I am pairing her up with some other fabulous makeover
projects that I have completed
over the past week...
this discarded table I picked up at a yard sale for a few
dollars and gave her a good scrubbing along with
some black stain wash and topped her with clear coat
for a rustic finish
I found some shutters that were put out curb side
so they got a gray white wash from me
that adds a bit of color to the corner spot
the lamp sitting on my "frenchie"
was a 2.00 goodwill find that I gray washed as well
and topped with a new 7.00 clearance linen
shade from the local Marshalls store
I love how this vintage lamp has such a modern feel
now with a coat of paint and new shade
I picked up a stack of very old algebra books for a few
dollars at a yard sale and they are so unique
remember that vintage headboard from my space at
I brought her home and sanded most of that gold paint
she was wearing and gave her a more subtle dress
then I placed her with a distressed coffee table to give her
a new look as she returned to the STORE
I hung another old shutter for depth above her
and added some dried branches for texture
I have a thing for dried branches
and twigs along with rust...
and for the finale
one lucky reader who leaves me a comment will
receive a 50.00 dollar gift certificate to use at
for the Memorial Day sale
and for my out of state readers
you will receive a 50.00 gift certificate
to the store of YOUR CHOICE
Good luck to all of you!!!
if you send over someone make sure they
reference your blog in my comment section
and I will include another entry for you
xoxo
linking up to sweet Kathleen's White Wednesday
Everything about your decor is fabulous! I adore your color palette and rustic chic flavor. Funny...I have the same headboard that I use as a fireplace screen....Love it as a bench.
ReplyDelete:) Molly @ (togtherwithlove)
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteLoved this post! I think what you did to your living room is fabulous! I have that same lamp, also from GW but I paid $16. I have been looking for a shade just like that. It looks like an Aidan Gray lamp! Love it. You are amazing at what you do, keep up the great inspiring work.
Love,
Kari
Hi Kate.....do you also send a ticket ?? so i can see your beautiful shop ??? hahahahah!!...what a great livingroom you have !! so nice decorated i love it all !!..have a nice week darling...love love Ria...xxx..
ReplyDeleteHello Kate! I haven't been up on my blogging and visiting as much lately - busy with the kids and stuff. So glad I came by, I always enjoy catching up with you. Believe it or not, I do pray for you often. What a beautiful story you shared about your son. What a warrior he is.
ReplyDeleteI also love all the pics. I visited the STORE a couple of weeks ago and your space looked great like always. I picked up one of your adorable little chubby birds - so cute!
Well, I hope you have a great week.
Blessings to you,
Missy
I've been loving your blog ever since I discovered it! I'd love to win your giveaway....
ReplyDeleteJudy
Hi Kate! Don't enter me. Just dropping by to say hi! Love that couch and all the accents in your living room. Just beautiful. Best wishes for the rest of the week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi Kate. I love what you have created. Julie M xxoo
ReplyDeleteYou are so stylish Kate! I always love seeing what you're up to! I LOVE the frenchie table!! I was at our local Salvation Army last week and there was a cream twill brand new loveseat for $39.99!! I thought of you!! I would have bought it but they won't help load and I was all alone that day!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a happy Easter! I have been busy with some family stuff and other things so not doing much blogging anymore. Not sure I'll have my blog much longer, but one of the gifts of blogging has been meeting you!! We'll have to keep in touch when I hit the delete button! :-)
Hi Kate~Love the look of your room. The twill sofa is fabulous! But I really love all the great prices you paid for everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Best~
Karen
I love alll the great things you found for pennies on the dollar...lol You are great at pairing the most unique items together and they always work!!! Check out my new blog also... Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteKate, you have such a great eye for decor, everything looks lovely...
ReplyDeletePattie
wow!!!! everything is gorgeous!!! and what a steal!!! I love the shutters, I have been searching, but you know when you want something, you never find it!
ReplyDeleteKate your style is so elegant, it screams Cali
ReplyDeleteI love the settings in your living room but whoa, a couch for 40 bucks at goodwill, dang!!!
I can't wait until we can have a coffee table again.
Someone is still a little to small to understand what one is used for. LOL
Have a great week, definitely throw my name in for your very generous giveaway.
Hugs
Amy
Wholly Toledo Kate, I wanna visit YOUR Goodwill. What amazing finds. I'm esp. loving the lamp. I also like the idea of adding twigs with the burlap. I'm thinking that I might to make something similar this Halloween maybe spray painted (would look great on the front door). Thank you for your great inspiration
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~ Deanna
Btw, How's the training with Christopher going?
Oh my goodness Kate,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you scored that fabulous sofa for $42.00!! Which one do you go to? The one by my house never has beauties like that!
Your home looks spectacular!!! I love it all, you have a wonderful eye for decorating!
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Sincerely,
Melinda
As always everything looks really good! Thanks for all the promotion of Country Roads. It is sincerely appreciated!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
Oh Kate....this makeover looks simply gorgeous. Everything looks like it was meant to be together.....don't ya love when that happens? I wish I could find goodies curbside.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the generous giveaway. If I won id have to come down for some shopping, wouldn't I??
xoxo
Kathleen
Ps.....I'll mention your giveaway on my WW post today:)
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteLove that headboard, if I lived closer I would go get it right now. I like decorating with books too. Thank you for the giveaway, you're awesome!
XXXX Ido
And I created a button for your giveaway and posted it on my sidebar.
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You are amazing!!! Your finds and your creations are just mind blowingly beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you decorate. I look forward to seeing your blogs every time I see a new one posted. Thank you for making my day better!
XOXO Denise
All of your make overs are fabulous. I am loving your Frenchie little chest by the shutters the best.
ReplyDeleteI want to know about what you are calling a wash is that watered down paint?love it
I want to be entered in the drawing please
You always have the most glorious whites! Love your sofa and the use of twigs!! I also spy a sweet concrete statuette that I LOVE on the right back corner of a bench!! :0)
ReplyDeleteHappy White Wednesday!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Aaah! I love it! I have shutters just like that in a corner in my living room. I painted them in my favorite aqua, a coat of antique glaze, distressed them and they look gorgeous! I also have a vintage lamp that I topped with a linen drum-shade. I admire your style so much, so I feel that I must be doing something right!
ReplyDeleteYou know, the more I see how beautiful that headboard looks the less I want to sell mine. You're killing me! lol
Both your home and your booth look absolutely KATE-ALICIOUS! If I win this giveaway I'll be shopping in YOUR space!
Hug,
Irma
Hi Kate! Everything is just beautiful! I can't believe that you found that couch for 42.00... crazy! Your room looks like it must have cost a fortune and yet you make silk from a sows ear. (that is actually a gross saying) I always love it when you show your makeovers, they inspire me to go change a room around and hang a twig somewhere! Please put my name in the hat for your giveaway! t. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Kate! Your makeover's are so fascinating. Your rooms look like you spent thousands and thousands on them and just LOVE discovering how many of your finds were so thrifty, just needing a little touch of magic from you. Well Done!!! I would be honored to be entered into your giveaway. I'm also hosting one to celebrate reaching 100 followers (my first giveaway)
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Hugs,
Karen
Sounds great! Please count me in. I can't believe the finds you have come up with. Your room literally looks like a million bucks, give or take a couple! High 5!!!!
ReplyDeleteJudy
love the little table you stained and put the books on. i have my gpa's boy scout book and a 1900's bible set out. so cool!! love you girlfriend xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you...my GW needs to step it up! I can never find such treasures like that!
ReplyDeleteYour living room looks so inviting and cozy, great job!
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for your giveaway!
Ah querida Kate, como eu adoraria visitar a sua loja. Mas com certeza um dia eu irei aĂ... Becitos!!!
ReplyDeleteMy girlfriend Lorrie Witt just shared your blog with me, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Signing up today :)
ReplyDeleteI just love the rustic look of your room.. I'm in love with white also.. thanks so much for the giveaway... pick me..lol
ReplyDeleteStopping by from White Wednesday.
Sandy
Kate ~ you are such an inspiration to all of us! I adore the way you repurpose and bring new life to furniture that has seen better days! :) Thanks for offering this wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Oh Miss Kate~It all looks simply rad! I love your style and would so buy from you if I were close.Darn! I don't think I can enter your giveaway unless you would shop for me and ship it.~Cheers Kim xox
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your decor, specially the $$$ you saved. Great ideas on a budget. Your post should be included in this month Country Living where they have wonderful ideas like yours on how to decorate on a budget!!!
ReplyDeletebest regards,
Wanda
Love your blog Kate, your whites are gorgeous, white just never gets old does it?
ReplyDeleteCeleste, thevictoriantailor.com
Love your decor, Kate. You have such a knack for puttn it all together. Love your blog too...an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCheryl (Mr. Dior's BFF)
Why can't I be your neighbour?! I want to be inspired by you every day and then go shop with you at Goodwill. I call my local Good Will Bad Will as the prices are so high. You sure know how to dress up a bargain! Wonderful job all round!
ReplyDeleteI'm so kicking myself in the pants now after seeing your gorgeous room. I am painting another guest room. Went to the basement to all my many gallons of oops paint and wondered "tan or robin egg blue for walls?" I tossed a mental coin and went for the blue but am thinking I should have dossed again. Oh well, it's only paint and 5.00 gallon Behr paint at that so I can change if I get tired of it which is not going to happen unless I get the stuff on the walls pretty soon.. oops enough of my digressing- love the room!
ReplyDeleteOh my I would love to shop your lovely shop too- so wish I was closer to all the great places in blogland!
Does Good will have gift certificates!?
bee blessed
mary
Love what you have done to your living room. So many of you out there can find such great stuff at Goodwill, here there is nothing or if it is there they think it is an antique store. Anyway I do love looking at what you have done. I especially love all the gray. I have always loved gray, it is such a soothing color.
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Love the black stain and clear kote on that table, Kate! Always drool over your CR display photos!! You are so talented girl.
ReplyDeleteWould love to be entered in your fabulous giveaway!! ;-)
Have a happy week!
~xo/michelle~
Great finds and whites..I have dark walls and try to add as much white as possible ..lots of decor ideas here..Thank you for sharing..beautiful post and blog..
ReplyDeleteJust found you! Wow so beautiful the treasures you put together! Hmmmm...I must look where are you??
ReplyDeleteLaura
Kate, I love it all! I want white sofas in the family room so bad but he is resisting..:( He usually does not care what and how I decorate but he thinks white will be a bad mistake. I love that wire basket on the wall with the branches. And your return to the store with the updated piece is fabulous. Bet that won't last long. I hope you have a fabulous fabulous day. Love your blog! xo
ReplyDeleteOh Kate, thanks for sharing your wonderful style with all of us. I have some old shutters that I just may have to distress. Thanks for the great inspiration!!! and what a terrific giveaway. Blessings to you and your family,
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Kate.....I love your style. We'll be moving into a new home soon and I LOVE your color palette...great inspiration for me!!
ReplyDeleteCountry Roads is my favorite store in Old Towne!!
Georgia
Grandma G's
grandmagscottage.net
Love your decorating. I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog a few months ago and enjoy visiting and seeing your beautiful and creative style. I also appreciate your faith, courage and candor as you battle a difficult illness. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your giveaway. My contact info is bwrawling at gmail.com
May God bless you,
Beth
I LOVE your living room!!;) I wish you lived closer too~ we could go thrifting together!!! HUGS, Rachel
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Kate, I found you from Kathleen at Faded Charm. Oh how I wish I lived near you. I would be at the store at least once a week or more. And how fun would it be to go junkin together! Your photos have inspired me to get cracking!
ReplyDeleteA Mississippi Southernlady
I have found 50 shutters that have been patiently waiting for a use. Thanks for the great ideas
ReplyDeleteVery creative and well-pulled together! Entering the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBisous,
Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/
♥
Hi Kate, What Beautiful Treasures, Love that Sofa.... I also LOVE that end table with the door under that Sweet Lamp.... I think you should have a Tutu, What Color? you'd have to promise to take a Photo of You wearing it, what about Your Little Sweetie? I finally got back to a faster DSL connection, so this girl is On Top of the world....
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Cheryl
Wow Kate! Everything looks soooo beautiful. Your inspiration is never ending. Love to stop by to say hello and see what you are up too and I am never dissapointed:)Have a great weekend! Oh and I am having a giveaway on my blog too!!!
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Love, love, love!!! Toss my name in the hat, rusty box or on the pile of fun vintage goodies you so magically put together!
ReplyDeletexo
lynn
Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSoulfully rich in euro chic style!
we have the same passion for design with natural aged tones!
Count me in girl!Love the giveaway!
xx
Dore
I came over from Faded Charm Country. I love your blog and am making myself your newest follower:o) Just wondering what the paint colour is on your livingroom walls?
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Carrie
You are so very creative Kate! I love the organic look to your vignettes and the soothing color palette.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway... count me in! *winks*
Dawn... The Bohemian
Kate...your room looks like its out of a design magazine..and the fact you did it on such little money..WOW!!! Hope this finds you well,thanks for your nice note about Meg..15 days till she goes now! Your giveaway will make someone very happy!!!! x0x0
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Kate ~
ReplyDeleteYou are so very talented girl !!
I LOVE everything that you do ~
xoxo
Lori
I would love to come to your store for a visit.
ReplyDeletefondly,
Glenda
I love the discarded table you got at a yard sale. It is beautiful now that you've givn it your magic touch! I live in Illinois. Goodwill gift cert. would be awesome. Just sayin'.....
ReplyDeleteHi Kate! Thanks for the opportunity to win that gift certificate! And I MUST mention that your style just rocks, girl! LUV IT! ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteWow I seriously cannot get over how beautiful your style is!!!!! It just leaves me speechless! You just have an amazing talent :)
Oh yes, and I would love the opportunity to win as well!! of course! ;)
xo,
Shellagh
Know I'm too late for the giveaway, but just wanted to let you know that I love, love, LOVE your style! You are so incredibly talented!!!
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