Showing posts with label Louisiana Coastal style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Louisiana Coastal style. Show all posts

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Displaying Vintage Items

 

Louisiana coastal style

 

The piano is gone!  It took up this entire wall in the living room and might have been played once a year!  The balustrade table that was in the office was cut down to fit this wall and moved here.  This is the table when we first got it.  It has been in an house fire and was headed to the dump, until I got it!

 

 

This is it after I cleaned it up and oiled it down a little.  To see that post, click here.

 

 

Part of me really hated to paint it but the back corner of our living room is a little dark and I was afraid it would be a little too gloomy.  Here it is, all painted!

 

table to display vintage items

 

It brightened the corner and highlights the vintage items!  The DIY oyster mirror was rehung lengthwise.  To see that post, click here.

 

Louisiana coastal style

 

Instead of being hidden away in the office, the antique table top desk is on display!  It’s perfect to display some Louisiana books and the little drawers are perfect for receipts and bills!

 

antique desk

 

The portable typewriter is a recent auction purchase.  Hunter has several and I was using one but has stored it away because it was so big.  This little portable one if the perfect size.

 

vintage typewriter

 

When not on display, it has it’s own case that is stored below.

 

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Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Show and Share Party @ Coastal Charm

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll thru Life

Open House @ No Minimalist Here

Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

The Scoop Link Party @ Confessions of a Plate Addict

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground

Monday, April 29, 2013

DIY Oyster Mirror


diy oyster mirror
 
Good morning!  I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Besides a little shopping, I worked on a few projects around the house.  I was able to finish my oyster mirror!  I am so pleased with how it turned out!  However, I was not thrilled with cleaning the shells!
 
diy oyster mirror
 
I ended up purchased a 32 lb. sack of raw oysters.  After my husband ate them, I cleaned them!  Individually!  By Hand!  It was a stinky smelly job!  I finally figured out that it would be easier to spread them out in the yard, far from the house, and let nature take its course for a couple of weeks!  After I finished cleaning them, I soaked them in bleach and water for awhile to remove any lingering smells.
 
diy oyster mirror
 
I hot glued them directly onto the frame of the mirror.  To finish the sides, I used a large white rope that I had on hand.
 
diy oyster mirror
 
Cost of large mirror 50 cents from a yard sale, $30 for a sack of oyster, which my husband loved eating!, and some free rope!  You can’t beat that!
 
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Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Make it Pretty @ The Dedicated House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll thru Life
Open House @ No Minimalist Here
Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Scoop Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Project Inspire(d) @ Artsy Chicks Rule
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not JUST A Housewife
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Fabulously Creative Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Tweak it Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Tips, Tutorials, & Tidbits @ StoneGable
Spring Party @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Monday, April 8, 2013

Pelican Painting


pelican painting
 
In keeping with my Louisiana coastal feel, I found this pelican painting at Goodwill for $3!  I’m killing two birds with one stone here!  LOL!  Since the pelican is the Louisiana state bird and it’s a coastal creature, it is the perfect accessory!
 
pelican painting
 
The starfish came from Goodwill as well!  I was really surprised that it wasn’t all broke up.  The vintage style clock is Better Homes & Garden from Walmart.  I have been searching for some old clocks like this and have not come across a single one!
 
louisiana coastal feel
 
It works well with the urn of seashells!  To see that post, click here.
 
louisiana coastal feel
 
I do have plans for the mirror and hope that I can get it done this week but I have to work on the taxes!!  Yes, I wanted till almost the last minute this year!  What do you think about this lamp?  Does it look good here or should I try something different?

UPDATE:  I have completed the mirror that you see in the background!  It has now been covered with oyster shells!  To see that post, click here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Sharing with:
Make it Pretty @ The Dedicated House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Project Inspire @ Artsy Chick Rules
Open House @ No Minimalist Here
Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Scoop Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not JUST A Housewife
Working With What You Have @ Emily A Clark
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Fabulously Creative Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Tweak it Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Tips, Tutorials, & Tidbits @ StoneGable
Spring Party @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
May Before & After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Thrifty & Vintage Finds @ Dagmar's House