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Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is ready to share recent or favorite finds. Goodies may be old or new or anywhere in between.

Let the fun begin!

I haven't bought anything in quite a while, but these were up for auction on One Kings Lane so I bought a pair of them.

I'm not sure where they will go, but I have visions of filling them with white hydrangeas this summer.

Wow Sharon, those are beautiful and I love your idea of white hydrangea. If you're looking to grow a very easy, no fuss white hydrangea try Sister Theresa. She's my favorite!

Thanks for sharing and be sure to show us when you have them filled with pretties.

Sharon,
I like those flower pots, great color! I view One Kings Lane, but each time I see something I would love, a SOLD OUT is written across it! lol

And white Hydrangea sounds wonderful!

Sharon W, Those will look amazing filled with white flowers.

I received two new decorating books that I haven't had a chance to read yet. I'm looking forward to enjoying them.

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Wow Sharon, those are beautiful and I love your idea of white hydrangea. If you're looking to grow a very easy, no fuss white hydrangea try Sister Theresa.

Thanks Skyler! We are actually shopping for some new Hydrangea to add to our side yard. We already have several blue ones but only one white. Last year we planted an Annabelle but I like the smaller blooms of the Sister Theresa for cutting. I checked our local nursery and they are getting them in soon...can't wait!

Thanks MR and Gracie. I think there's nothing prettier than white flowers in a B&W container.

I love Veranda magazine, so I can only imagine how lovely the book is.

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Graciepj I have the same Veranda book and it's one of my favorites. I haven't seen the Cottage Style book yet. Sharon W the container looks like the shape of a window box. I could see it filled with summer flowers, fall leaves, green winter branches and so many other beautiful things.

I love the blue and white planters!

I've been "off" shopping for a while, it seems like this house is looking very cluttered to me. However, I couldn't resist an antique quilt for 65 dollars!

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Annon, I love using quilts as tablecloths. That particular quilt would look so cheerful as the basis for a summer place setting.

thanks! I agree, but it's so old that I don't think it could handle being washed. But I do use quilts that I've made all the time.

these are little croched doilies I put on the pillows. Found in a box labled old linens, and hadn't been opened in over 15 years. I think they were made by my mother and were under little vanity lamps in my sisters and my bedroom-and they went with our yellow organdie bedspreasds and curtains.

Graciepj,
Loving the Turquoise on the cover of those books! That cottage style one with those interesting frames made from weathered wood! What great texture that could be coastal style as well!

Annon,
What a pretty quilt! And the detail on the flower is wonderful! And Graciepj's suggestion to use as tablecloth is nice for that quilt. I can see it over a sofa table or buffet too...

It is hard to keep clutter at bay when we are such good 'gatherers'!

homebody 4,
Nice use of those doilies. I have a 'box' labled 'old linens' too! I love to look through it, and soon I will be using some in my guest rooms! I like how you used those yellow and white doilies!

Oh Gracie I reallllly like your finds. I could curl up with a cup of tea and spend hours pouring over them. I have the New Cottage Style book from many years ago and still love looking at it. Let us know if this one is a good one too.

Yep Sharon, our nurseries have the hydrangea in now, so I'm sure everyone will get them soon.

Lots of good ideas Susan!

Annon, glad to see you back shopping! Your quilt is lovely. Very vibrant and cheerful. Enjoy!

Homebody, what a fun find! That must have been like opening a Christmas present. The doilies are very pretty and it's nice that they have special meaning.

Skyler, I'm laughing because I think this is the third or fourth book I've bought entitled, "New Cottage Style," all by different authors. This particular book was published in September 2011.

Ya gracie, now that you mention it I've seen many books with that same title. I think the one I have is by Better Homes and garden. Happy reading

Sharon, great find. I love blue and white dishes, ceramics, etc. Hydrangeas will be perfect.

Gracie, I don't have any magazine subscriptions and don't buy any. I would like to find one that I loved though and that wasn't 90% ads. Let me know what you think of them.

Annon, very good looking quilt.

Homeb, sweet pillows. Great way to use old doilies too.

I found my mirror this week which I posted on another thread.

victoriangirl...cottage style magazine has no ads...great photos, too...

i buy cottage style all the time i am thinking about ordering it you get a break that way i also order romantic prarie home it is a lil pricy and has alot of ads too but well worth it!!! i order country living too because sometimes they do 2 yrs for the price of 1 hold out on rennewing they send you a few offers i wait til it is 2 for 1 and the send a gift free!!! its a bargain i really miss country home magazine the most! wish it was back out!!!!!

OK - I know it is Saturday, but this is the first chance I've had to sit and admire treasures this week! Wonderful finds! Love the blue and white pottery and the vintage linens!

A few weeks ago we picked up our artwork, scored at the Flea Market, and hit an estate sale. I promised to share so here are a few finds.

A handsome doorstop - this makes three so I guess it is officially a collection, right?

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A beautiful oak shelf. We got up and managed to be 1st in line at the estate sale on the last (50%) day so that DH could get this. It will likely go in the foyer (if I can finish painting in there )

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A big crock (5 gal?) from the Flea Market. I can hardly lift it, but intend to use it in the bath when we redo the decor in there.

junk collector,
Love that horse, makes a nice doorstop! That will be a hard working accessory!
Nice shelf, LOVE the fleur de lis!
I love the crock that is great for fermenting foods!
Wonderful finds!

Hey, Junk Collector, I like iron doorstops as they are the only thing that holds my doors open against the vacuum effect that occurs when all of the windows are open. That horse is very nice. I hope you'll show us the shelf and crock again once you get them integrated into your decor.

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Originally posted by Mary Ruth: Nice shelf, LOVE the fleur de lis!

That is why we bought it!