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2010-03-28T19:13:00.000-04:00

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Happy Holidays

2009-11-12T15:25:00.001-05:00

Been a while since i have posted here!!

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Hello everyone, it has been some time since i last posted here on my blog. Waaaaay to much going on now that i am doing two jobs and taking care of my family and my grandaughter. I am still painting up a storm and lovin it and have also become a new Mary Kay beauty consultant. Please be sure to stop by my Shabby Cottage Designs website for all the latest hand painted designs and when you finnish there please hop on over and check out all the wonderful prouducts from my Mary KAy website. http://www.marykay.com/suzannedavenport/whatsnew/default.aspx

Stop by the shop and see whats new!

2009-07-05T10:09:00.004-04:00

I have been busy painting lately and have alot of new items in the shop. I am also having a huge sale ! I am offering 20% off any item in the shop for a limited time. Sale ends July th. I am running it for 1 week only . Hope you will drop by for a visit soon. Here are some of the newest items at shabby cottage designs.

I have been busy painting again....

2009-06-10T13:32:00.003-04:00

click to enlarge and maybe you can see the little bunny better..

What a busy last few days. We have been spending as much time as possible outside enjoying the beautiful weather God has blessed us with here in Ky. the last few days. My husband and i both love to work on making our yard look as nice as we can. I special place is out back by the pool where on accassion we do get to relax a little . Seems like we do very little of that relaxing though. Well. i guess it is good to be able to stay busy though. We have been planint flowers and i even have a few tomatoe plants this year. I though my little grandaughter would enjoy watching the tomatoes grow and she loves to eat them as well. I saw the cutest little baby rabbit today out by the playhouse and was able to get a picture. You can click to enlarge the pictures for a better look.. Also i have been working on adding new items to my shop today so stop over at shabby cottage designs and take a peek.

It is so hard to keep up with everything i have going on right but i am going to try to do a better job at posting on here. Please stop by when you can and leave a comment , it is always good to hear from my friends...

Suzanne

Lovin the sunshine and warm weather!

2009-06-09T19:58:00.006-04:00

Emma and Poppa do a little coloring on the front porch!

Hi all, it has been a while since i posted here so just wanted to let ya know whats going on her with me and my family. The warm weather has arrived and it has been like 90 degrees here for the last few days. We have been working in the yard like crazy and trying to get the pool in order. When we first took the cover off the pool it looked like a swamp monster had been living in ther! Well, hubby has been working on it and has got it looking beautiful and ready for swimming. My grandaughter is ready to hit the pool and the last few days it has been great pool weather.

Also some of you may remember me posting pictures last year of the playhouse in progress? Well , i am happy to say we have about 95% completed it! yay!!!!!! Our grandaughter is 3 1/2 and when she is over here and the weather permits she is outside and playing in or around her playhouse. I am posting some pictures of it for you to see. The playhouse was made out of almost all salvaged wood. My husband tore down an old garage that had belonged to a friend piece by piece to make this and the door is a junk find as well but it is all a treasure to us. Alot of love went into this and i am thrilled to have it! What little girl didn't want a playhouse all her own , i know i did and now Emma AND Nini have one!!!!!

Now i must really get back to my painting and do a little work inside. Come by and see me anytime at Shabby Cottage Designs.com

New item at Shabby Cottage Designs!

2009-04-10T12:52:00.004-04:00

Hello everyone! Just wanted to post a picture of the newest item on my website. I really love this piece and would have to say it is one of my favorites. Maybe thats because i worked so hard just to get the wood piece it is painted on. I have been trying for 2 months to buy this piece from a guy that has an antique shop and after much pleading he finally relented to the pressure and sold it to me. i couln't wait to get it home so i could paint it. I love the curvy lines it has and the fact that is is very old gives it that time worn character you just cant find too often... Hope you like it as much as i loved painting it. I have i listed now on my website here

Drapes and valances for sale or possible trade

2009-02-16T15:08:00.008-05:00

I have never tried to sell anything on my blog befor but i have some drapes that i purchased a while ago and used them maybe 6 months until i changed my decor once again so these have been tucked away in my linnen closet for a couple of months and i decided to put them on my blog to see if anyone of you would be interested in them . Let me tell you about them.....

1. I have 4 panels and 4 valances for sale that i purchased at the jc penny home center..

2. They are all in excellent condition and like new.

3. colors are rust , gold, moss stripes with a narrow strip of black. beautiful heavy gold fringe is on the valances..

4. The drapes still have the drape hooks

5. The drapes and valances are both linned

6. they have not been cleaned but to me dont need cleaning....

7. Tag on the drapes and valances read jc penny home collection Dry clean only.

8. Each panel measures 81 x 24 ( there are 4 panels)

9. the valances measure 91 inches long and 30 inches tall with a 3 inch rod pocket ( there are 4 valances

asking 150.00 for all the drapes and valances ( shipping will be extra , you can email me or leave a comment here with your zip code and i will calculate the shiiping cost for you)

I paid over 400.00 for all these piece new..... used for a breif time..... I will be happy to answer any questions..... Here are some pictures for you, if you need more let me know... thes are heavy textured drapery weight fabric

suzanne

Me as Sandra Bullock!! so fun to do!!

2009-02-06T13:04:00.005-05:00

If you have never heard of this site where you can go in and add your face to different senarios you should give it a try. so fun! We all about laughed ourselves to death here. I even made myself into Superwoman!!!! Now if only i could have that body!!!!!!!
Give it a try just for some fun... FaceinHole .com

Create your own FACEinHOLE

We had an ICE STORM!!

2009-01-28T15:33:00.004-05:00

Well, i have waited and hoped for some snow all winter and guess what we got, an ice storm instead. We had over a half inch of ice and alot of folks are without power . My sister has been without power for 2 days. The ice on the trees is beautiful but it can be deadly and rough going for some. We are blessed to be in a cozy and warm house. I am thankful for that.

I have been TAGGED!!!

2009-01-19T19:22:00.005-05:00

I have been tagged by my special friend Kris at vintage window to tell you 8 things about myself you may not know so here we go , you can find out here how goofy i really am!!

1. I know this is gross but i used to bite my toe nails and probably still would if i could get my foot to my mouth!!! sorry so gross but yes my feet were clean!!!!!!

2.I love to sing, my sister ,myself and a friend use to have a little singing group and sang gospel music together. My family was very much into music and my mom and dad sang in a group and even cut an album of gospel music in the 70's.

3.One of my favorite things to eat are lemons with salt on them, would eat them every day but they are bad for your teeth and then i would have to go to the dentist more often.

4. I am terrified of the dentist!!!!! I would rather eat a worm!!!!!.

5.I cant stand the smell of peanut butter,something about it makes me gag but i like to smell skunk! i told you im goofy!!!!

6.Icant stand to have anyone put drops in my eyes, it freaks me out!!!

7.I love to eat m&m 's with orange juice

8. I think i have a mild case of OCD, i am always checking to see if the stove is off even when i know good and well it is..... i told you, goofy!!!

Well. i told you i was weird and now ya know the truth!!!!
I am not going to personally pick on anyone to tag but if you read this and would like to please tell us 8 things about yourself and post it in your blog and dont forget to leave out the good stuff either. If you do decide to play leave me a comment here telling me your blog and i will add a link to you blog right here!!!!! Come on now and PLAY!!!!!
Suzanne

Graceful rose is taking the challenge, go see here!!!

Thanks Janet for the award!!

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Here's the story behind this award: The authors say that blogs who receive this award are exceedingly charming. This blog invests in the PROXIMITY in space, time and relationships. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that even more friendships are propagated. So, now it's time for me to pass on this award and 'propagate' some friendships ! I am passing this on to some of my friends and Each one is unique with wonderful blogs well worth a visit. Note to recipients:Note to recipients: now that you've received this award, you may post it onto your blog, include the story behind it and pass it on to eight other blogs!

my recipients are

vintage window

simply dandy

take a sentimental journey

my slide show!!!

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Sale Announcement!!!! Stop by and take a peek!!!

2008-12-29T14:03:00.003-05:00

Stop by and see what new Here

2008 Year in Review!! Some of my hand painted decor past and present

2008-12-28T23:38:00.008-05:00

Just some of my hand painted items ,some are sold and others are available here on my website. I will be listing new items frequently. Thanks for visiting!!!!!!

It has been a great year for me at shabby cottage designs. When i started on this journey i had no clue what i was doing but i had a deep love of art and decorating and a desire to get things done. If nothing else i had determination and drive along with a loving and supportive husband that puts up with what i love to do. This is no easy job by any means. I am often out hunting for just the perfect piece to paint in places you would not believe. My house can look at times like a bomb exploded in it from all the painting , sanding and everything else that goes along with it. It has been a little over a year now since i got my website up and running and i have meet so many wonderful ladies and made friends along the way and i treasure their friendship. I am looking forward to 2009 and continuing to do what is truly a labor of love for me. May God bless you all and i hope the new year brings you health, happiness and prosperity. Be sure and visit Cindy at My Romantic Home and all the other participants in the 2008 year in review. Thanks Cindy for a great idea and sharing it with us.
suzanne

Are you making any New Years resolutions!

2008-12-27T19:45:00.004-05:00

I guess it's that time of the year when we have to endure endless commercials for weight loss centers. Do you ever feel like you have fallen off the food wagon and ya cant get up???? Personally I'm not gonna make anymore New Years resolutions!!! Why bother when i know good and well i cant live up to it. Yea, i know i am over weight a bit, well maybe more than just a bit but I'm so tired of stressing over every single bite of food i put in my mouth. Shouldn't the ultimate goal be to be healthy and I'm sure we could all try eating a little more healthy. The whole world is so obsessed with appearance and don't get me wrong, i like to look as nice as the next person but also know i only have so much to work with too!!!!!. Sticking to a healthy diet for me is so hard!! I love food , enjoy cooking for my family and having us all sit down to a delicious home cooked meal. I am a southern girl and as country as they come !! I come from a long line of southern women that were the best cooks ever!! I would put them up against Paula Dean anytime!!! ( and i do love Paula Dean) . I was raised up on country cookin and both of my grandmothers passed down their way of doing things in the kitchen to me. When i was little my sister would go out to the fields with my grandfather and i would stay in the kitchen with grandmother. I learned alot just sitting there and watching her work her magic in the kitchen. It was normal to have fried chicken on the table for breakfast!!!!! YUM! Anyway, no more resolutions for me but am gonna try to eat healthier but not beat myself up or feel guilty over the occasional indulgence either. WE ARE ONLY HUMAN!!!!!!!!!! At least that is how i feel....

Here's to the New Year, may it be feeled with health , happiness and all things good for you and your family!!!!
Suzanne

~Happy New Year

2008-12-27T14:38:00.004-05:00

Well the hustle and bustle is about over here and may i say thank goodness. I guess that sounds a bit humbuggy but i swear the older i get the harder it all seems. We did have a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed making special memories with our little family. Emma (our little 3 yr. old grandaughter) brought so much joy and happiness our way. I am slowly taking down the decorations and getting my house back to normal. I love the Christmas tree but when its all over and there are no presents under it i am ready for it to come down. I have been cleaning for the last 3 days and geting things in order. You would not believe what my house looked like after we opened presents here. You would have thought a bomb went off! I'm sure i probably gained 5 pounds at least. so better work on that. I'll start monday!!! HAHAHA!!!!!
Here's wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suzanne

What does Christmas mean to you?

2008-12-19T07:46:00.004-05:00

Christmas can mean so many things for each of us. Maybe its spending time with family and loved ones or so many other meanings. Christmas for me is about the birth of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ first and most inportantly. I remember as a child it all seemed so much more simpler and not all the expectations that seem to come with the season now. I think we spend so much time now trying to live up to what the media and magazines tell us it should be like the perfectly decorated house, the perfect presents, the perfectly wrapped package,the perfect table setting and meal, that we get caught up in it all and it can be overwhelming and then the true meaning is lost somewhere in all the hustle and bustle. I can remember when i was a little girl,(a long time ago) going to church service for the christmas play. How exciting and meaningful it was. Beautiful music, Mary and Joseph and the sweet baby Jesus. Always at the end of the service we would all get a bag of goodies consisting of an apple, orange,nuts and a candy cane. Where did all that go ? I miss it and the warm and wonderful feeling it gave at Christmas time. As the special day aproaches i just want to say to all my friends ,Merry Christmas to you and your families, may we never forget the true meaning of Christmas and forever keep it close to our hearts.

I would love for you to leave me a comment and tell me what Christmas means to you.

Suzanne

2008-12-01T16:42:00.003-05:00

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet?

Just a few more pictures to share of Christmas decorations. Have fun decorating!

suzanne

What are you doing to decorate for the holidays?

2008-11-30T19:02:00.007-05:00

Emma'a little Christmas cottage!

Well, it is that time of the year once again when i get my husband to drag out all the Christmas decorations and we start sprucing up the place for the holidays. I do have to say my husband gets into this much more than i do though, dont get me wrong i like it but he LOVES it... Some of you may remember that this summer he built a playhouse for our grandaughter and he wanted to have it all decorated up for Christmas as a surprise for her. This isnt a fancy playhouse as it is built from salvaged wood an old window and other bits and pieces salvaged from here and there; But i can tell you fancy or not this little house was built with lots and lots of love from one Poppa's heart. Anyway i made a wreath for the door out of things i had stored in the attic so nothing new there. HE put up some old greenery we has and strung a few lights and even put a little tree in the window with PINK lights. He is one great Poppa! You should have seen her little face when she saw it all lit up.. Again , nothing fancy here but she thought it was magic. Here is a picture of Emma's little old fashioned Christmas cottage . Merry Christmas to you and i hope the season sends blessing and many precious memories your way.

Suzanne

Christmas is coming

2008-11-09T16:04:00.004-05:00

Well, can you belive that the holiday season is fast approaching!? I am trying to get myself organized and get in gear. I have just about finnished with my grandaughter except for the little stocking stuffers. Shopping for her was easy and lots of fun. She is almost 3 so all the toy shopping has been so much fun. She is easy to please since she wants EVERYTHING! WHen we take her shopping as soon as she spies something she likes she immediatly picks it up and drops it in the shopping cart. We have to catch her off guard so we can slip in back on a shelf somewhere or she would send us to the poor house fast !!! SHE IS SO FUNNY!!!

I have been working at stocking my website with Holiday items so slip on over and take a peek. Here is a couple of picture of some of my items and more will be added daily. Hope everyone is having fun planning for the holiday season and be sure to drop by and check out all the websites and there beautiful holiday decor. I have already spotted alot of unique items i am puttin gon my wish list~~~~ Love to all!

Suzanne

My favorite little goblins!!!!

2008-11-03T18:27:00.004-05:00

Here is pictures of my grandaughter Emma and my neice and nephew. They all had a great time out trick or treating and got enough candy to last a year!!!! We had to hide Emma's so she wouldnt try to eat it all at once... Those sugar highs can be rough!!!!

suzanne

SHHHHHHHHH, baby is sleeping!

2008-10-12T14:18:00.003-04:00

Wouldn't you love to just plop down and be able to sleep like that?! This is Mollie Jo doing what she does best. She looked so sweet laying there i had to get a picture to show you. I have had pets,(dogs mostly) since i was a small child. My first pet was a Chihuahua named chiteeh. My sister and i used to sneek him hot dogs. We had a tabby cat named candy and later when we were teenagers we had french poodles. One was a silver french poodle named Manette and after her was Fee Fee. I had a little accident with Fee Fee though. I hate to even tell it but i will.

I was in the kitchen happily making myself a bowl of Mmmmm Mmmmmm Good, chicken noodle soup and had poured it into my bowl and was heading for the t.v. to watch my favorite after school program,( probably the brady bunch or Gilligans island) when Fee Fee jumps on me to try and get the soup. Needless to say i spilled the soup and it landed on FEE FEE! She ran around the house for a couple of minutes with noodles hanging off her butt ,but fortunatly wasnt hurt bad. My parents nearly killed me! It is a terrible story i know but anyway that is what happened. After that we had a dog named Richard Aladapo; i know your thinking what kind of name for a dog is that! Well. the dog was named after a friend i went to church with that was from Nigeria . I loved this fella and he was a good friend to my family. Richard was a character though, one day i had come home from school and my dad said Suzanne Lea, get out in that garage and see whats wrong with that crazy dog of your.. When my dad called me Suzanne Lea i new he ment business . Anyhow, Richard was rolling around moaning and howling something terrible so i went and told dad; " daddy something terrible is wrong with richard, he is crying and howling and i am afraid he is gonna die. " I am bailing like a baby at this point and begging my daddy to take him to the vet sure that my Richard is gonna die. My dad scoops him up gets in the car and heads off to the vet with Richard. Hours later daddy gets home with a strange stern look on his face and proceeds to tell us the vet did several tests, took xrays only to find out my Richard had GAS! Daddy was not a happy camper! Here he had spent alot of money only to find out it was gas!!!!!

Years later i still look back on all my beloved pets and have such wonderful memories of them but especially Richard . My gassy little poodle............

Anyway, love your pets! They give us unconditional love, and deserve our love and care........

suzanne

Whats new at Shabby Cottage Designs

2008-10-12T10:56:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to share with you a table i did this week. This is a tilt top table and not something i come across very often at all. I usually can find maybe 1 a year. I love these tables since you can use them with the top up so you have a place for a lamp or other items but also with the top tilted down for a nice piece of decorative art. This has a bit of a french cottage look. Hope you like it! It is available on my website! HOpe everyone is having a nice day!!

suzanne

All decked out for BIg Blue and MIdnight Madness!!!

2008-10-10T12:17:00.015-04:00

Our little Ky. Cutie!

This is my blue haired daughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Twinkle toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nifty Big BLue nails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!!

Today is the BIG day for my daughter and my husband. MIDNIGHT MADNESS at Rupp Arena!!!

THis is something that my family looks forward to every year. WE are big Ky. Widlcats fans! WE bleed BLUE!

Tickets for this event are free if you are lucky enough to get them. My husband and daughter were up at 5.00 in the morning the day they went on sale and tried desparetly to get tickets. They finally had to give up and hunt down some for sale. I wont even tell you what they paid for their tickets as it makes my stomach turn to think about it. PEople were getting these tickets for free with no intention of going but only to sale them for profit. It irratates me but thats the way it goes. Anyway my husband and daughter are on there way ! They will spend the day shopping at ALL the stores that sale widcat gear, eating at their favorite places and finally the highlight will be MIDNIGHT MADNESS! I am showing you a few pictures of my daughter who is as obsessed as her father when it comes to thier beloved wildcats. SHe has been up since the crack of dawn filled with excitment for the days events. My daughter always gets all decked out for the evet so i wanted to show you a few pictures. I hope they are having a great time!!!!

If you havent read this book get it!!

2008-10-09T10:06:00.004-04:00

Do you love to read? I love reading and when my daughter told me i needed to read this book about teenage vampires i told asked her what could be so interesting about a book about vampires?! She said just read it mom i think you will like it. Well she gave it to me so i decided to read just a few pages so i could tell her a gave it a try, I was certain this book would be of no interst me and how wrong was i. This book had me hooked from the first page. I am addicted!!

This is a fabulous book wrtten by author Stephenie Meyers and the movie is released in November and i will be standing in line waiting to get in to see it! If you love to read and are ready for an awsome read then go get this book. YOu wont be dissapointed. Here is a link to the Twilight site where you can see a clip of the movie. ENJOY TWILIGHT

suzanne

Here are some of the items you will find in my shop!

2008-10-08T08:22:00.004-04:00

Here ore someof the items you will find on my website. In the background of the photo is my (Vintage) wedding dress. Note i said vintage and not antique! Haha.....
Dont think i could squeeze into if i tried. My waistline hasnt been that small in a looooooong time. Oh the memories...........
suzanne

WHat i have been working on today!

2008-10-07T16:08:00.004-04:00

NOt that much going on around here today. It is icky and rainy outside today and not really the best day for painting but i had a piece i was itchin to do so rain or not i did it! THis is a piece that was salvaged from a table that had seen its better days. I am one of those that doesnt like to throw away anything that can be reworked or reused in some way. I love the oval shape and think it will be beautiful in someones cottage home. It is a big one too at 35 inches long.... HOpe everyone is having a great day!!!

suzanne

We are proud supporters of MaCain and Palin

2008-09-04T13:21:00.002-04:00

i HAVE BEEN PAINTING AGAIN!!!

2008-08-25T14:56:00.007-04:00

SOLD !!!! THANK YOU!

SOLD !!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

HI all, hope everyone is well. THe weather is icky and rainy outside, although we do need the rain badly. I decided to paint a couple of things today, one is a vintage lunch box. It has been a while since i came across one of these and i love how they come out. Isnt it just amazing what you can do with old stuff that people have tossed aside. I have a friend that does alot of dumpster diving and you wouldnt believe the stuff he finds. I personally have never been in a dumpster befor but i guess if i spied something exciting i might. I be sayin, HONEY BOOST ME UP IM GOIN IN!!!

Any way, the other thing i have worked on today is my favorite, it is an old wood telephone box that i found at the 127 sale. I just cannot resist anything that has that old chippy look to it. I dont know what it is about it but i love it. THe Top and the bottom of the box are painted but i left the rest of the old box in its natural state . THE chippy part just seemed to add just the right touch for me. The box would be great for storage of all kinds of things like keepsakes, as a candle box, or whatever a persons needs are. I have both pieces listed on ebay.Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!

I WENT TO THE 127 WORLDS LONGEST YARDSALE!!

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Bought these pretty vintage roses pieces for 2.00 each!!!!

Bought this vintage casket jewelry box for 5.00 !!!!

This is a princess headboard i bought and painted for my grandaugters room. I am going to slightly distress it and try to get it up in her room soon.... We were going down the road and i caught it out of the corner of my eye and told my hubby STOP!!! GO BACK I SAW MY BED!!

I have been looking for 6 months for the right bed and finally found it!!!

What a great time we had at the worlds longest yard sale. You had to see it to believe it! There was so much stuff it boggled the mind. If you are a yard sale lover then you would be in heaven! Have you ever seen a horse make ice cream? We went to an amish community and they had a horse on the cntraption like a treadmill and as the horse walked it churned the ice cream. My grandaughter and hubby enjoyed it. if you have never been you should try to go some time. It was extremely exhausting but so much fun. Here are a few pictures of the sale and some of the things i bought;

I Have Been Baking!!!!!!

2008-08-05T16:04:00.007-04:00

I met the nicest lady a few days ago while taking a peek around at other blogs. Her blog is wonderful and she is super nice!!! While scrolling through i got to the part of her blog that had a recipe for orange cookies that looked heavenly!! I told her i was going to try and make them and i took the time today to do just that. Mine are not as pretty as hers but they taste wonderful! My husband loves anything that is orange flavored so i thought he might like these and he loves them. I did tweek the recipe a bit and divided the ingredients in half adding the orange to one half and making the other half lemon. Either way they are sp yummy!!!. They remind me of something you would enjoy having at an english tea party. They would be great for Christmas or a wedding shower too but my favorite way is to just snuggle up on the couch with a favorite cup of tea or a good cup of coffee. Try them if you get a chance . You will find her blog here and can scroll down it to get the recipe. Enjoy!!

suzanne

A Samplling Of Items

2008-07-31T09:54:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone, its been crazy around my house. We are still trying to get the playhouse finnished as well as a ton of other projects around the house. I wanted to share this picture with you of a sampling of some of the items for sale on my website . I have been so busy lately and unable to post here . I have been canning tomatoes and will be canning greenbeans tomorrow. Yesterday i got 3 pieces of furniture to paint and will be working on that today. I will be back with pictures of the playhouse and all my canning as soon as i can get it all done. Hope everyone is well and enjoying your summer. talk to ya soon!!!! Oh and by the way the wedding dress in the background of the picture is actually my wedding dress from 31 years ago!! I cant believe how tiny the waist is on the dress!! That was 31 years ago and i can tell you that my waist has deffinatly expanded over the years!!! Depressing!!!!!!!!!!!!

suzanne

Thank you for the award!

2008-07-06T11:23:00.007-04:00

I am honored to recieve an award from a special friend ms. Char, If you havent seen her blog go and check it out. Thank you Char my friend, i appreciate it!!!

It can be overwhelming at times keeping up with a website, blog, painting and not to mention the dreaded housework that needs to be done dispite the fact that i had much rather be painting and creating. I have made some wonderful friends along the way which is the best part of all. Thanks Char!!! I am passing this on to some worthy recipients and will be posting them as soon as possible.

The rules for receiving this award are:1) Put the logo on your blog.2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.4) Add links to those blogs on yours.5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

And the nomination goes too, drumroll pleeze
1. pink icing on the cake
I love this sweet lady and her blog is fantabulous!!!!

2. many shades of shabby
a sweetheart and a lady with tons of talent!!!

connie at living beautifully
Just the most terrific lady

suzanne

We are making a little progress on the playhouse

2008-06-30T10:54:00.005-04:00

Here is the latest on the progress of the playhouse. It is alot more work than we thought it would be but it is going to be well worth it in the end. We have used as much vintage and salvaged wood as possible. One of my husbands friends had a neighbor that was going to take down an old garage so hubby went and took off all the old wood to repurpose for the playhouse. saves money, looks better and keeps it green!!!! I personally like the look of the old wood all chippy and time worn better than the new. Keep checking back for our progress.

suzanne

LOOK what i found!!!

2008-06-20T15:57:00.003-04:00

Wel, i have been out on the hunt again and boy did i find a jewel!!! At and estate sale i found this awsome table, it reminds me of the bigger tables that are called library tables but this one is smaller and a practical size to use anywhere. When i saw this sweet table you can bet my eyeballs were bugged out of my head, a pretty site!!! I grabed it as fast as i could and the lady said she had 2 more like them but was keeping them. Oh man did i want those other two!! I am counting my blessings though that i got the one table. I am guessing it is from around the 1920's or so and is really good condition. It was talking to me , and said paint me so i still look old and worn and loved so i said "okie dokie" !!!! It is painted a super soft sage color and antiqued with roses of course, and distressed for a time worn look. It has just been listed on my site so drop by and take a peek if you can. Hope everyone is happy, healthy and having fun!!!!

suzanne

Here is a sneek peek!!!!

more pictures on my site

The newest project at our house!!

2008-06-06T09:43:00.006-04:00

Well. we are off on another project, like we really need something else to do. THis is one we really are enjoying though. We ,well i mean my husband mostly is building our grandaughter a playhouse!!! How many of you wanted your own playhouse when you were a little girl, i know i certainly did . The playhouse is for Emma but nana is lovin it too!!! Here are a couple of pictures to show you but we are still in the first stages of this project and it will probably take us a few weeks to complete it since my hubby has to do it on his days off from his real job. I am lucky i have a husband that is handy, he is a very creative person and not only fixes everything that is broke around the house but creates some cool stuff!!! Everytime Emma see's something around the house that isnt exactly right she will come to me and say "pappa fix it" She thinks he can make everything all better and most of the time he does. I will keep you posted on the progress and add pictures so you can keep up with the progress. Talk to ya soon!!!

Pappa's got a little helper!!!

suzanne

New item at SHABBY COTTAGE DESIGNS!!

2008-06-03T16:45:00.007-04:00

WHILE OUT JUNKIN A FEW WEEKS AGO I CAME ACROSS THIS VINTAGE DRESS FORM! I was looking around at all the goodies this store had and out of the cormer of my eye i spied this dress form; my eyes must have bugged out of my head. I told my husband i had to have it and he looked at me like what in the world are you gonna do with that!!! Well i knew exactly what i was going to do with it!!!! We took it home where it sat for a while till i finally got to it. It is covered in a tight fitting nubby like fabric of some sort that i have painted in shabby cottage pink and cream white. The painting looks a bit vintage and i am happy with the way it turned out. I have added a number of different vintage trims a lace to it and some really lovely trim that has little pink roses and green leaves. I love old rhinestone jewelry and always look out for it when i am treasure hunting so i can have it on hand to add to projects. I added some bits and pieces of old rhinestones to it and even a vintage rhinestone necklace. The litte purse is an old one too and is made of black velvet. I embellished the bag with more of the roses trim and added more rhinestones!!!! This was such a fun project for me to do , a bit time comsuming but well worth it and very different. I think this would be so cute in someones shabby cottage home or boutique. This is one of a kind for sure! Anyway ,it was a labor of love for me. Hope you like it!!!!

You can see more pictures of this piece at shabby cottage designs.

Off to paint something else!!!!

Something New at shabby cottage designs!!

2008-06-02T12:26:00.005-04:00

Well it's another monday and got to get back at it. Thought i would post a picture of a new item just listed on my website . This is a vintage plant stand and would be beautiful to hold an array of cottage candles or whatever you choose. Hop on over to take a look at whats new at

shabby cottage designs.

2008-06-01T17:13:00.000-04:00

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2008-06-01T16:26:00.010-04:00

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A PICTURE OF MY PATIO GARDEN IN PROGRESS!!

2008-05-22T09:34:00.013-04:00

Hi everyone, the weather here has been so beautiful land i have started to work outside a bit and try to get my garden areas in order. I have a few treasures i had just hangin out in the basement and some i bought on junkin trips. and am trying to mix them into the garden along with the flowers. The bog ole green cabinet is made of old reclaimed barnwood and painted a funky green color that i love. The wheel barrow is also made of reclaimed barnwood and an antique wheel that was salvaged. The door is a gift from a friend and i love it , it has old chippy white paint, may favorite!!!!! The chair has old pink and green chippy paint and the bottom is gone so a basket fits just right into it. You never know what you can discover that you just have hangin around the house to add to the garden.

suzanne

OUR BEAUTY QUEEN IN THE MAKING!!!!

2008-05-10T18:30:00.005-04:00

JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU, THIS IS A PICTURE OF MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD GRANDAUGHTER PRACTICING HER SPECIAL TECHNIQUE OF APPLYING MAKE UP!!!
WATCH OUT MISS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

beautiful weather!!!!

2008-04-25T09:11:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!!! It has been a beautiful week here in kentucky! The sun is shinning, the birds are singing and flowers are blooming!!! Its been a busy week around my house, my hubby has been on vacation and we have been trying to finnish up some projects around the house. We added on a studio room to our house a few months ago and are now trying to finnish it up on the inside. My husband who is very good at building ,fixing and creating has built this room all by himself from start to finnish. Everything form the foundation to the walls to the wiring and even the tile on the floors. We wouldnt have been able to have the extra room if he hadnt been able to do the work since it would have cost waaay to much. I am so proud of him!!!! I have posted a befor picture and a after picture for you to see. it still is not finnished and i still have lots of decoratiing to do but it is slowly getting there. I also wanted to say i have met a new friend through my website and she has a wonderful blog at http://www.pinkicingonthecake.blogspot.com/ be sure and check it out!! Hope everyone has had a great week! talk to ya soon!!! keep in mind the room is not finnished yet and i have lots of decorating to do!!!!!!!!!

suzanne

SOME OF MY FINNISHED ITEMS FROM MY JUNKIN TRIP!!!!

2008-02-26T12:32:00.001-05:00

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE ITEMS I HAVE FINNISHED FROM MY JUNKIN TRIP.

I HAVE BEEN PAINTING LIKE A MAD WOMEN!!!!!

STILL OUT THERE JUNKIN!!!

2008-02-19T15:52:00.001-05:00

WELL, I HAVE BEEN OUT JUNKIN AGAIN TODAY, SHOULD HAVE STAYED HOME AN DONE HOUSE WORK BUT DECIDED IT WILL KEEP. hAhA!! I FOUND SOME REALLY COOL STUFF TO PAINT AND MAKE OVER AND AM ITCHING TO GET STARTED!
MY FAVORITE FIND OF THE DAY IS AN OLD CLOCK THAT NO LONGER WORKED BUT WILL MAKE A GREAT SHELF!!
ALSO FOUND WAS A VINTAGE TELEPHONE TABLE AND CHAIR, A GORGEOUS MIRROR, BEAUTIFUL OLD FRAME, A PLATTER WITH PINK ROSES, OLD WOOD BOX (GREAT FOR KEEPSAKES) AND NAPKIN HOLDER AND 2 BAR STOOLS. THEY WILL ALL BE GIVEN A COTTAGE MAKEOVER AND ROSES!!!!!! THIS WILL KEEP ME BUSY FOR SEVERAL DAYS,
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND WHEN YOU GET OUT THERE AND PLUNDER AROUND!!!! I WILL TRY TO POST PICTURES OF THE FINNISHED PIECES WHEN I MANAGE TO GET THEM READY. TAKE CARE EVERYONE AND TALK TO YA SOON!
SUZANNE

TREASURE HUNTING IS SOOOO FUN!!!!!

2008-02-11T13:24:00.003-05:00

I GOT TO DO A LITTLE TREASURE HUNTING THIS WEEKEND WHICH IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO. I WAS REALLY LOOKING TO FIND SOMETHING TO PAINT; NOT THAT I REALLY NEED IT SINCE MY BASEMENT AND OUT BUILDING IS STUFFED FULL BUT WHATS A GIRL TO DO WHEN SHE FINDS THAT SPECIAL PIECE YOU JUST CANT LIVE WITH OUT!!!! I JUST LOVE VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE TREASURES, THERE IS NOTHING NEW THAT CAN COMPARE TO THAT WONDERFUL ,OLD VINTAGE QUALITY AND LOOK! WHILE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL PIECE TO PAINT I CAME ACROSS THIS LOVELY VINTAGE BOUDOIR LAMP. IT HAS LOTS OF CRYSTAL PRISMS AND A PRETTY GLASS GLOBE. IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION AND YOU WONT BELIEVE IT BUT I PAID 10.00 FOR IT!!! THAT'S RIGHT 10.00 !!!!!!! IT HAS CURRENTLY TAKEN UP RESIDENCE IN MY BEDROOM ---OOOH ----- BOUDOIR!!!! I ALSO FOUND A CUTE VINTAGE WOOD SHELF. I DO PLAN ON PAINTING THE SHELF JUST NOT SURE EXACTLY HOW TO PAINT IT YET. I DONT JUST START PAINTING , IT HAS TO HIT MY BRAIN RIGHT. ANYWAY. DIDNT COME AWAY WITH TOO MUCH BUT I LOVE WHAT I GOT AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT.

JUNKIN IS FUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS IDEAS ON HOW I SHOULD PAINT THE SHELF!!!!!!

HANDMADE ONE OF A KIND PENDANTS!!!

2007-12-17T15:10:00.001-05:00

These pendants are just a few items i have added to my website, i hope you will stop by and have alook!!!!!! Each one is hand made with hand applied detail, vintage Catherine Klein and Delongpre roses make them oh so beautiful!!!! They are so vintage chic!!!

This is a vintage coal bin!!! i LOVE TO PAINT ROSES ON OLD TIME WORN FINDS!!!!!

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU STOP BY MY WEBSITE ANYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shabbycottagedesigns.

Stop by my website and take a peek!!!!!

2007-08-31T14:14:00.001-04:00

MY WEBITE IS OPEN AND FILLED WITH LOTS OF HANDPAINTED SHABBY AND CHIC COTTAGE TREASURES !!!! unique and one of a kind!!!! shabbycottagedesigns. please stop by and check out my website. Be sure and sign my guest book and keep watching for special give aways of my handpainted items.
suzanne

Above is a vintage handpainted roses vanity tray, one of my recent listings on my website

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Happy Holidays

Been a while since i have posted here!!

Stop by the shop and see whats new!

I have been busy painting again....

Lovin the sunshine and warm weather!

New item at Shabby Cottage Designs!

Leave a comment to be eligible to win my giveaway!!

Drapes and valances for sale or possible trade

Me as Sandra Bullock!! so fun to do!!

We had an ICE STORM!!

I have been TAGGED!!!

Thanks Janet for the award!!

my slide show!!!

Sale Announcement!!!! Stop by and take a peek!!!

2008 Year in Review!! Some of my hand painted decor past and present

Are you making any New Years resolutions!

~~~~~Happy New Year ~~~~

What does Christmas mean to you?

What are you doing to decorate for the holidays?

Christmas is coming

My favorite little goblins!!!!

SHHHHHHHHH, baby is sleeping!

Whats new at Shabby Cottage Designs

All decked out for BIg Blue and MIdnight Madness!!!

If you havent read this book get it!!

Here are some of the items you will find in my shop!

WHat i have been working on today!

We are proud supporters of MaCain and Palin

i HAVE BEEN PAINTING AGAIN!!!

I WENT TO THE 127 WORLDS LONGEST YARDSALE!!

I Have Been Baking!!!!!!

A Samplling Of Items

Thank you for the award!

We are making a little progress on the playhouse

LOOK what i found!!!

The newest project at our house!!

New item at SHABBY COTTAGE DESIGNS!!

Something New at shabby cottage designs!!

A PICTURE OF MY PATIO GARDEN IN PROGRESS!!

OUR BEAUTY QUEEN IN THE MAKING!!!!

beautiful weather!!!!

SOME OF MY FINNISHED ITEMS FROM MY JUNKIN TRIP!!!!

STILL OUT THERE JUNKIN!!!

TREASURE HUNTING IS SOOOO FUN!!!!!

HANDMADE ONE OF A KIND PENDANTS!!!

Stop by my website and take a peek!!!!!

~Happy New Year