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Saturday, March 29, 2014

~~~~~INSPIRATION IN DECORATING~~~~~

I went to the cottage yesterday to do some work.  Ken went a couple of hours before me.  At the last minute, I grabbed an antique frame hanging in my hall bathroom.  I thought, I need a little "inspiration" at the cottage before I start to work.  That's whats all around us......mess, dirt, tools, etc.
I came in the cottage, cleared off the mantle and set the antique frame down.  Then I turned the sconces on and stepped back and visualized~~~~yes, call me crazy.....but I needed to "decorate".
Ken says what are you doing?  My response.....I need to be "inspired" before I start working!  He just looks at me with a half grin......

Today is a cold, rainy, miserable day.  Ken left the house to go to the cottage at 8 am.  Not me........I came a few hours later.  Here is what I saw when I walked in the door........



He told me "I needed to be inspired before I started working".  Who would know?  I had to laugh!!  What you are seeing is my hubbys creativity.....he does think a little different, but always makes me smile with his sense of humor!
Just in case you can't see what it is............................(sorry for the dark pics, overcast today)


                          Besides me, this is a love of his life~~~~~He has such good taste!!

                                         Blessings and a wonderful week~~~Roxie
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23 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 29, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    LOL! I guess we all need our own kind of inspiration, Roxie! I can just picture this area done up. Are you keeping the fireplace intact? Are you going to replace the paneling or paint it? I could see it painted a fresh white myself.

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  2. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I know exactly how you feel! I'm a bit overwhelmed painting our master bedroom at the moment. I've given up hopes of repairing the cracked plaster on the walls and ceilings and decided to paint over it all. It's a huge mess!! I finished up the wall behind the bed and hung the mirror and wall sconces to help me envision the finished room, so I can finish before our family comes to visit on Easter. So, I totally "get" the decorating before the room is done frame of mind. I love the drink cup hanging in the frame! Sense of humor is very important when working on older homes. :)

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  3. Primitive StarsMarch 29, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Your so cute, sometimes hard to get the juices flowing for decorating, Still love the cottage, Francine.

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  4. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 29, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    We Love White Castle!! That is so funny! He listened to you!!

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  5. NanaDianaMarch 29, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    LOL- We don't have a White Castle but we DO have a Starbucks and THAT always inspires me! xo Diana

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  6. JunkchiccottageMarch 29, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    LOL Roxie. How cute is this. This made me smile. That is the best inspiration. That little cottage is going to be so awesome. Once all the hard line stuff is done it will be fun when you start to really decorate. Wooooo Hooooo so excited for you.
    Kris

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  7. must love junkMarch 30, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, I just LOVE this post!! You're not crazy at all; I'm sure we can all relate-you gotta start decorating to get inspired! I love what your hubby did-that sounds like something mine would do...too cute!! I already love the vision that you have with the white-I can tell it will be gorgeous! :)
    Susan

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  8. ConnieMarch 30, 2014 at 10:07 AM


    Good Morning Roxie,
    Very cute and very funny post.
    I'm up early so I decided to blog for a little while.
    Thanks for putting a smile on my sleeping morning face :)
    Connie :)

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  9. Cindy The Victorian JourneyMarch 30, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    So great! I enjoyed the humor and the heart felt joy that you must of had when you seen it. To have a man that is funny and creative you hit the jackpot! Love it..

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  10. MichelleMarch 30, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    He sounds like a keeper!

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  11. Sweet Magnolias FarmMarch 30, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Roxie, I love the Mix of the Knotty Pine and the white elements .. a mix of Rustic and shabby .. and that husband .. Great Humor... so have you decided if you are coming back as a cup in your next life ? ha ha ...

    Blessings ..
    Sara

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  12. vintage greyMarch 30, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    Too funny!! Beautiful frame! ;) Wishing you a blessed week! xo Heather

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  13. CeilMarch 31, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Roxie! Your husband is a riot! How thoughtful of him to get you (and himself) inspired, what an imagination. I love it! Without a sense of humor, we would have such dull existences, don't you think? So happy to have opportunities to laugh :)
    Blessings, Ceil

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  14. Debbie NolanMarch 31, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Ah dear Roxie - love your hubby's sense of humor. I do so understand though you needing to just see how things are going to look - they will be so beautiful when done. Thanks too dear for your sweet visit to my blog. I am always happy when you stop by. Have a happy week working on your precious home. P.S. I think the frame is lovely on the mantle - just might like something else in the middle of it though than a paper cup!! (LOL).

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  15. ReviMarch 31, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Funny! I think I might have the same frame...on my mantel, too. Painted in white. Check it out. :)
    http://revisionarylife.blogspot.com/2014/03/radiant-orchid-living-room-reveal-sans.html
    -Revi

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  16. farmhouse-storyMarch 31, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    oh, the lights look fabulous, roxie:) the cup is just so funny--love it! and the frame is gorgeous! have a great week!

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  17. DeniseMarch 31, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks for the smile, love you.

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  18. chateau chicMarch 31, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I love how you had to do a little decorating while working in your cottage. I'd be the same way. Your husband's addition was so cute...love his sense of humor!
    Mary Alice

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  19. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashApril 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    This is awesome I love joking around with the love of my life. He also has a great sense of humor.

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  20. Red Rose AlleyApril 1, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Roxie,
    I know what you mean.....I think I would need a little decorating inspiration before starting to do all that work. Your mantel is so nice, and I really like the wood back ground. Keep dreaming and visualizing, Roxie. Your dream house will come around.

    Happy April! And your husband sounds like a great guy.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  21. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresApril 2, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    I love the paneling in your front room...the white frame and sconces look really good there, great inspiration, I am sure you will come up with something beautiful.

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  22. Leaon MaryApril 3, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    What sweet inspiration you are to "me" dear Roxie... what a cute post and I love the interaction between you and yourguy... SO SWEET!!!

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  23. Patty AntleApril 9, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    That's so cute! You two have a special relationship

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