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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!
Thanks for looking at my THRIFTY decor!

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32 comments:

  1. SherriJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM

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

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    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 :)

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  3. DestinyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    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 : )

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  4. Gracie's CottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    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

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  5. afistfullofweeds*January 28, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    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

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  6. KellyJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

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

    Kelly

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  7. sandyJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    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!

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  8. ErinJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:28 PM

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

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  9. Savannah GrannyJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

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

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  10. AntiqueChaseJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I want some cotton!! Cotton Envy! LOL

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

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

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. Blondie's JournalJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    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

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  13. LeslieJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    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..

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  14. Amy KinserJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    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...

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  15. DonnaJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    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

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  16. VickiJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

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

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  17. LynnJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    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

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  18. LisaJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    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

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  19. LindaJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love that bird!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    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.

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  21. MariaJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    what a wonderful idea, Linda! lovely greetings from Bulgaria

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  22. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:40 PM

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

    Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    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

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  24. Jane@Little House of ProjectsJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    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 :)

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  25. TinaJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    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!

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  26. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    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

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  27. VanessaJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    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

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  28. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM

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

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    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! :)

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    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

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  31. SecondhandroseJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:22 PM

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

    karen

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  32. liz@alittlepeaceofhomeJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I LOVE the cotton!! Suchfabulous thrifty winter decor!

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