Friday, January 28, 2011

Fluffing With Some Southern Cotton

Who doesn't like a little bit of change in our home decor? I'm always lovin' a new look...it feels like you have a brand new NEST! Now Mr.CC thinks I'm a little crazy because I go around changing things up all the time, but I think all hubbies do this...I guess it's their job. Since I'm a true THRIFTY GAL, I don't spend too much moola when to comes to my decorating and that's a good thing. Here are the changes that I have made on my mantel...I did some fluffing and came up with this!
                                              Hope all of y'all have a wonderful weekend!
                                                                      See ya soon,
                                                                           Linda
                                   Now all SOUTHERN homes need a little COTTON!
                                                My $2 TARGET birdie...isn't he cute?
                                                             FREE ALABAMA COTTON!
                                                        My thrifty OLD BOTTLES from
                                                              an Auburn antique shop!
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32 comments:

Sherri said...

Love that you decorate with cotton! The little bird from Tarjay is so cute!

Anonymous said...

Shop the house or nature! Great time to change things up. Love the old bottles and natural look! Great idea!

Have a great weekend!
~Michelle :)

Destiny said...

SO cute! A friend of mine just got some from somewhere and used it as a display in her shop...I want some!!! I'll buy some from you ; ) afterall, I am a fellow Southerner : )

Gracie's Cottage said...

Love that...they're growing cotton in N California now - saw it last fall for the first time "in the raw"...it's wonderful!

Jan

afistfullofweeds* said...

My Aunt lives in Robertsdale, when I was there for Thanksgiving I invaded the cotton field across the street from their house! Love me some good ole Alabama cotton too! Rhonda

Kelly said...

Love the cotton....maybe b/c I grew up on a farm! :)

Kelly

sandy said...

I wish I could just go pick some cotton. The white around here is SNOW! Love the old bottles and the cute little bird. I might have to hop on over to Target and get one of those!

Erin said...

Love that cotton and those bottles, makes me wish I was in the south!

Savannah Granny said...

A southern girl gotta love that cotton. That little birdie is too cute. Great job. It is always fun changing things up. Hugs, Ginger

AntiqueChase said...

I want some cotton!! Cotton Envy! LOL

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Ooh Linda! Great vingette. I love the cotton branches, very natural and pretty with the bottles and the bird.

hugs
Sissie

Blondie's Journal said...

Oh....I wish I could get my hands on some cotton! It looks fabulous, Linda! I love that little bird, too!

Happy Weekend!

XO,
Jane

Leslie said...

You know... while I change a few things around in my house, the mantel always seems to stay the same.. I think it's time for a REDO! Thank you for the kick in the cotton! BTW, I love the cotton branches in the bottles... I think I'm going to redecorate tomorrow! Just beautiful..

Amy Kinser said...

I really love cotton plants. I would love to have access to some myself. I have driven by cotton fields before and want to sneak over and pick some but am afraid to get caught. Lovely...

Donna said...

Linda,
I want to grow some cotton! There are fields of it around the countryside here in the summer. I grew some years ago and stuffed a pillow I made. I think I still have the pillow somewhere! Love me some cotton :)
Hugs,
Donna

Vicki said...

My local antique store had some cotton for sale recently! Looks great in those old bottles.

Lynn said...

Love the cotton. Such a nice touch. The old bottles are great too ... a nice combination of the cold and the cozy. I'm your linky neighbor at French Country Cottage. Nice to "meet" you! Have a nice weekend.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
www.cottageandcreek.com

Lisa said...

I'm a new follower! Just found you, and LOVE your blog! I love this entry, and have always had a fondness for birds. I have picked several up along the way, and they are all over my house. I love the way that you put shells with pinecones. My husband and I travel to Sanibel twice a year to collect, and I am always looking for ways to display them. Can't wait to see what's next. ox Lisa

Linda said...

Love that bird!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely and creative idea! I'm always changing little things, too; it gives my house such a pick-me-up during these winter months. Have a wonderful week-end.

Maria said...

what a wonderful idea, Linda! lovely greetings from Bulgaria

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Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Very cute Linda!! I would much rather have that around than all the snow we have!!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Linda, I love the look of the cotton in your bottles. I think you may have started a new decorating trend. I could have my MIL in Alabama mail me some cotton. Just a thought.
Hugs,
Sherry

Jane@Little House of Projects said...

Thanks for your comments on my eggs-tremely easy centerpiece. I love your cotton twigs. They are so simple but so beautiful! I'm a new follower :)

Tina said...

I have really enjoyed reading your blog.
I love what you've done with the cotton. I live in S. Arkansas and when I travel to the central part of the state I always stop and pick some cotton.
I visited my good friend in Opelika a few months ago. On our way down to the beach in Florida we stopped to pick some cotton there too! You've given me some ideas!
Thank you for sharing! You have a new follower!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Those cotton bolls and branches are really perfect for the bottles and mantle. What a great idea, they look wonderful! Thanks Linda, for linking up with VIF!
xo,
Debra

Vanessa said...

Oh, I just love that Linda! It really looks very wintery but the sweet birdie gives it that hint of the hope of Spring. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Love the cotton, it's so pretty, and the bird is adorable!
XO

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there Linda~ I love the cotton!! It is so charming and how perfect for a little winters vignette~ that little bird is so sweet tooT Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

Anonymous said...

Tennessee Cotton girl here at Mel's Cabin...picked some up about 36 years ago and it's been sitting in a glass covered bowl ever since, and still looks the same. Cotton never goes out of style in modern or country...it's a great decorating piece. Mel

Secondhandrose said...

I wish I could find some Alabama cotton up here in the snowy north...it is so pretty! Make it a good week.

karen

liz@alittlepeaceofhome said...

I LOVE the cotton!! Suchfabulous thrifty winter decor!

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