Thursday, January 20, 2011

Shopping The Cottage


I am doing quite a bit of re~decorating in my cottage.
Before I run out and spend lots of money,
I always "shop the cottage" .



I pull out things tucked away in hutches and cupboards
and use them in new ways.



I incorporate family heirlooms with new things
so that even though the cottage seems
fresh and new, there are old precious treasures
that make it feel like home!

I am joining
and

If you have not entered my Ramsign give~away you still have time.
The winner will be announced on Sunday January 23rd.

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

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53 comments:

  1. Simply DebbieJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Happy Show and Tell Friday,Happy Frugalicious Friday, Happy Vignette Friday, Happy Ispiration Friday,Happy Junkin' Finds, Happy Favorite Things Saturday and Happy Pink Saturday,
    that is a lot of blog hoppin'...
    I will take one of everything you showed...wink...wink
    Those are beautiful photographs of vignettes.
    Have A Sugar Sweet Day
    Hugs
    Simply Debbie

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  2. PamelaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Can I shop at your cottage too Susan?!
    That pink transferware jug is gorgeous and I love the blue pillow behind it!
    I want to see all that you do to this enchanting cottage!
    Pamela xo

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  3. Custom ComfortsJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    What precious lovely things! Can I shop there too?
    Cindy

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  4. Linda RuthieJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    It's all looking very pretty. I especially love the Williamsburg pitcher.

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  5. LynnJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful pics Susan! Lovin' the pillow in the last one:@)

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  6. Blondie's JournalJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love shopping the house, too. It's cheap! I love your little pitchers and the pillow is SO sweet. Very pretty vignettes!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for joining Junkin Finds Friday! What beautiful items you have in your home to shop from. Love the pitchers!

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  8. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Susan! I love what you found in the cottage...especially the red transferware pitcher!...so pretty! I love to do that, too! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  9. SusanJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I would love to shop in your cottage!! Your shopping finds are gorgeous!!

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  10. Vintage GalJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Susan ~ I love to shop my little house too~! You never know what you're going to find. I am sure Bentley helps you ;-)

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  11. Verde FarmJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    HI Susan and Bentley, so pretty and I love to find things I haven’t used and try them in a different way. I love that pitcher--Love, Love, Love it!!! :)

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  12. MellodeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I try to shop my house sometimes. The trouble is that my stuff is more Walmart than Limoges! :)

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  13. The Charm of HomeJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Ohhh, I want to shop with you! LOL
    Beautiful images that caught my eye in the reader! Such a pretty post.
    Sherry

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  14. Little Red HenJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Dear Bentley!
    Hi! I saw your blog just a few days ago. I have to say it was great! Not only are your blogs inspirational and beautiful, but, how do you type without thumbs? Being that I am still just a puppy, my patience is low.

    You have to tell your mom that my mom almost got in trouble with dad when he cleaned the storage room (well, not really). He wanted to know what she wanted to do with all of her stuff. She said “don’t touch my junk!” Needless to say she really likes the quilts your mom has shown. Sadly she cannot beg to add them to her collection of stuff right now. If you can woof your mom into it, just have her put it on your favorite chair. Promise that you won’t use the chair. When you get caught, just give her your puppy eye look. Works every time for me!

    Keep blogging Bent! (is it okay if I call you Bent?)

    Celsius!

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  15. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Loving the red and white little pitcher! Looking forward to some pics of the cottage real soon! :)
    xoxo
    Me
    Bentley, if you were here we could play in the snow together!

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  16. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Great reminder to appreciate and use what we have. There is at times so much focus in gathering "more." Well done, thank you! Wag more, bark less!

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  17. LalleeJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    You have a beautiful 'store' to be shopping from! I love how moving something old to a new place makes it suddenly new to the eye again.

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  18. SueJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Your pitchers have me swooning, Susan. So often, we forget what we have stored in our own homes. Bringing them out again makes them seem new! ~ Sue

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  19. Brenda PruittJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Shopping the cottage is always my first move. Sometimes you forget what you already have! Love the pitchers.
    Brenda

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  20. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Shopping the cottage is a great idea, I don't do it enough! I've been on a cleaning out and donating rampage for about 2 years! LOL! I will be opening up those cabinets to see what's available! Would you believe we're getting more snow! We've already got 42+ inches and we could get up to 8 more inches . . . Have a wonderful day!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the nice comments. I love your shopping finds in your home, the pictcher is gorgeous. Your blog is beautiful and I am signing up to follow. I also love your minis blog. Have a great weekend.
    Careyann

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Your blog is gorgeous. I so love quilts, the ones shown here are so pretty. You will love your herb garden it will go hand in hand with your beautiful cottage.
    Thanks for leaving me a wonderful comment.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Rosemary...

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  23. Susan McClaskeyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I SO agree. We all probably have tons of lovely things tucked away. It's nice to rotate things around. Thanks for visiting Buttermilk Cottage. Please come back often!
    Best,
    Susan

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  24. VanessaJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love that pitcher and think it is saying that it wants to come live at my house for awhile!:-)
    It is so great to be able to "shop" in your own home and I try and always do that first too. Thank you so much for joining the Inspiration Friday party this week!
    Vanessa

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  25. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hello fellow Susan! Nice to meet you in blogland. I really like your treasures that you 'shopped' in your own cottage. I find myself doing that as well, especially since it's good on the budget. :)
    - Susan

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  26. MarthaJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    It is nice to "find" things that have been tucked away and apprecite them all over again!

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  27. lvroftiquesJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Susan and Bentley!
    I like to shop my house as well. It's like Christmas all over discovering all the things I'd forgotten! I love that picture with the pitcher and pillow! Vanna

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  28. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Love the red transfer mixed with the floral fabric. Great combination!

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

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  29. Decor To AdoreJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Now this post is full of true pink perfection! So very lovely.

    We did a whole flea market booth of pink accents.
    Come take a peek:

    http://metislinens.blogspot.com

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  30. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Love the styles in all the pictures. So beautiful!!!

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  31. BettyJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Susan! I like the way you shop...especially that pretty pillow!

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  32. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Hi there- I would say your cottage has some pretty great treasures in it!! Shopping the house is always fun~I love to do that too. Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  33. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Nice pink pitcher and pillow, what fun your cottage must be, blessings Marilou

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Shopping your house or your attic is a great way to get a fresh look on things you already own. So many times I find something I swore I'd never use again, but somehow it works again. I love the quilt, pitcher, and plate pictures.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  35. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    i want to shop with you too! seems you have beautiful pretties here!

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  36. DruJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Love all your pretty treasures - Happy Pink Saturday to you!

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  37. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Susan! LOVE that transferware pitcher and the pillow is gorgeous too! Thanks for sharing your pretties and have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  38. DonnieJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Looks like you had a great day shopping the "cottage".

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  39. Abramyan AvenueJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I want to come "shop" your cupboards and hutches!! So pretty and just my style! Love it!! And thank you for sharing some of your pretties with us. Have a wonderful weekend!!
    -April
    p.s. I am LOVING your music selections... In fact I'm leaving your blog up just to hear it!

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  40. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    You have some real treasures - thanks for sharing them with us.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  41. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    G'day Sue ~ What beautiful pretty pink treasures. Love your presenttion ..
    Have a happy PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  42. ArabellaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    You have such lovely things in your "shop" LOL! I, too, love to use old things in new ways - it's a great way to change things for no cost...just a little imagination!

    Hope you have a wonderful Pink Saturday!

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  43. Honey at 2805January 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Everything is so pretty! Wish I could shop your house :)

    I've just become a follower and hope you will stop by and enter my $30.00 Gift Card Giveaway!

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  44. genieJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Your pitchers ad quilt are beautiful. I cannot imagine the other treasures you have hidden away in you closets and cupboards. Please keep sharing them with us. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  45. SarahJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Susan, your cottage looks like a great place to shop. You have beautiful things. The work on the white quilt is amazing. Can you tell me about it.
    ~ Sarah

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  46. Country Wings in PhoenixJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Susan and Bentley my Sweeties...
    Oh what a beautiful share today. I too, love shopping in my cupboards and storage places about the house. I never know what treasure I have, that may be just what I am looking for.

    I love your quilt, how elegant cream is. A color for all places. Your lava bowl and pitchers are so elegant sweet one. Also love the floral pillow. I can think of a few places for that one too. Isn't it fun to bring out our things and look around for a new house for them. I move things about quite often.

    Hope you and Bentley have a wonderful weekend. I have so enjoyed visiting Ash Tree Cottage my precious friends. Have a glorious Sunday.

    Many hugs and SO much love, Sherry

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  47. Jane, Naples, FloridaJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I love a cottage and I imagine yours must be
    just about perfect! Pretty blog!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  48. Simply BungalowJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I love the pitchers. Your blog is lovely!
    ~Heidi
    http://simplybungalow.blogspot.com/

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  49. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Susan, I shop my home too, but seeing your photos makes me want to come shop your home! What beautiful treasures. I'm so glad you linked them to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  50. The Old ParsonageJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Oh Susan I would shop your cottage too:) Love your style my sweet friend!

    Leann

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  51. Mary Ann PickettJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Same here! My daughter jokes that she can go to sleep and wake up to a new house. Hey. It's just decorating.
    Mary Ann

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  52. Mary Ann PickettJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Following you now!!!

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  53. busyascanbeJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I would love to shop the cottage too! how fun! I love your pictures!

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