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• Way ~ Back ~ When ~ Wednesday

  I take you back…To memories sweet…Of things remembered…In your sleep. Bring them now…To share the light…To smile of things…Oh so bright. Cradled deep…In hearts and souls….Listen now…For they be told…Remembered by…Both young and old. (2008 The Muse) Question this week for my readers is this:“What was the color/style of your bedroom when you were a teenager?” Muse says: orange & blue color scheme, style…hand me down chic ! I recall at age 13, I had found 3 rolls of discount [...]

• ~Her Chair Was Just Right~

  Here is a little sitting area, at our home,  ”The Painted Nest”. We use it mostly as a place to put on and take off our shoes. The chair, a vintage flea market find for $2.00, was in bad shape visually, but quite sound, structurally. So, The Muse was quick to grab this treasure! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~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. [...]

• Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a set of words. (2) The first blog reader must take those words and use them to make a coherent sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then, the next reader, must use the SAME words (originally given, by The Muse) and make ANOTHER sentence. ******************************* It will look something like this: Muse gives the words: cat, mouse and dog 1st reader: The cat chased the mouse while [...]

• ~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

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• ~She Rides Again~

  Yard sales…stock sales… There are treasures everywhere you look. 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 [...]

• Word~Association~Weekend

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a word. (2) They must take that word and “free associate” another word. (3) This new word will become the next reader’s word. EXAMPLE: Muse says: Whiskers Reader One says: Cat Reader Two says: Dog Reader Three says: Bone Reader Four says: Broken Shall we play? The word which I gift to thee is: Revelry Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Way ~ Back ~ When ~ Wednesday

  I take you back… To memories sweet… Of things remembered… In your sleep. Bring them now… To share the light… To smile of things… Oh so bright. Cradled deep… In hearts and souls…. Listen now… For they be told… Remembered by… Both young and old. (2008 The Muse) Question this week for my readers is this: What episode of I LOVE LUCY was/is your favorite? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~The Kitchen Island Makeover~

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• 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 [...]

• ~Rough Design Sketch~

  The next step will be to add the color…fabrics, paint, etc. ~which are leaning in the aqua blue and butter gold family. I am going to use colored pencils in my hand sketch. If it is acceptable, then I will move on to my computer aided drawing tablet and begin the real life rendering. What do you think? From traditional to contemporary… Design takes many paths… Which path is your home on? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Living Room Tweaking~

  Keeping it cozy in taupe ~ The defining pieces are the chandelier, once brass…no problem, spray painted black it warms up the space. Once heavy drapes replaced now with a simple pumpkin linen. Once red brick was too brash, answer..Paint! The finale to this room was not to simply disguise a no longer used fireplace, but to make the space work…just in a different way. A custom designed unit was built to complete the “meant to always be here” look [...]

• ~A Cafeteria With Some Zip~

  Let the rock n roll commence~!   Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~The Little Cupboard~

  I have had loads of fun….the cupboards are actually now attached to the wall! And I adore the barn red paint glaze I made. For some added interest…I am toying with wood braid/twist molding. Do you like it? This little section is going to do something very special…it will hold a coffee maker… And we all know what an important appliance that is (don’t we)? LOL Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• ~Tablescape Thursday~

  How can you get this look? Easy! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a set of words. (2) The first blog reader must take those words and use them to make a coherent sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then, the next reader, must use the SAME words (originally given, by The Muse) and make ANOTHER sentence. ******************************* It will look something like this: Muse gives the words: cat, mouse and dog 1st reader: The cat chased the mouse while [...]

• My First “Trash to Treasure Tuesday” ~ Picture

  MMM…what is it? Perhaps an old vintage stove’s vent trim… The Muse loves circles…so as soon as it was “spied” for .25, it was soooo purchased on the spot! LOL We can all agree, this needs work! Paint brushes to the ready…(nothing is safe at the Painted Nest)! Copper, gold, and antique white…Paint on….wiped off…over & over (what fun!) And then at last…Inspiration! (please forgive the imagery, I was using an unfamiliar camera) Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

• Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday

  Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a word. (2) They must take that word and use it in a sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then they must GIVE another word, whose letter starts with the last letter of the previous word…. Shall we play? The word which I gift to thee is: amalgamated (so the very next reader, should use the word amalgamated in a sentence…and then offer up a NEW word, [...]

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