Here Comes the Paint Again!

A while ago I found 4 maple Windsor Comb Back chairs and a table

for $50.00.   I sold the table for $50.00 and so the chairs were free.

I plan to use them with a old farmhouse style pine table that I painted

heirloom white and distressed, but I wanted the chairs to pop, so I

decided to paint them black.  The first chair I completed is still out gassing,

so I decided to leave it outside for a bit, but could not resist creating a 

little vignette with my thrift shop tea cart.

Y'all know me and my vignettes!

I just can't seem to help myself.  I call it playing with my finds.

Maybe there is a support group for those afflicted with 

vignette obsession.

But ... since I'm not hurting anyone else, or myself ...

I'm just going to call it fun!

Let's visit these fun parties ~

Amaze Me Monday

Masterpiece Monday

Metamorphosis Monday

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Bentley ~ hold still and let Mommy put you in a vignette.

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Boo For the Porch

I'll let you in on a little secret ~ I'm not good at reproducing a scary Halloween

scene.  One of my very closest friends from childhood, who now lives in an

Atlanta suburb, goes all out for Halloween.  Dry ice, grave yard in the front yard,

skeletons and ghosts hanging from trees.  Spooky sounds as you walk up

the path leading to her house.  She plans for weeks, and the kids love it!

I am more of the toddler set.  Happy smiling pumpkins, sunny mums ~ you get 

the picture.  I have tried ~ but I just can't do it.  I still get freaked out when I watch 

the movie "Psycho".  I know what's coming during the shower scene ~ but it still

scares me.  I can't begin to tell you how long it took me to be able to shower when

no one else was home!!!

What was the name of that movie where Jack Nicholson breaks in the door and shouts

"I'm back!"

Scares me to pieces!  So if you are looking to find a really scary scene on my

front porch, you are bound to be disappointed. 

I will be happily handing out candy on Halloween to the little ones who

still like the smiling pumpkins like me.  Kids are so sophisticated these days

that they will need to be really little super heros, or sweet peas wearing tutus 

to enjoy my Halloween decorating.  Although ... I went hog wild and 

put out a black crow this year, so maybe there is hope for me yet.

At least I have not erected a jungle gym full of birds ....

oops too scary to even think about!!!

I'm hoping the Tablescaper has something cheerful for 

Seasonal Sundays

Bentley ~ when are you planning to display your Halloween pumpkin?  Let

me know so we can stage it and take pics!!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Faded Pinks

It's time to start changing out the pinks on my front porch.  Although I

love the soft muted colors, it's time to bring out the warmer more vibrant

colors for autumn and the winter months to come.

I still have some pink flowers in my pots on the steps leading to the porch, but it won't

be long before they will disappear with the colder nights.

But for now, I will enjoy the last of their beauty despite the falling

leaves surrounding them.

It's time for another Pink Saturday.  Let's go visit our friend Beverly!

Bentley has been having so much fun playing in his yard

during all the warm sunny days.  His toys are scattered around the 

yard ~ so cute!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Farmhouse Life

 

There is something so sweet, lovely and uncomplicated about 

farm house life.

Yes there are lots of chores, yet they seem like a pleasure when they

are done in a less hectic atmosphere.  A more gentle and pure way

of living.

So even if we live in the city or the suburbs, we can bring that quality of 

living into our own homes by striving to make our lives simple and 

less complicated.

I am linking up to these Friday Parties

and 
Potpourri FridayandShow and Tell Friday
Bentley ~ I see you peeking through the fence to see the neighbor's chickens.Are you absolutely sure you would not like some of your own???
Hugs,Susan and Bentley

Having a Field Day

Y'all come over for a field day at Ash Tree Cottage!

We are serving some hot spiced cider ...

And some wine and cheese.  Look at these cute vintage Halloween

party picks ~ so cute and festive too.

Don't you just love fall?

I am linking to these fun parties

Autumn Arrives

and

Vintage Thingie Thursday

and

Fall Open House Party

Bentley has been such a good boy and although he has been eyeing the 

cheese, he has not tried to snitch any. I think he deserves a piece of

cheese.  Don't you?

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley