Hello my friends, soon I will be pulling out the Christmas décor. But before I do, I wanted to share a few changes that I have made in our basement.
I wanted to add a bit of romance to the farmhouse style.
Quite a while ago I had picked up some toile curtains at a thrift shop. There were two small swags and one very long valance. I cut the valance in half and attached one swag to each. I was able to make it work for my two windows.
I added lace purchased from Joanne's fabrics. I smile because the thrifted curtains cost me $10 and the lace cost me $40. And that was using a coupon. Still, pretty inexpensive curtains.
I added a ladder filled with some of my vintage linens to one of the corners. The lamb was another thrift find. I couldn't resist his sweet face.
I scored this sweet pillow for less than $5 at a damaged goods store.
Quite a while ago I had picked up some toile curtains at a thrift shop. There were two small swags and one very long valance. I cut the valance in half and attached one swag to each. I was able to make it work for my two windows.
I added lace purchased from Joanne's fabrics. I smile because the thrifted curtains cost me $10 and the lace cost me $40. And that was using a coupon. Still, pretty inexpensive curtains.
Notice that the ladder is black now? ha, ha, no you're not losing it. I'm using the white one on my upstairs hearth for fall.
I scored this sweet pillow for less than $5 at a damaged goods store.
To bring out more of the blue I've filled the bottom shelf of my primitive cabinet with blue and white dishes.
A sweet hurricane lamp was added to the milk and cream table.
And how could I resist a chippy red chicken? I have a plain one, but somebody had painted this one red and the paint was chipping off. I sprayed it with a clear varnish hoping to preserve it.
I have touches of fall in the family room area and I picked up these two tole trays just this week.
I'll be packing it all up and replacing it with Christmas décor. I'm so excited to start the holiday madness! :)
hugs,
Jann
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Jann, I am so behind! I just took down the Halloween stuff on my porch today...and nearly froze! I've been working in the house and have quite a bit of it done. I'll have been gone nearly every weekend since Halloween, so I feel like I'm playing catch-up. I'm usually done by Thanksgiving...wish me luck. I can't wait to see your decor...especially your fun, fun porch!!
Hi dear Jann. Qué linda decoracion , adore esa decoracion muy country , me gusta mucho esa cortina
This is all so pretty, Jann...I'm in love with your little lamb...
Everything looks like you could just sit down and have a chat over a cuppa' and enjoy the ambiance of all your comfortably lovely things surrounding us. Grins, thanks for sharing! Sandi
I love the red toile curtains, and the blue toile dishes. So pretty. xoxo Su
Jann,
The lamb is so cute. Have fun getting your holiday decor happy going!
Kris
What a darling room and curtains! Love it all Jan!
Oh, Jann, everything is stunning I adore the curtains!!! So much talent!
Everything looks great. Love the b&W dishes in the primitive. The lace may have been expensive but it turned the $10 valance in to an $80 valance. And it can be reclaimed one day. Win - win.
Love it all but you had me with the blue and white dishes! Love, love, love your curtains! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
You do have the knack, Jann, for finding fun things for little money. I had to laugh at the lace/swag story because I've done the same thing. Even so the finished product is a good deal. All in all, your touches are just right.
So cozy and inviting. Did not notice a bed so assume it does not double as a guest room. Darn! LOL
Your family room looks lovely and I really like the chair beside the cream table. Great idea for curtains putting on the lace.
Love your new valances! That lace is gorgeous...I see why it was expensive, but worth the look it gives. Your lamb is adorable. Is it a plastic blow mold? Maybe from a yard nativity set?
Hi Jann, I love the changes that you made and your sweet little lamb is darling. I like the valances sometimes you just have to spend a little bit more to get something that you like. They are perfect. Hugs, Jo
Jann, You made those valances work for you. They look great like that. I like the ladder idea too. My daughter Kathy is going to SLC to spend Thankgiving with her son....I am hoping the weather is not bad there. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
GORGEOUS Jann, my favorite toile, never tire of it. The changes and additions you made add so much. Love the small ladder and the pretties you placed on the rungs
Cindy
Thank goodness I'm not the only one who does things like add $40 trim to $10 valances, Jann :) They turned out great! I love the lamb, too.
What a gorgeous basement you have Jann - and those valences are just beautiful -
I LOVE that stone wall outside as well !
Oh how I missed visiting your beautiful home, Jann! Love the toile valances with the lace detailing...so elegantly chic! Very pretty blue and white dishes, my favorite! And I absolutely adore the vintage linens on that ladder! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Jann! Hugs, Poppy
It all looks so pretty, Jann! I know the lace was expensive, but it's gorgeous and adds the perfect touch to your thrifty valances.
Everything looks great. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas decorations.....
Hugs,
Mary
Jann...everything looks great!! Love your ladders...I have one in my dining room. What a sweet find that cute lamb was!!
hugs,
Cindy
Jann, it's no wonder I sit in this chair too long every day when blogging friends like you show beautiful spaces. I love your touches of red...have to say that first. Your curtain is perfect and I love the tole trays.
Just gorgeous! Love that beautiful, comfy chair sitting on the blue and white rug. I would like to sit there a while and enjoy your basement.
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