I've been in the mountains during this latest phase of the cabin renovation and since there is so much of the cabin I haven't shared with you, I wanted to start with this antique lamp.  In the cabin there are two bedrooms; one with three twin beds and one with a queen bed.  When this phase of the renovation is complete there will also be a master bedroom.

While searching for cabin furnishings I wanted to find things that were rustic and with character, so I was happy to find this antique kerosene oil tank turned into a lamp.

The Collected Cabin

The current remodel work here at the mountain cabin is taking a l-o-n-g time.  This phase is the last of the interior spaces to be done and once finished we will have a master bedroom, master bathroom and laundry area. The end of June our contractor committed to having this complete within four weeks, so I committed to being here full-time ... but they didn't get it finished.  Never ending!

Even though the dining room and most every corner of the cabin has been filled with beds, end tables, dressers, and other things for the new areas, I've been adding touches of fall.  I was enjoying the soft glow of the morning sun streaming in through the window, so I snapped these pictures.  

Two Treasures ~ An Outing with Mom

Mom and I try to spend at least one day a week with each other.  We'll go to lunch, then shopping or to the grocery store, or whatever we feel like doing on any given day.  We usually come up with our plan while eating our lunch.  

On this day after lunch, we found ourselves at a resale shop and this is how the story goes...

Casting Soft Shadows ~ My New Score!

There is nothing quite like the flicker of a candle to warm a room.  I have a thing for lanterns, especially those made of punched tin.  The colonial style goes well in my home and the soft shadows cast in the evening is beautiful.

Stuff for the Mountain Cabin Fixer Upper & Red Tole Lamp

Last December, after we closed on our place in the mountains, the search was on.  Knowing we had 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, dining area, and a kitchen that would need to be furnished with everything from floor coverings to silverware...I got busy.  The last thing I wanted to do after the renovation is complete is to begin the search for furnishings, so I've been going to local antique shops, thrift stores and on FB yard sale sites, looking for everything from kitchen supplies to furniture that would go with the cabin feel I am going for and fit within my tiny budget.  I have learned that looking in advance ensures you find things you need for a much better price than having to make a quick purchase. 

Before we get to all the stuff, I want to show you the pink daylilies blooming just above the creek in the mountains.  I think they are beautiful with their bright yellow center and ruffly edges.

Antique Horse Weathervane in the Kitchen

As I turned the corner my eyes landed on that amazing antique weathervane and it was love at first sight.  I've always had a thing for them, old copper weathervanes.  My preference would be one with a horse or rooster, but truth is, I like them all.  For years I've wanted one but they've always been out of my reach, cost wise, and this one?  Located on top of a cupboard, I had to ask one of the sales people to get it down so we could find the price and I had my fingers, toes and maybe even my eyeballs crossed in hopes that this one would be in my price range.  It took two people, one to steady the ladder and one to handle the weathervane.  It was large, the stand was at least 40" tall, and one of the feet on the base was broken, but wow...what a beauty.  Once down where I could reach, I quickly leaned over to turn the tag and sure enough...my heart sank.  There was no way I could pay that.

Sprucing Up Something New for the Mantel

For a while now I've been searching for something different to use as decoration on our fireplace mantel.  And there she was.  Off in a corner of my favorite antique shop was an old fireplace cover with three deer and an egg and dart border.  She was covered in dirt and grime.

Once home I brought her out back to the water spigot where I hosed her down and gave her a good washing with dish soap and a soft bristled brush.  That made a huge difference but she still needed a little something to brighten her up a bit.  Here is the before...

Thrifty Find for Guest Room and Cleaning Soiled Shades

There we were my daughter and I, spending a nice afternoon together and strolling through a quaint second hand shop with no intent on making any purchases.  We were talking and laughing while gazing at the goodies all around us.  We do this often and most of the time we don't spend a dime.  Well, this day was different.

As I rounded the corner my eyes were drawn to a pair of lamps with hand painted pink and green flowers and then I was drawn to the dangling sales tag where "$19 each" was boldly written.

$19 each!?

A Steal of a Deal and a Touch Up for Fall

It had been a while,

and my car must have known it,

because I was in the parking lot before I even knew what was happening.

Hiding the TV

Most of us have them.

You know, the big black box.

And in some cases the two black boxes...

The TV and fireplace are two black boxes we just have to decorate around,
though I often wish I could hide them, especially the TV.

Another Thrifty Find for the Guest Room

Yesterday, I shared about my new find for the guest room.

While we were at the antique shop getting this...

There was a little something else that caught my eye,

another thrifty find for the guest room.

This old brass chamberstick with candle push up...

Some folks say brass is out of fashion, but not me.

Love brass and especially fond of the push up...

How about you, found any good finds lately and do you like brass?

You can see more here...New Find for the Guest Room.  

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New Find for the Guest Room

I have a thing for lamps, especially antique marble lamps and I always keep an eye out for them, but they are usually too pricey.  Not this time!

While on the way to Florida to visit family for Easter, Mr. Heart and I stopped in one of our favorite antique shops and there she was.

I remember seeing her last year when visiting this shop, but she was too pricey.  This time when I went to check the price the tag was so faded we couldn't read it.

So I asked the shop owner, "Can you please tell me how much for the marble lamp in the back room?  The tag is too faded to read."

So she headed to the back room with me and putting her glasses on so she could get a closer look, as she was peering in at the price tag I said,
"You know that faded tag is a sign.  It's a sign this lamp has been here to long and it's time to sell her!" (giggle, giggle)  And she agreed!

Here she is...

I don't believe I've ever shown you this upstairs guest room before.

The wall color was chosen back when this was my daughter's bedroom which was a l-o-n-g time ago.

And through the years this room has become the landing spot for pieces of furniture that used to be in other places in the house that ended up in here.  Do you have a room like this, a catch-all room?

The details with the deep gray veining and intricate carvings

are so pretty, don't you think?

Do you like her?

Check out my other marble lamp find here 
and
"Little Lamp Love" here.

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Tall, Dark and Handsome

I found him!

I have been hoping for him for a long, long, time.

I wanted him to be tall, dark, and handsome.

So I have searched, and searched, and searched,

and boy have I seen a lot of them.

Many of them caught my eye, but I kept on walking.

Yes, the others were nice, but not the perfect one for me.

Until now that is, FINALLY my search is over!

And here he is, my Chippendale Highboy in a deep, rich, cherry finish...

We haven't done any decorating in our master bedroom and we've been in our home for 12 years!

Well, I take that back, we did started planning our master bath remodel but after tackling our new
WALK-IN-CLOSET
we decided that we should start with a smaller project first so we remodeled our
GUEST BATH.

Since the kitchen is next on our list, our master is now way down on the to-do-list.
(I know, I know, you keep hearing about the kitchen but haven't seen anything happening yet!  It is taking so long, like FOREVER, just to get everything planned and the structural engineer to give us an answer!  Soon, I promise!)

Anyway, we have needed another piece of furniture for clothes storage and I have wanted this piece to be a Chippendale Cherry Highboy.  So I've been searching for one for years, but they have always been the wrong size, or in poor condition, but mostly they were just too much $$$!  Recently while strolling through a local consignment shop I found this handsome piece and the price was perfect, so I brought him home!

Yes, our camel back sofa is an orange velvet

and the chair in the far right corner is upholstered in a flame stitch fabric.

And the wallpaper has been here long before us,

and the curtains are old too.

I have lot's of thoughts swirling around in my head for one day!

Sorry my picture didn't capture both wall quilts.  My sweet friend Michelle made them for me over 22 years ago.  A sweet gift from her heart and I love them just as much today as I did the day she gave them to me.


Thanks so much for letting me share my new tall, dark, and handsome find with you.
I'm so glad I was able to FINALLY bring one home!

Blessings,
Cindy

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ANTIQUE KITCHEN CUPBOARD

Hi Sweet Friends!

Between our den and kitchen is an antique cupboard.

The top piece is an old hutch that is actually made to hang on a wall…

and the bottom piece is an old flour bin…

Years ago when looking for a cupboard I found this flour bin and thought it would be great for storing placemats, table runners, and cloths….but I needed a top for it.  Months later I found this hutch hanging on a wall in an antique store.

You can see how the hutch rests on top of the flour bin…

My cupboard is full of Roo’s and you may also notice a little bird on the left side hutch door…

This sweet cardinal, a gift from my sister, attaches to glass doors.  It is in two pieces and each side has a magnet that holds them together through the glass.

The cardinal’s head is on the outside of the hutch door glass and the wing is on the inside…

In the cupboard are old cracker and snuff tins, ceramic pieces and roosters.

The dishes are the California Provincial Poppytrail pattern by Metlox.  My mother-in-law had given me a few pieces in this pattern about 20 years ago and I still enjoy hunting for more pieces when out antiquing…

Hens on nests, antique thermometers,  a Sylvester butter dish that when open you see Tweety hiding inside…

The hens on the nest are some of my favorite pieces…

I think the salt and pepper shakers are adorable…

My husband’s grandmother hand painted this rooster.  I just love how the rooster’s head hangs down over the ledge…

I’m happy that my cupboard is missing a few pieces of glass so when the cupboard doors are closed the rooster’s head hangs perfectly…

A big ole’ hen and some blue and white for a bit of pretty…

Some lemons with a touch of red and white on top…

I’m trying to make sure I still have a place for this cupboard when we remodel the kitchen but it’s proving to be a challenge, we’ll see!

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Blessings,

Cindy

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