Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

A Little Something. . .

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Have you ever had a particular item that you love but felt like it needed a little something?

That’s how I was with this old door. It’s really half of a door, because hubby cut it in half and we used the other half for a shelf in my living room.

Still, I liked the small size and knew it would be a fun piece propped up against a wall.

Originally I stood it in my craft room. I liked it, but even then I felt as though it needed a ‘little something’.

Recently I bought a new cabinet for my craft room. The door had to go. Lately, I have been decorating a guest room in our basement.

I thought it would be a great place for the door. Still, it needed ‘a little something’.

After my visit to Vernal last week I saw something that would work just perfect.

We stopped at a little shop in town and I spied a sweet burlap bag planter hanging on the wall. It had no price, so I asked the shop owner how much? She said, “oh, that’s a special order, I just finished it this morning”. She then went on to say, “It costs $42, but I do have 1 bag left for $10 if you’d like to buy that”.

Like? Love is more like it. . .SOLD!

I also bought the French script Daisy for $2.50 and the cluster of muslin flowers for $2.99. I was being ~~cheap~~, frugal and didn’t want to pay the $6 for the burlap flower so I thought I would make my own. The other day I ran into Hobby Lobby. They had the rose and with a 40% off coupon I thought, go for it! A $1 brick of oasis from the dollar store and I made my cute planter for less than $20.

Perfect on my rustic door!

Still it needed ‘a little something’. Oh yes, my chippy pink chair!

Now some of you might be thinking that this chair needs a makeover. Not me! No sir ree Bob, love it just the way it is!

I quickly ran up and snagged it out of my sewing room.

Better, much better. Still, it needed ‘a little something’.

Oh yes, my sweet pillow that was one of my first give away wins. This darling was made by Brenda from Shabby Cats and Roses.

This is actually the back of the pillow. The front has a cute Winter scene. I love it when the back is cute enough to be the front!

Yup, that’ll do! Just the ‘little something’ it needed!

hugs,

Jann

I will be sharing with these fun parties:

Common Ground for Be Inspired

Rooted in Thyme for Simple and Sweet Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

The Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday

How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

Sunday View for Inspired Sunday

Share Your Cup Thursday #69

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Hello and welcome to Share Your Cup (SYC for short). The party where you share what ever it is in life that makes you happy. In other words, what ‘fills your cup’

I am posting early today because my sister, Julie and friend, Dolly are coming up to spend the night. I am meeting them and I’m sure that galavanting is on the agenda. Just might not make it home by 4.

Keeping it short and sweet, here are last weeks features:

Most of us feel blessed to even have a room to ‘create’ in. Pamela from Flower Patch Farmhouse has her very own crafting cottage. This beauty was built by her hubby and she shares the plans.

Laurie from Heavens Walk brought home another treasure. Look at this darling barn door. She says that she’s starting to wonder if she lives in a barn. I could handle living in a barn like this!

Magali from The Little White House on the Seaside shared her new kitchen window. Perfect for her cottage!

Paula from Pollyanna Reinvents shared two posts. I couldn’t decide which to feature so I decided to show you both.

The Banners that she makes are so beautiful and full of detail.

And this fun French Style Double Chair Bench she made a new seat cover for is darling. You must hop over and see the mannequin that is standing by.

Peanut Life Adventures shared this recipe for Brown Sugar Chicken. Yum, anything with brown sugar can’t be bad.

Thanks everyone for sharing and please grab my button if you were featured.

Now let’s Party!

A few rules and then let the fun begin! 1. I would love for you to be a follower of Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson.
2. Link up a particular post and not your entire blog. Please limit your links to no more than three.
3. Please have a link back to this post. That way others will know where the party is. Feel free to grab my button on the sidebar if you’d like. Only those with a link back will be featured.
4. Please find time to visit at least two other participants. It’s a great way to find new friends.

After you link up please come back and leave a comment. They help to fill my cup!

Center of Attention. . .

Sunday, August 11, 2013

The other day I was out in the garden and I couldn’t help but notice the variety in the centers of my sunflowers.

All of them just popped up randomly and I have enjoyed them so much!

I thought that you might like a closer look.

This one had lost it’s petals, but it had the biggest head. Oh my, a Sunflower with a big head. lol!

Look closely and you’ll see the visitor in this one.

Now isn’t that just a ray of sunshine? Hope you enjoyed!

hugs,

Jann

I will be sharing with:

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday

Ivy and Elephants for What's it Wednesday

Lavender Garden Cottage for Cottage Style Party

Fishtail Cottage for Cottage Garden Party

The Rose Garden in Malevik for Saturday Show Off

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday

Architecturally Sound. . .

Are you asking yourself right about now, what exactly does it mean to be architecturally sound?

Maybe this will help.

Definition of ARCHITECTURE

: the art or science of building; specifically : the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially habitable ones

sound² (sound)

Free from defect, decay, or damage; in good condition

I’m here to tell you my friends, that as crazy as I may seem at times; that I am architecturally sound.

Meaning that having sworn that I, In sound mind and body (sort of) have a love for old architectural pieces.

What is it that draws me to them? Generally, they have a bit of chippiness going on that only time and the elements can create. They also have such beautiful lines. I always think of the stories that they could tell if only they could talk.

Some of the pieces that I will be sharing may be more ‘salvaged treasures’ than architectural pieces. I must warn you, a lot of pictures, but this is a tell all post. Yes, I am revealing the actual prices I paid.

My most recent find is a piece of gingerbread trim. I think that I will hang it from my future potting shed. Until that happens, why not enjoy it. For now it serves as a back drop on my summer mantel.

Architecture pieces are highly sought after. Because of this they can be very pricey. I purchased this piece at ‘Fleattitude’ for $40. A good price. I think the seller had repainted it. I would have loved it even more with it’s time worn look. It does have a couple of cracks.

This pillar stands in my entry. Now, it was no bargain. Bought it at ‘Star Mill’ Antiques 6 or so years ago. It was priced at $200. He gave me 20% off. However, A few years ago I found one just like it for $25. For that price I felt good about putting it in my garden.

This piece hangs over my living room entry. It is off an old piano. Set me back $100.

I always pick up small pillars. They can range greatly. All depending on where you find them. I think the most I’ve paid is $25.

Same goes for old windows and window frames. It all depends upon the size and uniqueness. This large one was $85.

This one is very large. It hangs in my family room. I had the colored glass added where the panes were broken. I left it in it’s original state and just painted the unfinished sides. I’m trying to remember what I paid. I think it was $150.

Vintage corbals are hard to come by and boy they can be costly. Did I ever luck out with these. I bought them for $25 each.

I used them to hold this shelf which is an old door cut in half. It hangs in my living room and I’ve shown it before. The door cost me $75 and I have the other half standing in the guest room in the basement. The mirror was a purchased piece made from architectural pieces. A bit pricey, (would anyone care to guess?) but it was the perfect addition to the room! I will mention that I saw it in two other shops afterwards. One was $100 more and the other $200. Made me feel a little better.

I love the chippy feel of this piece of tin ceiling tile. I’ve had it for so long I can’t remember what I paid. It wasn’t a lot.

This piece is out on my front porch. My friend, Joyce snagged it for me. They had two of them at ‘Star Mill Antiques’. She only wanted one, but Daniel said he would give her a better deal if she bought them both. She knew I would want one. Yup, bought it sight unseen. I trusted my friends judgement. $100 for both, so I paid $50. Like you couldn’t do the math. lol! I think they were the base to pillars on a porch. There is a hole under the birdhouse.

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Sometimes you luck out and find great buys. I bought two of these half pillars for $25. ea. They were even longer. I had them cut to fit the window in my craft room. I’ve seen them for a lot more.

I snagged two small pillars at a yard sale for $3 ea. Made them into wreath hangers.

This old green door was only $40 and the transom window was free from a friend. This is my basement kitchen pantry. The brass plate was only $4 and the crystal door knob was another gift from a friend. Aren’t friends the best?

This little corner trim piece hangs next to my chalkboard and I hang an apron from it. It only cost me $4. I’ve seen them as high as $20.

This door was $40. I loved the chippy green with the blue color showing through.

$50 for this rustic beauty.

I think that the show “American Pickers’ has caused the price of architectural pieces to rocket. Mike is always stating how ‘sought after’ they are. Darn that Mike and Frank! Things that people use to think was junk they now know better.

Oh well, what’s a gal to do when she's been bitten by the architecture bug? How about you, been bitten yet?

hugs,

Jann

p.s. I might mention that although the ‘Star Mill’ closed last year it has now reopened.

State Your Case. . .

Friday, August 9, 2013

Although I’m sure that I really don’t even need to ask, but just for the fun of it I am.

“Do you love old suitcases?

Come on, state your case and tell me why.

I myself adore them and wish I had more, more, more! Yes, I can be a bit greedy at times. lol! Think of the places they have seen.

Why do I want more? Just look at these two stacks from Country Living.

Now you’re wanting more too, right?

Here’s what I have so far. All have been bought at thrift stores or yard sales. This stack of three beige beauties sits atop an old incubator in our farmhouse basement. They use to be in our bonus room and the grandies loved playing dress up with them. Often after they left I found them full of outfits from the closet.

Don’t you love my little $4 garage find quilt. Not only did I get it, but a bag full of other doilies and such for that $4 price.

This stack of two is in my sewing room. The top one is actually the case for my old brown sewing machine.

The top was in such bad shape that I Mod Podged bird paper to it. The bottom case holds sewing projects.

This one was made into a small fairy garden. Regretting that choice. Watering it has caused the leather to peel off the bottom. Now down to the bare wood. Live and learn, right?

And here’s one waiting for a make over. Hubby actually sat it outside when cleaning the garage. Guess who will be bringing it back in tomorrow?

Rustic charm!

I have these 4 large (hard to tell, but they are very big) casters that came with the cabinet we recently bought for my craft room. We didn’t put them on because it was going to make it too tall. Wondering if I could put them on the trunk and have it be a rolling table. And then the question is, should I leave as is; or paint it? State Your Case!

You might remember these two that I featured at SYC a while back.

I just love the table idea!

Before going I have to show you the e-mail pictures I got from my youngest daughter, Kylee a couple days ago. She’s the one traveling Europe with her hubby.