Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

Most of you know how I love roosters, and to me, nothing else says English or French Country more than roosters.    I tend to think of roosters in décor as more of a French theme.  So either way, it's European themed. The top of the cupboard contains lots of goodies, like the Gordon's jar, and the Coca cola tray.  These items were my MIL's. Love my chicken wire baskets. So whether this is French Country or English Country,  roosters remain in my breakfast nook. Most of these items are from consignment shops, like the lamp, the black handled tray, the runner.  I love buying items that will work with my decor, that have been pre-loved. The best thing about decorating with English Cottage style is being able to use lots of different items. I think the breakfast room meets the definition of English Country Decor. Sharing at these parties: Share Your Cup @ Ms. Olson Thrifty Life Thursday @ Revision...

I'm continuing my series on English Country Cottage Style. Today, we are in the guest room. It's been a while since I showed you my guest room, but it is pretty much the same.  I don't have lots of guests, and don't have the need to change everything in there, though I do plan to do some changes in the fall. Right now it is all dressed for Spring/Summer, in Pastel colors. A few things have changed since these photos were taken, but the bed is still the same, and the curtains.  Most of the artwork remains the same as well. I switched this table to the sun room, because I am able to enjoy it more in there.  I bought this several years ago at an antiques shop for around $40.00, and first painted just the top blue and the bottom white.  Later I painted it all the color of the top.  As usual, you will find flowers and birds in my rooms. I think these colors are very soothing and make a calming pallatte for guests.  What do y...

I have found some great thrifty treasures so far this year, so I'm sharing some of my favorites with you. Vase Rooster cabinet Urn  about a dollar Sign    $3.50 Picture  15.00 Plate Pot of greenery Rooster tray Pillow covers Plate  .25 Mandolin picture  2.00 Picture   6.00 Plate Feed sack Pitcher bird    .90 Lamp shades 2 pots Hydrangeas  50cents (I think) Crystal bud vase $1, flowers  10c Flower pot, picture (10c) Wash pan    (around 7.00) quilt set Shower curtain  (6.99) Needlepoint chair  15.00 quilt Quilts for twin beds doily Portofino cushion bird & cross Purse & pin ($1.50) Earrings  (50c) Tote ($.25) Vase  $1  Set of lamps ($10.00) Shades $18.00 I am really ...