In the keeping room is a cupboard with my collection of California Provincial by Metlox-Poppytrail.
Some pieces were given to us by my mother-in-law when we were first married and I fell in love with the pattern. Roosters, right up my alley!
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
There is nothing more exciting than an auction!
There are so many great things to see and you can usually snatch them up at a great price.
I love roosters, always have and probably always will.
So when the auctioneer announced two antique rooster hooked rugs were coming up, I bid and won.
So when the auctioneer announced two antique rooster hooked rugs were coming up, I bid and won.
One was large, one a little smaller,
so the smaller one is in front of the fireplace...
And the larger in the middle of the room...
The background is black, though it looks a little blue in this picture...
I'm not sure if they are antique rugs as the auctioneer stated, or if they are hand-hooked, either way I love the warmth they add to the room.
There is something special about needlepoint pieces and when I find them at good prices some come home with me, like this ottoman.
Other handmade pieces can be found throughout our home, like these that are framed and hanging,
pillows on chairs,
this framed piece on a stand that's kept on the fireplace mantle.
I've always used rug pads underneath my rugs.
I was using the type of rug pad found at most home stores and over time these pads were leaving a grid pattern etched on our wood floors.
Here's what the wood floors look like underneath the rug pads I was using...
You can see the old pad,
the grid pattern etched in the floor finish,
and how my spray floor cleaner quickly defines these etched areas...
Is it because of a chemical reaction with the wood sealer? I'm not sure.
But it's there, doesn't wash off, and that's not good.
I was concerned about putting these rugs on the same type of rug pad, so it was perfect timing when Will at Rug Pad USA contacted me asking if I would give their rug pads a try.
They sent me their ECO Cushion to go under these rugs and I am hoping that these rug pads don't cause any patterns in the sealer.
This is what the ECO Cushion looks like underneath the rugs...
Rug Pad USA is an American company.
Their products are Eco-friendly and made in the USA by American workers...I think that's great!
This company promises their products will prolong the life of your rug,
prevent your rug from scratching or marring the floor below,
keep the corners from sliding or bunching,
they have a 20 year warranty,
and FREE shipping too!
prevent your rug from scratching or marring the floor below,
keep the corners from sliding or bunching,
they have a 20 year warranty,
and FREE shipping too!
If you have invested in wood floors and nice rugs that you want to protect give them a try.
Save 15% with code PR15OFF at Rug Pad USA.
Save 15% with code PR15OFF at Rug Pad USA.
*The rug pad was provided by Rug Pad USA, thoughts and opinions are mine based on my experience. I've only had them a short time so I will give an update if there are any changes.
There's been an update to this post and you can view it HERE.
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Hope you've missed me...I've sure missed you!
Been catching up on things around the house, in the yard, going to an auction or two, and playing with a bit of paint.
This tea cart was purchased at an auction. It had seen better days and was in need of some lovin'...
so I chose Paris Gray...do you like?
Hope you've had a wonderful weekend, can't wait to catch up on what you've been up to!
Love your sweet comments!
Blessings,
Cindy
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
So, what does this sweet little tea cart
and this side table
have in common?
Both were acquired at an auction by Mr. Heart and I
and both are about to get some of this...
Paris Gray, Louis Blue, Old White?
What do you think...which colors for which piece?
Gotta get busy, so please leave a comment...
Blessings,
Cindy
Blessings,
Cindy
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Inventory at my shop, Dwellings, is dwindling and that's a good thing!
With this in mind, it was time for Mr.Heart and I to head to the Auction.
We always have a great time, find lots of pretties and sometimes find some unusual things!
Sharing some with you...
This is the sweetest little cup and saucer.
Though it is now hard to read it says, "To my Friend."
I wonder who originally purchased this sweet gift
and
who the special friend was that received it?
They must have enjoyed sipping their coffee and tea from this rose painted cup as the lettering has faded over the years...
These sweet cups and saucers are so pretty
and marked with Adams, Est 1657, England.
We brought home quite a bit of furniture. Several bedroom suites and many occasional tables.
I'll share more of them soon, but here is a peek...
I've been busy, busy...the silver pieces were black, but they are shinny now!
Now, to the unusual.
Once we got home, we found several rings and a stick pin in one of the silver pieces. Looking closer at the stick pin, I thought,
this looks like a June bug! But surely NOT!!!
But the closer I looked, the more it looked like a June Bug!
HOW ODD!
So, I searched online and found one that is currently listed on ebay as a rare Victorian June Bug stick pin
at a price of $129.99.
This picture spoke to Mr. Heart...
Do you know anything about this artist?
His name is Abner Firestone and if you have any information, I'd love to know!
There were a number of vintage postcards...
This sweet Easter post card was sent when postage was one cent!
As usual, Bella and Ellie-Mae were right in the middle of everything! What is it about boxes and crumpled up newspaper that makes kitties go wild?
Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoyed these Auction finds!
Your comments are so special, please let me know you visited.
Blessings,
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