Hello everyone,
I am so glad you came to visit me today because I have been playing in our little garden cottage again. I decided to try a different color scheme with a few things I already had. The chenille bedspread I bought at a thrift shop a few years ago and I paid less then $2. for it.
As many of you know our little cottage has been furnished with mostly second hand 'stuff '.
The scrolled iron mirror on the wall is the exception as it came from Homesense a few years ago and is usually out on the veranda in the summer.
Sadly, I am back to faux flowers as my garden has past. The little teapot was a yardsale find that matched my color scheme nicely. So,how about a spot of tea or would you prefer some hot chocolate?
The bed canopy also came from the 70 mile yard sale last year. I love the soft romantic look it gives the old iron bed.
The pretty bowl is one of the few things I found at Homesense on our girls day out trip.I enjoyed the day but did not find as much to tempt me as I had hoped although my armoire has a few new sweaters!
I have a few more photos to share with you but that will be another post- I hope you will be back!
We had a ton of rain on the weekend but still very mild temperatures for this time of year. However, I am hoping we get some sunshine soon.
I have been working on starting a Christmas blog so I will let you know when it is ready.
I just realized that I have reached the 1000 followers mark!!! Thank you to all of you who follow- I so enjoy sharing with all of you-THANK YOU so much!
Today I am joining Cielo at The House in the Roses for ' Show off your cottage Monday'. I hope you will have some time to check it out if you haven't already.
I am also joining Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for her lovely TeaTime Tuesday. Thank you Sandi and Cielo for hosting these lovely parties.
I am also joining Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for her lovely TeaTime Tuesday. Thank you Sandi and Cielo for hosting these lovely parties.
Thank you for visiting,
Carolyn
This is so beautiful. I can't believe you paid under $2 for that beadspread! Its gorgeous!
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www.theoldwhitecottageblog.com
I love the new look in your cottage! It could work well with icey winter and Christmas coming soon. We had about 90 mm of rain here but Moncton and southern N.B. and N.S got way too much. I think one place, Mechanic Sett. got 300 plus mm. (It's outside of Moncton). Better than snow though!
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Congrats on reaching 1,000 followers! I love everything about your blue/white cottage bedroom. I love chenille bedspreads and yours is so pretty and what a bargain at just $2. I bought a pretty one white vintage one with blue in it several years ago at a gift shop. It was marked $50 and the owner gave it to me for $40. I bought another one through LL Bean but it isn't close to the softness of my vintage one. I like them cause we can leave them on the bed as an extra blanket and they wash up so nicely.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, Love the new color scheme for the cottage. I have the same teapot but in a cream color, get for one person. Congrats on reaching 1000 followers. Take care:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bed setting in your cottage! I love chenille and love that spread! Can't believe you paid only $2 for it!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love that shade of pale turquois. Congratulations on 1,000 followers!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your followers!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to jump in that bed and relax...look so inviting and relaxing!! Love the colors.
-Kim :)
Dearest Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely blue display in such a pleasant hue... Love the bedspread with the roses. Your fake peony looks so real that it could pass for one!
Thanks for such a romantic presentation.
Sunny greetings from Georgia,
MariettesBacktoBasics
Well that bedspread is certainly a show stopper! I think it must be Bates in a lovely color. Your snowflake lantern is a beauty too. A change in color can be so dramatic! Congratulations on your milestone! You have made so many people happy! Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and my favorite colors too.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, as is all of your blog!!! The soft romantic colors are more than lovely!
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Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteIsn't this weather amazing for November? We did get a lot of rain but the temperatures have been so mild. I'll take it!
I love the soft blue or is it aqua in your little cottage? Very pretty and dreamy! Love the bedspread and the canopy. Sweet little tea pot too! I look forward to seeing your new Christmas blog. I have had one since the Fall of '09. I like the new look of your blog too BTW! I'm going up to the Homestead at the end of the week. Hopefully they have some nice goodies there.
Blessings,
Sandi
Love the "Cottage Blues", it would be a perfect color for a winter wonderland. Just waiting to see your Christmas post!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet romantic items you have brought together. The blue scheme is just dreamy, I feel a long relaxing nap coming on just browsing through these pictures.
ReplyDeleteOh Carolyn! 1000 Followers! How incredible. You deserve it as your blog is beautiful. Love the chenille spread and the whole room. Great job! Susan
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!! That room and colors just make me feel all warm inside. I do believe I could curl up in that bed with a cup of hot chocolate followed by a nap.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Robin
Oh! I am your 1001 follower!!
ReplyDeleteRobin
Your garden cottage looks so cosy and inviting. Your decorating is as always just delightful. I love that little blue and white dotted candle holder and the knitted cushion cover. Was that made from a jumper?
ReplyDeleteI work also in theater and on stage " la 1000ème" it's a noteworthy event ! . You are a wonderful director Carolyn, and "aiken house & garden " is a so lovely play!! Proof, everyone comes to see her so often with the same pleasure!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy , Happy 1000!!!
Chaleureusement votre bien chère Carolyn !!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿
Bajeczny klimat!
ReplyDeleteu nas tez znomalia pogodowe, nie pamietam tak ciepłego listopada w naszych stronach.
I was just thinking back to the time that I first found your blog. I look at it today and the success that you have had with it. Congratulations on your 1000 followers. It is not hard to know why. You have thrilled us with your flowers and home. Each visit is a delight and the beauty is the friends that have been made along the way. Of which I always think of you.
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Becky
Carolyn, da quando ho scoperto il tuo blog i miei sogni hanno cominciato a volare...
ReplyDelete...grazie a te !!! ♥
Maddy
I like the change..the chenille spread is a treasure!
ReplyDeleteComme c'est tendre cette association de bleu turquoise pâle et de blanc ! Et ce baldaquin ... ! Un rêve pour une princesse !
ReplyDeleteBisous
Blue is not my fav color, but Oh, that room is gorgeas! Heaven!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, it!
Everything is so lovely. You have given me a few ides for my home.
ReplyDeleteWillow
You got a great deal on that bedspread. Everything looks so pretty together, but you have a real eye for decorating. Love the colors you used!
ReplyDeletePretty and a Christmas blog sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJust enchanting Carolyn and congrats for your 1000 followers.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn - you have such a special way of decorating. I just adore it. That cottage looks like something sent from heaven. The icy blue (my fav blue btw!) is just perfect for winter - and for $2??? Even more perfect! :) Beautiful....just beautiful.....
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Congratulations Carolyn on your 1000 followers... It doesn't surprise me at all. You have a wonderful eye for beauty and you display things so well.
ReplyDeleteI love that shade of color blue you used for your bedroom... very soft and romantic.
Hugs*
I love your blue and white cottage Bedroom this is so Beautiful ~~~~
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this room and just read the book {love story }all day long