Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

My hubby and I decided to take a day trip and go to a unique food store about 60 miles from us. Well, on the way I decided I would like to go to a Home Goods Store, not very far from the food store.  So we did.  I honestly, could have stayed in there all day.  It was in the building with TJ Maxx.  I didn't even look at the clothing, the home items, kept me mesmerized for quite a while. I did good though, I only bought two items for about $14.00.  Next time I go, I don't plan to be so good!!  :) Here is what I bought.  This sweet wood box with rope handles, and this wonderful chalk rooster that looks like it has rust spots!  Isn't it neat?  I liked the size of it, and the unique look.  I've gotten rid of some of my rooster things, but couldn't resist this one.  It would look good outside too. Using the box and rooster, I made a pretty vignette for the coffee table. They had these boxes in different siz...

The top of my Mom's old pie safe is a favorite place to decorate.  To begin this vignette, I placed a short red runner on top.  It was purchased some time back at a consignment shop.  The white rooster lamp sits on top of the cupboard all the time, so it stayed. I placed some Christmas florals and green clear ornaments inside the french basket, and laid a spray I bought at an after- Christmas sale last year on the top also.  ( photos made with iphone....camera needs charging) The sparkly deer is from Dollar Tree about 3 years ago. I have at least 10 bins of Christmas decorations in the basement, and am trying not to go through all of them because I keep bringing things upstairs to decorate more places.  I really, REALLY won't to keep it 'light' this year!! Linked here: Amaze Me Monday Met Monday Make It Pretty Monday Project Inspired Tweak It Tuesday @  www.cozylittlehouse.com Inspire Me Tuesday...