New Table Cloth for Thanksgiving Dinner

 

 

 

Its the little things in life that mean the most.  

 

 

 

Take this table cloth for instance.....

 

 

 

I found it LAST year at TJMaxx on sale for a steal

but I wasn't sure whether or not I was going to keep it.

 

 

 

I thought it was a bit too long for our table, but I love all the warm neutrals

and floral pattern

so I kept it, thinking I would make something with it,

 

but I never did.

 

So the year went on............

 

 

 

and the hydrangeas bloomed and dried up,

apples began to harvest,

and Fall arrived.

 

 

 

 

 

So it was time to start going thru my Fall stash again, (see I practice what I preach and shop from my own stash), and when I did I rediscovered this table cloth.  

 

And I couldn't be happier.

 

The beige/neutral background tones down all the oak in the chairs

and adds a softness to the room.

 

It also compliments the accessories on the table, but

best of all the pattern is perfect or hiding crumbs and spills that my guests might make during our Thanksgiving dinner.

 

 

So this clearance priced table cloth that was once going to be a return back to TJMaxx, or repurposed into a pillow or window valance, has held on to its pride and has turned out to be one of my favorite Fall finds.

 

I guess it is all those little things that matter and truly make a house a home.

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life to appreciate the little things that make our lives so great.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

Jennifer

 

 

 

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Bathroom Needs HELP!

 

 

To whom it may concern, well actually, my opening line goes something more like this:

 

Dear previous home owner from 1980, I regret to inform you that the hideous yellow laminate counter top and sinks, and yucky bathtub tile that you purchased have seen their days!

 

In a matter of weeks they will be transformed into something more suitable for 2013.

 

And for the record, when in doubt always choose WHITE! ....It never goes out of style and future home owners will thank you for it!

 

Sincerely,

 

Current home owner

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A:

 

 

 

 

And as if that wasn't enough................I also have THIS elephant in the room..........

 

THE BATHTUB!!!!!

 

 

Exhibit B: 

 

 

 

 

 Don't ya just love the pink and white speckled tile? Sigh.......

Who in their right mind EVER thought this tile was pretty? That it was worthy of spending money on and tiling their bathtub surround with it????

 

If I had a time machine I would go back in time to oh, around 1980, and have a word or two with the owner and persuade them to go with WHITE TILE!

 

But I don't have a time machine, nor do I know who was responsible for such an eye sore, but I am bound and determine to give this bathroom some TLC and let it have its moment of fame that is long overdue!

 

Stay tuned........you will be very surprised with the tricks I have up my sleeve for this space!   :)

 

 

 

Jennifer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side Chair and Using One Kings Lane Decor Resource Center

 I was recently approached by One Kings Lane about introducing my readers to their Decor Resource Center. When I received the message I was instantly excited about the opportunity to share this with you for several reasons but it was also perfect timing.

 

You see, I had just shared a mini home tour of our Cape Cod and in my tour was this chair that several of you inquired about.  

 

In the Cape Cod the chair was used in the living room and my grandma loved it.

 

She was front and center of it all in this chair.  

 

 

As for me, I loved everything about it from the shape of the back to the curve of the chair's arms , so needless to say I was on cloud nine when the previous home owners left it behind for me.

 

I had expressed interest in it during my walk thru before buying the house and lucky me to discover that they left it for me with a card welcoming me to my new home.

 

The only problem was that I had NO IDEA the age or style of the chair.

  

So that is where the Decor Resource Center from One Kings Lane

comes in to play.

 

 

This is a resource you can find directly on the One Kings Lane website that helps you identify the age and style of your furniture pieces.

 

To get started, I made note of specific design elements of my chair-

 

 

 

I really wanted to know more about my chair so I went out to the Resource Center home page and searched for designs that had all of the same elements as my chair and this is what I discovered:

Wow!

 

This blue chair looks a LOT like mine......

 

See how the legs of this chair taper down like the front legs on my chair?

 

And this chair has that square/block design where the arms and seat come together, just like mine.

 

 

 

 

I also found this chair in the same category and it has similar characteristics as my chair.

 

 

 

 

More specifically, see how the BACK LEGS of this chair kind of curve outward versus going straight down???

 

 

And the arms of this chair have a curvy part at the bottom of the arm that extends down to the seat, just like my chair!

 

 

I learned that this style of chair is called Empire Style 

(click to see more examples)

 

 

So now when I speak about my chair, I know what style and period it is from.

 

The Decor Resource Center at One Kings Lane can not only help you identify furniture you already have but it can also help you identify your style so that you know what to look for when shopping for that perfect piece.

 

They have outlined all the different periods and styles with pictures so that it is easy to use and follow.

 

Once you identify your style you can click further to see similar chairs in the One Kings Lane lineup and easily purchase the right chair right there on line and have it shipped directly to you!

 

How convenient is that?!

 

Thanks to One Kings Lane for helping me learn more about my chair and discover my style!!!

 

 

Hop on over and check out the Design Resource Center and find YOUR perfect style.

 

 

 

 



 

 

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