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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Playing House


Happy Thursday, Y'all!

I made a run over to Fredericksburg today
to get our utilities set up at our new home,
so I also took the opportunity to run a few small pieces of furniture over, too.

Not much really, just our sweet little farmhouse table...





 my well loved French park chairs




and a few pretties just to give it more the look of home.


I used the existing nails/holes to hang my fabulous chalkboard
I acquired this past Summer.
Once we get settled, I'll re-hang it a little lower.
I'm OCD about stuff like that.





That's all.
Just playing.
:-)

I'll be making many, many more such runs over
to the new homestead in the days ahead, so check back often for my updates!

And a quick reminder, don't forget to visit my darling friend Debra at
Common Ground
for her new weekly get-together,
Vintage Inspiration Friday


Since I'm completely inspired by our new home,
I'm linking this post with Debra.

It's a party you don't want to miss!

And be sure to visit Cindy at My Romantic Home for
Show and Tell Friday, too!


Have a wonderful evening!


87 comments:

Myrna said...

'Sooooo excited for you, Anne!!
My best friend has moved to Abiline, TX and it is our goal to go to Frederiksburg when I visit her..hopefully I can come by and meet you one day!!
Blessings!
Myrna

Anonymous said...

Hi Anne! Oh, I don't blame you! How fun and how sweet your cottage looks. Have a wonderful weekend and I'm sure you're gonna be busy! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Jensamom23 said...

So exciting for you! Blessings!

Unknown said...

Anne I'm so happy for you! Enjoy!
KarenSue

vintage girl at heart said...

I have that same style table in our tiny dining room!
WE live in an vintage house too and I remember being so excited to start setting it up with all of my vintage goodies!!!
I am so happy that you closed and are soon to be enjoying life in your new/old Home!!
Blessings~

Farmgirl Paints said...

oh that's so fun. i remember sleeping on the floor in sleeping bags our first night...before the movers came. such fun memories. makes me want to move all over again...sort of;)

Claudia said...

Oh boy! Now we get to see your treasures magically appear in your rooms!

xo
Claudia

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Anne,
You are off to a great start!! I love your table and those chairs are 2die4!

Can't wait to see more, more, more!!

hugs
Sissie

Michelle Hughes said...

could that table and chairs be any more perfect?

Hearts Turned said...

How exciting, Anne! Love what you've added already...can't wait to see your beautiful new home when it's all "YOU"!

Have so much fun playing house!


Julie

Kare said...

Yay!!! How much fun you're going to have playing like this!!

Junk Exchange said...

i hope my jealousy is not showing too much .. loving your pics of the house .. it just seems like such a relaxing place .. happy for you ..

troy

Brenda Pruitt said...

You're going to have SOOO much fun decorating!
Brenda

Debra@CommonGround said...

I'm just lovin' it, Girl! Thanks for being such a good friend!
big hugs,
D

Ruth said...

Oh Anne.... Thank you so much for sharing your home and your trials with closing. I know that I felt your pain!

Let the Games Begin!!!!! Can't wait to see each and every bit of lovely! You are an inspiration.

Breathe and Enjoy..... Ruth ;)

Anonymous said...

Have fun Anne!

Lisa said...

Wow, already it looks like you! Need to get Cindy to write on the chaulk board 'house of twig'. LOL The chairs are awesome!! Can't wait to see the bolton couch in there too. Lisa

Olive said...

Oh Anne, I would be thinking of arranging and re-arranging furniture too! hugs♥olive

Mindy said...

hmm...you can either lower it, or surround it with other goodies in a cluster. Just thinking out loud. And how much do I love those wood floors? Love 'em!!! ~Mindy

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

~*~*Im so thrilled for you Anne!! Your furniture is pefect for you new farmhouse~*~* Cant wait to see more of your treasures make their way to their new home!!~*~*Blessings,Rachel

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Anne, it is looking like home already. I love the chairs and table and the beadboard is awesome! You are going to have so much fun getting settled into your new home. Wish I lived closer to help you! Don't work too hard. You don't want to wear yourself out. Just remember, when moving, you can't get it all together in a day. It's just not possible! I know you are so anxious to move. Love & blessings from NC!

Tina said...

Anne, your table and chairs look like they were made for that space ~ perfect!! YAY :-)) Have a wonderful day. Hugs ~ Tina xx

Drawn to The Sea said...

A simple beginning can be so exhilarating.
House meet chairs... chairs, house.
Have a wonderful, dry weekend :-)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Simple yet so beautiful...thanks Anne!!

Unknown said...

oh..you're off to a GOOD start! that table and those chairs look ever so sweet sitting in that room! it looks like "home" already! can't wait to see how you "feather your nest!"

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Looks wonderful already. I bet your thoughts are rushing around trying to decide what goes where...how fun tho...to dream, decide and move things around. I know the process will drive you crazy and make you happy all at the same time!f
Love it!
Blessings,
Debbie

ChiPPy-SHaBBy said...

Anne... A PeRfeCt "anchor piece" to work with... Just Lovely... Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

Karena said...

Anne, looking great I love the look!

I have a New Giveaway from The French Basketeer I think you will love!

Karena
Art by Karena

Ticking and Toile said...

oh so cute Anne! I love those chairs...you are going to have SO MUCH FUN decorating! It's like the perfect blank slate! ahhhhhh!

xo,
shellagh

hilary@oldhousetruelove said...

what a darlin' spot for a darlin' table... have fun playing! :)

nannykim said...

It looks so cute. But, hey, are those chairs comfy????

My Grama's Soul said...

I can hardly wait to see what you are going to do to this sweet little house!

Xo

Jo

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I know it was fun to put something in YOUR house! Makes it feel more yours! Such a cute table and chairs. I can feel your excitement!

Diane said...

Oh, I love it....will I get to meet you in a few weeks Anne??? I will be at Marburger, and will of course be running the fields!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Oh Anne, you are going to have some fun...

Tricia said...

I miss the excitement of a new house...I wish I could move. I love your beadboard and french chairs :)

Anonymous said...

It looks so sweet.
Have fun decorating!
Sue

Miss Gracie's House said...

Oh...i wanna come play, too! (ALL) of that beadboard makes a girl swoon..have fun!
Rene

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

I just came over from Debra's at Common Ground and found you there. What a sweet surprise that was! The white table and French park chairs look perfect for your space. It's going to be so fun to watch your house grow into a home!!!
Patricia :o)

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Fredericksburg...oh the envy, the jealously...Oh what a down right fabulous place I have always wanted to visit since I saw it on the HGTV show Country Home! Dag girlfriend you are so lucky to get to "hop" over there on the way to your fun new house! Green I tell ya, just green with envy. hee,hee,hee. ;)
xx, shell

savvycityfarmer said...

I can't wait till you REALLY play house ...
I've got my seatbelt on!!!

Unknown said...

I bet you're having so much fun! The table and chairs are so sweet! Love them!

Hugs,
Nancy

jvw home said...

Precious house..we live close to you in Austin & we've restored an old home from the 1800's...I'm hoping in the next couple of weeks to put more photos of the ole house onto my blog. Hope you'll ck it out sometime....we can inspire each other w/our older home ideas!
I also love to read Hill Country House (blog) from Fred...one day we'll all have to meet up and shop at Red and Spruce! (and did you say NEW Homestead??) did they revamp the old store? Would love to know...used to be a fave....we actually got married in Fredericksburg (in the sweet small Catholic chapel) cuz we love it there so much!

time worn interiors said...

I am so happy for you! I would give anything to be packing up and moving to Texas!
TOT

Jemsmom said...

It's beginning to look a lot like a ho-ome!!! Were you humming this with me??? Yeah!!!!

FILIGREE MOON said...

Ooooh. The magic begins! ;-) ~ Angela

Melanie said...

HI Anne!!

I am so excited for you!!!! And that sweet little farm table and chairs looks right at home!

My hubby is on his way to Alabama...I can have him swing your way. He owes me BIG right now!:))) I am sure I could convince him to help a sister out!;)

Things are okay here. It has been a tough week but I am hanging in and hanging on! Thanks to all of your prayers! They are keeping me going, that is for sure! :)

Love to you, my friend!

Melanie

sweetpea said...

completely head over heels for all that white beadboard... would love to be a fly on the wall watching you play... until you reached for the flyswatter.

hugs,
shelley

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Hi Anne.....Looks like everything is falling into place and you will be getting cozy in your new home soon!~Hugs, Patti

Amy Kinser said...

With just these few pieces, I am already in love.

Anji Johnston said...

I feel like a kid in a toy shop waiting patiently to see how your house decorating comes together! Daily updates pleeezzzzeeeee....

Jaime Haney said...

oooo how fun! decorating a new house for me was always fun but a bit daunting cause I luckily had lots of movers to help but then everybody asked what goes where and I just didn't know yet! Time gets away and well... I just never had that ocd you're referring to so a lot of my wall stuff is still hung on nails that were already there!

eekk....

You may have inspired me to change that. With fall in the horizon... I'm feeling more nest-like :)

Sue said...

I TOTALLY understand the OCD thing. I seem to have the same issues! Love the simplicity of your pictures and looking at your blank canvas that is just waiting to be painted!

Take care, Sue

maría cecilia said...

Hola Anne, it`s so great meeting you just when you are moving to your new soooo beautiful home. I will not miss the process of remodeling it, it´ll be exciting considering all I have seen in your great blog!!!
greetings from Chile,
maria cecilia

Tammy said...

If I were you right now I would be dreaming of that sweet house every night!! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to see lots more posts and pics of the house and all that you are doing!
Tammy :-)

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Anne,

Love your sweet table and chairs and looks like the perfect place for them and you must be thinking "Home sweet home"

Have a beautiful weekend, dear friend
Hugs
Carolyn

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Anne your going to have so much fun decorating your beautiful new home! I can't wait to see it when you get thru decorating it! ( Well we never get thru decorating) I'm so glad to be able to visit and leave a comment, my computer has been on the blink and wouldn't allow me to leave comments or do a post for several day, and it's been sheer torture!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! hugs~~~ Daphne

It's me said...

O Anne...i love your blog ....love your post....i love your home.....i love your things.......i love you.......always be a party to be here......love love love Ria.......

Theresa said...

Beautiful! I knew you would be playing over there:) Enjoy your day! HUGS!

Privet and Holly said...

Yep,
just as
I thought...
Your things
are going
to be
perfection
in that sweet
home!! I
am on the hunt
for a drop leaf
table just like
yours, in a honey-
ed wood finish.
Have fun making
your house your
home!!!
xx Suzanne

Robyn said...

LOOOOOOVE your table and your SWEEEET chairs! So SWOON worthy!

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Oh I love that table!! And the chairs too!

How exciting to be able to fill your new home with all the things you love, it is fun to be a little part of it all!

xoxo

trash talk said...

I remember that chalk board. Didn't it involve a throw-down or a "taking off the earrings"?
I just purchased four of those little bistro chairs...love 'em!
Debbie

Mel said...

Uber cute. Just kidding...

Are you so excited? I do love the bistro chairs I have two too, and have no fun place to use them... I can't part with them though... Whenever you are ready for me to come pick the guest room( my rooms) paint colors just give me shout! Happy new digs.. Anne!

Susan Freeman said...

What a darling table ~ love it! You are off to a great start. Have fun playing in your sweet new home!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

tara said...

can I come over and play house with you, sounds wayyy better then working!!! loving the table and those chairs, swoon!

gail said...

Love your table and chairs-they look right at home. It's going to be such fun following all this....congrats.
I always wanted to go to Fredericksburg...maybe some day!
gail

Anonymous said...

Sounds like great fun, Anne! Love your little farmhouse table and French park chairs... perfectly chippy! I'm looking forward to following along as you nest in your new home.
Have a great weekend, my friend!
Hugs ~ Jo :)

Lara said...

Aaahhh your new home is just SOO gorgeous! Your table & chairs are so cute.. loving all the white and your wood floors are incredible. Enjoy! If I was near you I'd bake you a box of cupcakes to celebrate! :))
Love, Lara

Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas said...

Oh, my goodness... You are ready for breakfast!
How beautiful!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia

The Smith Hotel said...

Hi Anne,
Loves those beadboard walls! Have fun moving in!

Jody

Prior said...

lovely and how fun to play in such a great house! Lezlee

Lili said...

Oh I just love this part, this is truly the fun part! And we get to watch you work your magic, oh yes, I really really am enjoying this! ~Lili

Brenda said...

It's a start and a pretty start at that!

Joanna Jenkins said...

A perfect start to setting up your new home.
:-)
jj

re:Inspire said...

So glad to hear you have keys in hand! Praise the Lord! I love your vignette you have created in your new home! Exciting times!!
Lisa

Made In The South said...

Yeah! So happy for you! I know you will have that place fixed up in no time. The floors look wonderful. Can't wait to see you all moved in and your animals all fenced in.

Libbie said...

So fun to see you making your house into your home! What fun you will have! When I come over for a cup of coffee I can't wait to sit at your table! Adorable!

Heaven's Walk said...

Hi Anne! I can just hear you sighing as you placed that table and chairs and hung that chalkboard on the wall, friend. I'm so very happy for you! :) You are going to have SO much fun decorating that sweet home!

xoxo laurie@heavens-walks

Little Leslie said...

Hi Anne, I love your chairs, too. They are perfect with that white table.

And, thanks for checking out my blog. Have a good Sunday!
Leslie

June said...

SO sweet Anne! It is going to be a wonderful place to hold your dreams. I love the little table, and I adore the chairs. I have a set too, and I think they are my favorites of all the chairs I own.
hugs to you...

Janet said...

congrats on getting those KEYS! so excited and happy for you!

Barbara Jean said...

love your sweet little table and chairs.

wonderful new home and so fun to decorate it all!

blessings

barbara jean

Love It Naturals said...

Lovely start! Cant wait to see the rest of the farmhouse as you go! ;)

Lululiz said...

I have only just come back after two months away in France, so I am only now catching up with your fabulously exciting news! How wonderful that everything worked out fine. And what immensely exciting times ahead for you now, a whole new home to create! I am so looking forward to seeing lots and lots more.

Mary Ann said...

hello ANN! congratulations are in order! so happy for your, hope you are enjoying your sunday...verbena cottage

lisaroy said...

your table and chairs are adorable and I really love your chandelier and chalkboard! Can't wait to see more :)


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