Vintage Watercolor Prints

As part of my Mother's Day display on the hall buffet

I showed one of my Mary Gold Mother's Day Verse Prints.

Today I thought I'd share my other three prints that are "Marygold".

They are usually hanging in my bedroom hallway where the light is poor,

so I brought them into my new favorite spot;

my dining room.

( I'm just loving the new paint and paper!!)

Below is "Love's Siesta".

Mary Gold was a painter and watercolorist from the teens and 1920's. Many of her subjects use a black background depicting nighttime. They have the same lovely ladies, dressed in crinolines in romantic settings.

Below, is "Arabian Love".

So sorry for the glare on these, the glass is so reflective.

"The Mother" was a Mother's Day gift to me from my

sweet younger daughter several years ago.

I was so surprised, and I credit her for starting my

passion for Mary Gold.

Say Hello to my really old wire plantstand.

The original yellow paint is barely visible,

but so yummy!

 

I'm linking up with Vintage Black Friday

at the French Cupboard.

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Favorite Things Friday

over at My Favorite Things.

And A Few of My Favorite Things Saturday

at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie.

My head is better, but still bruising, some swelling

 and I need spackling for my "divot".

I've been in hiding for the last few days.

It felt like a broken nose,

with an all-week headache to go with it,

but hey...

what can you do for that?

I'm surviving!

Hope you all are staying "boo boo free"

love ya,

Debra

Thank You, The French Cupboard

I'm super excited and giving Polly a big

Thank You

over at the French Cupboard.

Polly and her crew put out a great magazine called

 "Porch".

And she has included my photos from

The Seed Box Shop Blog

So go check out the French Cupboard

and take a look at the Spring Issue of Porch Magazine

Linda and Ludmil's garden and shed is on the cover!

love,

Debra

Out and About for White Wednesday

Last Saturday we made an unexpected trip to Bolivar, Missouri. I always love to head up that direction, which is on the way to Kansas City about 30 miles north of us. My favorite store to visit is "Pappy's" which is an amazing place, full of their trademark gorgeous antiques and one-of-a-kind creations using salvaged furniture and architectural pieces.

Last week when I made the statement

 about changing out my dining room for something white,

this is one of the places I would definitely head to.

I love Eastlake furniture and they do it like no one else!

I have a built in island in my kitchen,

but this one makes me want to tear mine out,

and start again.

Bookshelves, cabinets, beds, dressers, tables...

just love their pieces!

There is always so much inspiration here.

Believe me, if I thought I could master their paint technique,

I'd get my paint brush out and have a go at it.

OK, maybe I could just find room for one of these.

Hope you enjoyed the trip,

I found some great flower pots,

I'll share them soon!

Oh, and just a heads up

(bad pun after last post)

I have a 1 year anniversary coming up in a week,

and I have a super special Give Away planned!

Be sure and be on the lookout,

 I think it's something you'll really love!

I'm joining in for White Wednesday!

Say Hello to Kathleen and the rest of the gang

over at Faded Charm.

Thanks for all the well wishes,

I hate to be whiny, but this blog is about my life;

The good, the bad, and the stupid...

not just the pretty, chippy, white stuff.

love,

Debra

This is what happens when you store your "stuff" vertically...

The scene of the crime:

I was looking through this stack of old mirrors and frames,

trying to find something to put together a memory board...

when this...

lovely little chippy metal flower cart

(precariously perched on top)

fell on

this...

(Above is the "before" picture.
I wouldn't dare show the "after" shot.
Trust me, it's scary!)

So now I look and feel like this...

It didn't require stitches because,

(I know this sounds horrible),

 it scraped the skin right off.

No bruising, but I do look like I had a run in

with a small truck... er, cart!

So if I'm a little more wonky than usual...

you'll know the reason.

I'm hoping I have no social engagements

that I will need to attend

in the next few days.

I'm thanking God that it wasn't worse,
that I have bangs,
and hoping some skin will grow back.
(sorry this is so yucky to talk about)

Great way to finish off a holiday weekend!

Love ya,
Debra

Vintage Bird Figurines

I was inspired to attend a few parties today
after a long weekend,

So I thought I'd share a few of my vintage birdie figurines.

These two little vases made in Czechoslovakia,

 are in my dining room,

keeping all the lambs company.

Eeeeck. Look at those darling parakeet cheeks!

And 3-D plates in a bathroom grouping

I think these are supposed to be goldfinches.

Of which we have tons of here in SW Missouri.

They love thistle in a feeder and can eat you out of house and home!

These little fellas are being adopted

by Erin and Keith for their anniversary.

They are vintage Stangle Pottery,

and I bought them from an elderly neighbor.

They had belonged to her mother and are from the 40's.

On ebay they carry a high price tag...

But E and K have an eclectic decor with

vintage parrot prints above their mantle.

I thought these guys would be right at home.

And I almost forgot this little Lefton beauty;

A flycatcher, with  gorgeous coloring,

in pristine condition.

Vintage Summer Monday's

is a new weekly party that Alabaster Rose Designs is hosting.

This is only the second Monday and I wanted to join in the fun.

So run by and say Hello

To Melinda at Alabaster Rose Designs.

 

And say Hi to Marty of A Stroll Thru Life over at

Table Top Tuesday

Hope you had a Happy Memorial Day ,

Sending prayers for all of those "in service" to our Country.

love,

Debra

Re-do, almost done...

Nothing like a deadline to flat out make you move, to get something accomplished. Our St. Louis kids came in yesterday evening at 6:00 and it was literally 5:59 that I finished vacuuming my new light and bright dining room. Bigger project than I like to admit. I cleaned and rearranged and that was as much work as the paint and papering. But I'm happy with the results.

When we moved here 7 years ago we bought new dining room furniture. It's no secret this was not my choice. I don't like all the scrolly fancy schmancy big dark wood. My husband did and he chose it. I prefer a more frenchy style, and if I had my way and unlimited budget we'd have something else. But...I let him have the final say. Now after seven years as our tastes have changed, he likes the white distressed look himself. Anyway... I knew I needed a lighter look and feel to the room, so if furniture won't change at least the walls could.

So the lighter paint and wallpaper has gone a long way to making me happier. If you remember I had a sage-green paint and paper up, pretty but too dark for my taste now.

                 

         

                             

        

Oh, and after 2 loads on the delicate cycle (thank you Lezlee) and some paring down, my china cabinet is back together; sticking with my white china and just a few odds and ends.

                

And I traded out my antique Belgian tapestry table runner for a new favorite antique linen one.

 

I will change out the chair covers for a linen look, when I find the right material, and find some white or brown transferware plates for my plateholders under the sconces, but at least for now I don't feel like it is a cave.

I can't say enough for Benjamin Moore paint. It is expensive, but never a drip or run on the roller, doesn't splatter and the coverage is really great. And thanks to Heather and Denise from Bella Dreams, who gave me a hint on "Shieldz" tinted wallpaper primer. That way I just wallpapered over the existing paper and saved me tons of time and mess.

                                                  

                                  

Didn't want you to think I had lost it, and that I would have to spend my weekend in the fetal position. OK, I'm off to start enjoying the holiday weekend. Hope yours is a great one! Be safe.

love ya,

Debra

p.s. Now that life is back to "semi-normal" I hope to catch up with you all. Please don't think I'm a bad friend if I haven't made it by lately. You all really brighten my day and I love and read each comment as you can tell from this last post. You guys are a real joy to me, so please know that I care about each of you.

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