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My Coffee Table Has The Blues (but it’s happy)!

August 26, 2015

I am constantly changing out the accessories on my coffee table but the one design element that remains a constant is a decorative tray. I use trays because they add visual layers to the arrangement and they’re great for holding small decorative items and books.

You might remember this brown wood tray that often makes an appearance on my coffee table. It’s sturdy, oversized and I like the texture and pattern of the woven liner but the tray was begging for a facelift. As as thing go, changing the look of the tray led to a mini makeover with the coffee table decor.

Books and flowers are usually the items that add color to the table arrangement but I wanted a bolder color statement so I gave the tray its new look with a coat of emerald green paint (Behr Crown Jewel #P420-7) and new gold handles.

Emerald green has always been a color I love and I plan to use more of it in my fall decor.

Once the tray got its facelift, I went about styling the table with some of my favorite pieces. I recently started collecting blue and white chinoiserie and love the combination of green, brass and blue & white. The combo is eclectic and happy but still has a traditional feel which is right up my alley.

Blue and white ceramics are such a hot design trend right now and I’ve been fortunate to score some great pieces at incredible prices from thrift stores, flea markets and a new shopping source I recently discovered (I’ll share more about it next week).

My coffee table is fairly large and the color pops create the perfect contrast against the darker wood table.

I love how the arrangement turned out and I think the colors are perfect for the last few weeks of summer.

When I’m ready to start decorating for fall, (I’m not there just yet) the DIY pumpkins I’m making will work great alongside the new tray and blue and white pottery.

Product sources:

Wood Tray–Tuesday Morning (purchased years ago)

Gold Handles (Ikea–spray painted gold)

Wood Box–Tuesday Morning (purchased years ago)

Wood Slice–Hobby Lobby

Gold Wishbone–Hobby Lobby

Small Blue & White Lidded Dish–Goodwill

Large Blue & White Vase–EBTH

Large Blue and White Lidded Bowl with Gold Trim–Local thrift store

Brass Turtle–Goodwill

Scalloped Brass Pedestal Dish-local thrift store

Inspiration {plus links you’ll love}

June 13, 2015

Happy weekend!

I hope you have something fun planned this weekend. I’m planning to check out a new to me thrift shop and then I’ve got some work to get off my desk. It’s suppose to be a hot and humid here in Atlanta so whatever I find myself getting into, it will be indoors.

Enjoy these bits of inspiration and design tips!

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I discovered a new website that is all about design, decor and diy! This is just one of the beautiful images I spotted on their site.

One of my favorite bloggers, thrifters and men of style shares great design tips on how to incorporate thrift store item into your decor without making your home look thrifty.

I never have luck shopping on Craigslist but these transformations keep me hopeful.

For those of you considering adding a runner to your stairs, here are some great tips from a true rug expert.

If you’re looking for an easy DIY project to help you organized your closet, I think this scarf hanger is pretty cool.

If you haven’t had a chance to take the ConfettiStyle survey, head here and let me know what you think about the blog.

World’s Longest Yard Sale: What to Expect and What I Came Home With

August 12, 2014

I’m sure if you’ve been reading the blog for a while that you know that I love to go thrifting. For me the thrill of the hunt is equal in fun to the visiting new places and creating new memories.

And when it comes to a road trips, the hubby and I don’t hesitate to jump in the car and head down the road to explore a new thrifting spot. After attending our first WLYS (World’s Longest Yard Sale) a few years ago, it’s a trip that we look forward to each year and one that we plan for.

I get asked a lot about the sale and what we do to prepare so I thought I’d share a few insights with you today.

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My Trip to GreenHouse Barn

February 4, 2013

So, did you have a great weekend? Mine was awesome! I got lots of work done, had some much-needed down time and loved watching the Super Bowl!
Beyoncé was fabulous and my favorite commercials were the Dodge Ram commercial about farmers, the Budweiser commercial with the Clydesdale and the Doritos commercial with the little girl and her dad.

Today I wanted to share photos of a new vintage shop I recently visited but first I have to give you a bit of background…

Have you ever met someone and wondered why your paths crossed? I have. Take Kenya for example. Last year I attended a workshop at Anthropologie with my friend Tina. I was one of the first to arrive and sat at the end of one table. As more people arrived they sat at various places around the tables leaving several spots near me vacant. Two more people showed up and took the seats next to me and Tina. During the course of the workshop the four of us chatted a bit and share a bit about our professions and hobbies. Come to find out that all of us love vintage and love to shop flea markets, estate sales, garage sales and thrift stores. Come to find out that Kenya loves vintage so much that she was planning to open a little shop in a barn in Senoia, GA, outside Atlanta. As we all chatted it was clear to me that our paths crossed for a reason.

Before we parted ways, I gave Kenya one of my business cards. She was interested in looking at some of my handmade jewelry which I sell on my Etsy shop, and wanted to keep in touch. Kenya and I talked a few times in November of last year and one of the things we discussed was putting some of my jewelry pieces in her soon to be shop. As Kenya and I got to know each other, I thought again that our paths were meant to cross!

Kenya opened her shop, Greenhouse Barn in December last year and it was a big success. I had plans to get some of my pieces in the shop for the opening but my feature in Country Living Magazine and my holiday design work kept me too busy to make it happen. Well, fast forward to last week when I took a little drive to the Greenhouse Barn to see Kenya’s dream shop and to discuss plans for selling some of my pieces in the store. I was blown away at what a cute little shop the Greenhouse Barn is.

The barn is located one block off the main street in Senoia, GA, about an hour and 15 minutes outside Atlanta. Senoia is known not only as being a quaint little southern town but also because it is where the show The Walking Dead is filmed. Greenhouse Barn is a rustic little red barn that sits behind a historic Inn and is filled with lots of vintage wares ranging from furniture and accessories to salvaged and reclaimed pieces. And oh is it a charming little shop!

Enjoy the virtual shopping tour…

Greenhouse sits on a pretty piece of property and the charm starts on the outside.

Loved these slated tiles!

This mailbox was super large and so cool!

The view looking into the shop from the front door.

I’m proud to say that some of my jewelry and other handcrafted pieces will be available for sale at Greenhouse by mid February.

Thanks Kenya, I’m so glad our paths crossed!

For those of you living in Atlanta, I hope you’ll plan a trip to Greenhouse and for those of you that don’t, stop by and Like the Greenhouse Facebook page and stay connected that way!

GreenHouse Barn

252 Seavy Street,

Senoia, GA

Open Thur., Fri., Sat. 10:00-5:00