Have you herd...?

Yes, it's a "herd", cause there are more than just a few.

They've been congregating in their favorite spot...

on the buffet in the Dining Room.

And then I realized a have a few others here, too.

Some elk and deer on my German die cut calendars.

It's a beautiful day here,

hope yours is as well.

I'm letting my sheep distract me,

'cause I have a painting decision to make for my Hall Bath.

I needed touch up paint...

what they mixed for me isn't "touch up" paint!

It doesn't match at all,

so now I have to decide what to do.

I'm not a happy camper...

joining in with:

Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday

A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Knick of Time Tuesday

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

White Wednesday at Faded Charm 

Share the Love Wednesday Very Merry Vintage Style

What's it Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Thriftin' on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer

xoxo,

I guess I'm on board...

I've been showing my age this week by admitting

 that Sunburst Mirrors are a throwback to my youth. 

Even as a little kid, I much preferred antiques to trends.

But I have to admit that the resurgence of this particular design 

has been swaying me a little.

They're starting to look good...

really good...

and I decided that I wanted to get on board of the train.

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My older daughter does trends "well".

She knows when to jump in,

and in a conversation just yesterday she said,

"Mom, you might as well go for it,

cause you're going to end up liking them anyway,

Don't be late to the party."

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I like how the design can go from these more formal rooms...

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to a more "informal" setting.

Classic or trendy...

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and made from some alternative sources...

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I guess they are a decor accessory that's here to stay...

at least for awhile.

I'll show you where mine is going next week!

Don't forget Vintage Inspiration is still going strong,

just scroll down to the next post.

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration Friday # 74 Sunburst Mirrors

So...what comes to mind when you see these next few images

 of Sunburst, or Starburst Mirrors?

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do you think fabulous and hip,

 or do you think retro and ho hum...?

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I grew up in the 60's, and when I first started seeing these

reappearing on the home decor scene

I shuddered and grimaced. 

But take a look at this article from the

Winter 2011 Edition of Romantic Country Magazine
(yes, put your cute little readers on!)

according to RC I needed to take a second look

and then learn a little "history".

This article says that during the French Revolution 

antique dealers re-purposed church possessions for their own use.

(I think this translates as pillage and confiscate...)

but I DO have to admit that some of the new styles 

ARE reminiscent of old French antiquities.

Are you interested?

 this subject to be continued ...

but for now, let's see what was happening last week:

Kristin from Sophia's shared her daughter's adorable new room

with an amazing bed, settee, and dresser; just beautiful!

This is a wonderful blog, you need to run by and see for yourself,

Kristin is soooo talented!

Linda from Nina's Nest shared her d-i-l's great take

on Subway Signs. just love this!

Denise from Pink Postcard shared her very first upholstered chair,

and she did a great job!

I collect vintage candy boxes, so Robin's (from Highpoint Circle ) wonderful

Godiva Valentine Heart boxes have me on the hunt for more!

There are times when my blog visits take me back in time

 and bring sweet memories to transport me to my childhood.

Such was the visit to Laurie's farmhouse for a  "wintry gift".

(I grew up in an 1840's farmhouse with an old barn,

so these photos of Laurie's place just took my breath away!)

What a perfect photo!

OK now, what's been inspiring YOU this week?

"anything vintage or vintage inspired"

Please make sure you have a visible link to Common Ground 

to be able to link to the party

And remember February 9-12

for the Vintage Valentine Party!

linking up to these gal's great parties:

Stuff and Nonsense

2805

French Country Cottage

The Charm of Home

At the Picket Fence

xoxo,

Chirp, chirp

You know how they say "a little birdie told me"...?

well, my little birdie has a message he wants to share with everyone.

He's a sweet little birdie with a smile on his face,

but he's sad cause he's having a hard time leaving comments.

So many blog friends where he's tried to leave comments.

Those that have word verification, 

have been a real bummer for the last day or two.

I haven't had word verification for over a year, maybe longer.

Blogger is doing a great job on filtering spam. trust me...

99.9 percent of the looney tunes are filtered out!

and on another note...

thanks for all the sweet comments on my new blog header.

After the shock and upset of Picnik calling it quits,

I've spent hours and hours looking for alternatives,

(those of you who are Picnik addicts like me 

are having advanced withdrawal.)

Picasa seems to be a contender, but I'm still fussy and fumey.

If you have issues, (and who doesn't) just Google your questions,

there are some great tutorials out there.

xoxo,

Valentine Pendants in the Etsy Shop

Here are just a few fun pieces for Valentine's Day

that I have listed in my Etsy Shop,

The Petite Boutique

If you have an idea for something special,

 just email me or convo me at my Etsy Shop.

XOXO,

Romancing the Mantel

The weather here in southern Missouri is pretty changeable. Cold, mild, cold again. But we have had enough warmer days that some of our shrubs and bushes became a little confused and thought Spring was on it's way.

So that gave me the itch to change up my mantel. I still had my faux Amaryllis in my Wolff Pottery from Christmas, so it was time for them to go and bring in some budding branches. (faux budding branches, that it)

And while I was at it, I thought my little Country French Couple

might feel at home there too.

I love their sweet rosebud confection, pastel attire.

If you look closely you can see they are missing a few fingers between them,

but I love them anyway.

They are a large pair, over a foot tall, and that's good size for these.

So between a few budding branches and my little French couple

my mantle is taking on hints of early Spring and just a little romance.

It's only January, so I'm sure we have some nasty weather ahead,

but what's the harm of dreaming of an early Spring...?

Joining in for 

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp 

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Good Life Wednesdays at A Beach Cottage

Knick of Time Tuesdays at Knick of Time Interiors

House Party at No Minimalist Here

Farmhouse Friday at LaurieAnnas

xoxo,