Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bovine Beauties

Last week in my post on the downstairs mantel I mentioned I had a fondness for vintage landscapes, especially with a few cows and sheep sprinkled in. I'm always on the lookout for a sweet vintage sheep or cow print, and a few weeks ago hubbs and I found this one in it's original frame on one of our trips home from St. Louis.



I have it in the Living Room, but the glare from the windows is so bad I couldn't do a straight-on shot. I'm generally a little wonky anyway, and this just proves it. 




The antique clock is a family piece that my mom and dad had
 in their Dining Room  for as long as I can remember.







Here's another old print in the Living Room that I painted the frame. It had been dark and not attractive, so it got a shabby paint treatment. My husband gulped hard at my painting it, but didn't voice his opinion. He's learned...when it's gotta be painted...it's "gotta be painted!"










This old print, also in it's original feather painted frame,
is in the Master Bath above the tub.
(sorry...no bathroom "reveal" at the moment)



And here is the little milk maid, "Amalie", that my husband gave to me for Valentine's Day last year. She's in the kitchen. Also tricky for a photo without glare.




 I had to move her to another spot for a good look.
She's so sweet.



 These old prints make me think of the French Countryside. Today I just shared a few of my cows...now the sheep are another whole blog post.


joining in for these weekly parties:


 Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
A Stroll Thru Life
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Knick of Time
The Scoop at CedarHill Ranch
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style




Hope you're having a wonderful weekend,