Friday, May 15, 2009

KIND OF FINISHED

Created By My Colonial Home
Good evening my dear blogging friends - needless to say I didn't end up going to Pennsylvania - long story but won't bore you with it -it will happen sometime soon though...just not this time.

I had a few free minutes today so I put up my new Tobacco Cloth panels on the windows.
I bought them from Family Heirloom Weavers in Red Lion, Pennsylvania this past Feb. and I tried putting them up a couple weeks ago on the two side windows but didn't like how they took away the natural light but I thought about it some more and tried them again and now I like them so they'll stay.

I took a couple pictures with the flash off so you can see how sheer they actually are....I think they're very Colonial looking and am loving it.

I'm still not sure if my cupboards and pie safes are staying where they are - I was used to the other arrangement so we'll see.
OH, AND THE LITTLE TAN RUG DOESN'T BELONG THERE FOR LOOKS - IT'S MY KITTIES SPOT TO SIT AND WATCH OUT THE WINDOW....what we do for our animals!




I also went to the garden center and bought 2 large potted plants for the courtyard......it's so difficult finding plants for shade that have pretty color but I think I did pretty good. I had to bring them into the house tonight because they just came from being inside the greenhouse and it's rather cool tonight plus it wants to rain.
Part of my Mother's Day gift from our son and his family was used to purchase these pretties.


But before we went for the flowers we stopped at an estate sale and look what I got....2 14 inch Pewter plates and a large 18 inch charger plus a creamer and sugar set....all for $11.00!!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone

30 comments:

  1. JaneneMay 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Karen~I really love the way that your tobacco curtains look. I love how cozy your room turned out!
    Your finds are amazing and the price was perfect! Those will look great in your home.
    Have a great weekend, Karen.

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  2. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 15, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Oh yes Karen, the curtains are perfect. I'm going to try to order those for the shop (and now I want them for my living room) and the bedding they sell too. I love it all! Your dining room looks so good with your wood floors - I'm jealous! Have a great weekend and we'll talk soon. Dawn

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  3. Mad Red HareMay 15, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    I love the curtains. They are so neat!

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  4. Farm Field PrimitivesMay 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Your curtains are beautiful. Just love how they finish off the room. I'm sure your kitties appreciate the soft rug! The room looks so cozy.
    ~Melissa~

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I really like how your tobacco curtains look...and I love how your dining room looks with the new floor. When did you say we were all coming for dinner. LOL...
    Have a great weekend.
    hugs, Cindy

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  6. UnknownMay 15, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    WOW!..YOUR DINING ROOM TURNED OUT GREAT!!!

    I love them curtains!...I think they look wonderful in there!

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  7. LisaMay 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Karen - Your tobacco curtains look WONDERFUL. It gives your room a prim, but fancy look and I love it. Where did you find your curtains? Your whole room looks superb!! The wait was well worth it : )

    Have a nice weekend.

    ~ Lisa

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  8. Janet - underthewillowMay 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Your room looks beautiful Karen and I love those curtains! Janet

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  9. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenMay 15, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Karen,

    I like the dining room floor and the arrangement of the furniture. I love the curtains too. Sorry about your trip to Pennsylvania, better luck next time.

    Carey

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  10. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)May 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I love the curtains; they are so pretty! I also have a rug for doggies!

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  11. CarlaMay 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Karen, I love your dining room. It turned out beautiful. I love the new curtains. They are perfect for your room. (I liked the swags you had in there before, too, though. Do you want to sell them??) Do you think it will ever be warm enough for flowers to stay out? It has been a strange spring! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. ohiofarmgirlMay 15, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    I love the pewter....and the curtains are just adorable. I like how neat and clean the room feels...make we want to rip up our carpeting but....dh would kill me and I want to live. LOL Dianntha

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  13. Lewaina@cliffsideranchMay 15, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    You and Janene are the luckiest ducks today! I love your plates and I think your curtains looks way nice. It's all looking like it needs to be at my house! :-)lol ♥
    Have a great weekend

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  14. ValMay 15, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I am sorry about your trip but you never know why things happen. There is always a reason. I love your dining room. I love the curtains. And I love your estate sale finds! You did good!

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  15. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I just love your dining room it looks fabulous! I love your table and chairs, and the cute pewter plates were such a great deal! Cindy in WI

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  16. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Karen~I LOVE it all! (: The curtains are just gorgeous! Your dining room is beautiful! Have a great weekend!~Kathy

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  17. Something Nice and PrettyMay 16, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Just a short note before I rush off to my yard sale:) Karen, I just love those curtains they just instanly changed the look of the room to colonial. What a deal with the pewter so nice...lucky you:)

    We have a rug for Buster too, he mostly uses it in the winter!!!
    Have a great day!
    Rondell

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  18. Doreen FrostMay 16, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    WOW..what a great buy with the pewter plates and cups..love them!

    Your dining room is spectacular..the new curtains look wonderful! I especially love the red geraniums in the trencher on the table!!!

    :)Doreen

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  19. Valley Primitives Gift ShoppeMay 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Karen,
    I love your dining room, it's so warm and inviting. Your potted plants are pretty too! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Kim

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  20. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 16, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    OH YES! I'd love you to come one day! I hope to have LOTS more goodies in the next 2-3 weeks. Thanks for the great comments though, it means a lot to me. Dawn

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  21. SusannahMay 16, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Karen,,,your floors are something to die for! It was all worth it, right? The window panels are perfect at your beautiful windows. The darker pics show the true fabric. Very nice. Good choice.
    Also, your shade baskets are beautiful. I have had the same problem with my window box. The old maple tree is getting huge! But we love the shade.

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  22. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~May 16, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Karen,

    I LOVE your floor! Tell me again what this one was called! I'll have to remember it for when we do our little apartment above the garage...I love the light and dark mix! It's so pretty!

    I also love how your tobacco curtains look on your windows! Your flowers are all really pretty too!

    Have a great weekend, Karen!
    Tammy

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  23. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Karen ~ Your dining room turned out great! Love the Tabacco curtains. Is there a website you can order them from?

    Robin

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  24. GayleMay 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I'm in the same boat as you trying to find pretty blooming flowers for our shady yard!

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  25. Never So SimpleMay 16, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I really like your curtains and the dining room looks great! I love your plants they are very pretty.

    Donna

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  26. JodyMay 16, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Gorgeous room.....from the curtains, to the rearrangement......I love it all!

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  27. Dawn BuieMay 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Karen, I wanted to thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for all the sweet comments you left me! It really truly means a lot that I have followers like you! People like you inspire me to keep going , So thank you for that!

    I have a question you mentioned get myself out there and network, well do you have any tips? Bloging is all so new to me and I would love to get more people to stop by my bog..

    Thank you again Karen!--Dawn

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  28. Dawn BuieMay 17, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Oh sweetie you weren't being pushy! I am grateful for the help,Thanx for getting back to me!__Dawn

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  29. big city primsMay 18, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Love that floor -- it really makes such a difference! Everything loves wonderful! That pewter group was a great find!!!

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  30. Denise * KKL PrimitivesMay 24, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Karen, your home is just amazing!!! I'm sooooo in love with it! Love your new tobacco cloth curtains - they look wonderful!!

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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