A Home For My Key Picture

I have finally taken the time to hang my key project picture...it now has a home on the beadboard between my kitchen cabinets and countertop. I'm not sure this is where it will be permanently, but it will do for now. I have several other items that I'd love to hang on this beadboard - old cookie cutters, more stars and signs, etc.

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Right now we are in the middle of having new windows and cement board siding installed, so decorating is not a priority...cleaning up is! Once this is done then there are no more major remodeling projects...at least I don't think so. I am planning on keeping several of the old windows for projects...I have several ideas, but nothing nailed down for sure...stayed tuned!

An Old Chair

I love old chairs...this is one that belonged to my dear Mom. I'm not sure where she got it from, but I do remember her spending time removing the old paint only to discover the beauty that lay beneath! The chair is kind of small and a little wobbly, but I love it just the way it is. I often wonder who the chair belonged to before my dear Mom owned it and what they did while sitting in the chair...I hope they know that it is loved! I truly feel honored to have this chair in my home.

A Peek Inside My China Cupboard

These are pictures of the treasures I have in my china cupboard. The brown transerware was purchased at our church sale which is held every year in June. I found this almost 2 years ago. It's not a complete set, but it works well enough for the family meals we serve in our home. The soup tureen, along with the little fruit shaped bowls and lettuce plates, belonged to Mrs. F., a dear lady I worked for several years ago. The salt and pepper shakers were from my dear friend, Josie.

The brown transferware is Enoch Woods and Sons English Scenery.

Words...

Cottage Bethy posted about words around the house. Here are mine:

Thrifting and Crafting

I found this little black wooden frame lined with black and tan gingham during my thrift shopping last week. It was 79 cents. I knew exactly what I was going to do with it. I had several old keys that I wanted to display. As soon as I saw the frame I knew the keys would look perfect in it. This is what I came up with. Now my only dilema is where to hang it...hmmmmmmmm.