We’ve been visiting my parents this week, I discovered a new florist/shop, Petals & Pots, in my hometown (Mayfield, Kentucky). Besides flowers, Sara (the shop’s owner) sells home accessories and furniture that she refinishes. I saw this antique crib that she painted in a bright color and thought it was a great idea for a window seat.
She simply removed one side, painted the frame, covered a crib mattress in a pretty fabric and filled with pillows. There you have it—another piece to look for at flea markets, antique shops, etc.
I also spotted this cute sign while I was there. This would be my best advice for starting your own business/blog/etc.:
Have a great weekend, and check back tomorrow for a wonderful giveaway from Saffron Marigold!
Cute idea! Love finding new shops with fresh ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the green on the walls!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It would also be really cute outside under some trees with a great book, a perfect place to spend a beautiful summer afternoon!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I am just finding out you are from Mayfield Ky! I live in Henderson Ky and follow your blog everyday! I have been wanting to contact you for a while asking for some help with my home! I will definitely have to now!
ReplyDeletesuch sage advice, I need that sign as a little reminder on my desk :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sign-very good advice :) and the crib turned window seat is such a unique piece! Have a wonderful weekedn!
ReplyDelete@Shannon--fun to find out what Kentucky readers I have :) I grew up in Mayfield but live in Charlotte now.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that idea! Wouldn't that be a great outside seat?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the crib and I love the sign! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved it! It looks really fresh with that color!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very blessed weekend!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
My greatgrandmother lived in Sedalia and I have such fond memories of going there during Thanksgiving breaks! We loved visiting the "big city" of Mayfield, too!
ReplyDeleteTotally addicted to your blog,
Shannon:)
Cute idea with the crib! I love it when I get to see new ideas. 'Work hard, be nice' is the motto of the KIPP school I worked for before my twins came along. It pretty much covers the gamut as far as rules go. I'd say this motto fits you perfectly!
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I love that advice! Working hard and being nice will definitely get you places!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice and love the window seat! I'm amazed at how people come up with such creative ideas for things you might think are useless.
ReplyDelete"Work hard and be nice". Love that. Such good advice.
ReplyDeleteAnother fellow Kentuckian!! I'm going to be moving to NC soon too :) I enjoy following your blog. Your work is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly worked the words on that sign....:) Love the colors on that project.
ReplyDeleteLoved this store too! I spotted that sign as soon as I walked in the door. She told me you had been in that weekend. -Tiffany
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - what a difficult choice. I would have to say that, since I am re-doing my bedroom,either Morning Dew, Paisley Fraiche or Moonlit Taj would be perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteI love that---work hard and be nice...True true!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea....smiles.
ReplyDeletei'm getting so many ideas from this website! love the details and bright colors! love, love, love!
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