tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58774668779959113042024-03-13T19:06:20.660-07:00Country Livin'Home Garden Cooking DIYCountry Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-57884627322951979092011-04-12T08:23:00.000-07:002011-04-12T08:23:35.926-07:00Seeking Paris Inspiration..........So it has been a few weeks since my last post. I have been lacking in inspiration due the ever lasting winter that we have had. Well the warm temperatures have finally arrived and I was out in the garden a couple of days ago planting tulips and pansies for some much need gardening therapy!<br />
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</div>But, more importantly than that, I am off to Paris today. Yes, that is Paris, France where I plan on visiting flea markets, vintages shops, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees and more in the hopes of finding some wonderful treasures to bring home and to give me the inspiration I need.<br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-54531908004035316182011-03-23T06:37:00.000-07:002011-03-23T06:37:06.569-07:00Signs of hope!All of us bloggers in southern Ontario woke up to a ton of snow..........ugh! The calendar tells us its spring but you wouldn't know it by looking out the window this morning.<br />
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But there are signs of hope. I managed to take some photos of these lovely little snow drops before the snow has covered them up. Let's hope they survive and reappear when the sun shines again.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-6392015362490593672011-03-11T11:10:00.000-08:002011-03-11T11:10:00.240-08:00Is it spring yet............There seems to be a general theme to my posts these days as I am craving to get out into the garden. I did notice yesterday that some bulbs are starting to poke their little heads through the somewhat still frozen ground.<br />
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In spite of its tardy arrival I am still doing some indoor gardening. I have a new project on the go, growing herbs and a variety of sprouts. If all goes well I hope to sell some in the spring. I will keep you posted on my progress.<br />
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I also made a trip to Oakville the other day to visit the store that <a href="http://theapothacaryshop.blogspot.com/">Chrissy's</a> husband sells his furniture from. While there, I picked up a few treasures to brighten up an otherwise gloomy day.<br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-47100559448702303992011-03-01T10:09:00.000-08:002011-03-01T10:09:55.901-08:00Daisy, daisy..............At this time of the year I cannot get enough of fresh flowers. I found this cute tool box and turned it into another flower box in the house.<br />
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I decided to go junking at a local flea market on Sunday and found these few little treasures. I loved these jars, at $3 each they were a steal and they say........made in Canada!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also picked up these old school lockers for a coat closet. We have no foyer, or mudroom or a front hall closet for that matter. So, I thought why not try and find some old lockers, paint them up and well, bob's your uncle.........as the saying goes. They were bright orange and black but I painted them off white to blend in. I love the contrast to the number plates and they now hide all of our coats, hats, mitts, boots..........well, you get the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-7084502356118926362011-01-28T11:01:00.000-08:002011-01-28T13:09:02.890-08:00A new bathroom..........It's be nearly 10 days since I have done a new post and that is because we have been renovating our bathroom...........finally! For you to get the full effect I will post some before, during and then after photos. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took my husband and I just over 4 days to do this renos. I don't know about you but I am exhausted, think I will go have a hot bath! Happy Friday everyone! Trish xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-85735558320032883172011-01-19T14:46:00.000-08:002011-01-20T08:36:37.446-08:00My dining room..........etc.Right now the only room in my house that really gives me a buzz is the kitchen. So I decided I needed to do some work on the dining room so that I could get excited about that space also. Now it looks a little softer and more inviting!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I got these wonderful treasures, vintage kitchen tools and a vintage lunch box, in the mail today that I had ordered from <a href="http://thegrowersdaughter.blogspot.com/">The Growers Daughter</a>.........If you haven't checked out her blog yet, you should, it's fabulous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We haven't started our bathroom renos yet. My husband promises next week for sure! I know patience is a virtue, but I am not feeling very virtuous at the moment. Fingers crossed I will be blogging out it soon! Happy Wednesday everyone xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-41237241821292087532011-01-17T08:38:00.000-08:002011-01-17T14:18:29.943-08:00A most generous giveaway!If you havent already, you need to get over and visit Tracy at <a href="http://www.frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com/">French Larkspur</a> as she is hosting the most generous of giveaways ever! It features the following items and who wouldnt want any of them!!<br />
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So I am still doing a bit of tweeking in kitchen and remembered that I had this box so I thought why not use it. I love the way it looks with the silver and white.<br />
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I also have been wanting a chalk board and considered buying one, but then thought, why not make one. I had this empty frame that I made quite some time and as well as little frame. Bought the slate (okay its not real slate, but a decent facsimile) at wallmart........cheap as chips by the way. Cut them to size and voila, instant chalk boards!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What to do next on this snowy, blowy day:)</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-76597046982747424052011-01-13T09:34:00.000-08:002011-01-13T09:34:19.089-08:00Some new touches..........I was so inspired by <a href="http://theapothacaryshop.blogspot.com/">Chrissy's</a> gorgeous new kitchen that I did a bit of twigging here and there in my kitchen. I added a couple of open white shelves and now it feels a little brighter.........<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">White tulips and fresh thyme........a touch of spring on the cold winter day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Thursday everyone :)</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-36951390531871611762011-01-09T05:21:00.000-08:002011-01-09T05:21:37.264-08:00UK charm and other stuff...........We have returned from our trip overseas and I am just getting back in to normal life again. Laundry, cleaning and all that good stuff. Here are a few snap shots of the places we visited and an antique market. I could have bought a ton of stuff there if it would fit in my suitcase........no such luck, just picked up a couple of little treasures that I am yet to put somewhere in my house.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These pretty little seaside villages are so charming and inspiring. I will get back to blogging about my little farm house soon. We have decided to tackle that bathroom...........can't wait! Before I leave you for today, here are a couple of shots from Spain. Very different from Scotland but equally as beautiful, I have always loved the look of a Mediterranean coast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-83949774928847072402010-12-20T06:01:00.000-08:002010-12-20T06:01:38.261-08:00An early Christmas at the cottage........We celebrated an early Christmas with my mother and siblings, children and dogs this past weekend at the cottage. It was a weekend of eating, walking in the snow, gift giving and spending time together........lots of fun!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a final thought to share with you, my mother gave me these sweet little needle points that she and her mother made together in 1959. I will have to find a special place for them in my home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-23762037816813269972010-12-16T14:35:00.000-08:002010-12-16T14:35:52.048-08:00gifts from afar.........Thank you so much to Aina of Modern Country for her generous gifts of the post cards and Christmas stocking. It inspired me to do a few more little season touches to the house.........thanks again Aina!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, head on over to <a href="http://janettemalloryinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">Janet Mallory's blog</a> and check out her very generous giveaway of these gorgeous candlesticks...........I so want them, don't you..........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to the giving part because giving is good for the soul and I didn't want to miss out on doing something that's good for the soul. Be sure to visit Andrea, over at <a href="http://fadedplains.blogspot.com/">Faded Plains</a> as she is giving away a homemade scarf, which I am sure will be stunning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I to have been making things........ gift bags, totes and wine sleeves and am giving away these two burlaps pieces. One is a 'petite cadeau' bag and the other a wine sleeve. Both stenciled with either french words or stamps and they both have a gift card attached. To enter just leave me a message and hopefully you will become a follower too. I plan to put all of the names in a hat and pull out the lucky winners name on Friday November 26th. Here are some pics of the prize!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bon Chance Mes Amis!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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and finally this beautiful tea towel, she knows me so well!<br />
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</div>Country Livin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/15661588356784050263noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877466877995911304.post-49002323209297469882010-11-15T13:17:00.000-08:002010-11-15T13:17:41.494-08:00What a find.........I was waiting for the fabric store to open yesterday and had a few minutes to kill so I went into an antique store and found the most fabulous chair ever. Its called a gentlemen's chair, my husband mused as to who was going to sit in it............ha ha. Anyway, it was in need of recovering which I did today and now it sits in the corner of my dining room near the wood stove. A perfect reading corner.........<br />
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