Friday, August 12, 2011

other lives...

my old 1999 jeep has been in the shop for a couple of days.......new compressor for the air conditioner needed........so yesterday, i went to town, rearranging my sun/living/never know what to call this/room......and of course big kit-ten and little miss daisy had to join in the fun!
i removed the painted white coffee table and stuck it in the attic (i call that the "prop room") and replaced it with this old medical cart from the back porch.......rubbed the rust off with "mr. clean's magic eraser" (do you know about this amazing product? you must check it out!)......and i am lovin the new look.
all old pieces, that lived other lives......pulled together.

the top was just a little too rusty for me, so i topped it with an old wooden tool caddy that has the coolest tin bottom.

love them curvy legs.

added some chunky white candles......

old bottles sitting on a piece of poor man's silver......

and a hand forged copper bird feeder with a broken chain.

pulled the old fan from the prop room too.

gratuitous kitty toes...couldn't help sharing those, just because.



joining






have a wonderful weekend friends!!

erin

xxoo

23 comments:

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

What a lovely post- your pictures are beautiful! Stopping by from Debra's today~would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! Have a great weekend!!

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Terrific props! I love your styling! All your photos are beautiful.

oldgreymare said...

LOl I spent all day redoing three rooms myself..will send you pics.. Summer days of rebirth..<3
xx
z

It's me said...

What a sweet post !!..love from me...xxx...

Cynthia Schelzig said...

a room with a lot of atmosphere and what big and beautiful kitty kats,,,they are gorgeous!!! They make the house a home for sure.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Very Pretty! Love the kitty decor. :-D Those are 2 pretty cats. Sorry about the a/c - not a good time for one to go out. Those magic erasers are great - use them often.
Have a great weekend.
Glenda

stefanie said...

soooo sweet!!!

Cindy said...

What a wonderful rusty old medical cart. They're great for putting your painting stuff on too. The room is so filled with light, and i just want to tickle those kitty paws...

Cindy

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Ana said...

Oh Erin, what a pretty space and cute kitties...So sweet. Love the medical cart. Great pictures. Can't wait to look around your blog some more. Have a wonderful weekend.

Your newest follower,
♥Ana

Debra@CommonGround said...

What a wonderful room, Erin, it looks like a perfect place to just relax and have some kitty company. Don't you just love those sweet little toes? Good enough to chew on. OK, I just really love kitties. so glad yo linked up to VIF, big hugs, Debra

GwendolynKay said...

Your white room is enchanting! If I were those kitties I would want to hang out there too!
Blessings~

Miss Gracie's House said...

I love the rusty cart with the wooden box on top...and also your studio with the pop of aqua is quite pretty!
Rene

Becca said...

Kitty toes always make me smile!
Have a great weekend!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

You have a knack for creating beautiful surroundings. Those kitty toes are pretty cute too! Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy

SImple and Serene Living said...

Great job and the kitty decor adds just the right touch. Happy to be a new follower from Vintage Inspiration Friday.
Laura

koralee said...

Love that table! Plus your sweet kitties are adorable....just painted my great room all white...LOVE IT!

xoxoxoxo

Brenda Pruitt said...

Love the sweet cats in the mix of pretty things!
Brenda

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

GOOD MORNING DEAREST! I am very behind on my blogging, but as usual, your visuals have inspired me again and again to try to capture the light. But in my craft, that is in WORDS.....off to go write.

Anita

Carole said...

Such a pretty room Erin.
Big kit-ten looks like she's ready to pounce on Daisy:) They must be so fun to watch.

x
C

Heaven's Walk said...

Isn't it fun just to change things up a bit, Erin? What a huge difference little changes can make! I just love what you did with your room. So sweet and cozy! And your darling little helpers are absolutely adorable! ♥ Oh...and I can't do my housework without my Magic Eraser! lol!

xoox laurie

PK Studios said...

Love your fun finds and the white on white scheme...I've always loved the look and you do it to perfection! I thought I could get away with a white quilt covering the day bed in front of the TV ..thinking I could bleach it (since I have a 5 year old)... but I realize I'm washing it at least once a week. And it's not my 5 year old..it's my hubby! : ) Maybe I need to wait until they're grown... LOL.

Cobalt Violet said...

Love kitty toes! It all looks so beautiful and refreshing though I don't know if I could manage it. I always seem to have a layer of pastel or charcoal dust everywhere!
I guess I will have to enjoy vicariously!