Olivia's Romantic Home

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Shabby Pink Poodles!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Who's that doggie in the window?

The one with the waggley tail,

RUFF! RUFF!

Who's that doggie in the window...

I do hope that doggies for sale.

RUFF! RUFF!

(My mom used to sing us this song)

Giggle!

I adopted two pink poodles from the resale shop this week!

Who could resist these two cuties!!

They came ready to make a home in my freshly painted Shabby Cabinet!

Happy Pink Saturday my sweet friends!

Be sure to visit our lovely hostess Beverly at

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Hugs,

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Fabulous Shabby Bench Makeover!

Who can resist a Shabby Makeover story?

Especially when it turns out this stinkin cute...

The kids have been using this little bench in the middle of the living room to sit on,

the color of the original fabric has been driving me crazy

the original fabric was all spotted up and not fabulous....

Sooooo, I just had to fluff it up with this sweet shabby fabric

and some added vintage trim...

The stool came out a little artsy looking but it floats my boat and that's all that matters!

I found the pretty fabric flopped in a throw away thrift store box

it was originally a dust ruffle but was torn in several places

I just knew it would be fabulous for something!

Now when the kids drag this bench around the living room if it gets left out,

at least it is interesting to look at...

I am partying with the

Shabby Chic Cottage for transformation Thursday

http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
and
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

I hope your day is full of happiness and blessings!

Hugs,

Olivia

Monday, October 18, 2010

Peek In my Shabby Cabinet

A while back I had somebody ask me for a peek inside my Shabby Hoosier Cabinet...

It holds my Family Christmas Dinner Dishes...

During Christmas, I host the family dinner, so, I found a simple set of white dishes with gold trim at The Pink Door for $8 (Whole Set)!

I have never found them too exciting to show until I played around with the arrangement and added some shabby white goodies...

This dinner is large 25-30 people in my tiny home so, I try to keep the table simple...

here is a peek of what I put together last year...

This cabinet is just so much fun to fluff around with!

Check back for more Shabby Goodness!
Stop by and say hi to Cielo at
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
and
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your lovely day!
Hugs,
Olivia

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Darling Shabby Mini Cake Stand! (Cheap!)

Happy Pink Saturday my Fluffy Friends!

It is my Birthday weekend and let me tell you that my friends and Mr. Romantic have went over the top to make it fabulous for me!

(Well, I got a slice of Italian wedding cake, but it tasted as good as this pink beauty looks!)

http://www.thecakebox-online.co.uk

Oh, I have misplaced my camera but I will show you some of the sweet fluffy goodies I got soon!

Isn't this darling cake mini cake stand below a sweet little thing!

These are so easy to make! I love using them in my booth they are a cheap way to create height in my displays!

Make it Fabulous for less tip~

Look for inexpensive crystal candlesticks and pretty rose plates ( I find mine for about $1-$3 at tag sales and thrift stores.) Use the glass glue E-6000, found at your Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Glue the bottom of your candlestick to the plate add another layer, you can go up to three tiers if you like!

These would also be cute with mini cakes on top!

I also have to tell you to stop by and check out the most adorable Shabby Christmas Stockings over at

http://shabbycatsandroses.blogspot.com/

Dear Santa, I have been good!

Please deliver a Shabby Stocking to me, so I can decorate for Christmas properly!

Giggle!

I am partying with Beverly at

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

for Pink Saturday!

Squishy Hugs,

Olivia

Friday, October 15, 2010

Shabby Chic Dresser Transformation!

This summer I picked up this old dresser (FREE).

It was missing two drawers but I knew if I painted it white I could figure out something...

It really fit perfectly in my dining room!

If you look very closely the bottom two drawers are still missing.

I plan to use a cute curtain valance to fluff up the bottom.

What would you do?

Right now I am loving this arrangement for the dining room!

It is small so it can be tricky find the right pieces!

I am partying with
The Shabby Chic Cottage Transformation Thursday
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
Cindy at Romantic Homes for Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com

and

Finding Fabulous Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com

Have a wonderful and Blessed Day!

Hugs,

Olivia

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Pink Tooth Fairies!

Yes, Pink Tooth Fairies really do exsist...

The kids reminded me last year for Halloween I was the Pink Toothfairy! In my vintage gloved hand is a fuzzy purse we put play money in. Of course Mr. Romantic is buffed up in his military gear...