"Who Stole the Cookie..."?

Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
[name of a child in the circle]
Stole the cookie from the cookie jar.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Not me! Couldn't be! Wasn't me
Then who?

...are those cookie or cracker crumbs?

i love these jars and brown and white ironstone platter

     I remember playing this game with childhood friends growing up...it's kinda like 'ring around the roses'. Anyway...I found these jars with these white lids while taking a quick jaunt to a thrift store in Los Olivos. I think I can find a variety of ways to use them... And I love finding brown and white ironstone too. Not to shabby finds...while out for a little drive...alone.

     I hope you find inspiration here....

     The Blue Farmhouse.

"The Morning After...One Year Later"

Oh, How The Years Go By

[Amy Grant]

And oh how the years go by

And oh how the love brings tears to my eyes...

As the years go by.

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2013

     The chorus to this beautiful song came to mind while hanging out with Painted Toe...now 2 days after Christmas. Hasn't she grown? She certainly has and I'm thankful that we were together again for yet another Christmas...although...some of the family live far (Lil' Brown Feet and Snowflake). 

     My family...is always my best gift. So until next time happy collecting, thrifting and hoping to see you in the year 2014! 

     The Blue Farmhouse

"Merry Christmas Everyone"

~A Favorite Photo~

"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"

It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jinglebelling and everyone telling you
Be of good cheer
It's the most wonderful time of the year

It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest season of all

There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting And carolling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year

It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year

...The Blue Farmhouse

"Fad or Fabulous?"

     I'm just wondering...what are your thoughts on incorporating vintage doors in your home decor? I'm not much for fad's or the latest craze...however I love these architectural pieces [like beautiful old doors] alongwith other finds that certainly add instant character to any space.

     Can you imagine how excited I was when I found this old door and it was free [um...I think]! I spotted it in a vacant yard of a trailer park while on my lunch break.. returning later with my husband to load and the rest is...well this post.

     What attracted me to this door is the big window pane. I have definitely conjured up a few ideas on how I could use this door once it's all cleaned up... fresh coat of paint and some simple decorative stenciling.  Here's a few beautiful images from Pinterest on how doors are being used in today's home decor. What do you think? Fad or Fabulous?

-Pinterest Images-

 I love the big window

The Blue Farmhouse

"Featuring....One Kings Lane & Me"

     I received a request by Chloe from the online home decor retailer One Kings Lane to do a post featuring a "statement chair" in my home that reflects my personal style. This wasn't a hard decision at all and I'm thrilled to say that they [all seven] were free! There are many things about these chairs that I love including the comfort, workmanship, color and especially the nail head trim featured on the arms, curved back, sides and front.

     In a previous post "A New Look" you get a close up glimpse of these chairs and I mentioned that they were acquired from a bank that closed. I didn't need a history lesson on nailhead trimmed chairs to know that these were a keeper! My initial vision was to pair them with an old farmhouse table [which I don't have...right now] remember I'm a dreamer...so one day I will. And if I couldn't find one in my many thrift store outings either one of these tables [Monastery Collection or the Salvaged Wood Trestle Collection] would definitely work!

     Currently these caramel colored leather chairs are featured with a old oval style table I found and painted white. I love how the color punctuates the white distressed table with accents pillows pulling in the paisley colored pillows and blue pillows from Pottery Barn. So here's to living with what you love and until next time happy collecting, thrifting and just being "beautiful" you.

     For more information please visit One Kings Lane Home Decor Resource Guide designed to inspire and educate home decor enthusiasts like yourself.

     The Blue Farmhouse

Nailhead trim dates back to the period of 1560-1643 and the advent of French Country Style during the reign of Louis XIII

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