The Roses

Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality

Old Drawer

I'm going to a theme party!  Donna at Funky Junk Interiors is hosting her Saturday Nite Special Party.  This week's theme is "drawers".  I'm going to re-post some pictures for the party.

I found this old drawer for five dollars.

It is sitting on a vintage tea cart in my dining room for plate storage, but I really put it there just because I love its chippy-ness.

Well that's it.  The only drawer I have (that I'm using decoratively that is) .   I hope you stop by the party and see the other guest's ideas.

Janet

Aprons, Aprons, and More Aprons

Apron collection out of control?

I found my first vintage aprons quite a while ago and knew I was hooked. I painted and put up peg hooks to hang my collection on, and then ... nothing.  I didn't come across any more aprons. Over the last couple of weeks that all changed.

I finally found a apron with a bib for my Manni.

I found this cute rose print apron at the antique mall.

Then this white apron trimmed with strawberry ribbon appeared at the resale shop.

And this cute little, well used apron with the heart pocket was another antique mall find.

I also found this rose hanky.  I'm not sure what I'm going to use it for yet, so I tucked into the apron pocket.

So my apron collection has grown a little bit .  And my rule is - I will not pay more than five dollars for an apron.  So it's ok if the collection is a little out of control.  Right?

Janet

Parties to join:

Vintage Thingies Thursday at Coloradolady
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

An Old Door and a New Toy

I mean a new tool.

I had this old door hanging on my wall.  I decided to move it, but it was just a little too tall for the new space.  I needed to cut a little off the bottom. So what to do?  Forget about it?  Not me. I can't forget about any idea.

Wait until I see my Father-in-law so he can cut it for me?  No.  I have no patience when it comes to projects.

So I did what any impulsive, impatient DIY-er would do. I bought a circular saw. There have been many projects I didn't do because I didn't have a circular saw, so it was a good excuse.

I have to tell you.  After reading all the warnings, I was a little scared to use it.  I must have stood there for at least five minutes trying to work up the nerve to squeeze the starter.  I was sweating like crazy (or maybe that was because I was in the garage and it was 95 degrees outside).  Well, I finally squeezed and successfully cut the door down to size. 

Now on to the painting. It's going white of course.

Thanks to everyone for the comments on my broken chair.  I did not put it in the trash.  I'm loving the idea of making it a garden/ planter chair, I got an email with a great repair tip, or I could replace the front legs and make a floor length skirt. We'll see.

Janet

A Thrifting Oops

What a great find.  Only $3.00.  At least I thought it was.

I didn't realize until I got  home that the leg was totally glued together.  Oops!  So now what?   I'm not going to spend time and money to fix it up.  I don't want to donate it somewhere so someone else makes the same mistake that I did.  And I can't even think of a use for any of the parts I could salvage.  Off to the trash?  Say it isn't so.  If you have any ideas, let me know.  Otherwise, lesson learned.

Janet

A Feature and An Honor

I was featured today at The House in the Roses.  Cielo did a lovely post about my home.  I hope you can go over and see it.  I am very honored.

Thanks Cielo!

Janet