Friday, July 20, 2012

Vintage Inspiration # 97 Fiona and Twig

We've all been patiently waiting for these Farmhouse Photos from Anne at Fiona and Twig. Anne and her husband James moved into their turn-of-the-century farmhouse in Fredericksburg, Texas last year, and now we're finally getting to see their wonderfully decorated spaces. 

These are glimpses of her Living Room 
and her gorgeous Carol Hicks Bolton Sofa,
while her gallery wall of mirrors is still a work in progress.















Anne proves that her photography and stylist skills
also represent her beautiful take on vintage living.


If you don't know Anne,
 then you're missing a sweet, talented, and beautiful lady.
I can say that 'cause she just happens to be my dear friend.

See her wonderful blog and get to know her better at Fiona and Twig,
where she is having a Give Away going on right now.



and MORE great links from last week!


Bringing the inside-outside, Karrie used burlap to make curtains in
Decorating the Milk House with the Summer Kitchen Girls.



Karen at Redoux took a ho-hum mission styled cabinet
and transformed it into French Country fabulousness.



Danielle from Blessed Serendipity created this ruffled paradise
"Anthropologie Inspired" Quilt from vintage bed sheets.



has found a creative way to use her stash of porch pillars;
 this wonderful bird retreat.



And I fell in love with this wonderful "bookpage" inspiration board
 from Becky at Timewashed. 
(She even shares a tutorial)


Thanks everyone for coming by each week to link up all your
wonderful Vintage Inspiration.
Remember it's
"anything vintage or vintage inspired"
please have a link back to Common Ground
within your post to be featured.

and while you're out partying,
 you'll want to visit these other great Friday Parties!









This Vintage Inspiration is brought to you by
my wonderfully talented sponsor, Leslie Janson


Now it's Party Time!!






Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Out to Lunch

Last Friday I made a quick stop at Robin's Vintage Suitcase to get some photos to share of the new tearoom that has just opened last week. I didn't make it in time for lunch, but I'll be there soon; I know the food is wonderful, as it has a well know local caterer at the helm.




These are from the entry of the tearoom.










The Vintage Veranda is located here in Springfield, 
but if you're anywhere nearby you'll want to make a  day trip
to not only have lunch, but enjoy the shop.








A new jewelry line has just arrived at The Vintage Suitcase.
So many fun vintage inspired pieces.















A few more pics of the wonderful prints, antiques,
 and home accessories that Robin carries.


Little bits of Fall are showing up around the store.






Hope you'll make a date to lunch at Robin's and enjoy the shop!
Fall Open House dates will be announced soon.

And don't forget that Monday Marketplace
is up all week,
hope you'll drop by for some shopping fun!
just scroll down to the last post.


xoxo,

Monday Marketplace #21

Hey there, Everyone!
Time for Monday Marketplace

First of all I want to share
a few great links from last week's Market



Sterling Silver Snuff Box from Antiques and Teacups




Vintage Paper Shelf Edging from Helen and Her Daughters




Vintage European Round Bread Board by Chateau Chic
(I SO want this!!)




And in the Sponsor Spotlight this week,
I'm excited to introduce you to my newest sponsor,
Becky of Timewashed.



You'll love Becky's shop as she has a wonderful variety
 of handmade goods and vintage items.
And for more inspiration,
stop by for a visit at her beautiful blog, Timewashed.

Hand made sachets


Adorable clay tags


Handmade French Inspired Heart


Vintage White Farmhouse Canisters


Becky's photography really enhances her beautiful items...
guess what I just had to have last week?


no sooner than I listed it last week, 
I ran back and grabbed this precious plant mister.
So I hope you'll drop by Becky's Etsy Shop, 
Timewashed
and shop her wonderful vintage and handmade items.


Do you have an Etsy Shop? Online Boutique? If so, then come over and link up to three items that are currently for sale. If you have a blog, please grab the button on the sidebar to display somewhere on your blog. This lets people know where to come and shop. And also, if you have a blog and sell here, give a shout out to Monday Marketplace so all your readers will know about this link-up. The more people know about Monday Marketplace the more shopping fun we all have!!


thanks so much for joining in!



Sunday, July 15, 2012

"Pretty" Pitiful

At the risk of using a double negative...
no one can say that I'm not an optimist.




I mentioned last week that my poor hydrangea bushes have taken a terrible beating in this heat. Same thing last year. I'm seeing that most plants and hydrangeas especially, aren't fond of 100+ temps and drought. I water them every day, sometimes twice a day but this wicked weather is just not conducive to pretty, luscious, colorful blooms. They started out white, then started to immediately dry up. But then just the faintest tinge of color started showing up. (Believe me, there have been some posts from you all out there that have caused severe bloom envy!)


 Not to be outdone by this danged heat spell, I cut what few little attempts there were for blossoms and tied them together to dry on the sunporch. Which by the way can be hotter than Hades in the summer...no AC, and my husband frowns on paying the electric company an arm and a leg just for the perk of having it comfortable...wah wah wah.


So, I'm looking on the positive side
 and remembering how much I just love those blooms come Fall; 
all dried and "Autumn-y" with browns and ambers.



I'm hoping if I praise those sad little bushes
that they'll hang in there and keep trying.




...on the other hand,
my geraniums on the deck have done well
as they get afternoon shade and a lot of TLC.


 These next two photos were from May.








Can you see that brown patch on the upper right?
yep, that's the yard.
so sad.
We've managed to miss every little local pop-up storm.



OK, out to water these babies.

joining in at:
Cottage Garden Party at Fishtail Cottage
Sweet and Simple Friday at Rooted in Thyme
Shabbilicious Friday at Shabby Art Boutique
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Hope you're having a good Sunday,
and staying cool.

xoxo,