And The Winner Is....

Wowza! I won another award.  This time, it's the One Lovely Blog Award.

This award is personal and only given to a few bloggers,

to encourage each other to keep up the good work!

The three guidelines:

1) Thank the person who nominated you

2) Nominate your favorite blogs and notify them

3) Share a few things about yourself

Many thanks to Socal Tess of inlovebythebeach

I am so honored to be chosen for this award!

Here are the lovely blogs I'm passing this wonderful award on to:

accidentallywonderful.

lauriescharmingdesigns.blogspot.com
jeffnbecky.blogspot.com

middleageramblings.blogspot
dukebecky

A few things about me:

1) I would rescue every homeless dog I met if I could. A few years ago I rescued a dog and then two puppies.... I have a very soft spot for animals, especially dogs.

2) I am loyal to a fault in my friendships and personal relationships and will give chance after chance but when it's over, it is over.  I am a christian so I am working on that.

3) I love anything lemon flavored.  I don't know why but my taste buds really appreciate the flavor.

4)  I am a strong woman but I am soft spoken.  I love peace and hate petty arguments and drama of any kind.

5)  I am married to the love of my life.

Well There you have it ! Once again a heart felt thank you goes out to SoCal Tess for passing on this award to me and be sure to check out the awesome blogs posted here. You're gonna love em!

Cherio!

Old Door.....New Tricks!

contentinacottage

In my post decorating on a dime with salvage and garage sale finds I couldn't get enough of how these sometimes discarded pieces could be transformed and integrated into a space.......and look so amazing!

Old doors are my personal favorite though.  Why?  Well, because doors are important in every home. It is the way we welcome someone or something,......and, the way we say goodbye. Either way, we choose. This symbolism makes it all the more special to me.  Also, the aging process/patina on these pieces are just incredible!!!  And some of them are pretty amazing "as is".  No work required.  Gotta love that.  I. So. Do.

deviantart

Lately my crush on these battered and bruised doors has really gotten out of hand intensified. I am always on the prowl looking for the perfect old door.  I stalk craigslist, my local thrift shops and I always, always, pay attention whenever there is construction going on in/to an old building.  Old doors are that special to me.  They have so much personality, texture, interest, history and of course they can be fully functional.

I personally like the look of adding glass on top of the door which modernizes and enhances the textures underneath.  A perfect combo of old and new.  Luv! Luv!

aroundapplegate

Of course old doors can be used for headboards, coffee tables, wall pieces and much more but since the desk and head board is perhaps the easiest to do, I chose the desk.  When I feel more confident, who knows, I might build me a coffee table.  Come what may though, one thing I do know for sure.  Am gonna have a lot of fun in the process!  You betcha.

brandywineview.com

Cherio!

More Blog Lovin......Bring it On!

Well now, I guess I must be doing something right.  I just got another blog award and as always I can't get enough blog lovin!  This time it is the Liebster award which is an award for up and coming bloggers with 200-300 followers.  It was given to me by a very special and talented lady, Mystiqua of pursuitoftitus2.  Thanks so much!

The rules for receiving this award are as follows:

1. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.

2. Reveal your top 5 picks for the award and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

3. Post the award on your blog.

4. Bask in the love from the most supportive people on the blogshere – other bloggers.

5. Hope your recipients pass the award to their 5 favorite blogs to keep the love flowing.

Note: I read a few posts from bloggers who received the award and the number of followers varies. On some blogs – less than 200 and others wrote between 200 and 300. 

Well, without further ado I would like to award these 5 blogs the Liebster Award...…drum roll please!

loveparish

carolbalocka

fashionablehome

lauradora-lauradora

thejuicery

Check these blogs out, they are interesting and a treat to read when you are having a little down time.  Enjoy.


Cherio!