Tuesday, June 29, 2010

This and That

Hi Bloggerettes!  Not much going on here at Sissie's Shabby Cottage.
I'm kinda takin a little break because my Sister is in town.  She and her hubs are staying at the beach this time rather than here.  She's a real sunworshiper and me, not so much.  I just burn and freckle and she gets a gorgeous golden tan!  It's not fair I tell ya.

Anyway, we plan to get together tomorrow to shop, eat and shop, giggle and shop, drink mocha lattes and shop, talk and shop, cry because we live so far apart and then shop so more to chase aways the blues.

I cannot get enough of this sweet wicker piece I found the other day.
I'm still playing around with it.
See the small pink pillow in the front.  I ordered it a few years ago on ebay and I can't remember who made it.  It sure is pretty though.

Talk about going from the pretty to the ugly, just look
at this pitiful little chair I found.  I have plans for it and will show you later.  Isn't it sad?

Just a little flufflin in the diningroom...

Just had to show off my giveaway win from
Rosemary was featured in the new issue of Romantic Country magazine. And to celebrate she gave away one of
her beautiful crowns and now it's mine!!
Just look at the sweet artwork that she creates.
She is so talented and very sweet.
So stop over and say hello and congratulate her.

My little bunny topiary likes this sweet crown a whole bunch!

Thank you Rosemary, I love it!!

~~hugs~~

    

43 comments:

LuLu Kellogg said...

OK, I am still full of Sissie Envy with that fainting couch! It looks wonderful!

I can't wait to see what you will do with this chair.

Isn't Rosemary wonderful? She's one of my favorite Bloggers. She just creates the most fabulous things and she's such a sweetheart. I know you will enjoy getting to know her!

Love,
LuLu♥

Lynn said...

Have fun with your sister! I can't wait to see the transformation of the chair!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Oh Sissy...thanks for stopping by and for your precious comments! I have always thought we were kindred spirits...I think that is one of the MANY reasons I love visiting here!

Your wicker piece is GORGEOUS...I adore all of the pillows! I am still messing with my wicker chair in my family room...one of my many projects...waiting for the girl to finish my toile cushions...I tried to cover up their absence with the throw;)!

I am going over to Rosemary's to see if she has anymore of those crowns...I have a bunny or two with a bare ear;)! Love it!

Thanks again...darling girl!
Cathy

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I saw that you won that, Sissie! Good for you ~ it's a great little crown and looks wonderful on your bunny. Enjoy the time with your sister!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Love that teensy crown!! Have tons of fun with your sis!!! And keep playin' with that sweet wicker piece, I just love it!!
xo,
Debra

oldgreymare said...

oh the crown! oh the crown!

Thanks for stopping by OGM
and by the way...
oh the crown!

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Sissy... I know you and your sister will have alot of fun, hope you find lots of goodies!!! hugs~~~Daphne

awal.ny said...

Have fun with your sister! I just got back from a trip to visit my best friend and we did the same as you are going to do with your sister. I love the wicker filled with pillows, it would look lovely on the deck.

Rosemary said...

Hi Sissie,
Thanks so much for posting my magazine article and crown. I'm so happy that you like it.
It looks adorable the way you placed it.
Enjoy your little break!!!
Chat soon,
Rosemary

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Great chair! I'm on the lookout for one to replace the folding chair I have for my sewing table!

Have fun with your sis!

xxoo

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour Sissie,
We do have alot in common. When I'm in the sun, I turn into a freckle face. Oh well I've learned to stop fighting it, and I bet you look so pretty with freckles.
Have a good time with your sister. Hopefull you'll have a little time to spend in that wicker couch!
Rosemary looks like a talented lady, I'll head off to visit her now.
Hope your week is off to a good start!
Mimi

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Sissie:
I can't wait to see what you do with the chair! I'm loving the white wicket chaise, too!
See you soon.
xoxo
Donna

Brynwood Needleworks said...

sorry...I meant "wicker". duh!

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Hi Sissie....Have fun with your sister and I am still in love with your wicker fainting chair!~Hugs, Patti

LemonyRenee' said...

So pretty! Can't wait to see what becomes of that chair.

Blondie's Journal said...

The wicker chaise is beautiful with all of those darling pillows! I can't wait to see what you do with Ugly Chair. I bet it will be magnificent!!

Have loads of fun with your sister!

xoxo
Jane

Polly said...

Yep, that wicker settee is a cutie! Especially with all your sweet pink pillows on it!! Great ReStore find!!

Have a great week!

Polly

Unknown said...

Hey Sissie,
Have fun with your sister! I know you will. That wicker piece is SO unique. That's what makes it so special. I like the pillows on it.

Have a great day tomorrow!

Hugs,
Nancy

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Sissie, The wicker piece looks beautiful piled with pink and white pillows. The little crown is adorable!

I want to thank you for voting for my family room at This Photographers Life. It was really sweet of you to do this and I truly appreciate it. Have a wonderful time with your sister!
Hugs, Sherry

Rust: Vintage Inspired Design said...

Hi Sissie,
Your house is tres gorgeous!!!! Happy sister visiting!
xojanis

FLOWERSHOPGURL said...

Hi Sissie, How nice you get to visit with your sister, do some shopping and reminiscing! I have four sisters and am really blessed that they are all my best friends! Loving that wicker piece you found and I am anxious to see what you do with the sad brown chair. It will be so happy and proud once it's "Sissie-fied"!
Hugz,
Kim

Anne Lorys said...

Hi Sissie!
Your wicker chair/settee/chaise/whatever is AMAZING! It's just SO Sissie! :-)

KAREN said...

HEY!! SISSIE ~

OOOOOH, AHHHHHHHH, I SEE "OUR" PILLOW IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR PILLOWS ON YOUR L R SOFA!!!! MINE IS STILL BEAUTIFUL AND YOURS IS, TOO. I AM ENJOYING IT SO MUCH!

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR SISTER. EAT CAKE! EAT BANANA PUDDING! DRINK ICED COFFEE! TALK - TALK - TALK!

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Love that wicker piece. Can't wait to see the chair redid too.
Your pillows are just beautiful as always.
So glad you and your sister are getting together tomorrow sounds like so much fun. I hope you laugh all day.
Take care honey
Love
Maggie

Debbie said...

Hi Sissie~~~your decorating style is so inspiring! I love all those pillows you put on your new wicker piece.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment.
Debbie@houseatthelake

Rebecca Nelson said...

OK...that teensy little crown is 2die4. Your pillows are divine sweet girly and I absolutely can't wait to see WHAT you do with that chair. You KNOW I love, love, LOVE chairs.

Love to you Oh Talented One...

Rebecca

June said...

Sissie I know that the little chair won't be ugly long now that you have it. I cannot wait to see it when you're done. I love the whicker chaise and I adore all your pillows.
Have a wonderful time with your sister. It sounds to me like you two know just how to have a good timme...and shop!
hugs

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Your wicker piece looks so amazing with all your beautiful pillows on it!!

My sister (and whole family) tans beautifully while I promptly burn. You are right...it's not fair!! lol

Have a really wonderful time with your sister!!! I'm sure you will share alot of giggles. :)
xoxo Lisa

Dreamy Whites said...

Hello Sissie,
How are you?
Congratulations on your win!!
I hope you are having a great time with your sister.
You are just like me. I do not tan at all. I burn and freckle, I worshipped the sun as a teenager, and now I am paying the price!
There are five girls in my family... and two of us don't tan very well.
Have fun with your sister!!
Sending you a big hug,
Maria
p.s. I Love your wicker chair that you found!!
I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leave me such sweet comments. It means a lot to me...

Lululiz said...

I just know you are going to do something magical with the chair.

LuLu said...

Your day with your sister sounds wonderful... i live far from my 2 sisters as well so i can completely picture us doing the same thing.... shop, giggle, eat, lattes shop some more
Love your chair~ sweet find!
xo,
LuLu

Unknown said...

G'morn Sissie ~ Your wicker is FABULOUS! & the pillows just finish off your setting. Dying to see what you do with the EWWWWW-GA-LEEE chair, chuckle! I know it will be fab.

Enjoy your sisters visit ...

Happy & lovely 4th.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Can't wait to see what you do to the sad chair. It will be fab, I'm sure!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sissie! Oh, I love your style and I know you'll make the chair just stunning! Now you can snap for me anytime! I love this stuff! ;)
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

One Cheap B*tch said...

Have fun with your sis! I see my other sis (the one from Virginia not Kathy from Creative Home Expressions) later this month and I'm so very happy!

Jeanine

CHERI said...

The wicker piece is divine!!! I do love me some wicker. Found a cute little wicker chair a few months ago. Paid $40 which I thought wasn't too bad. It's hideous yellow right now but plan to paint it soon. Love, love, love your blog...you are one stylish lady!

Biljana said...

Hi Sissie,I am your newest follower.
Your blog and works are absolutely beautifull:)))
Greetings from Croatia (Europe), Hugs Biljana

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

I can hardly wait to see the chair transformation, Sissie....pink and white perhaps?

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Lisa said...

Hey sweet Sissie,
Your comment yesterday made me feel so good. That was of course after I wiped the coke that spewed out of my mouth off the computer screen. Really tho, I feel the same way. Love you!
Okay, back to the sister thing. Please wear black.
That cool funky chair will be sissified in no time flat. I could see you covering the seat in some of your pink burlap with a stencil over the top. Painted white of course. Then you can put it in the little guest room where I stay. Lisa

Alicia ~ time worn style said...

Well done on your win Sissie, have a lovely time with your sister!
alicia

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Hi Sissie,
Your new crown looks perfect atop that little bunny! Your wicker piece is lovely and the pillows too. I have a pillow I purchased on ebay years ago too and can't remember who made mine. Can't wait to see what happens with that poor chair, know it will be fab.
xo~Tracie

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

So glad you and your sister are having such fun together! I can see why you are loving that wicker piece! Which room is it going to land in?

Love your wins from both Lynn and from Rosemary!

BTW, are you SURE that chair is salvageable?!? If anyone can do it, I'm sure you can!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

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