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Ever-changing Vignettes



Sharing some of the "moves" I've made this week-end.  I'm so  OCD.  Can't leave things alone.  Oh well, that's how some of us roll.  :)  Above is what the dining room table looks like now.  

This is how it looked before.

I changed the vintage table in the sunroom from this:


To this:


I moved this gate replica from one wall to the window area in the sunroom.  I bought this a number of years ago at a store called Grand Harbor Imports.  I love the shabby look it has.




 This table belonged to one of my grandmothers.  It was painted a very dark brown.  I sanded it and repainted it years ago.  I did the ivy stencil also.  I plan to change it soon.  It is on a wall in the foyer so it got re-arranged.
I will be linking to the following parties this week.

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday,
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday,

Please drop in to get the best inspiration!


Comments

  1. Rose H (UK)April 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Love all the changes Kathy! Your Grandmothers table is so pretty :o)

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  2. .April 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love all your springy vignettes!! Nice job! :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    All of these are beautiful!

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  4. afternoon teaApril 18, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Lovely. Both the before pictures and the after pictures. And after looking at these, I know I'm going to enjoy the "soon to come" arrangements.
    AT

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  5. Yellow Rose ArborApril 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Your home and decor is very beautiful!

    Katherine

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  6. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I love, love all your changes, they're so charming! I love the angel centerpiece, what is it made of? It's gorgeous! I love your tablescape too, simple, yet elegant. I'm visiting from TTT too.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  7. lvroftiquesApril 19, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Everything looks so pretty!! I'm a bargain budget decorator too *winks* And I love your decor! Your newest follower Vanna

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  8. A Hint of HomeApril 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I say if it makes you happy changing things then..do what makes you happy!
    You have so many pretty vignettes! I love your little fence. Darling!

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  9. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)April 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Loved your gorgeous decor! Everything looks so beautiful! Nice blog you got :)
    Good day..

    Sanghamitra.
    http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com

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  10. Dear Sweet HomeApril 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love to change things too! All of your changes look SO pretty!

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  11. conservatories northern irelandApril 27, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I love everything you have done to your home.

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