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Friday, July 12, 2013

Sugar and Spice

Hello Again From the French Hen's Nest,

Please say "hello" to little Lily, born July 8, 2013.

Little Lily is 6lbs 12oz, and 21 inches long. She is my fifth grandchild, and my second granddaughter. How precious is she?

Here I am with my five beautiful grandchildren, from 5 days old to 19 years old! Lily's Big brother is sitting next to me with the spider man shirt. I feel so blessed.

Just had to share my joy!

Till Nest Time,

Jeannie

Sharing with some of these great parties...

Monday

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Give me The Goods Monday @ Rain on a Tin Roof

Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill

Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter

Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff

Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage

Mop It Up Mondays@ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home

Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple

Tuesday

Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy

Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage

Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Made in a Day @ Made In A Day

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife

Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home

The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework

The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch

Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff

Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs

Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home

Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters

Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage

Home Wednesdays @ Rose Chintz Cottage

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Thursday

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Think Tank Thursday @ Joyful Homemaking

Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

Friday

Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House

Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog

Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique

Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors

Saturday

Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound

Party Junk @ Funky Junk Interiors

Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life On Lakeshore Drive

Sunday

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Sunday Showoff @ Twig Studios

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Isn't this table adorable? I was dropping off some trash one night, and noticed the legs sticking out of the top of the dumpster. My heart started racing, I had been looking for a small table with wrought iron legs, and there they were, sticking out of the dumpster.

Could it be?? I had no idea how I was going to get it, but as luck would have it there was a young couple loading their SUV with a lovely bed frame that someone had dropped off. This is a high end dumpster area, seriously, you should see the furniture, carpets, antiques, etc, that people leave here. I always wonder why they don't take it to Good Will or some place similar, but I've also noticed that it often disappears before it's picked up by the trash company. So someone it taking it home.

Anyway, back to the young couple. I asked the young man if he would see if that was in fact a table. He was happy to look for me, and pulled it off the top of the dumpster. I can't tell you how excited I was. It will seat four comfortably, but I use it when there are just two of us. I have a larger table for bigger groups. I sanded the top, waxed it, and reinforced the planks underneath so they wouldn't buckle from the rain, and I've enjoyed it for a couple of years now.

My chairs were also a great find, my son picked these chairs up for me from the road side, they are black wrought iron, look new, and match perfectly. My lanterns were a real steal from Ross for seven dollars each. Isn't it great when you imagine something, and it comes to fruition.

This is my little patio, which I will be leaving soon. Hope that I will be able to find a place that has an outdoor space. I love to grow flowers, herbs, and decorate my patio. I don't need a big space, but definitely some dirt to dig/plant in.

Till Nest Time,

Jeannie

I'll be sharing with some of these great parties...

Monday

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Give me The Goods Monday @ Rain on a Tin Roof

Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill

Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter

Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff

Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage

Mop It Up Mondays@ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home

Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple

Tuesday

Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy

Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage

Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife

Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home

The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework

The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch

Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff

Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs

Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home

Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters

Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage

Friends Sharing Tea @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog

Home Wednesdays @ Rose Chintz Cottage

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Thursday

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Think Tank Thursday @ Joyful Homemaking

Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Friday

Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House

Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Furniture Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog

Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique

Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors

Saturday

Party Junk @ Funky Junk Interiors

Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life On Lakeshore Drive

Sunday

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Sunday Showoff @ Twig Studios

Friday, June 28, 2013

Happy 4th at La Bella Luce

Hello Again From the French Hen's Nest,

I visited my favorite antique store, La Bella Luce, today and as usual the store was full of inspiration. They are certainly ready to celebrate the the fourth of July. Don't forget to visit them in historic Clifton if you are in the area. Most of you know where we are, but for those who don't we are in the DC area, in northern Virginia.

Don't they set a pretty table?

As you can see, they have everything you need for a great celebration. I enjoyed my time there today, and hope that you enjoyed seeing this lovely store again.

Bring on the Fireworks!

Till Nest Time,

Happy 4th,

Jeannie and Linda

Sharing with some of these great parties...

Monday

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Give me The Goods Monday @ Rain on a Tin Roof

Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill

Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter

Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff

Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage

Mop It Up Mondays@ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home

Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple

Tuesday

Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy

Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage

Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Made in a Day @ Made In A Day

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife

Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home

Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations

Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage

The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework

The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch

Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff

Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs

Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home

Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters

Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage

Friends Sharing Tea @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog

Home Wednesdays @ Rose Chintz Cottage

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Thursday

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Think Tank Thursday @ Joyful Homemaking

Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage

Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Friday

Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House

Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Furniture Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog

Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique

Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors

Saturday

Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound

Party Junk @ Funky Junk Interiors

Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life On Lakeshore Drive

Sunday

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Sunday Showoff @ Twig Studios

Monday, June 24, 2013

Thrift Store Treasures

Hello Again From the French Hen's Nest,

I've picked up a few treasures in the last couple of months from local thrift stores, and I'm going to share them with you. My first and favorite is this urn. When I found it, it was a mahogany color. It has been very difficult to cover. I sprayed it white, and it was still very pink even after a few coats. Finally, I bought a stone paint, which is off white, or beige. I love the way it looks, but it really doesn't show up well here. I had been picturing my shells in an urn, and I'm very pleased with the look. It cost $9.

Two coats of white

Stone Finish

I found this handmade carpet at a local thrift store. It is in great condition, hardly used. It's a perfect size, a nice accent, and not overwhelming. I paid about $15 for this.

The next piece looks like a huge chess piece. When I first bought it, I was thinking that it would look great painted white. But it looks great the way it is. It's ceramic, and the glaze is perfect. Love the cross on top. It cost $5. It is displayed with other religious objects.

The next purchase is a much needed jewelry box. What I love about it, are the lines, and the color, and of course, the size. Once shined up a little, it will be perfect. And it holds so much jewelry. This cost $8.