I've been slowly cleaning out the stashes of "stuff" that I've had piled in my garage for the last couple of years. Each week I'll take a few things over to Relics to add to my booth space. But even though I've looked at this particular item each week, I just haven't been able to load it in the car and let it go.
I've been wanting to do something different with the table top in the Dining Room for a while now, but just didn't know what that would be. I love my large French Wire basket, but was wanting something summery and chippy white...hmmmmm...
I knew just what to try.
This is an old handmade window box that I found quite a few years ago,
haven't used it, but couldn't let it go.
Anyone else out there with this same dysfunction?
It's kinda clunky and big, but for now I needed a change.
This helps bring a little "cottage-y" feel to this space.
(as I'm looking at this I see I need to invest in some new faux ivy)
Love the scalloped bottom.
This is the "backside", but still charming and chippy!
A nosy little someone, has to come and inspect anything new or different.
She will pose for the camera, but won't look me in the eye.
That way if I tell her to get down, she can pretend she didn't hear me.
...sorta like a kid...
If you haven't checked out Monday Marketplace,
just scroll down to the next post, I am keeping it open all week.
This is for Etsy Shop and Online Boutique links.
Take a minute and browse thru, there are some wonderful items listed.
Yesterday, I changed out one of my Blogher ads
and my whole blog fell apart.
So I apologize if you were trying to link up in the midst of the chaos.
I think I'm running OK now...
If you haven't checked out Monday Marketplace,
just scroll down to the next post, I am keeping it open all week.
This is for Etsy Shop and Online Boutique links.
Take a minute and browse thru, there are some wonderful items listed.
Yesterday, I changed out one of my Blogher ads
and my whole blog fell apart.
So I apologize if you were trying to link up in the midst of the chaos.
I think I'm running OK now...
Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Tuesday's Treasures at Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
Primp Your Stuff at Primp
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Have a good one,
xoxo,
xoxo,
Debra,
ReplyDeleteI love your planter.Nice and chippy too.Your kitty is so sweet.My Tabitha would be doing the same thing.They are noisy aren't they?
Anne
I'll take the box and the cat! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteDebra, Debra, Debra, do not let that charming box go. I believe you will regret it if you do. It is simply gorgeous!!! Besides, Tabitha is probably thinking of a way to sleep inside there;-)
ReplyDeleteblessings, jilly
You need to keep that....so many uses all year round! It looks great on the table!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Lorraine
Your planter is full of character and looks perfect in its new spot. I really like the contrast between the elegance of the furniture and the chippy old charm of the planter.
ReplyDeleteVery nice idea to use a window box planter for your centerpiece in the dining room. I love how rustic yet feminine it is.
ReplyDeleteLove your box. Makes a beautiful piece to use. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous my friend and your cat is just beautiful! Thanks for linking up have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
Gorgeous and very different. I love it and the cat is adorable too.
ReplyDeleteNow that is a cute idea! I actually have a window box that I need to paint. I love this Debra!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, this is darling! I too love the scalloped edge! The kitty is too cute. Yup, never look mama in the eye when you are being naughty. I would love if you would share this at my Share Your Cup Thursday party this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Great windowbox, Debra! Love its white chippiness! It is such a great size that when you tire of it here, it would look great outside your front door or even in your sunroom.
ReplyDeleteThat is a BEAUTIFUL window box, and I love the SIZE! It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh - what an adorable idea for a centerpiece!!!! I have a smallround dining table & find it difficult to find cute pieces like this!!!! I did link up to your party yesterday -thank you for hostimg it....last week I sold three baskets and I credit your site for the activity in my shop! ;) need to get busy with more goodies in the store now! xoxo, tracie
ReplyDeleteOh so Lovely! It is so Shabby And Fresh and Compliments You Traditional Furniture so Well! I Love this Look!
ReplyDeleteHave a Wonderful Day!
Hugs
Jill
Love the planter and your kitty is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the flower box and the choice of colors. Great idea for using it in an unexpected place.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have been able to get rid of it either Debra! What a great piece, all full of chippy goodness! t.xoxo
ReplyDeleteDysfunction? I thought that was normal. Oh dear...
ReplyDeleteI love the unexpected "chippy" in the dining room.
Love the window box and kitty cat....lol
ReplyDeleteSylvia
The window box is darling, darling. Oh my goodness about the BlogHer ad. I erased an entire series blog I spent two hours writing. I started shaking, then prayed and was able to rewrite it from memory. hugs, olive
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming and beautiful centerpiece! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great centerpiece! I love it because it is substantial, yet low. I like the view from all sides, too.
ReplyDeleteNice job!
xo,
RJ
Oh that box is a keeper. I love its vintage-ness. Is that a word? LOL I think the white geraniums and bird's nest is the perfect Still-Spring-Not-Yet-Summer arrangement. Perfect, I would say. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Debra,
ReplyDeleteI love your flower box centerpiece, it's perfect.
Love kitty too.
hugs
Sissie
No way you can let that one go! It's lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWEll I have the same dysfunction ...but prefer to call it discriminating! What a sweet charming planter box, I love the nest you put in it!
ReplyDeleteOur kitties have selective hearing too!
Thanks for sharing!
You made a great choice! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this and would have hung on to it, too. You have it decorated perfectly! It's so pretty! And the kitty is very pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I LOVE it, Debra!!! Perfectly chippy and aged. I think there are so many looks and ways you could decorate with that old box. It would be beautiful filled with evergreen, berries and candles in the winter or bright, bold flowers in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI'll be featuring you at next week's Knick of Time Tuesday party - thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
Your old window box makes a wonderful centerpiece. Love this idea and it definitely gives a cottagey feel.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Let's see...buying something to sell that I couldn't part with. Heavens no, that's NEVER happened to me... :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
I think it looks really lovely on your dining table and it should become a member of your decorating pieces! It looks perfect for Spring. So cheery. Thanks for sharing. -K
ReplyDeleteWhat an original idea. Love It!
ReplyDeleteJody
it looks so charming with the nest--love it, debra!
ReplyDeleteHellooo Debra...
ReplyDeleteI just LoVe that WINDOW BOX ~ especially because it has "scallops" on the bottom edge, AND IT'S WHITE!!! If and when you decide to finally part with it - please do give me a shout...
Jeanine Burkhardt
Very chippy charming quality to this box. And, yes, sometimes we just need a change. That dysfunction ailment of keeping things we haven't used must be contagious....I have it too!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful!!I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see that you kept it! But remember, if you ever change your mind..... I still want it! xoxo Kenda
ReplyDeleteI love this piece on your table! It's the perfect cottage touch! I'm a kitty girl too! I love your kitty! They're so curious!
ReplyDeleteGreat look for spring. It has such unique edges. Have a great rest of the week and thanks for linking up this week on Share the Love Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteMary
Debra, what a rustically sweet box! Love the white flowers! They are my new obsession this spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful centerpiece, I love the natural look! So pretty! What a great blog you have, I'm so happy to have found you! I'm your newest follower! :o)
ReplyDeleteThe windowbox is STUNNING - and I can't believe your kitty perched on the corner of the table - that's exactly what my latest blogpost was about! Except my kitty DOES look me straight in the eye and STILL doesn't listen when I ask her not to do things! haha... Donna
ReplyDeleteDebra! I love your box on the table. You were so creative to put the nest inside. It's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteDebra,
ReplyDeleteI love this box! We had almost the same idea....except yours is so much cuter! Thanks for the inspiration!
blessings,
karianne
I have the same problem ;) I would not have been able to let this one go either! Love it.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Cool box! I would keep it too!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea. Glad you kept it, at least for now!
ReplyDeleteI missed this post, Debra, but I caught it at "Share Your Cup Thursday". I always love shabby with beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful! ... definitely gives the room a cottage feel :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Share the Love Wednesday
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~Pernilla