Open House Party


    Welcome to the Open House Party.

    I am so happy you are here and I look forward to seeing what you share this week.
      You will find the link to join the party at the bottom of this post.

    I have a real treat for you today! 

    We will be traveling to Australia to tour the home of one of the most creative
    ladies in blogging.  Kristine @ The Painted Hive admits to being an incurable
    "Do It Yourselfer" and she blows me away with her talent and creativity.
     I know you will agree when you see her beautiful home.

    Thanks for visiting and enjoy the tour....


    Library card cabinet turned into a side table...genius!


    Even the dog color coordinates with the room. Isn't he adorable?



    Love the framed map.


    Below are just a few of Kristine's amazing projects.

    Chalkboard doors in the nursery...soooo cute!

    You will have to check out this post to see how this curb find was turned
    into a beautiful cabinet.

    A lamp made from a music stand...fabulous!

    This is just the tip of the iceberg of the many fabulous projects by Kristine.
    I hope you enjoyed the tour and will stop by The Painted Hive  to see more.

    Kristine,  Thank you for participating in the Open House party and allowing me
    to share your beautiful home.

    On to the Linky party...

    I want each of you to know how very much your friendship and support of my
    blog means to me.  Due to health issues I have had to cut back on the time I spend
    blogging.  Please forgive me if I am unable to respond to all comments or visit each
    party link.  I know you have many parties to choose from and I truly appreciate you
    joining the Open House party.  




     
     
    20% off on entire Etsy shop through 2/18.  Please use code NMH20 at
    checkout for discount.
    Thanks!

Sutton Place Designs



    Hi everyone!

    I would like to introduce you to my newest sponsor.
    Many of you already know, and love,  Ann at On Sutton Place.


    Ann has a beautiful blog and an equally lovely Etsy shop where she specializes
    in pillow covers and runners made from vintage fabric.  Her pillows are some
    of the prettiest you will find on Etsy.




    Her fabulous runners are made from vintage European grain sacks.


    Aren't these the cutest embroidered tea towels?


    I hope you will drop by Sutton Place Designs to see more of Ann's
    beautiful creations.


    Happy Valentines Day.

    Hugs,
    Sherry

A Somewhat Successful Project + Etsy Coupon Code



    I hope you are having a nice weekend.

    Starting today I am offering 20% off everything in my Etsy shop.
    Just click HERE to go to the shop and enter discount code NMH20 at
    checkout. The sale goes through 2/18.

    I have been working on several projects including the somewhat successful one I will show you today.
    I saw on Pinterest where you could age metal by spritzing with a combination
    of apple cider vinegar and sea salt.  The pics showed a great green patina achieved with this
    process over a two day period.

    Do you remember the set of  metal hearts I purchased from Wisteria?


     I tried the vinegar and sea salt on the small one for two days, spritzing
    up to ten times per day.

    No Change Whatever!

    One week later with continuous spritzing...NO Change.

    At this point the smell of the vinegar had permeated the kitchen and was making
    us sick. I am pretty stubborn and was not giving up on this project.  I removed
    any remaining lacquer and started the process again.

    Three weeks and two days later this is what happened.
    Looks promising huh?


    This is what I got when the salt and vinegar was rinsed off.

    I would have liked a little more patina but I am happy with the results.
    I won't be aging the others until it warms up and I can do this in the garage.

    Partying this week at:
    Between Naps On The Porch 
    Savvy Southern Style 
    Common Ground 
    At The Picket Fence 
    2805

    xo, Sherry

    20% Off with code NMH20








Antique Doll


    Thank you to everyone that visited or linked to this weeks Open
    House party.  The party is still going on and there is time to
    join in.

    While out antiquing yesterday I found this rather cute creepy antique doll.  Even though
    I have been an antique dealer for many years, I have never owned nor sold dolls.  My
    knowledge is rather limited,  so this is why I need your help.

    I have done some online research but didn't find much information other
    than the head is tin and the body is straw filled.  The doll's body
    and clothing appear to be homemade with hand stitching.   Look
    at these funny looking hands? 


    Her clothing seems to be original. The chemise is very delicate and has some dry rot but the
    cut work petticoat and bloomers are in good condition.





    The picture below is distorted because of the angle, though the body, feet and hands
    do appear too large for the body. In this picture she has on handsewn socks.


    I like to think this doll was lovingly made by a mother for her daughter.
    Can you imagine a child's joy at receiving this wonderful gift?

    Any info you can share on the age, origin or value of the doll will
    be greatly appreciated.   After more research she will be for sale at
    my Etsy Shop.

    Hugs, Sherry

    Partying at :
    Coastal Charm
    Savvy Southern Style 
    2805 
    Romantic Home 
    The Charm Of Home


Open House Party


    Welcome to the Open House Party!

    Jill @ Live Like You  has the most amazing style and this gal loves color. Originally
    from Sweden,  Jill now lives in the United States and is the owner of a design firm and
     a beautiful on-line shop.

    Enjoy the tour of this lovely home.










    Jill,  thank you for sharing your gorgeous home at the Open House Party!

    Please visit  Live Like You  to see more of this amazing home.

    Now on to the Linky party....





    Hugs, Sherry








Dress Form Party

Open House Party


    Welcome to the Open House party!

    Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy this weeks home tour.

    Today we will be visiting the author of the wonderful design blog,  Dixie Delights.   
    Amanda has created a beautiful home for herself and her family.  Please check out her
    blog to see some amazing before and afters.

    Isn't this a gorgeous kitchen?

    Guest room
    Master bedroom

    I am in love with the soft colors of Amanda's home.  I hope you enjoyed the tour
    and that you will visit  Dixie Delights to see more.

    Amanda,  Thank you for sharing your beautiful home at the Open House party.

    On to the linky party....









    xo, Sherry
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