This past weekend, Doug and two of the boys went to visit my Father-in-law, leaving me home, ALONE, (for most of the time) for 28 hrs!
I highly considered, soaking my feet, doing my nails, eating bon bons and watching Food Network…but, alas, that didn’t happen. What did I do?
Well, like any crazy blogger does! Clean and re-decorate so that I can share with my readers!
A few months back, I shared with you the Antique Horse that I found in the basement, I went searching again and found this cute little chair and these old shutters.
I love the charm that little chairs have, I shared the chair on our front porch for Spring and Summer. They fill up any bare corner, and add a bit of whimsy as well.
I started with a clean slate…
I love the Hydrangeas on the wallpaper and had a 4 foot tree with dried hydrangeas on it for quite awhile. It was time for a change though.
I added the shutter in the corner, placed a plant stand with a tablecloth and a little lamp in front of it. And then on the chair, I stacked some books, a little wooden box and added a little watering can with fresh ivy from the yard.
I love the pop of color, but not too shocking, that the watering can gives.
There were a whole stack of shutters, so I grabbed another one and hung it on the wall in the Living Room.
After seeing this idea on one of my favorite blogs, Miss Mustard Seed, I knew just what I wanted to do. I simply hung the shutter and added a grapvine wreath. I like how it fills up the length of the wall.
Remember the horse I mentioned earlier? There he is! Don’t you just love him? He is my favorite, although, I think I have a new favorite…not far behind
And yes…I found it in the basement too! The people that own our home left lots of great treasurers, that I am now enjoying.
Even better…I spent nothing..nada…zero on my re-decorating weekend!
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What a great foyer. I love the wall paper and how it makes everything just stand out against it.
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~Makalani
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Wow, what an awesome treasure trove your basement is, Liz! Love all you’ve done.
Fun and welcoming at the same time!
Shirley
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Liz,
Looks beautiful! I’m new to the blogging world. I just love your site! I’ve added you to my blogs I follow list.
Just love your foyer! Isn’t it great to bring new life to forgotten things?
Jennifer
“Me” time, evein if it is spent working on the house is always welcome–in short doses! Love your new look and LOVE that firetruck!!! It is a real treasure!
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That looks so cool!!!
Very pretty! Love the colors.
Sherry
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I love the old shutters and all of the amazing antiques you have. That red car is a very special piece.
Thanks so much for the compliment.
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@Miss Mustard Seed, You are very welcome! I just love your blog and get such great ideas from you!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz
By the way, I want to thank you for the five pounds I gained just from looking at the pictures of yummy food on your blog.
Your basement is a TREASURE TROVE! I LOVE what you’ve done to the foyer…how fun! thanks for sharing at show and tell!
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Wow beautiful decorating and for free!!! I love the horse.
Goodness, at the treasures you found for free. Love your chair vingette with the books. Love the little car. Neat things for sure.
Partying with you tonight.
i really love the red car! and anyway, you decorate a pretty corner! with pretty vignette!
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I just love everything about this post!!
Love the chair, the shutter, the horse, the car and I absolutely love the beautiful wallpaper in your foyer!!
Just gorgeous!!
They left that cute little car?? Lucky you!
Your foyer is lovely.
Love it! Lots of great treasures!
What great little treasures! My son has a firetruck pedal car and they are the cutest things ever.
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Everything looks great! that firetruck would be a great prop for some photos!
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I am laughing about your comment about redecorating to blog about it- I’ve been quilty of that! I am amazed of the things you are pulling out of your basement-crazy good!
Jody
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Free decorating items is the world’s best ever!!! Love the car and horse, they’re adorable!!!
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Liz- Absolutely love that vintage pedal firetruck! We had those when we were kids and I would love to be able to find one that is still reasonably priced. Your entry vignette looks so cozy and comfy. You shopped your home well!
Sue
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I spy a few ideas that I am going to adapt to my space.
Thank you
Beautiful decorating and you can’t beat free! Love the shutter and the little red car. I had one just like it as a child.Thanks for the memories.
Annette
I love what your doing in your house! Love the chair, books,a and watering can! Lucky you to find the car in the basement! I want one! lol
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Love your spiffing up you did with your chair and shutters. Love the watering can on top.
Partying wtih you tonight.
I love your new foyer! That shutter is gorgeous!
free! my kind of budget.
gail
Oooooooo!!! I LOVE it! The wallpaper is so pretty and your touches – so homey and pretty and cozy and perfect. Treasure, indeed! That fire truck takes the cake! I’m all inspired to go off and do something fun in my home, now!!
Love, Katy Noelle
Love your foyer and that red car is the best! Lezlee
Ohhhh… very nice! You just create the best vignettes ever! The chair with the books is downright awesome. Cute shutter idea too! I totally love using tall things for tall skinny walls. In fact.. I have a plane propeller on one wall. LOL
Donna
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No way! A plane propeller! How cool!