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• ~A New Design Path~

  There are always rooms and spaces at The Painted Nest which need some sprucing up. Our beloved cottage is in a constant state of  “creation”. And I love it, I certainly do For me, color is my companion. So imagine my beloved’s shock, when this color palette was placed before him! Admittedly, this would be a new path for me. The Muse has creamy antique white accents throughout her cottage…but there is not a room which totally embraces the hue. [...]

• ~Ah…The Fruits of Summer~

  Isn’t summer wonderful? Welcome the new Signature banner for this blog Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Design Dissection: Vignette~

  Today let’s look at this table’s vignette.  Almost all of us, at one time or another, have had an opportunity to create a buffet~or serving station. What can you do, in order to avoid, the dreaded and ho~hum “runway” look, which entails mind numbing miles of flatness. This recent design offers many fantastic design clues.  Can you name them? 1. Varied Heights (think lift…3 levels is ideal) 2. Varied Textures (entice not only the taste palette but all the senses) [...]

• ~Blue Monday~She Lives!~

  Short & Sweet Isn’t she lovely? Yes, I dreamed her… And on Saturday… She began to come alive! I cannot wait to see her… (and all 23 of her sisters!) Come and see what other Blue floats about… http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/ And say Hello to Ms Sally~ On this Blue Monday *PS … RHYME Time Monday is right below Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~She Rides Again~

  Yard sales…stock sales… There are treasures everywhere you look. One such beauty who had been used hard…was off in a dark corner… But as soon as our eyes met…it was love at first sight. We both are “Second Time Around” Gals!  Meet my beauty, Ms Gin-Gin. We meld together as if we have been destined for one another all our lives. Thanks to Diane for letting us run wild! At 2nd Time Around Tuesday. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~There Once Was A Sofa~

  There once was a sofa…a sweetheart of a gal, who loved denim. Her favorite skirt was denim too…with a bit of tassel and fluff. Can you catch a peek? (Plain to see she is a cottage farm gal, what high society folk call~unpretentious. Then one day, she fancied a blouse made of suede. And her friend the Muse made her one, a custom fit…true to her form.It looks lovely on her, don’t you agree? While out and about…she decided she [...]

• Air of Areola (Prose…WARNING…not for the faint hearted)

  Please, be aware: This prose pays homage, in a lighthearted fashion to part of the female anatomy. …….. …………. …………………. A’s and B’s…… C’s and D’s…… Even Up To F’s and E’s… I grace the world… With all I’ve got… And trust you me… That’s not a lot! I proudly display… But with discretion… The mammary mounds… Of my true loves affection. I rue not a day… Nor hour… That I play… For even on occasion… (And with not much [...]

• “Blue Monday”~Picture

  Cool, Serene and Peaceful…. What does “Blue” say to you? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• The Calling

  A prose is blooming here…. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Tuesdays Share The Joy Posts

  Tablescape Tuesday hosted by Susan By now, most of you know that the design team here loves white china! It can be used in all types and styles of spaces…from formal to casual…from modern to victorian and everything in between. Even if a style request is not what you would do for yourself, there are always lessons to learn and challenges to win! And so, we offer yet, another example The modern touch begins when the square plates are used [...]

• ~The Poetic Giveaway~

  Create a delightful area in your home, with this gorgeous prize!READ MORE About how to enter… Solid wood accent chair.Paisley wine print cushion. Chair features a fleur de lis design within the back. Over-sized seating area for extra comfort. This item cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii or foreign country. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Muse Game ~This and That ~Tuesdays

  Today’s Game is : Gossip Rules of Play:(1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a sentence.(2) They must take that sentence and change only one word.(3) This new sentence will become the next reader’s sentence.(4) And in turn, each reader, changes only one word.(5) The objective is to not use any one word, twice (if you catch a comment that has not followed the rules…LOL…make sure you type in the word “GOSSIP” this signifies that you are allowed the [...]

• Santa’s Simply Silly Saturday

  GAME: Santa’s Simply Silly Saturday CREATOR: The Muse OBJECTIVE: Interactive Fun PLAYERS: Readers RULES: You are a Santa, A kind and gentle soul… Whose boisterous merriment… Resounds in… Ho Ho Ho(s). The Reader or the Writer… Who is just above your space… Shall be given a TOY… Bringing smiles… To their face. So reach into your sack… Made of luscious velveteen… And there find a wonderment… The greatest ever seen! (The first person to leave a comment will become the [...]

• ~Winter Dreams~

  We are abuzz with excitement… For in the  midst of winter deep… Something wonderful is being planned… A union… A promise of renewal… The joyous occasion of our son’s wedding… For now the garden is snow covered… The arborvitaes are like winter sea anemones… (that is how I see them, above)… For now, I await the whispers of spring… I await the whisper of  ”I Do” Please see Southern Daydreamer for glorious celebrations of  Outdoor Wed! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Rhyme Time ~ Mews and Meows

  RHYME TIME GAME: Rhyme Time CREATOR: The Muse OBJECTIVE: Interactive Fun PLAYERS: Readers RULES: The Muse begins the prose…the readers then add to the comment section (one, two, three or four lines) which “add” to the poem. Each reader must use the previous writer’s comments.The Muse or readers may add to the piece at any time. EXAMPLE: Muse writes “The sky is true blue.” Reader 1 writes “Is it true or just the hue?” Reader 2 writes “I can see [...]

• Spring

  Spring ! She has burst forth Ever fruitful Ever bearing And all her beauty She is sharing… Amidst the cold And dark deep nights She slept In waiting For this, her plight… To linger with us But for a moment In time… Mere days To display Her greenery So fine! (a Muse piece written age 13, (a very good year…LOL) Miss you all… And Thank you for all the warm blessings and sweet hellos! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Look At This~Look At That!~

  Welcome To: Tuesday’s This & That Game: Muse makes a statement which must include ONE letter A.  The next reader must include a statement which includes ONE letter B, (and this continues through the alphabet). If, there are more than 26 comments…the cycle continues but will begin anew with the statements having TWO letter A(s),  then the next will have TWO letter B(s) etc. The goal is to make the story fit the “lovely photo” (LOL). The shot is courtesy [...]

• ~The Tile Tango~

  The options for tile are almost limitless. It is easy to be lured in to the purchase of blending tiles, creating a mix and match elaborate pattern can be very appealing. And yet, so much can be done with a singularity of choice. If budgets are of concern (and most of us know that restraint) remember to pick a tile that can make statement in regards to the feeling or style you are trying to relay for the room. For [...]

• Interview With The Muse and the 100th Post Reaches For The Stars

  COMMENTS ARE CLOSING AT 11pm EST BLOGGING POST #100 *** CELEBRATION TIME *** Prizes Prizes Prizes Did I Mention Prizes? (you will have to work for them) LOL (not too hard~honestly) THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ! Muse, how were you inspired to begin writing? I simply adore the art of cursive manuscript, (and calligraphy) my Nanny’s handwriting was a billowy, flowing, swirling concoction of thoughts and ideas on paper…just looking at it made it me happy…I wanted to mimic [...]

• ~The Cottage Awaits Spring~

  Here I sit. Out my cottage window is a winter wonderland of sorts…icy drapes, snuggle my evergreens.  Here I sit. I long for warmth on my face…I long to walk in my beloved woods. Here I sit. I yearn to open my cottage windows and doors…to let the breezes flow. I dream of hearing the screen doors squeak…a gentle hello as I pass to the porch. My mind is swirling with the wonderful designs playing about in my mind. Here I sit. [...]

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