A Bowl Full of Hearts

Trying to keep my winter decor light, I used some

moss rose ironstone pieces on the

living room mantel.

I gathered together books and boxes in similar tones

to add height and interest.

 I don't usually decorate much for Valentine's Day  

now that my children are grown.

But when I found these sweet hearts made out of 

vintage pink fabrics, I knew they would look perfect

with the moss rose ironstone.

My living room mantel became a Valentine mantel.

 These three adorable vintage chairs

seemed a perfect addition to the arrangement!

Wishing you happiness and love on Valentine's Day!

Mary Alice

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DIY By Design

Savvy Southern Style

Full Circle Creations

Shabby Art Boutique

French Country Cottage

Common Ground

Jennifer Rizzo

Green Willow Pond

Pillow Talk

Let's talk pillows...

Decorative pillows, that is!

Definitely not my forte...up there with lamps

and window treatments.

For the longest time, I had two of these floral pillows on my sofa

in the family room...all by their lonesome.

Since we gave the walls a fresh coat of paint, I decided it was time

to give my sofa a little facelift and add a couple more pillows.

I added two grain sack pillows from Rust and Feathers to add to the floral ones.

Of course we all know...always decorate with odd numbers!

So I went on the hunt for the odd number pillow 

that would mix with the other four.

I think I was successful...What do you think?

Please tell me they work together because I already cut off the tags!

Thanks for stopping by,

Mary Alice

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The Dedicated House

A Cozy Little House

Painting Never Ends

Mr. Chateau Chic has always done the painting 

in every home we've owned...and

he does a superb job!

Last fall when he finished painting Megan's bedroom,

he said...the same thing he says after every paint project..."this

is it for awhile, right?"

Now you know as well as I do that there is NO WAY I'm going

to answer that question in the affirmative!!

So I just smile and thank him profusely for another paint job well done.

Now that several months have passed...okay only 4 to be exact...I

broached the possibility of painting our family room.

After all, we had used the same yellow in there for 15 years!

It was time for a change.

Since I have a birthday coming up, 

I thought this would be a great gift idea.

Mr. CC agreed!!

Last weekend my dear husband painted the room the

same Benjamin Moore color we used in the kitchen

not too long ago...a light gray with a hint of blue.

I love it!

It feels so fresh and crisp.

When Mr. CC finished painting and cleaning up, 

I heard him say, "this is it for awhile, right?"

I just smiled!

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit,

Mary Alice

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No Minimalist Here

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

French Country Cottage

Jennifer Rizzo

The Charm of Home

Simple and White

I've been working on incorporating some simplifying techniques

into my decorating this winter.

You all probably know by now this is no easy task for me...I'm

a collector and I love all things vintage!

I know, I know... the white berries look very faux, 

but for some reason I love them.

Combining different elements and textures of mostly whites can be 

classified as simplicity...don't you think?

Having to add some color to the mix must be in my DNA...

because a little touch of red keeps popping up.

Green and white are a great combination too.

With a teeny tiny bit of red...of course!

My simple white vignettes are keeping it light and bright inside

during these cold and sometimes dreary winter months.

Hope you're having a good day,

Mary Alice

Partying at:

A Cozy Little House

Farmhouse Porch

A Stroll Thru Life

Timewashed

DIY by Design

Full Circle Creations

Vintage Dish Drainer

Working at Rust and Feathers can be a

dangerous place for me...I get to see all the new

 vintage goodies as they come into the shop...and some
are very hard to resist!

If it's wire...I love it!

If it's a wire container...even better!

Vintage dish drainers make great display pieces.

 Three ironstone cups fit perfectly in the utensil basket.

Perfect piece to display pretty plates.

I'm sure all you creative minds can come up with

other uses for these vintage dish drainers.

Maybe a desk organizer for files and pencils....

Thanks for visiting,

Mary Alice

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Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

Jennifer Rizzo

Rooted in Thyme

The Country Farm Home

The Dedicated House

Keeping Out The Silver

I use silver pieces and candlesticks at Christmastime, and

I wasn't quite ready to put it all away after the holidays.

I kept out two mercury glass candlesticks and a pedestal dish.

 Added some ironstone under a cloche to the mix.

I love mixing a rustic European bakery tray 

with the elegant silver and white.

 The silver theme is continued on the mantel.

These two individual size vintage

silver teapots are a favorite. 

My little collection of wire baskets works nicely

with the silver pieces and the iron candlesticks.

Couldn't help but bring back a few dried hydrangeas for the winter.

I think silver looks good with just about everything.

Blessings,

Mary Alice

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Boogieboard Cottage

The Dedicated House

A Stroll Thru Life

Elizabeth & Co.

Savvy Southern Style

DIY By Design

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Sew Can Do

Two Succulent Sisters