Addicted to Decorating

You know who you are

Stand up and be proud

If you're addicted to decorating

Shout your name out real loud.

You wait for the mailman

In hopes he'll come soon.

Please bring a new magazine

With gorgeous new rooms.

Your evening's complete;

"Let me just read in peace".

Lock the door to the bedroom.

Don't let THEM find the keys.

You watch HGTV

From morning till night.

Do we need all those channels?

When that ONE seems just right.

You rearrange furniture

All day in your head.

And you can't seem to stop it;

Not even in bed.

Your magazines date back...

10 years and some longer;

Cause you've dog-eared a page;

To read again in the future.

You carry your paint chips,

Tape measure & swatches

So you'll always be ready

To create special touches.

Your ultimate vacation...

Where shopping's a must.

Who needs sandy beaches?

If it rains.that's a plus.

If one of these statements

Sound familiar to you.

You're addicted to decorating;

That's ok...we are too.

So take the inspiration

You've been collecting for years:

Let's apply it to your home

And erase all your fears.

Poem by Christine @ Rooms Revealed

10 Reasons 2 Buy Antiques

1. Save money. Really live better.

Antiques are often reasonably priced and can be found in any price range.

2. Buying local does not just apply to tomatoes and kohlrabi.

When you buy an antique, you are supporting a small, locally owned business.

3. George Washington did not sit in your La-Z-Boy.

Antiques are tangible pieces of history.

4. There is no such thing as a McBlanket Chest.

Antiques are unique and offer nearly endless variety.

5. 100% post-consumer content.

Antiques are the most environmentally responsible choice for home decorating.

6. There are enough ten-year-old futons on Craig’s List.

Antiques retain significant resale value.

7. No allen wrench required.

Antiques offer solid, quality construction, and durability.

8. Industrial cable spools and pilfered milk crates do not

constitute a living room suite.

Antiques are stylish, and can accommodate anyone’s decorating tastes.

9. Forty cents per hour was a fair wage in 1940, not 2010.

Antiques are socially responsible—none are made in sweatshops.

10. If it’s not French, it’s crap!

Antiques can be a source of ancestral or regional pride.

 

 

 

Please visit your local Antique Store

 

 

Good-Bye Summer 

 
 

 

Hello AUTUMN!

 

 

 

I love the changing of Seasons...

Homemade Granola

One of my favorite things to make is homemade granola.  It is sooo easy and yummy.  I thought I would share my recipe.  

 Mix together 4 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats, 1 1/2 cups almonds, 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds, 1 cup ground flax seed, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg and 3/4 tsp ground allspice.  In a separate bowl mix 4 tbsp molasses, 4 tbsp canola oil, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple juice, 5 tsp pure vanilla extract.   Drizzle over the dry mixture.  Stir to coat mixture evenly.   Bake 300 degrees for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

When completely cooled stir in 2 cups of dried cherries.  I like to store mine in a glass jar.

Enjoy this granola  as a cold cereal or as a topping for fruits salad, yogurt, or fruit parfaits.

*  Makes a wonderful hostess gift. 

All you need is a vintage jar, tie it up with  a beautiful ribbon and a homemade tag and you are ready for the party!   

  

Be Inspired

We all have different styles that make us swoon....mine just happens to be anything White, Old, Chippy or French.  

    

Most Charming Place Ever

I took a road trip to a little town called Springfield, TN. Super charming. I went there to buy an Antique French Daybed from a local artist named Wanda Choate. She had it in her art studio, located behind her house. I had to share a pic of her art studio also known as True North....my dream studio would look just like it.

The most charming little place I've ever seen. Outside was a beautiful garden, koi pond, bronze statues, fountains and an aviary for her chickens.... I could go on forever. She also told us about Burdett's Tea Shop where we had the best lunch and tea. Please check out Wanda's website http://wandachoate.com/ she is an amazing artist.

Oh ya....and the best part of the trip was getting to take a little piece of her charming home with me.... Sorry, the bed is not going in the Antique booth. I can't part with it just yet!

Sneak Peek

Recent photos of my booth at Walnut and Vine Antiques.

In LOVE With Burlap

I thought it would be nice to share my favorite French Burlap King size Pillow Shams. I have a pair of them on my own bed. I Love the look and texture of Burlap. This pillow is the perfect French finishing touch to any room. Looks great on a couch, daybed or outdoors on a hammock or porch swing. I am offering them for sale in my antique booth @ Walnut & Vine located in Murfreesboro, TN. I also have a great selection of french burlap throw pillows. If you are not local and would like to order please feel free to contact me by email brittanyscottage@hotmail.com.

Weekend to Relax

Happy Fourth of July!

Time to relax and enjoy this beautiful weekend.

Plastic Plant Confession

True confession time... I own plastic flowers and display them proudly. I also sell them at my antique booth. Check out the photo evidence. But please, before you judge me you should know that I prefer real flowers and plants in my home. I would buy hydrangeas, but every time I do they wilt after just a few days. That's why Hydrangeas are my only exception to fake plants. You will not find another in my house. Cross My Heart. Also, in my defense, I have even tried to grow hydrangeas only to fail miserably... but that's another post.

The Perfect Room

The perfect treasures to fill my home are often not perfect at all. I do not believe things must be new or expensive to be appreciated. I love all things worn, chippy and old. Having three boys makes this the most practical choice. However, I think it is the blend of old and new that gives a home charm. If you love antiques and everything in your home is old, consider adding a modern stainless piece to waken your room. If you love modern, consider adding an architectural piece that is old and chippy. This will give your room warmth and character and still feel modern. If you are lucky enough to own family heirlooms, pull them out and find new uses for them. I believe every room needs a little imperfection to make it perfect.

Divine Living

Is it possible to create the life you want to live? This question haunts me. I am always in search of that illusive item that will make my home the perfect sanctuary. I buy garden and home magazines and pour over the images of homes and places that someday I might recreate or maybe own. I am not sure if this habit is keeping me from living in the present or if it is the inspiration for me to continue to try and create the life I want to live. I am not discontent in the present, rather a seeker of divine living. You know the place... where life is simple and beautiful.