What I am Crushing On Right Now

Good Afternoon!

I was out the other day at an antiques mall and I saw these..

When I saw them..my heart began to sing as if I were in a musical from a long time ago.  This has started my obsession with black, white, and gold.

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I love the elegance and the boldness.

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I do have other rooms in my house that are not done..hmmm.

Teacher's Lounge

Good Afternoon.

 

I have just wrapped up Rockford Sharefest.  I must say that it challenges me because you run into issues along the way that you thought you could make happen but you can't.  I then have to figure out what can be edited and creative solutions to still bring a wow factor to the space.  

 

I went with a farmhouse theme because of the nature and location of the school.

We went with picnic style tables we had built by a volunteer.  They came out beautiful!  My friend, Becky, who is co-owner with her husband of Benchmark flooring had these wonderful vinyl tiles.  I thought it would be great to have these go on the tables.  It just gives an unexpected punch and it also becomes a piece of art.

 The flooring which was from Benchmark ..I absolutely love.  I wanted that green so you think of grass and to add a nice blue border to add a calm quality to the carpet tiles.

 Becky came up with the design on how to make the tables..awesome : )

 Love the antique crates.  A step back in time and adds to the informal atmosphere.

 Added lanterns and the flea market chairs we got from Sharestuff.  I had them all painted a robins egg blue.  Thanks to Tammy for finding them all for me : )

Painted the chalkboard black (we have them on both sides of the room).  Added grass cloth to the cork boards on either side.

My daughter drew the horse with chalk..

Table top

 Here she is today finishing up.  I asked her to draw a rooster on the opposite chalkboard.  I wanted the teachers to be able to have art to look at wherever they chose to sit.

 The finished product..

It was such a great project to work on and I hope the teachers really enjoy it : )

Shopping In Jersey : Part 1

Good Afternoon!!

I am still in New Jersey.  My father continues to make strides every day..so grateful!

In the midst of his care we have had some fun as well..

We built a firepit and with the nice mild temps it was great for me and the kids.

I have done some scouting out of some places and I must say they need to be on your list if you are ever in the South Jersey area.
While I was taking my mother out for a walk I spotted this place that was tucked away...The Emporium.

Fell in love with the rafters..simply gorgeous!

Are you ready for the eye candy?

These doors made my heart sing..the carvings are beautiful works of art.
I think the mirror speaks for itself.

This painting is huge..would make an amazing statement piece in a home.

WWII Navy Ship telescope.

Now this took the cake for me..my mouth was drooling.  It reached into my latin heritage.

I was really surprised about their prices and in a good way.

The Emporium 

424 High Street City of Burlington, New Jersey 08016

609-747-8333

Open every day 11am - 5pm

There will be other shop tours coming your way.