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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Tuesday Treasure - Aiken House & Gardens

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Please bear with me as my blog makeover continues to be perfected...what do you think so far?
The Christmas season is now in full swing...I've got so many projects in my head!
I get worn out just thinking how I'm going to get them all done..

My Tuesday Treasure this week, happens to be a blog I found on Pinterest..
and I wanted to share it with you...
I must thank Carolyn for kindly allowing me
to share these pictures with you....


Carolyn hails from Canada and her blog entitled, Aiken House and Gardens,
and she beautifully showcases her cottage home...


I saw this screen-in porch on Pinterest and clicked on over to
check out more of her space...


Her backyards are so green and lush and beautiful...
her garden has been featured in several publications worldwide.....


The blooming flowers are magnificent and color is everywhere...
and the table tucked in the corner makes the perfect place to
sit and relaxand enjoy!


Peonies are one of my most favorite flowers, love the variations of pink
as well as the mosiac birdhouse..
This could be a post card, so pretty!


But let's get back to reality....cold, snow...Christmas...
Inside, Carolyn took one of those little electric stoves and painted it ivory...
(I think I need one of these for my place...never thought of painting it...so pretty!!)

There are several fireplaces in her home and all are decorated for the season...
Carolyn mentions that she's a visitor to thrift stores
as well as Dollar Store... love the Santa's placed around the room..


The tree is so beautiful, the garland, the flocked tree, the ornaments...the angel..
I was inspired by what was under the tree...
the lace tree skirt...and putting old vintage toys underneath...
Goodwill stores have a surplus of ice skates this time of year...
or at least mine does....
Carolyn uses gray paint to make them look aged...
love this!


Do you have a old teddy bear and doll that's tucked away?
How about pulling it out and using it this season?

And if you happen to live near Prince Edward Island in Canada...
You'll be able to view her entire home as part of a Christmas home tour...
all money raised will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy...

There's so much more to see of her beautiful home, I'll hope you'll stop over and tell her I sent you...

Have a great Tuesday!

5 comments:

Amanda said...

Loving the blog revamp (not that you needed it) but I do love grey and yellow!

Carolyn's home is beautiful, magazine worthy for sure, thanks for sharing will be popping over to check out more.

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

oh how gorgeous!!!! i am loving the yellow and gray (just did my dining room in the same colors : ) the blog looks smashing but it always did!!! i wish you nothing but the best!!!! always watching to see what you have in store!!! : ) thanks for always sharing your heart with us : ) hugs...

WhyCuzICan said...

LOVE the new look, Terry! :D BIG SMILES here!!! Goodness sakes!

Your Follower, Fan and Linky Party Guest,
Suzanne in NW IL @ Whycuzican

WhyCuzICan said...

BTW, Terry, do you have a newly designed I've Been Featured Button? I was featured some time ago by you, but the button reflects the old look of your blog. I'd be happy to replace it with your new lovely design if you have one!

Just let me know
Smiles, Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

Jenny @ Simcoe Street said...

Sooooo pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS. Your recent comments on my blog have totally made my day :)

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