Vintage Tray From Tired to Fab!

I discovered this vintage bed tray at an antique mall that was going out of business. It was such a good price that I could not pass it up. It looked a bit sad though.

I decided to give it a few coats of an off white satin finish spray to freshen it up.

Now it makes the perfect bed tray for a lazy breakfast in bed.

Of course, the vintage bed tray may not be the only thing that could use a metamorphosis ... let's see some wrinkle cream, an eye mask, some anti-wrinkle supplements and a good cardio workout just might do the job!!

Now that I am feeling renewed, please join me over at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

A Vintage Train Case

Imagine you live in another era when trains took us on long, slow and elegant trips to exotic places. A time when there were porters to load your lovely leather suitcases and trunks into your private compartment. You are beautifully dressed in a ravishing silk dress and wearing a few of your diamonds. You are teetering on your stilettos, the steam of the engine creating a smokey backdrop, while you are a vision carrying a train case covered with tags of various ports of call and hotels around Europe. You have your little dog tucked safely under your arm too. A little dog like Bentley perhaps?

When you arrive in your private compartment you open your train case to prepare yourself for an elegant entrance into the lounge for cocktails with a sophisticated gentleman and some friends.

You carry all of the "essentials" in your case. Silk lingerie, French perfume, diamonds and pearls of course!

What do you say girls, are you ready for an adventure? Then meet me at Cindy's "My Romantic Home" where we will all have fun participating in her weekly "Show and Tell Friday"!

Ta Ta,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Cheerful Red Touches in the Kitchen

It's Rednesday again over at Sue's "It's a Cherry World". Time to show off our reds! I love red and use touches of it in my cottage. I especially like red in my kitchen because it is the punch of color I need to get going in the morning.

The red tole tray is a favorite of mine. I found it at a little antique shop several years ago. The red china apple was a party favor from a Christmas party. The red check bowl is part of a set of three cute bowls I purchased at WalMart a couple of years ago. The tea canister is pure kitsch! My Mom told me that they used to sell canister sets like this in dime stores. The red vintage recipe box once belonged to my Mom, and I purchased the other. The salt and pepper shakers are just fun.

Thanks for visiting me and be sure to visit Sue and the other party participants!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Cup of Tea and a Mystery

Today I am joining Rhondi over at Rose Colored Glasses for her second Tea Party Tuesday. I love a cup of tea and often have a cup or two each morning. Come join me in a cozy corner of my cottage. I am having a cup of tea and enjoying a good book.

I love to read. You may often find me re-reading the classics, or a current notable. Sometimes there is just nothing better than a cozy mystery. I have read a few of Laura Child's mysteries. Her Tea Shop Mysteries are light and fun, perfect reading on a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea.

I hope that you enjoyed my little bit of self indulgence. Please stop by Rhondi's beautiful blog and visit all of the Tuesday Tea Party participants. Until next time, Bentley and I will be snuggled up on the sofa. I'll be enjoying my cup of tea and my book, while Bentley will be doing what he does best - cuddling!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

New Quilt for Doll Bed

I was visiting Sue's blog Country Pleasures where I learned that March is National Craft Month. Well I just could not let this opportunity go by without sharing one of my favorite craft projects. Last summer when it was very hot outside and not very pleasant for gardening, I decided to use up some scraps of fabric from an old quilting project to make a new bed skirt and pillow and quilt for an old doll bed. I am also participating in Make it Monday over at Cindy's Cottage Instincts blog. Please stop by and visit all of the other crafters at her party today.

I had some left over chenille from another project and used it to make a duvet too. I hope that you enjoy this project I am sharing with you as much as I did creating it! Get out your glue guns, fabric, paints and brushes, or whatever medium you use and enjoy this month to get creative! Don't forget to visit Cindy's blog.

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo