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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 6:41:16 PM
pitty-pat? do you love feminine, lacy VICTORIAN .. homespun pioneer primitive .. wild-child shades and shapes of ARTSY ...
sleek, clean, clear simple shaker ... homey, lived-in traditional ... posh sophisticated .. earthy with touches of color mexicali .. cowboy leather and stirrups punch ... twiggy adirondack .. etc. etc. ... tell us what you love.
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| chicken necker |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 8:54:57 PM
Victorian for linens, clothing for me. Oooh Ribbons and Lace and fresh white linen or cotton! Wrought iron for things like candle holders, lamps etc.
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 8:46:18 PM
daisy cottage .. what a lovely blog .. i want to get the book: artful blogging! thanks for sharing!
True Friends * Frannie
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 8:35:11 PM
Oh my gosh Tina!! I love that website you posted!!! Such Inspiration!! It made my heart smile...Thank you..
Cheers,
Heather |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 8:27:40 PM
as for one of the styles that makes my heart go "pitter patter" right now..is the style over at:
http://deardaisycottage.typepad.com/daisy_cottage/
I just absolutely adore the red and white and bright yellow with black and white accents..it just makes me smile..maybe I'll hire her to come decorate for me??
I love bright yellow and am seriously thinking I need to add more of that color into my house/life. It is the color that really makes me smile alot.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 8:24:37 PM
oh goodness..I can't say that I even have a style..gracious. I just put things together..and hope that they work.
I love all sorts of things.
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In my kitchen I have bird related items, canisters and plants along the windowsill...the kitchen is a buttercream yellow with a birdhouse and tulips themed wall paper border.In one corner of the kitchen is an old antique milk bucket filled with fake yellow sunflowers...And a small antique table on which stands a pale baby blue metal milk bottle holder with several milk bottles filled with pastel colored flowers.
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Dining room.. I have a buffet from the 40's that I display different knick knacks on(I rotate the displays out depending upon my mood and the seasons) and I have one wall with old timey looking metal signs on the wall.
A tiny expandable peg rack with vintage looking flour sacks on it and tiny mini kitchen tools(whisk,spatula,potato masher) and even a fake frizzle chicken.
Above the buffet is a length of antique tea dyed lace with french style ornaments of pears and birds(they have a toile print design on them)
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See where I'm going with this...
step into my house and you literally take a trip around the world nearly..and also into country garden style...and farm style..or whatever style one might want to call it..hmm..maybe it's a new term called "Tina style"..ha
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As you enter my house it has a farm style feel of sorts..as the hallway is painted a pale minty green with parchment paper colored wall paper that has an apple orchard type design(apple trees all over the paper).
I have folk art style art work (of houses on hills, and cows in pastures and amish type scenes on that wall)
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Into the first bathroom we have lighting that is pendulum style glass globes that hang down over a big mirror on chains.. and this room is decorated "girly"..almost Victorian looking... it has a rose and magnolia wall border and the walls are creamy yellow, I use bright burgundy red towels and a rose theme shower curtain in this room.And a vintage look sign that says "no skinny dippin'"
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Living room is our "modern room" it has a seafoam greenish blue leather sofa, and modern type rug..but on the walls I have farm styled art work,again a few old timey metal signs, a small quilt,, etc.
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Master bedroom is my fave room...I have a yellow bedroom with rose embroidered curtains, a garden style bed(white with cottage slat look) and italian styled "Diana" lamps.
Master bathroom has a french door with lots of panes of glass..the wallpaper in that bathroom is a pale parchment color with an orchid print.
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of all the rooms in the house..the master bedroom/bath is my favorite color and design.
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I think I need to hire a decorator.
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It's coming together though I think....as I'm actually starting to learn that I can no longer hardly stand the "made in(insert foreign country") items anymore..but am finding myself wanting to decorate with the older style artworks and items.
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I went to the antique mall today specifically to look for old vintage ads/artwork that I can frame for my walls..in designs that made me smile.
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I'm still trying to find "my style"..but as I have heard many people say..."decorate with what makes you smile..what makes you happy"..and it will work.
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So..that's what I am now trying to do.
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I don't think my house will ever be featured in a magazine...ha.
but..hey..it's liveable..and comfy..and I like to think that those that enter it are made comfy..and feel welcomed and "at home"...but..I still think I could use a decorator....anyone game? Come on by and I'll take out all my things and you can help me decorate...ha.:0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 4:13:28 PM
I love a bit of Victorian, country farm, shabby chic.
We are currently waiting for our loan to go through on our farm/ house country retirement home
I will have the kitchen/dinning room done probably in country, farm decor.
I will have the master bedroom and bath for me alone
I will do those in girly themes
I love purples ,pinks , and perwinkles.
I plan on doing my master bath in pinks, lavenders and things like that
I ordered a oval mirror that has the prettiest pink roses half way around it.
I saw another place were I can order a mirror stand and the hand held mirror in the same shades as my wall mirror.
I am going to put a old fashioned dressing table in there
I want to make a skirt for the sink and for the dressing table.
I am going to put some fabric with roses on them in there in pink probably( what else since my log on name is pinkroses !)
I love hearts too, will put some of those in my bedroom and in the bath.
I already found the cutest basket in a seafoam green
At the top of the basket, is decorated with pinks and greens and alittle cream in there I believe
I will use that to put my make up in , I don't use make up every day, cause I don't work,
My kitchen/dining room will have a country victarin fireplace in the dinning part.
I have a walk in pantry and a wall pantry too.
I will be really gald when we start building
We have waited 3 years or a little more. pinkroses
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com |
| HeathersHeartfeltStitches |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 3:06:54 PM
I love the country look, used to love the dark primitive look but it's way to much and dark for our new house, My bedroom is a mix of country and English Countryside Flowers/Horses! I am in love with my bedroom
http://www.picturetrail.com/photos/heathersstitches -SHOP
http://heathersheartfeltstitches.blogspot.com/ |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 2:36:56 PM
I love the early american stlye as my Mom used to call it. I would be in heaven if I could own a big house with a huge old fashioned fireplace, you know with all pots hanging from the hooks. All the wood panels around it. I like redware and other pottery and have a nice collection. I like the looks of the old funriture but am totally satisfied with the reproductions. I don't really care for the peeling paint and beat up look. I am more Ethan Allen repros,or beautifully made homemade furniture.My husband made me a wonderful pie safe and did the tin punching too, also he made me a beautiful secretary desk. I know I am awful, but I just can't get into the beat up tables and chairs. Primitive lovers please forgive me!! I love dry sinks and hutches,I love country check curtains and quilts. You get the idea!! I have to admit I do have a real love of some victorian also. Not the furniture. But, I love the dishes and beautiful linens.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 1:48:54 PM
I am a complete sucker for Victorian! I love native american styles too! What a weird mix, huh?
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 1:45:41 PM
[quote]Originally posted by junkjunkie
I like a lot of things, and like Bridget said, I can appreciate any style....even modern, although my home is not modern. My style is country primitive, kind of artsy with some quirky things, maybe a contemporary piece thrown in to keep it interesting, and plants and nature added. I like the Pottery Barn style when something is used in a different way, not what was used for originally. I like surprises. I quess I'm country eclectic (sp) with a touch of nature. Your laundry room is great, Frannie!
Oh! This is me! I was trying to think of how to describe the way I decorate. Lately I've been de-cluttering and making things more neutral. Last year we moved to a 1910 farmhouse that has wonderful lines and architectural details. I'm now focused on creating a backdrop to showoff those details and all of the quilts that I make. The best thing is now all of our antique and reproduction Mission furniture has found a great home.
Marcia--who has to really concentrate to not make things 'frilly'. I like lace. And I do still sneak it in sometimes.
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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| Annika |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 09:51:50 AM
I Like many styles, but the arts and crafts movement and style is what I love the most, kind of bohemian with a folk arts twist here and there
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 09:44:06 AM
My tastes have kind of "evolved" through the years. I would now say I am "primitive farmhouse" as I primarily love primitives but every now and then a cottage type piece makes the cut and sneaks in. My sofa is still very cottagy with its big cabbage roses, but maybe someday it will get re-done as time and money permits. I would be much more "pure" in my decor if I simply started over, but that takes the fun out of it. I love a home that is built with time, piece by piece. I am constantly rotating things out and new things in. So glad I now have my shop to allow me to do this! I am in the midst of savng to reupholster two wonderful Pennsylvania House (which is a division of Ethan Allen) wingback chairs. They will probably be a tan and barn red check when I am through and then hopefully my sofa and matching chair can go from floral to distressed leather. It's all a process and I love seeing it change!
Hugs and Blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 09:36:40 AM
:-D
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 08:07:12 AM
oh bridge .. i have a big-butt 'ole GRIN from ear to ear! you make my heart smile! i love the idea of curling up under a cozy blankee with a good fren and talkin' about our hopes and dreams.
one of the absolute most wonderful memories i have is of a time about 15 years ago .. when my very best childhood gurlfren, grace (we were in kindergarten through 11th grade together) came to our home .. there were six childhood friends and when we turned fifty we decided to reconnect! all the frenz came to our home in maryland for a reunion .. the second or third year we did this .. we were again meeting at our home .. and i had what we called the 'snuggle chair' .. i would often snuggle with the 'grandes' there and read books and tell stories. (oh my .. i wish the cabins had been big enough to bring it along!) it sat two cozily! forest green soft, squishy leather!
well .. this particular year .. i got a whiz-bang of a headache .. and was trying valiantly to be 'up' and 'cheerful' while i had drummers drumming in my head! my friend grace noticed how brave i was trying to be .. but saw that i was in pain .. she came over and got me by the hand .. and walked me to the 'snuggle chair' where she had been sitting. she pulled a coverlet over us .. and laid my head on her shoulder .. and told me to just close my eyes and rest .. and i did and the conversation turned to the sound of angels softly singing as i dozed off listening to the gurlfrenz speak of 'rememberings' .. to wake up hours later .. still there in her sweet arms with my headache completely gone.
those dear mammies comforted many a child in their lifetimes .. and i can't imagine a more precious compliment. thank you dear friend.
xo, frannie
True Friends * Frannie
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 07:58:42 AM
elaine .. you go gurl! everywoman has her own 'voice' .. hugs!
True Friends * Frannie
HEAR MY STORIES
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"GATHERING ROOM" ..
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adopt a 'rag-chile'
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treasures .. new and olde .. up for adoption:
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 07:57:25 AM
Girls check out my bedroom pics in my second blog
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
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| Lainey |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 07:46:23 AM
I'm not sure what style I have in my home. It's a mixture of cultures I guess. My husband, who's Swedish, likes the basic, sparse look. He frowns on my doodads and whatnots. He doesn't like things that to him don't serve a purpose. (I think if something makes you smile and glad in your heart to look at it, it has served a purpose.) I come from a long line of women who love the Victorian style, lace, antiques, flowers, and etc. One thing my husband and I both agree on is our love of candles and lanterns. We also both like earth tones and nature so we've decorated, no not decorated just put stuff together, with that in mind. But I do have some pretty and frilly things that I incorporate in from time to time when he's not looking.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 07:27:21 AM
Frannie I hope I don't offend you but you remind me of a mammy or something that is so warm and cozy and gentle and guiding...I just want to curl up with a blanket and listen to you :) You just seem to shed a ray of light that I love!
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 07:00:12 AM
oh chilluns .. i'm jus' loving hearing all the different styles that makes our hearts sing! it is truly wonderful when we just sit or stand in a room in our homes .. and get 'warm fuzzies' at all we see and especially when something brings back memories. i just took a buncha' photos of my 'prissy privy' .. it takes a LONG time to download them here .. (i'll try one or two) .. but the rest i will put on my BLOG .. i'll let ya'll know when they are posted .. i'll put a thread that says PRISSY PRIVY. even though i think if i absolutely HAD to choose .. PRIMITIVE would win my heart .. but these little 'dainty darlings' just draw me in wherever i spy them.
thanks to all for sharing your 'dream styles'. xo
True Friends * Frannie
HEAR MY STORIES
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"GATHERING ROOM" ..
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http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. up for adoption:
http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:52:50 AM
oh meggie I agree with the 40s 50s tinware etc!
I love shabby chic and I love oh whats that magazine romantic living?! LOVE IT
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:51:21 AM
I like a lot of things, and like Bridget said, I can appreciate any style....even modern, although my home is not modern. My style is country primitive, kind of artsy with some quirky things, maybe a contemporary piece thrown in to keep it interesting, and plants and nature added. I like the Pottery Barn style when something is used in a different way, not what was used for originally. I like surprises. I quess I'm country eclectic (sp) with a touch of nature. Your laundry room is great, Frannie!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:50:59 AM
oh meggie I agree with the 40s 50s tinware etc!
I love shabby chic and I love oh whats that magazine romantic living?! LOVE IT
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
http://liggygirlslonggreen.blogspot.com/
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:42:49 AM
I think my style is a combination of cottage, shabby chic, farmhouse and early Salvation Army! I like a little of some of it, and a lot of the other! My problem is deciding on WHICH one to go with, or how to mix and match 'em in a room.
from the hearts of paradise... |
| sweetproserpina |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:41:30 AM
I'd have to say that right now I'm very vintage cottage. Wicker, soft whites, blues, and greens, old 40's and 50's tinware, glass pitchers and milk glass. But one day I aspire (and it does make me go weak in the knees, swoooon!) to have a house that's faded english country manor (Georgian style). Old worn chintzes, stacks of old books and magazines, bits and bobs of travel souvenirs (tea chests, oriental vases, paisley throws) and everything have that 'it's been there for ages, comfortable, elegant style'look.
Btw I'm just redoing my kitchen (boy do cabinets add up when you have to sand and repaint them all!) I'll post a pic when I'm all done. Very vintage cottage!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
http://theprimroseway.blogspot.com/ |
| palmettogirl |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 06:39:08 AM
french country! i love bright colors and busy, busy, busy fabrics! also, that european/practical approach.....if you use something alot, like certain kitchen utensils, you leave the stuff out. i'm also getting more into open shelving...easier to find/take out/put back. |
