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Friday, March 25, 2011

Pillow Talk And A Future DIY Project

Hello ladies...hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend...I'm here at the beach and the weather is just perfect. Now if you are having snow this weekend...please don't be mad at me...just head on down here and join me:) Do you find yourself buying a lot of the same decor items for your home...like lots of lamps, candles, pillows or maybe you have a thing for rugs...come on let's hear what you have a weakness for? Well...one of mine is PILLOWS...I have a hall closet where I store lots of extra throw pillows...I really love changing them out during the year, to get a fresh new look. My pillow habit really isn't too bad, because I always get a great deal on them...never pay full price (50-75% off is the norm). The other day I was in a local salvage store (about 70% of the inventory is from Target) and guess what I found? Yes...there they were just waiting for someone to take them home...get this...all the pillows are only $5.00...so I gave two of them a new home. I'm also sharing with you the old mantel piece that is now hanging above my bed. We have plans on adding some beadboard and molding, so a headboard will be born here (just gotta find some extra time)...I hope that we can get it done before the summer months arrive...wish me luck!
                                                          Thanks for coming
                                                            and I hope you
                                                              come back
                                                                  soon,
                                                                  Linda
                                   What do you think? Will some beadboard
                                     and molding make an awesome looking
                                                headboard? I'm all ears
                                                  and would love to
                                                    hear your ideas.
                                        This old window has a special
                                               place in my heart,
                                    it came from my great-grandparents
                                      home that was built in the 1920's.
                                                
 
                                          Not bad for only $5.00!!!
                                        My other $5.00 beauty...found a home
                                                      here in our den.   

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30 comments:

  1. Teresa@magazineyourhomeMarch 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love the window too! Just perfect on the shelf.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Gosh, I have lots of weaknesses...I love old flower frogs, oil cans, bottles, vintage & unusual dog figurines...okay I will stop there before I bore you to death...I too have limits on what I will pay for them...Thanx for sharing & having an amazing time at the beach! Tiff

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  3. JaneMarch 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    What a wonderful window. I love that it came from your great grandparents home. The old mantel piece is awesome and makes a great shelf!!
    Have fun in the sun!!
    Jane

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  4. Blue Creek HomeMarch 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Lamps - I love lamps! And pillows- and old bottles- just a few of my weaknesses.

    I can't believe you only paid $5.00 for those pillows!!! They are great.

    Rhonda

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  5. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMarch 25, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Five dollar pillows? I'd have to buy some too! I love your old window. I have one too that came from my sister's old house. Love the old wavy glass. I say go for the bead board and molding, it will look great!

    Hope you are enjoying your stay down at the beach. It was a little cooler here today.

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  6. A Vintage VineMarch 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I really like the green one! It has a spring look to it...Have a great time at the beach! I am jealous but in a good way!

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  7. KarenMarch 25, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Those pillows were a great deal and they are really pretty.

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  8. AntiqueChaseMarch 26, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  9. GailMarch 26, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    I love that mantel shelf and it will look great as a headboard. Can't wait to see all your designs plans for this bedroom implemented.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  10. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsMarch 26, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    What a deal! Love the leaf pillow! I think the beadboard headboard sounds perfect:)

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  11. ErinMarch 26, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Love the headboard idea!! I think that would look terrific! And SCORE on those pillows!!!!

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  12. laxsupermomMarch 26, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the window, and the story behind it! The new pillows look great! What a steal! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. SamanthaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    The window is an absolute treasure..love it.

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  14. live and luvMarch 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Love the mantel shelf and the old window is just the perfect touch, especially with the history it holds! As for me, I have a "sickness" with pillows and shower curtains. I like to change out pillows for every holiday or season. The shower curtains...everytime I shop I find another I love.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    oh how i'm daydreaming of the beach...... sigh.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    My grandma was a seamstress so she had closets full of pillows. That sounds like the show "Hoarders". Okay, not that bad... but my sister and I would invade her house for pillows. Love the ones on your bed. Gorgeous! Along, with the mantel and window from your grandparents old home. How very special! A beadboard headboard would look great but I like it the way you have it now, too.
    Have a great weekend!
    Michelle :)

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  17. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Love the new pillows and the mantel with the window is so pretty!!
    Enjoy your time at the beach :)
    XO

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  18. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love pillows! The two you found are pretty darn awesome! That mantel shelf and the window look amazing! Enjoy the beach. hugs, Linda

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  19. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Linda~Love your mantle and so neat to have that window that has special meaning for you!!! Love it.. I think your mantle will make a fantastic headboard!! Would love to be at the beach right now... rainy and snowy AGAIN today!! C'mon Spring sunshine!! lol! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  20. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 26, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Very pretty Linda. I love the architectural piece with the window over your bed. Love those $5. pillows too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    What a beautiful place of honor for your special window!!

    Loving you pillows too!!

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  22. TammyMarch 27, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Your frame is just wonderful....I too would want to showcase that.
    I love all your great deals on those pillows.
    My addictions are ribbons and lace right now...weird I know. I have my antique collections such as my head vases and boyds bears. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
    Hugs...and smiles...Tammy

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  23. Gracie's CottageMarch 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    So sweet that you have that charming bit of family history...I love things like that, and yours looks great on your mantle piece. Sweet!

    Pillows and candles are hard to resist here too.

    Smiles,
    Jan

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  24. LindaMarch 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I found your great blog while I was visiting From My Front Porch In The Mountains. I love the old window..I have one on my mantel in our family room. And you did real good with the pillows...great find.
    Linda

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  25. GabbyMarch 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I really like what you did with the window from your great-grandparents home. When I go back to visit my family in Louisiana, I wouldn't mind bringing back some special treasures to remind me of home.

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  26. The Charm of HomeMarch 27, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    What pretty pillows! Love the look above your bed too. Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

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  27. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    hi there i'm visiting from Sundae night scoop,
    Love what you've done with the mantel- I think it looks fab just the way it is!

    Katie of Sweet Rustic

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  28. At The Picket FenceMarch 27, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Linda! What a treasure to have that window! And I love it on the molding above your bed. I'm a sucker for pillows too and have a few stashed away in a closet also! :-) Thanks so much for sharing at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  29. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    The makings of an awesome headboard. great idea, the shelf and window are wonderful!! Thanks for linking up with VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  30. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Great inspiring ideas! Happy to see your creative idea linked up last week at my K.I.S.S. blog bash. Looking forward to seeing what great project you share this week, remember the link is open until tonight @ midnight {CST}.

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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