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An Entryway Refresh

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Good Morning Friends,

The crisp mornings and cooler air feels so good right now! This past weekend was spent in the greenhouse. I threw out plants, cleaned out containers, swept, and re-arranged the space. I feel like it is ready for the autumn season. This weekend is our HOA sale and I am hoping that the rain will hold out. I have quite a few items to sell. 

The St. Margaret’s Guild season is about to begin. We had our fabulous luncheon on Tuesday to start the season and it is always a good time to see the ladies. We do have our next show house lined up for next year! Yay! 

Friends, I can’t seem to stay off of FBMP. I stumbled on a recent find and could not resist it. I have been wanting a vintage secretary for quite some time but they are so expensive! I have envisioned having one in my entryway. 

 

 

So when you walk into our house this is the entryway. I must admit I have always hated it. My husband purchased this shelf-hook combo at a garage sale about 15 years ago and I hated it then! I have always felt like this was not inviting and it appears to be cluttered. It has taken me years to get this shelf-hook removed and clear out the area. I desperately wanted a refresh! It has looked the same since we have moved in the house!

 

 

The first thing that I knew that I had to do was find a hoodie hanger replacement for my husband. He grabs these on his way out the door and it would nice to also have a location for guests to hang their coats so I found this coat rack on Amazon and it works perfectly. I also have my blue and white umbrella holder which looks so chic in this area along with my vintage garden stool. 

 

photo credits: Mrs. Shockley 

 

This is my newest FBMP find! The gentleman originally wanted $80 but then said that I could take it for only $50! I was so HAPPY! Now it does need a glass shelf inside and there are some scratches but I don’t mind those little things. I think its a beautiful piece that I can enjoy for years to come. I placed my white arm chair there so that I could see what it would look like if I were to write there. 

I did end up using my desk to write some pen-pal letters and to journal. It was wonderful. The desk is right by the front door so I could look out and enjoy the sunshine. I am still on the hunt for a china buffet table for my bedroom. I will be using it as a t.v. stand so the hunt continues. 

I am loving this FBMP era that I am in. I do enjoy a good antique hunt and have been really blessed to find so many wonderful pieces for my home. Since the children are practically adults and we have no dogs, I feel like I am in a time in my life where I can bring in beauty and I will to the best of my ability. 

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The boutique’s Chinoiserie Silk Scarfs are still on sale! Order one for yourself and one as a gift! Enjoy your week. 

 

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An Elegant Update

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Good Morning Friends!

I had a nice quiet weekend. On Saturday, my husband and I went to Cincinnati to visit their outlet mall. I love their outlet mall. It is so close to us and has the best shopping. Our outlet mall is simply horrible, and I wish there were more stores but it’s not that great!  I got to visit the Tory Burch store which is my favorite! I got so great pieces for wonderful prices. We also got some of our Christmas shopping done and had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory nearby. Great weekend…

I can’t believe that I almost forgot to share my most recent FBMP find! I have had it for a few weeks already….

 

 

So I have been on the hunt for a new but vintage couch for a few weeks now. I found this on Facebook Marketplace and fell in love immediately! What’s funny is that I just got a new couch a few years previously and still loved that piece as well. When I went back to find this post I couldn’t believe that it was in 2018. Goodness time is flying by!

I have since moved that piece from Wayfair to our bedroom and it looks very nice. The couch above was from 2009, I believe, and she paid about $3,000 for it. She had it on FBMP for about $500. I waited a few days and contacted her to come by and see it. Turns out she was moving that next day and had to get rid of it! So my husband made an offer of $350 and she took it. I was so happy! 

I do need to replace the cushions and I may have it reupholstered, but I am not sure yet. I do love the original color. Let me know in the comments section if I should? Also, my boutique is having a wonderful sale. The Vintage Vanity Collection is on sale for $15 for each piece! Don’t forget that these are vintage Elizabeth Arden pieces for your vanity. Perfect gifts as well. Order soon!