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Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

Brrrr...

Man, we are in a deep freeze but that hasn't stopped me from painting the living room... again.

But in my defense, I "had" to. ((giggle)) Actually, I finally got rid of the sofa my hubs picked out 5+ years ago. I "lovingly" referred to it as "the gigantic, brown turd in the living room."
Don't get me wrong, it was comfortable. But it was waaaay too large for the size of the room and it did not go with the look of our late 1800's farmhouse. At all.

So I (ummm) "we" did some furniture shopping. We ended up picking out two over-sized, cozy (colonial style) wing back chairs. I must give credit to my hubs for suggesting wing back chairs. I was going to go with a wing back sofa. They are made by Lancer AND they are made in the good ol' U.S.A. Woo-hoo!!



My sweet hubs also suggested the blue star fabric!! Shhh... He would be mortified if I mentioned his fantastic eye for decor. ((hee hee))





If you've never stopped by my dear, talented friend Carol Roll's Etsy page, you must! I have a wonderful collection of her little imps.



I am still changing things on the walls. I'm driving my sweet hubs crazy but hey... he married me. **snicker**

Stella is still a little unsure about the new chairs. I know she misses sitting on the back of the gigantic, brown turd and looking out the window.
Oh well...



Happy February, Everyone.

Stay warm!!!

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Happy Super Bowl Eve!!!

But I have to admit, my sweet hubs and I don't watch the Super Bowl. Please refrain from tomato throwing and cursing.

But I will also admit the Super Bowl is a good excuse to order pizza and chickens wings! So I'm considering it. Minus the football game. ((giggle))

Guess what else is happening this Super Bowl Eve??
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Those who know me, know come January I start getting the itch to paint, remodel or move furniture around. Well I didn't disappoint!

After getting two new wing back chairs, I decided to repaint the living room. My guess is it's the 1200th time I've painted that room. Okay. That's a bit of an exaggeration. It's more like 1199th time. ((giggle))

I'll post photos of the room next week.

Have a terrific weekend!

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Oh Boy!!

The bunnies sure are busy around the ol' Countryfolk homestead.



I thought I heard the Newlywed Game theme song in the faint distance...

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I'm looking forward to creating new Countryfolk Keepsakes for 2015!!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!!

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A Countryfolk Christmas...

Be merry.
Be bright.

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YaY!!! We got lots of snow...

Now it feels like Christmas.

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I'm slowly decking the halls...

Boy! I can't believe Christmas is a little over three weeks away!

I was hesitant on decorating like I do. But I know my parents wouldn't want me to wallow in sadness missing them this holiday season. So I won't. ♥

I started with my little Americana tree. This tabletop tree was my mom's. Although slightly battered and extremely crooked, I was able to prop her up and decorate her in a little Americana glory.
I think Mr. Franklin is pleased too.



What better tree-topper for an Americana tree than a United States (pocket) Constitution. Perfect!



The past few months I've admired those really skinny "pencil" trees. They aren't like the skinny scraggly alpine trees. These are skinny yet full.

So I decided to go for it!!



I must admit, I liked it. But I wasn't really loving it like my old, slightly chubbier tree. But it is starting to grow on me.
Even though it took me the same amount of time to string the lights and decorate it, I LOVE the room we still have in our living room!!

So I'm off to do more holiday decorating to make my parents proud.

I'll be back with more photos.

Remember to be merry and bright.

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Lord,

thank you for loving us;
And providing food, shelter and each other.
Every moment of our lives is a gift;
And we appreciate all the time You have given us.
Thank you for all our good fortune.

Amen.



Wishing everyone a blessed and happy Thanksgiving day.

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Another family treasure...

My sister and I continue to go through our mom's things and our childhood home. As I mentioned before, it is so overwhelming.

Today, my hubs and I hung my mom's Bicentennial 1776-1976 Revere copper ware. It hung in my parents home for years and years. Now this vintage set hangs in mine.



It means so much to me. Back in the 70's, I remember going with my Daddy to get it for her. He was like a little kid when it came to buying presents.

We drove out to Rome, NY where the Revere Copper plant was and still is. I also remember the HUGE iconic Paul Revere horse rider sign. When it was lit, it had movement to make the horse look like it was galloping. So very cool.

Sadly, Paul no longer rides.



But hopefully someday he'll ride again.

Happy Saturday.

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Happy Halloween!!!!

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It's been pandemonium lately here at the ol' Countryfolk homestead!

Holy schnikes! We've been dealing with medical problems and injuries with both our furbabies.

Our little Gracie has always had belly troubles. She also likes to snack on the neighbor's cat's "tidbits" it leaves all over our property. Grrrr.

I ended up having to take her to the vet and we found out her pancreatic enzymes levels were high. The poor little thing.

Then last week, when I went to take my little Stella outside, she couldn't stand or walk! Ended up rushing her to the vet. She has a bad spine injury! When it rains, it pours!

The vet said she needs strict monitoring. No playing. No running. No jumping. For at least two weeks. Well, have you ever tried to keep a Boston Terrier from doing any of those?? It's next to impossible.

So as I sat at my kitchen table trying to contain all my nervous energy, I got an idea!
Since I'm housebound anyway and I'm nuttier than squirrel turd, why not repaint my whole kitchen?!

As much as I love my kitchen, I felt like it was time for a change. I really wanted to go with an off white farmhouse look. I mean c'mon. I live in an 1800's farmhouse. It'a no-brainer.

After a trip to the Home Depot and the local lumber yard, I got crackin'.
I repainted the walls, the trim and the cabinets.

Since I am a fan of Behr Premium Plus paint, I used:

"Hazelnut Cream" on the walls.
"Powdered Snow" on all the trim and cabinets.
"Ivory Mist" on the beadboard, vaulted ceiling, kitchen ceiling and soffit.
"Awning Red" on all the doors.




I even put up beadboard and trim around my peninsula. I'm pretty proud of this one. My sweet hubs was impressed.
(Don't worry. My 1776 flag I painted is still underneath. I could never get rid of that! ♥ )







I left all the doors red (except the bifold doors). I believe every room in a home should have a little (or a lot of) red.



I added beadboard wallpaper to the bifolds.







I especially love this photo.
Not because of the kitchen. But because of "something" else.
Look closely and see if you spot what it is...



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I guess all my nervous energy was put to good use.
I told my sweet hubs I'm going to start wearing a tool belt around my waist and grunt like Tim Allen.

Happy Sunday, all!

Update: My sweet hubs and I hung my mom's vintage Bicentennial Paul Revere Copper Ware Collection. I think it looks perfect.




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