What I didn't buy at Brimfield....

I took home in pictures....

Yeah.... I did have buyers regret over a few of the items but I'm almost over it :)

My Brimfield Buys....

I had been eyeballing this exact kitchen scale on Ebay for upwards of $40 so I was thrilled to come across one at Brimfield for $12.

And the white ruffles it's sitting on....... a square dancing skirt!

I knew I could use it to cover a table I have in my garden shed....

And oh YES...after some fresh laundering with OxiClean she's a perfect fit. I draped a scarf over the top to cover the opening of the skirt's waist.

This wash stand was my first purchase of the day. I'm using it as a bird bath/flower stand. I haven't as yet bought any flowers to adorn it but I inserted a serving bowl - placed a rock in the middle, filled it with water and within a few hours I had a couple of wrens make a visit.

When I spied this pediment, which is in two pieces, I was planning to use one of the pieces as a corbel under my kitchen counter - turns out it's too long.

That's okay though because I'm going to put it back together, paint it the color of our house and use it as a pediment over the front door.

My next post will be pictures of the things I didn't buy at Brimfield but liked enough to snap a picture or two.

My Small Kitchen...

suddenly felt HUGE the moment I started painting!

I'm not complaining though because I love them already, even with just a coat of primer

I also plan to change the wall color and I'm leaning towards Natural Elements #1515 by Benjamin Moore (not sure if I should have done that prior to the cabinets but it's too late now!)

He said YES!

"He" being my husband.... and "YES" to painting our oak cabinets white!

I had already taken down the curtains and a few decorative items before I remembered to take the before photos....but yes, sad to say, it really is that ugly

So anyway, I'm thinking that once the cabinets are painted we're going to need new counter tops

And new counter stools for sure!

I like the retro look of my existing hardware so those may be a keeper

Though I'm definitely thinking stainless steel appliances...

It's a ton of work but I'm on a mission!

Driftwood Candle Holder

Just this morning my husband made this for me....took all of 10 minutes

The driftwood is a piece of memorabilia from one of our first dates... we found it during a walk on Gooseberry Island in Westport.

Speaking of which, we'll be headed there next weekend....bringing along a good, good friend who is in need of a good dose of sun, sand, sea air and laughter....we love you MB!

If you'd like to see how this was made hop on over to Restoration House where I got the inspiration - Kimberley put together a very helpful tutorial.

Nesting...

Remember this hollowed out clock I purchased at TheWhite Home Event and told you I was going to paint white?

Well here it is....

The little "eggs" you see are actually candy (speckled malted eggs)

I played around with some birds that I had.....

I think I like this look the best.

The cherubs....Oh the Cherubs...BONUS!

The Tin Slipper....

I bought it at Home Goods - they had a few different styles but this one caught my eye. It's made of tin and has a little hook on the back should I desire to hang it.

The bow is fashioned out of screen - looks like something's missing though. And nope, I didn't paint it....it's just how it came.

I did however, do this!

A little vintage lace, beaded trim, gray velvet ribbon and a rosette

It'll be a perfect fit with my new master bedroom decor!

Saturday was a very good day...

The Wrentham Country Store held an At Home With White Event (which was a smashing hit) and I came home with these goodies!!

Yes, this bag is sweet but what's even sweeter is that a woman I'd never met came up to me with it in her hand and said that I should buy it because it went with my outfit...how nice was that!?

I loved this chair from the moment I laid eyes on it...

And isn't this carved out rectangle just calling out for a little something?

I spied this on Sandi's blog when she gave us a sneak preview and was thrilled to scoop it up!

Who could resist this little cutie....obviously not me :)

Chenille and pom poms - a perfect combo

I have a penchant for tool totes...so many uses

Tough to see but it's aqua... AQUA I tell you! :)

Because she's white and the price was right

Isn't this a neat idea....the clock face was removed and replaced with a nest

Once I paint her white, the cherub detail will pop

And lastly, an iron floor lamp stand that I don't quite know what to do with but had to have!

~~Visit these ladies to see more from the show ~~

Mary Ellen at The Wrentham Country Store
Sandi at A Cottage Muse
Karen at A Shabby Moment in Time
Susan at Evelyn and Rose
Michelle at Petite Michelle Louise