The Corral at the Ranch

I'm getting ready to start a huge drapery job (YAY!) so I guess I won't be painting the Den this weekend.  In the meantime, meet some of the "livestock" that always get to come along on every move.

Race horse Haynes has been a long time favorite

I got this guy at the flea market years ago.  He is always a hit at Derby/Godfather parties and has even been off to college in South Carolina.  I wonder what he has to tell me?

Some of you have already recognized this guy as a Bombay Co. purchase.  RIP Bombay Co.  Won't he look fabulous against Knoxville Gray walls.........someday?

Last, and maybe least after all, I got this one at a great shop in Nashville called William's Home Place.  I'm not sure what he is actually made of (resin?) but it doesn't occur naturally.  For some reason, I am almost compelled to spray paint him turquoise.  Oh, I'm sensing a "tablescape" comin' on!

And so, adieu from my happy "Blog Spot."   What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon!  Have a great weekend!!!!!

Wearin' O the Green!

St. Patrick's Day table......much more tame than last week's offering!

I hope you all have a happy and fun St. Patrick's Day! I'm part Scotch Irish so I'm never sure how I should feel about it.  Please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for more tablescaping.

Zee Boudoir

I jump around on projects, I must admit.  I now have the funds to paint the Den and I've decided to stick with Knoxville Gray.  There is only one hour a day that I don't like the color so I'll just leave the house then.  Painting probably won't happen for a "couple" of days so in the meantime, let's visit the Master Bedroom or actually, just the bed.

That would be Benjamin Moore's Bittersweet color behind the headboard.  LOVE!  It would look like liquid chocolate except for the wallpaper bubbles.  Mr. Landlord took the easy way out on that one.  The light blue is Sherwin William's Oyster Bay.  I've seen this color in three different rooms and it has looked different every time!  Just a heads up.

Nice little vignette over there on the table, huh?  That's my husband's side and it rarely looks like that.

I am very happy with our headboard but not as happy as when we finally got the bed up off the floor and onto a frame!  We were very Bohemian for about 7 months.  The pillow is a little tattered, but I will keep it because it reminds me of when I would change Jack's diaper and he would pull on the fringe...awww! This little corner is complete except for whatever window covering I finally decide to make.  Tomorrow, I will share another corner and then you'll have to wait til I finish the Den before I jump back to finish the bedroom.  Thanks for humoring me!

Blue skies, smilin' on me!

It's Blue Monday and I'm just getting around to this post because I have been outside all day enjoying the gorgeous weather!  Here are some blue skies over Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville.  I joined a Jane Austen Book Club that meets there the last Saturday of every month - what felicity!

And as for that BRING IN SPRING!!!! dance................

I don't know about YOUR part of the world but it has worked wonders in mine!!  Well worth making a spectacle of myself!

Tablescapin'

So I'm at the beach in Destin, FL and tell my hostess that it's  "Tablescape Thursday", can you help me out?  So we raided her cabinets, and set up this lovely shot on the beach!  Unfortunately, after staging the shot, I realized I left the camera in the car!   Friend volunteered to go get it while I explained to Beach Security why, exactly I was bringing glass onto the beach........a big no no.

See this guy?  He was one of about 30 seagulls who began to terrorize me while friend was fetching camera.  By the time she got back, I had evacuated the "shoot" but they followed me!!  Friend would have photographed the traumatic moment if she had not been doubled over laughing at me.  Why is it you can never find a phone booth when you need one?  But that did not help sweet Suzanne, did it?  I fully expected to see Alfred Hitchcock strolling along the beach.

And he's off.  Most likely in search of Suzanne Pleschette or Tippy Hedron.  Happy Tablescape Thursday.  See more with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.  

Happy Trails..................

Bon voyage Music City, cold, gray, barren days..........

Hello sandy beaches, r and r, and adventure!

An angel of a friend has proposed a road trip down to her condo in San Destin, FL for winter recovery.  This is much needed as evidenced in the fact that I am now photographing footwear.  I may freeze my toes off, but I am determined to don some strappy sandals to do a "bring in SPRING dance!"  Wish me luck!

New at the Bistro

The Nashville Flea Market was this past weekend and look at these lovely paintings I ran across.

I think the Bistro is shaping up nicely!

I should know by tomorrow if I scored on ebay!  Once those little "mystery" beauties arrive, I will call this nook DONE!