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A New Vignette

I've really been in the mood to change things this week.  I love the bombay chest in my family room and love to change the vignette a lot.  I've had it decorated for Valentines Day but today, I moved some of those things to another display on a book case and came up with this for the chest.  I am enjoying the look of it.

This is the Valentine's vignette.  I know Valentine's isn't here yet and I should probably have left it til then, but I just couldn't. 

I kept some of the items but this is how it looks now.

 

This is a picture I printed from the computer and framed.  I've had the frame and mat for about 12 years and it really looks good with the picture.  The burgundy colors blend with the frame and mat.  The picture is of a donkey pulling a wagon of feed sacks.  I just thought it was so pretty.
Sometimes just the smallest change makes so much difference.  Do you like to change things around?  

These are the parties I will be joining this week:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Tabletop Tuesday at Marty's
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party.

Please be sure to stop by these great parties. You'll be glad you did!!!
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Very pretty vignette.

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  2. Allison ShopsFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    How pretty. You did a nice job. :)
    Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see DD2's dining room redo.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  3. KarieFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Very pretty. I love the picture. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Rose H (UK)February 7, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Looking great Kathy!

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  5. DebbiedoosFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I totally agree it is all in the small things, that make the difference...it is looking wonderful Kathy!
    Thanks for joining in on the newbie party:) XO

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  6. MelanieFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Very pretty. I really like your lamp! I found you through Debbiedoo's.

    Melanie
    You can check me out at youmadethat.blogspot.com

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  7. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love, love your lamp! And yes, I'm notorious moving things around. My family never knows what they'll walk into see. Well, most of the time the guys hardly notice. lol Hooray! I'm your 50th follower. I just found your blog via Debbie's newbie party and would be delighted to have you follow me back!
    Tammy

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Oh it is so pretty. Very small changes and yet it looks totally new and different. Isn't that amazing. So pretty. I love it. Thank so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  9. allisamazingFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    So cute. ~Alana~

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Lovely vignette! Love the little things.
    be a sweetie,
    Sheila;)

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  11. Susan FreemanFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I like the way you changed things around, looks great!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Great little changes!! Love you pretty picture too! I had to chuckle because the Donkey reminded me of a picture I have seen that is caught up in mid air because his cart is overloaded. It is sometimes how I feel!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  13. BeckyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Yes, I like to change things around, too. How nice that you have such a lovely spot to place your vignettes. Happy TTT.

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  14. GailFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    You sure did make some simple changes and it's looks great. Thanks for sharing.

    Enjoy your day.
    Gail

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  15. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)February 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Your changes are wonderful. I love the picture you printed off, lends a bit of nostalgia to the table.. Thank you for stopping by to see the benched vignette. hugs ~lynne~

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  16. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Hello...

    A beautiful vignette, my friend! You know, I just love that pretty lamp and shade that you are using there...gorgeous! Love the pretty potted plant/flowers as well! Your donkey cart print looks perfect with that pretty mat and frame! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

    Warmest wishes and Happy Valentine's!
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  17. RiniFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Nice job...I like the atmosphere you created. Unfortunately we recently moved from one country to another and have not that much decorating stuff around, but we are going there. :)

    I found your blog through Debbie's newbie party!
    http://styleidoscope.blogspot.com/

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  18. Dear Sweet HomeFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Very darling! I also love the rooster arrangement on your blog header. I am going to my mom's this weekend and she is a major rooster lover - I will take some pics and post them next week! Thanks for following my blog...I look forward to keeping up with you as well!

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  19. VintagesouthernlifeFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love your valentine vignette. I have mine out early too. I don't do much for Valentines just the kitchen island.

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