Beths's Button and what I love (besides loving Beth for bailing me out)

URGGHG!! 

That sums it up. I struggled over and over trying to make a button for the Romantic Country Party on the 25th, I must have loaded it (incorrectly) 20 times or more. Then I gave up, and posted my blog for the day, those long rambly, take my time, things that I do, and as I hit save, Twinkle (or shall I call her STINKLE) stepped on the power strip and turned off the computer.

I have forgiven Stinkle and Beth created the button for me, so I am off to re-do my post for the day. 

If you want to put the party invitation button on your sidebar so people will know you are showing photos of what you love in your home on the 25th, please do. If you need help, you can try to ask me, but I might have to send you to Beth!

I thought I'd start showing some things that I love about my house, maybe a few with each post till the party (I love everything about my house!!)

This pitcher is from one of my first trips to the annual flea market Beth and I go to. It was only $5 and I use it to keep my remote controls in.

This little side table that I painted is another favorite thing. It was part of a set of 2 night stands, 2 twin beds (gorgeous with curved foot boards) and a dresser with big mirror that I got at an auction for $140 all together. I painted them up and sold them one at a time, but kept this as a living room table, its narrow shape makes a perfect fit in a small room.

Sometimes, it is the little things that can make a room.  I LOVE my curtains and tie backs. I usually change my curtains with the seasons, but these Shabby Chic (Target) drapes have been up for over a year and I am not tired of them at all.

I tied them back with white velvet ribbon edged in pearls and held that in place with a vintage buckle.

The interior of my home is done in soft and calming colors, but the breezeway rocks! I love to walk in the doors and be welcomed by this cheerful green color.

The azalea pink and black accents really make the colors pop. I doubt if I'd be comfortable with these shades to live in, but as an entry way, it always makes me smile walking through.

And there is big LOVE for this piece.  My son took this old table I had in the shed (garage sale $10) and made it into a sink for me.

I'm looking forward to seeing all the things my blogger friends love about their homes too, during our Romantic Country Party. If you don't have a blog, you can leave comments and tell us what makes you smile in your home! 

  What have I been up to today besides pulling my hair out over computer woes?

Glitter up to my eyebrows.

Hobby Lobby has theirs on sale half price this week and I bought a bagful.

I've been making all of my vintage cake toppers into Christmas decor and at my cottage, that requires a bagful of glitter!

Did I mention I have to have part of my house decorated for Xmas by Sept. 24th for a photo shoot???? And that I have a sweet house guest this week? I think I'll put her to work stringing lights!

Today I turned little peat pots into ornaments by filling them with vintage yarn nests, little angels, millinery flowers, buttons and GLITTER, GLITTER, GLITTER.

My flock of red flocked birds are now sugar coated and ready to grace holiday decor.

I feel even more like it is Christmas, because not only have I made a few dozen decorations today, I have a gift! These are from Michelle, I won her give away and she geared the gifts towards what she knew I would like- yep, she was right, I LOVE them!

• Don't forget I am having a few giveaways that you can enter by leaving a comment:
• One is my regular monthly giveaway and the prize is your choice of a Cottage Collage Kit or a piece I have made from my vintagey stash of goodies.

.The second is a copy of Romantic Country magazine to a blogger who participates in the party and a copy to a non-blogging  reader

And now for a mini parade of tussie mussies that I made today from my new toys- vintage wallpapers I ordered!

Comments

[María Elena]

I hope to load some photos that day.

[michelle fitzgerald]

OH, I am so glad your treats got there and you like them! Feel free to coat that little bird in your hand with glitter, she might really like it! Excited for the party!

[beachy]

I wish we lived closer so we could have a watercolor & crafting party! =)

[Becca]

I have a small curtain just like that in your breezeway!! Mine is hanging on the little side windows by our front door!
(Goodwill :)
Love your pictures, as always.....

[Karen Young]

Loved the peeks through your house and I downloaded the button. Great tussie on parade. BTW...what glue do you use on the tussies?

Karen
Bluemuf

[Jessica (jessrose21)]

Great eye candy today, as usual! I can't wait to see your Christmas photoshoot. My question is, are you going to take it all down again, or just leave it up until Christmas day? ;) I'd be tempted to just leave it...but I have a feeling you won't!

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

Karla, your home is gorgeous and that sink!! WOW! So pretty.

I look forward to seeing all of the lovely homes... I will definatly join in the party!Maybe it will give me the motivation to get that paint can out I have been putting off so I can do my bedroom up for the occasion.

xoxo Heather

[Mrs.Staggs]

I like the table turned vanity that your son made for you. My guys turned an old piece of furniture into a vanity for our bathroom sink too. Only our's sits on top, rather than recessed. It's added a lot of interest to our small bathroom.
Your tussie mussies turned out very nice.

[Stephanie]

Oh Karla, your bathroom sink/table is beautiful! I need your son here. He does sooo many pretty & nice things for you! Beautiful table you painted in your living room & I really like the drapery treatment. Such a fun fairy tree! I'd love to help you decorate for the photo shoot!!

Those tussie mussies are so pretty ~ the one with the sparkly bluebird is my fav (partly because it SPARKLES & partly because of our last name!) Get it? I think Beth made something for me with some of that same black/white wallpaper on it behind the oval blue!! LOVE IT!!

Thanks so much for stopping by my bridal tea today!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Flea Market Queen]

Karla...thanks for sharing your favorite parts of your home! So lovely...
I love it all!
Priscilla

[Mizsmoochielips]

Whoa! Good gracious! YOU haaave been up to your eyeballs in glitter-daciousness! And it all looks so fantastic too!

[emily]

I always check your blog! I just LOVE it! Good luck decorating! I'm sure you'll do a great job!
emily

[Vickie]

Can I just show photos of your home? I love it!!

[Vickie]

Karla, to say your talent is awesome is an understatement! Love your work, especially the murals and that beautiful watercolor teapot hiding in your closet. Love the entry way colors too.

thanks,
Vickie

[Vickie]

Karla, to say your talent is awesome is an understatement! Love your work, especially the murals and that beautiful watercolor teapot hiding in your closet. Love the entry way colors too.

thanks,
Vickie

[Vickie]

Karla, you are so talented, I love everything you do! Love your home, it's beautiful.

Thanks,

Vickie

[shelley davis]

Hi Karla,
Congratulations on your article. I can hardly wait to get the magazine.
I haven't commented in a while, been busy.
I want you to know that I still love checking out daily what you have posted. You are like my daily soap (if I watched one). Can't miss it. Your blog is truly pure pleasure.
Sweetest regards,
Shelley

[Michelle E.~Vintage Pastiche]

Karla~ I am officailly in LOVE with you and your blog *in a non stalker kind of way ;) * You are so talented! I am in awe looking over the publication links WOW!!

Thank you for the faux finishes business tips, thank you for taking time out to give me a few pointers.

*muah*
Michelle

[phyllis]

Hey I like the idea with the peat pots! I had some tumble out of my closet today and I thought...now what can I do with these?
I can't wait to show my home photos (you've already seen...)

[Elaine L.]

Karla, I wanted to let you know that I received the lovely tag you made for me with the roses. It's just beautiful! For, now, I think I'll let it dangle from the knob on my lamp next to my bed, so I can enjoy seeing it each day.

I love the pictures of your home. I bet the apple green in the entry is wonderful in the winter!

That end table is lovely.

~elaine~

[Kitty]

Love your post, Karla. Glittering everything in sight sounds like a very good plan! Love the little cake toppers!

Kitty

[sue]

Ok, it's official, I'm hooked on your blog, and in record time! Love, love love, how you've used the wallpaper, and just about everything else that I've seen so far!