My Birthday Tablescape

My Blue and Brown Tablescape!

  This past week was my big birthday.  I refused to plan and decorate an over the hill birthday party.  I think life is just beginning!  They say that 50 is the new 30.  I think that is hysterical.  I'll take 50.  I have worked for years, 50 years to be exact, to become the person I am.  The person I want to be.  The person I am finally OK being alone with when necessary. 

For the party the table was set up as a buffet.  However, the color scheme was inspired by my beautiful dishes.  My dishes are contemporary with a beautiful paisley print. 

  I love mixing old and new and was very excited to find the blue glass at one of the resale stores I visit. 

I am still in the process of collecting vintage glassware.  My goal is to have a collection of wine and water glasses from several different patterns. 

The collection of blue bowls and glasses were used for nuts and dips on the buffet table.

I found the flowers at World Market.  They were a nice addition of texture to the tablescape.

I am linking to Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!!!

Today my Dad is celebrating his 70th Birthday. His nickname is Bulldog...not exactly sure how that came about, but it suits him like a glove.   My Dad knows what makes life worth living. 

He loves His wife of 50 years! He loves His 4 Daughters, their husbands and children! He loves His Big Extended Family! He loves Good Food! He loves A Beautiful Yard! 
  My Dad loves Life!

He is just a loveable ole bulldog...if you knew him you would agree!

Here are a few pictures of his beautiful yard last summer.

Enjoy!

guest room re-do

My sister was coming for a visit.  She finally arranged to have time off from both jobs for the same weekend.  I wanted her visit with us to be very relaxing.  I decided to start with a little re-do on the guest bedroom. 

Here is a picture from Christmas...

The bedspread is a megan joneschenille I picked up in Canton, Texas at Market Days!

The linen sheet is hand embroidered flea market find...

I added the vintage thread spools with various shades of blue threads and a rustic iron tree with sweet little birds and of course a birdhouse church...

A few vintage touches...assorted collection of vintage door knobs and a cute purse I found at Salvation Army.  I filled it with several of my scarves and a few extras. 

an encouraging message...

topped off with a pretty bow! 

I am linking with Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

a desk for a vanity

We recently moved into our new home.  Our dream Home!  Of course there are couple of things that didn't turn out exactly as we had planned.  but that's life, right?

I had requested that my vanity area in the master bath have a knee hole so I could sit down while getting ready in the mornings. 


I also requested a spa tub sans jets.  Just a really deep soaker tub.  This proved to be a bit of a challenge due to the placement of the bathroom fixtures and the window.  In the process I sacrificed my knee hole for the tub.

However, my husband, the planner, decided that there would be room for me to have a makeup table or antique vanity.  This was a great idea until I actually began searching for this special piece of furniture.  I have 39" of actual wall space, 42" if the piece overlaps the door trim. 

Antique vanities are a hot commodity these days and the smaller ones are virtually non existent.  On top of that I really wanted an art deco piece. 


I haven't had much luck finding anything that would work until this week.  I stopped by a local Church re-sale shop looking for quirky item for a retail space I am trying to fill up.  On the way out the door, something caught my eye, a little black  writing desk and chair. 

The tag on the piece said Mission Style, but I am not buying it.  The lines aren't straight enough for true mission style furniture.  I think the lines lean a little more to the deco period.  Also, it appears to have honest paint.  The desk does not have a manufacturers name or any identifying markings.  It is in pretty fair shape with the exception of one of the chair legs is a little wobbly. 

I brought it home, wiped off the dust and cobwebs and set her up with a few of my favorite finds. 

The fabric covering the seat cushion will have to go very soon!  However, upon further investigation it looks like the original seat covering may still be in place.  The red trim you see is actually the original seat cushion, notice the vintage nail heads.  Wouldn't it be great if the red covering is in good shape? 

I am linking with
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest for Frugal Friday

Spring...patiently waiting for you...

Linking with Wordless Wednesday