I inherited my Grandmothers Silver when I was in Graduate School.  I am embarrassed to admit, that at the time, broke and immature,  I really wished I had the cash.  In fact I thought about selling it in during the lean days. I was an idiot. Thank Goodness, my Dad kept my beautiful silver safely tucked away.… Read More NANA’S SILVER

Once Upon a time….  there was a girl in her room… and a little brother… and a kitty named Lucy.  …and mischief ensued…. 3 years, two colors and one Kitty ago…

I keep feeling like a I should do something  Amazing today ….something Memorable and Extraordinary being that this whole day is a  BONUS!!! ….but the pressure is killing me,  making me just eat another bowl of cereal and look at Pinterest  (both activities give me much joy). For those of you who missed my House… Read More BONUS DAY!!!

 This week, all of my posts will feature makeovers  which I did Pre-Blog, but which made an enormous impact on how things look and how we live.  I realized recently, as I looked around, that my whole house is  one big DIY adventure… and that my readers might want to know more about the  things… Read More Pre Blog Files: SIMPLE RADIATOR MAKEOVER

Thank you to Erin from  HOUSE OF TURQUOISE. Today I am a Guest Blogger (on my most favorite of eye candy blogs!!!!) and that may even be what has brought you to MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE today! Welcome!!! I am home! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who sent… Read More FOUR , THREE, TWO AND ONE….Breathe…

My Old Country House Playroomthat is now the Dining room.. Yesterday I posted this photo, when talking about “Pops of color” and I was amazed at how many people responded to itand pinned it on Pinterest. I had forgotten what a great room it was. There are many decorating ideas I implemented, and over time,  UN implemented, … Read More THE AFTER BEFORE THE AFTER….

First of all…THANK YOU  TIP JUNKIEand REMODELAHOLIC for Featuring My Picnic Bench Makeover!!!!  That was such a fun easy and instant gratification makeover. My favorite kind. Oh wait, and one more thing…it was inexpensive! And Welcome to all of the new followers who have found me via that tutorial…!!!! “Pops of Color”  ….there is a lot… Read More Pops of Color….

Pinterest When you live in an Old Country House  there are all kinds of quirky nooks and crannies and butlers pantry’s  (not in mine…but someone – somewhere  has an old house with a butler’s pantry!) …anyway, I have a bit of an obsession with built ins. And awesome Mudrooms. With storage. Old Houses do not… Read More Built Ins…and Mud Rooms and my Obsession with them…