I'm not one of those people that take on major redecorating projects... that is, if you don't count all the times I've repainted the interior of my home (the kitchen/dining area alone have seen 5 color schemes). Me - I like to make small, sometimes subtle changes to refresh a room. Maybe a pillow here or there, new curtains/drapes, adding a cute little lamp, a new area rug... but my most favorite "little touch" is to add a flower here and there...
...the chair was a $3.99 GW find that I painted and decoupaged... it now sits in my shabby chic guest room sporting a pretty pillow and vintage hat.
...another way to make any room instantly look different is to create little vignettes on shelves... the "little princess" is me in Cuba, circa 1963; one of the few pics we have from my childhood.
...fresh flowers always create an impact... I like to use small vintage pitchers and teacups to display flowers on my kitchen window sill. I can change the containers and flowers to suit the season.
..the corner table in my living rooms gets a new vignette just about every week... I like to display pieces I've created (like this embellished glass box) and old photos.
...the above nightstand was from my daughter's "little girl" set. When she was about 14 or so, a candle was left unattended and ended up burning down and charring the wooden top. After thanking our lucky stars that our home was OK (we ALL learned a lesson that day!), I had to figure out how to salvage the nightstand AND have it still match the set. I decided to sand, prime (the only way I could totally get rid of the burn remains) and then paint in a "wash" of sorbet pink and yellow strips. The rest of the surfaces in the set got the look as well. The nightstand got its second life in our shabby chic guest room and gets to be the perfect backdrop for my ever-changing "femme" displays.
I'm linking up to these great parties today... stop by and visit some amazing blogs!
You are right..it is so pretty!
Thanks for the visit to my place and the sweet words you left for me...Happy Sunday!
Rene
Posted by: rene@missgracieshouse | Sunday, April 03, 2011 at 09:12 AM
Happy very belated Pink Saturday! I really enjoyed your post of pinkness and reading all about how you redecorate with your special small touches. SO glad the fire that occurred when your girl was younger did not damage the house..and you were able to salvage that piece of furniture in a creative way!
I loved your photos from the farm visit, too, and your great giveaway win!
Hope you've had a great week so far....I can't believe it's nearly time for Pink Saturday again!!! dana
Posted by: dana | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Cool Stuff.
Posted by: Tim | Monday, March 28, 2011 at 07:41 AM
It's very pretty in here, but I have to say, I am lovin the chair!!
Happy Pink Saturday, Char
Posted by: Char | Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful little touches. Thx for sharing. Have a happy pink week.
Posted by: Laura Lee | Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Love using little pitchers, tiny vases etc. A bunch of flowers will go a long way! Love your creative use of things. happy pink Saturday!
Posted by: Francie Thornton | Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM
I couldn't agree with your ideas more. I love the photo of you as a little girl, and the flowers are beautiful. Your tulips below are lovely, too. :) Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Bella | Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Happy Pink Saturday!
I absolutely love your pink pillow.
I am hosting an auction on my blog of vintage and antique linens ~some are pink! :)
Come by and take a peek.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Lovely small touches!I like the mood that old photos create!
Happy Spring!
Posted by: Sylvia | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 09:18 PM
You have some gorgeous things...thanks for sharing!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 09:00 PM
All your pinks are pretty. happy PS! Mine is up.
Posted by: gengen | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Beautiful small touches! I, too, love to use pitchers and fresh flowers in my decorating. So sorry about your fire experience, but grateful all was well -- and that you were able to do such a "nice safe" on the furniture! Thanks for stopping by so I could find you.
Posted by: Susan @ My Place to Yours | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Happy Pink Saturday, Mercedes. I didn't know you were from Cuba. I have quite a few very good friends from there, too.
I love all of your pretty vignettes. And, yellow and pink is one of my very favorite color combinations.
Posted by: Beverly | Friday, March 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Small touches mean everything! The fresh flowers are gorgeous.
Posted by: jenclair | Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM