News...

...so I have been a bit quiet this week...but for a good reason!  We have been a bit busy as we are closing on a new (to us) home this upcoming Monday!

The above picture of our new home reminded me of....

...this room in a home from Charlottesville, VA (where I am from) that I have always adored...which was featured in Southern Living.

I wrote about this home here...

A little back story...because some of you know...we were going through the planning process of re-building the home that we currently live in....however, just before going in front of the board of zoning (which we were planning on doing in June) we took one last look around (which was at the end of May)...and found a home in a great location (just a 1/2 mile from where we live now), which would give us the larger yard that we wanted and would allow us in the future do anything we wanted with!  In addition, it is an older home (I think around 1925's)...with charm...something I wanted!

...so we were spontaneous (which if you knew us...we usually aren't with things like this)...and put in a offer at the end of May and now we are at closing!

We will be painting and cleaning up the entire inside of the house and then will be re-painting the outside...can't wait to share all of this with you!

I have to go and pick up my little Westie as he has just finished getting his summer grooming (which he has desperately needed)...but hope to be back tomorrow!

Happy Thursday!

Caroline

A few other items...

...that I found, but did not buy!  Such as the luggage rack with the Greek key design!

...lovely milk glass pieces!

...and this great vintage bike...just take some of the rust off and this is the perfect transport to the pool or tennis courts this summer!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Take care,

Caroline

Just found...

...and bought yesterday!  

This large Chinoiserie- style vintage cabinet that I saw several months ago...but the price was dropped too low yesterday for me to pass up again...and...

...this cute wicker elephant stand...perfect for a nursery or child's room!

Happy Saturday!

Caroline

New things and a guest post!

Oh, these iphone photos--- I am sorry!  I always forget to bring the better camera...my car is usually stuffed with so many things to bring in and I always forget the camera!

 I am also guest posting today on Lori May's Blog (Lori May Interiors)...so please go check it out!  I wrote about my business and how fun it has been hearing from and meeting people through my little store!

Jason Parker Counce (a great designer at Gas Lamp) is showcasing my 2 vintage bamboo bookcases in the large coop booth at the front of Gas Lamp...so I did a lot of re-arranging yesterday!

I brought in the above (pair) of upholstered chairs that I had done in a dark brown/white animal print pattern ($510.00/each).

I also have the animal print in 20"x20" pillows ($75.00/each)...

...love these Henredon chairs (there are 2 of them) that I had re-upholstered in a softened jute fabric...$550.00/each.

I also brought back these metal round end-tables...$85.00/each!

...and have a lot of new picture frames from $12.00- $17.50/each!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...and I hope to get some better pictures of the little store soon!

Take care,

Caroline

The chandelier...

I hung the chandelier on Friday...yay!  I had it in the store a few months ago and it sold in just a week- so I got another one...I adore this chandelier!

Yesterday, the pink chair above went to a new home-- it is so fun hearing how someone is going to use a piece in my little store-- this was going into a girls room!

...one of my favorite items are the oyster shell candle holders...perfect for the summer!

Happy Wednesday!

Caroline

I believe...

Loved this Audrey Hepburn quote I found today over on Pretty Pink Tulips!  Elizabeth is one of my favorite bloggers and if you have not already you should check out her post today...the quotes are perfect for a Monday!

...I definitely believe in pink:)

Take care,

Caroline

Happy Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

 I am adding a beautiful chandelier to the store today (if I am able to hang it from the ceiling by myself:)...also please visit Lori May's Blog (Lori May Interiors)...a wonderful friend I have met through this blog who recently bought (what I have found to be) a very popular piece out of my little store...feel free to go and see what it was!

Happy Friday!

Caroline