A few years ago, I was on the Rate My Space site and met some really talented people. Heather, who was one of the most talented ladies on there, happened to live a couple of hours from me. After getting to know each other through our garden postings, she invited me to an antique show in her area. Another friend and I headed the 100 miles to meet her in person and shop, shop, shop. We had a great time! Soon after that, my husband took a job 800 miles away, so we moved. Well, luckily, our son decided to go to college in the same town she lives in! Now every time we visit our son, I get to spend time with Heather! Her home and garden are absolutely gorgeous and she knows the best shopping places in the area. Colby Cottage and Treaures from the Heart Blog are two favorites that she's introduced me to.
Today I received a box full of gifts for my birthday from Heather. Oh, she knows me so well!!
A nest and eggs. I love the materials underneath it.
I think it looks great on this old scale. Now if I can keep the cat from playing with the eggs...
I love this old fan!
She sent this mini cake plate. I like how it holds another nest perfectly.
This ruffled terra cotta pot is so cute!
This is one of the gifts she sent me for Christmas. Perfect!
We laugh that we started out as friends who met on the internet! She is one of the nicest, most generous people I've ever met. Thank goodness for the internet. :)
I think I'm finally done (for now!) with our living room. In my past couple of posts, I've shown where we've added the new couch and new typewriter art. Today I was at Pottery Barn and found a couple of very comfy pillows for the couch as well as a neat birdhouse to hang on the wall. Yes, I probably needed another birdhouse like I needed a hole in my head, but that's the way it works around here! :)
The pillows are like sweaters--very soft and comfortable!
I love the size of the birdhouse. It even came ready to hang on the wall.
My husband didn't like the blue chair in the corner, so now we have the ottoman there. Of course with the soft throw on it, the cat has claimed that spot. I ended up flipping the rug and table and am happy with it this direction.
When we got our new couch a couple of weeks ago, we had to move some furniture around in the living room. We ended up with a wall with nothing on it. (shocking!) :) I've shopped at several places recently, but just couldn't find the perfect piece for that spot. I wanted something that was unique and fun. I found it today! I think it is perfect for us, since we collect old typewriters.
I'm getting closer to finishing the room. I have my eye on some new pillows and some things for the other side of the room. Stay tuned for more updates. :)
My good blogging friend Brandi from Don't Disturb This Groove asked me to participate in a party she was hosting. She asked that each blogger pick another blogger and exchange gifts. What a fun idea! I immediately thought of Dee from A Lapin Life as we enjoy each others posts and seem to like a lot of the same things. Well, my package arrived the other day and let me just say that Dee nailed it!!
Even though it was still in the box, I knew I'd love everything!
A bird cage out of chicken wire? Absolutely perfect!!
Look at these tags! I love the intricate cuts on the ones on the right and the size and graphics of the ones on the left.
I love it on a shelf in my dining room.
Thanks so much to Brandi for hosting the party and to Dee for the perfect gifts! This blogging journey has brought so much joy to my life! :)
Now please go visit Brandi's blog for even more fun!
Since I started working full time at the beginning of the year, my shopping/blogging/redecorating time has been cut significantly... I was off the other day and was able to hit a few of my favorite stores and even had some time to peruse ebay.
I found a couple of old scales.
I found this cupcake stand and cloche and think the bird looks cute in there.
These seed packets are so colorful.
I plan to put some chalkboard stickers on these canisters. I think they'll look really cute.
