For Other Purposes

I really like this plant stand, but am not very good at taking care of plants, so using it for that would not work for me. But I needed a shelf in my bathroom so I thought why not use it for that. Not sure if I like it yet, but it does the trick. Please let me know what you think.

I have been trying to look at things in another way to use them. I got this bottle holder and thought I know I can use this for something else. So I came up with a way of showing off some flowers. I could also put some nice big white candles in there too.

Also Katiesrosecottage is having a giveaway!! Please check it out!!

Jane Austen Exhibit

I was very fortunate today to visit The Morgan Museum and Library to see the Jane Austen exhibit. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take any photo's, but I took a photo of a picture that was online! It was very neat to see her actual handwriting. She has such beautiful handwriting.

Her original books that were published were on display, it just made me think what it must have been like to live in the 1800's. Well I am headed home now after the terrible storm we had.

Hi everyone!!! Thank goodness it is Friday!!!! I thought I would try something new I am joining Show and Tell at Romantic Home.blogspot.com today.

I am showing you today my favorite lamp. I saw and had to have it!!! I have never seen a lamp like this before. The roses are darker on the bottom and get lighter at the top. It is so pretty!! It is also sitting on my favorite table!! I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Here are those pictures I got from Sylvia Cook. I just put them in those pink frames I got the other day and put them up on my mantle. It was hard to take picture of my mantle, and I really don't have a great camera, so the picture isn't that great!! But I thought I would show where I put the pictures.

I am also very excited this Saturday my husband is taking me into the city to the Morgan Library & Museum. Where there are showing the work of Jane Austen!!! There are showing more than one hundred of Jane's manuscripts, and personal correspondence. I am just so excited!! My husband is truly very sweet to take me, because I know it will bore him to death and it is day off!! Also so kind of my mom to watch the boy's so I have a day off!!! I am not sure if I can take picture's but if I can I will definitely post them next week!

Roses, Roses, and more Roses

I have to admit for a magazine lover that I am, I didn't know about Flea Market Style magazine. When I started browsing blogs, this magazine kept popping up everywhere!! So I got the number for the magazine and called wanting some back issues, unfortunately you have to order 15 copies. So I just waited until their newest issue to come out. Since roses are my favorite topic, I love their article on roses. I have been looking, and looking everywhere at my antique stores, and of course the Internet for original oil painting's. I have never found one I could afford!! I will keep hunting for my first one!! I wish I owned a huge collection of them like the cottage of the month for January!! If you haven't checked it out you should!! You will love it! Onto another subject thank you very much Shabby Kim, I took your advice and ordered Vintage Style from Cath Kidston. I'm sure I will love it!! Thank you very much for everyone's comment's I love to read them!!!

Some new goodies

Just another little find at the antique store. I think I will put this on my mantle.

I got these frames at the antiques store and I am going to use them for those pictures I got at etsy. I'll post another day with them on my mantle.

I just got these in the mail yesterday!! I got these from ebay and I had to have them!! They have the letter R!! How perfect for me!!

My husband was actually at a thrift shop for the kids and came home and surprised me with these tea cups and saucers! He thought that I would like these and figured what the heck they are only $1 each. Usually he doesn't even bother, knowing I am very picky. But these are sweet! I really did like them. I usually buy antique china, so I really don't know anything about this brand

My book collection

I have been browsing amazon to buy some more decorating books and remembering I saw someones blog, I can't remember who but they showed their book collection. So I thought I would show what I have. I would like to know what books that I don't have that I have to have. I'm looking for books that are very shabby, vintage, and I also love the cottage look too. I do have a large collection of magazines, especially Romantic Homes and I know they have put a couple of home decor books so I don't need those. I really like to order from amazon because their used and so affordable, like I find them at a thrift shop. I would love to hear some suggestions!! Thank you!!