NC Part 6- The Dining Room

Here's the dining area in our
North Carolina 'Cabbage'.

We painted the window wall a rich Barn Red,

 Sherwin Williams-Martha Stewart Signature.

We changed out the wrought iron chandelier
 to an antler chandelier. We used what we
had to furnish the Cabbage. The furniture
we've collected over the years has
found a home here. 

The table is very old. I've had it for over
40 years. It was given to me by a neighbor
in Chicago when she moved.
Someone had given it to her years earlier too.
 The ladder back chairs were bought in
Long Grove, IL many years ago.

 The antique corner cupboard, one of my
favorite pieces, was bought in Ohio.

A collection of oil lamps, some vintage, 

an antique wood cheese box all sit on top.

We attended several art shows while in IL.  

The artist Jack Schmitt was a favorite. 

I had several of his original watercolors

reframed and rematted to use here. 

 The bamboo blinds and suede valances are from K-Mart.

Free books from the Bryson City Library 

line the window ledge.

Pine cones and wooden apples fill an old 

wooden bowl on the table.
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One of my favorite things about 

Fall in the Smokies

 is having a fire going every night.

I like that we can see the fireplace from the 

dining room table when we're having dinner. 

We even light the fire in the mornings to 

get the chill out, and enjoy it while 

we're having breakfast.

Stay Cozy...

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,
Under The Table and Dreaming,
A Stroll Thru Life

NC Part 5 - Neutral Fall Tablescape

Still in the Smokies.

I gathered some of my this-and-that 

to create a neutral Fall table setting this week.

 Here's what I used.

 Leather placemats from JCP outlet, 

on sale for $2 each. 

 Woven bamboo chargers. I found these last 

Saturday at the Maple Leaf Fest in Whittier.

 I got 6 for $2 !!

 My pewter dinnerware set. 

 6 dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and 

mugs with white pottery liners. 

I got this set at a neighborhood garage sale in

 Barrington, IL many years ago for $30.

 Grapevine napkin rings. 

White ceramic escargot dishes. 

We love escargot.

 My hammered finish Cambridge flatware has

 a bit of a rustic look and works with everything.

 White teapot on warming trivet, 

cow creamer, heart ramekin for soft butter

 and covered bowl for sugar or jam.

 Cow salt and pepper set sits in front of a 

black and white gingham check pumpkin from

 Target last year.

 A Longaberger wrought iron candle stand 

usually sits on the kitchen window sill. 

This week it's a centerpiece.

 A Longaberger pillar candle holder works 

perfectly as a wine caddy. 

I love the pinecone and acorn motif.

 This time I'm using the Longaberger wrought

 iron stand with the metal tray to hold 

the teapot and cow creamer.

It also has a Fall relief pattern.

A use what you have tablescape!

Stay Cozy...

Link: No Minimalist Here,
Between Naps On The Porch,
Somewhat Simple

NC Part 4: Using A Vintage Window

Thrifting in North Carolina is always on my list.

My favorite find this week was this old window.

 It's all chippy and distressed.

One side was shabby white.

It had perfectly worn edges.

The other side was this vintage green color.

All I did was clean it.

I decided to use the old green side. 

It looked a little plain. I wanted to add a 

banner or bunting across the top but didn't

have the time or patience. 

I grabbed some leaves I had picked up 

and tucked them into the wire that was at

the top. I was going to remove the wire, 

but as it turned out it came in handy.

My plan was to add it to the top of the

entertainment center.

before

 after

Replaced the other things on top.

 I really like it.

$5.00 for hours of fun!

Stay Cozy!

Links: Coastal Charm,
Savvy Southern Style

Gone Leafin' - Part 2, The Living Room

When we bought the condo it was 

a  blank slate. I wanted it to feel

 like a cabin...or cottage..or more cabin.

So it became our cabbage.

Hence the name of it's blog:

Smoky Mountain Cabbage.

I don't keep it active anymore, 

but it's still there to see.

Come on inside!

This was how it started. 

The living room before.

Stone fireplace, log mantle, raised hearth.

 Double sliders on each side leading out to the

 large back deck.

Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors.

Split bedrooms with baths on each side.

This is now.....

Stone fireplace with sunflower oil painting.

The painting was on sale in a gallery style 

restaurant. We were having my birthday 

dinner there along with my mother and 

she bought it for my birthday gift. 

Larry made the frame from pallet wood

 and I painted it with some

 of the leftover wall paint.  

We added the wood paneled ceiling and the

 beams to give it a more cabin/rustic feel.

 Also added the woodsy antler chandelier.

Dining area too.

We painted the accent wall in the dining area 

Barn Red by Sherwin Williams, a bold red. 

 The living area is painted Bagel by Behr, 

a warm gold color. 

We also added window treatments.

The  antique six drawer chest was bought 

at the Kane County Flea Market. We went 

every month when we lived in Barrington, IL.  

It's one of the best flea markets in the 

country. I got most of my Fleas finds there.

We used quite a bit of our old furniture
and art. It seemed to work better here.

I found a pair of antler lamps and an antler

 frame at one of the local shops. 

That's us with our three Yorkies, 

Lucky, Lucy, and Princess.

(This is our first October without Princess

 and we sure do miss her. She'll show up in 

some of these older pictures enjoying

 herself. Sweet baby.)

Our plywood bear project hangs on this wall. 

The bedrooms with baths are on each side .

The living room, Larry relaxing watching the

 big TV. It can be hidden behind the 

shuttered doors on the wall unit. 

A fire in the fireplace is a must for a cozy. 

North Carolina evening at home.

Lucy warming up after a walk outside.

Stay cozy.....

links: Coastal Charm,
Between Naps On The Porch