♥Cath Kidston Inspired Girls Room♥

I've really been digging Cath Kidston stuff this week. If you follow me on pinterest just take a look at my "color" board. Cath designs fabrics and all sorts of other colorful patterned items that are just plain fun. The cheery retro look combined with pinky red rosettes on an aqua polka dotted background lend themselves to little girls room decor. I'm ready for some color in my life! Not just any colors...bold and vibrant. I think a kids room is a great place to start.

 I want to share some "before" pics of my daughter's room and some Cath Kidston examples. I plan on doing a window treatment, some throw pillows and possibly sheets, a chandelier (which I already have in the attic), something unexpected on the walls, and a wall display shelf in a bright color.

Before

Before...ho hum....

Before

Cath Kidston inspiration...

source:pinterest

It's exciting to have a game plan! And it will be so fun to scout out items in these new fun colors that are totally different from my "norm". I think her room lends itself to this look don't you?

♥Linsey

Party time!

What is it? What's it worth?

My favorite part of Country Living magazine is the "What is it? What's it worth?" column in each issue.

I think I'd like to start doing a similar weekly post. I know that so many of you are experts or collectors of antiques. I think it's so fun to find out the history of something, especially when it was passed off as junk and turns out to have a little value! I might even have y'all send in pics of stuff for me to post so we can have a sampling of items...hmmm.

I got this bowl for a dollar at a thrift store. I use it all the time, mainly to hold fruit on the counter. It's not amazing by any means, but for a dollar why not get it? It *seems* fairly old. It is stamped Germany on the bottom. Can any of you tell me anything about this bowl?

p.s. The weekly "What is it?" post is strictly for FUN. I value your feedback...even guesses!

p.s.s...Did you notice my new Burl Ives music? hahaha. Reminds me of watching Summer Magic and all of the other Hailey Mills movies with my mom when I was a kid.♥♥♥



♥Linsey

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White Wednesday Living Room Pics

I don't have any exciting stories to share today. Just a few pics of the living room. It was a gorgeous day today. Yesterday was stressful. I won't get too long winded but let's just say a good chunk of it involved a long wait at the vet with an antsy toddler and dog. In the end she (our lab) was found to be totally healthy thank goodness. Anyways, my point is that I decided to treat myself to some retail therapy today to recover. I only spent a few bucks I swear...

Today was all about driving to my favorite cottage antique stores. Places where I park under a big oak tree. Away from traffic and the hustle and bustle of city. Places where I have the place almost to myself, and I know the owners, and consider them friends. The shops feel homey. They have a unique "grandma's house" smell. My daughter plays with the cat laying in a patch of sunshine on an old chair while I stroll from room to room. I miss my mom because I feel like she should be standing right behind me so I can turn around and show her this neat old postcard I found.

Can't you just feel the blood pressure dropping as you read this?

Ahhhh. I walk on to the kitchen in the cottage.

And then I see that ironstone pitcher I've always wanted! And the blood pressure shoots back up! In a good way. : )

*sidenote..sofa cushions upturned to keep said lab off.

Today was a great day.

Linsey

Cowgirl Up! Linky Party starts NOW!!!

 Welcome to the Cowgirl Up! Link Party . . .

where we encourage a "can-do", pioneer spirit!

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Here is the deal . . . you link up on my blog and your link shows up on three other blogs.  Cool, huh?  More exposure, less time.  Sounds good to me!

We are looking for the latest and greatest projects, tutorials, ideas, crafts, recipes, decor, and inspiring stories.  Anything that you are proud to show off.

Cowgirl Up! is the link party that saves you time and brings you inspiration.  Doesn't get any easier than that!

What blogs will your link appear on?  Check us out below!

Linsey with The Farmhouse Porch

Anita with Cedar Hill Ranch

Amanda with The Ivy Cottage Blog

Samantha with Crafty Texas Girls

The four of us are all Texas bloggers, but you don't have to be Texas, country, western, or own horses to participate in Cowgirl Up!  You just need that "can-do", pioneer spirit!

Cowgirl Up! Link Party Guidelines:

(Please read the guidelines before participating)


*  When you link

with Cowgirl Up!, your link will automatically show on four different

blogs.  Awesome!

*  Please follow your host blog before linking up.

*  You may link up

decor, DIY, crafts, guest post, recipes, giveaways, sewing, inspiring stories, and anything that

you feel related to the listed categories.

*  You may link as

many links as you want.

*  Please include the

Cowgirl Up! Button somewhere on your blog!  Preferably at the bottom of your post.

*  Be courteous and

visit the two links before yours.  Please

LIKE your favorite links!  Several

projects will be featured each week!

Will you join my family?

Google is discontinuing Google Friend Connect March 1 for all platforms except Blogger. There is a rumor that they will also cancel GFC for Blogger in the near future.


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Coastal Charm

I've added the new linky followers to my sidebar over there. From what I understand the google friends followers gadget that most of us use will be disappearing soon.

My grandmother "Toppy". Isn't she beautiful?

Please follow me and I'll follow you, leave a comment so I can easily find you and follow you. I don't want to lose any of my bloggy family!

♥Linsey