Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

Do you like the depth that texture gives to your decor?  The top shelf on my small book case has some great examples of using texture in small ways for a big impact.   My granddaughter and I went 'exploring' the other day, and I found this old amber bottle against a tree near the road.  It's probably a beer bottle, but I liked the color, and the short neck, so I brought it home, and washed it off, and here it is. Some of the dirt residue can be seen inside it, but I don't mind.  At first I tied a tag on it, but didn't like that, so I rummaged through some old jewelry, and found this filigreed heart from years ago, slipped it on some lace I found at a yard sale, and looped it over the bottle.  Love the texture of the lace and heart.  Something old and dirty can become a treasure with a little imagination. It sits beside this bottle.  I like its unique shape, and had already accessorized it with burlap ribbon and this cross bookmark that was m...

I first showed you this old apple crate a few months ago.  The property where we live was once part of an apple orchard .   This crate was found in an old building.  I have been using it on the screened porch.  Yesterday, I was 'piddling' around and decided to bring the crate inside.  I placed it in the sun room beside the rocker.   It's a great place to sit a drink (if I would move my pretties).  It also has room to hold the magazine box. I love the shabby look it adds to the sun room. Next I changed out the center piece on the breakfast table.  This tin was bought at Wal Mart several years ago.  I added the rooster and Home Sweet Home rub on labels.  One more shot of the dining room table.  I've been thinking about how to set the table for March.  Be sure to come back and see what I decide on.  I'll be linking up to the following great parties: Show Off Your Cottage Monday at House in the Roses Table To...