Friday, May 02, 2008



Phase One of Lightening Up the Family Room



Turned out a little more summerish than springish, but I like it. It feels light and fresh just how I wanted.








Pretty much everything I used is thrift store/junk shop finds. I found the gorgeous Staffordshire plates with amazing patina for 3.00 a piece. I am so in love with them. I wish they would have had dozens of pieces. I would have bought every last one.



The gravy boat was my Great Grandmothers given to me by my Grandmother on my wedding day 17 years ago. Until today I have never displayed it. Sadly my Grandmother is in the last few weeks of her life and I am so happy to be able to look at this piece of her everyday.


The bird cage I bought last week. It fit perfectly on the shelf just like I was hoping it would. I used some old books for color and the shells for texture. I most likely will be moving things around a bit more as I walk by it. I can't leave stuff alone to save my life. The curtains are next on the list. Hopefully I can get a good start on them tonight.


As for the red trunk, it is a work in progress. I need to do some collecting of accessories for it. I need a short, chubby, ratty lamp and maybe another trunk to set on top. I'm also considering putting some legs on it to raise it up a bit.


Hope everyone is having a fab Friday!


12 comments:

Darla said...

Oooh thanks for the pix on the shelves...just got some great ideas for the ones I just hung on my hall wall (ya know, the one I stole from you ;)

Kimba said...

Aimee - Love your shelves. And that birdcage is fantastic! I was the one who bought your little blue birds nest on etsy. Love it! I'll send you a picture when I decide what to do with it.
Thanks,
Kim

Jill -Forever and Ever House said...

Oh! It all looks so pretty!! You did a great job! Love the bird house and the gravy boat especially!

The Vintage Vagablonde said...

Black is HOT! Have that and pink in my master. Black is naughty and pink is nice LOL! The spring re-do looks great! Have a wonderful weekend :0)

Guardian Gear Equipment and Consulting said...

Aimee, it's gorgeous! I love the shells and that transferware is to die for. You've put together such an interesting grouping of items & textures but it all works so well. It looks like something out of a magazine! Love it!

Unknown said...

PS--that last comment was me, I was just signed in under DH's identity. Just so you aren't confused. :)

Valarie Lea said...

That all looks great! I love the way you have it all displayed.

Ms Dragonfly said...

i'm sorry about your grandmother!

everything is so beautiful, i love the moss pot :) the nests further down are amazing!

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Oh Aimee, that is the best looking wall display I've seen in ages! I love everything you did and those black shelves are killer! :-) Rosie

Marie said...

I love that Staffordshire plate! To DIE for! Everything looks very pretty and if you keep it up, I may have to copy you allll over again! :o)

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Those are some great finds, Aimee! Love how you put it all together & great that you got something of your grandmother's.

Rhoda

Mrs. B said...

Everything looks great! Very springy and fresh! I loooove that plate! And the birdcage I just adore too! Hmmm, makes me want to change up my black display shelves!