TRANSFORMED, from broken to beautiful
These were the exact words of our stager as we began the process of de-cluttering our house to put on the market.
So while Thanksgiving banners waved gaily on our street, our house had nary a wreath upon her door. And when neighboring halls began their be-decking, our house stood naked of outward adornment. Naked yes, but confident in her own Southern charm to bring a quick sale.
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I don’t share this secret with any ol’ Joe because, well, there are certain things that a blogger only shares with her beloved readers. Dirty little secret things.
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Last week I left you hanging with this picture of our adorable new pup CharliGirl begging for you to join her in our newest outdoor space, a Charleston inspired paver patio.
Today I’m here with the Big Reveal of our new patio but I’ve also teamed up with a group of lovely bloggers to share in a Blog Hop of Remarkable Outdoor Summer Spaces. Click To Tweet I’ll have links to each of their outdoor spaces at the end of this post but for now I have a lot of pictures to share so let’s go!
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Sometimes all we need is a little bit of a makeover to feel pretty. True for people and true for shabby little French chairs as well.
I thought it was about time to give you another look at some of the Old Things New projects I’ve been doing around my house.
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HGTV Tiny House Hunters Red Carpet Premiere Party!
Looking back through pictures I’ve taken during the month of August I thought it would be fun to do a “Looking Back” post highlighting some of my favorite things, and also give you a “tiny” peek at what’s ahead.
First the peek ahead because . . . EEEK . . . I can hardly contain myself! Back in May I posted on my Facebook page that I had the opportunity to assist in decorating one of HGTV’s Tiny House Hunters tiny houses (whew that’s a mouthful) alongside some dear friends of mine. After that initial news we were required to keep all hush-hush about our awesome, crazy, fun experience. This Saturday night, those of us who were the decorators for this Piecrust Productions, Tiny House episode will be getting a sneak peak of the show at our own Outdoor Premiere Party!
I’ll keep you updated as to the date it will air on TV so stay tuned!
On now to the looking back part and sharing some things I’ve done, some things others have done (that I LOVE), and a few family photos.
This is my Favorite New Instagram feed to follow and one of her amazing centerpieces! – Mary Nett @wren_willow
The Gardenia bushes in my yard had a second bloom – Heavenly!
This cutest ever Frenchy Crown from the Queen Bee Art Cottage came across my feed as a memory on Facebook this month.
Gus the Pheasant – My daughter Joy’s new friend whom she met at The National Aviary in Pittsburgh last weekend.
Sasha the Boxador and Cozette the Beagle posing for National Dog Day.
A photo taken in my backyard – After the Rain
Where I am so far in the screened porch makeover – Sitting Porch to Sleeping Porch.
A New Pink Chair for my desk area – Hubby’s choice!
A visit from Seattle friends whom I worked with 100 years ago. We still look the same 🙂
A new favorite Facebook friend to follow – Chic Shabby and French – Her daily feed is stunning!
My beloved daughter Bethany’s 30th Birthday!
That’s my August in pictures my friends.
Love, hugs, and many blessings to you all,
No peaking allowed!
I’ve been known to link up to the following great parties!!!
Sunday:
TheDIYShowoff, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SilverPenniesSundays, SundaysAtHome, RusticAndRefined, Spiritual Sundays, GiveMeGrace
Monday:
IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor, TheDedicatedHouse, Dwellings, ProjectInspired, InspireMeMonday, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, CelebrateYourStoryMaking Your Home Sing Mondays, The Beauty in His Grip What Joy is Mine/Monday Musings, Darling Downs Diaries, The Art of Homemaking,SmallWonder, LifeGivingLinkup, MomentsOfHope, Glimpses, SittingAmongFriends
Tuesday:
TalkOfTheTown, HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse, CedarHillFarmhouse, KatheWithAnE,TuesdaysAtOurHome, TheWinthropChronicles, Rich Faith Rising Unite Linky, Testimony Tuesday,Cheerleaders of Faith,Tell His Story, IntentionalTuesday
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, TheBlissfulBee, Posed Perfection, A Wise Woman Builds Her Home, Woman to Woman Word Filled Wednesdays, ChristianBloggerLinkup, Whole Hearted Home, Mom’s Morning Coffee, Women with Intention, Coffee for Your Heart, MessyMarriage, ThreeWordWednesday
Thursday:
ShareYourStyle, ImpartingGrace, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, MyRepurposedLife, ADelightsomeLife, KatherinesCorner, PrettyPreppyParty, The Deliberate Mom/Shine Blog Hop, I Choose Joy, Live Free Thursday, Thought Provoking Thursday, PartyAtMyPlace, 100HappyDays, SincerelyPaulas, ThankfulThursdays
Friday:
FrenchCountryCottage, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme, TheDedicatedHouseAnythingBlueFriday, ShabbyliciousFriday, Sweet Inspiration, Faith’nFriends, Missional Women Faith Filled Fridays, Dance With Jesus
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, OneMoreTimeEvents, SaturdaySparks, TheInspirationGallery, Make My Saturday Sweet
