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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

I've missed my blogging buddies!!

Hi everyone, time sure flies when your having fun, LOL, I really had no intentions of abandoning my blog for so long, I think the longer you stay away the easier it gets and I just wasn't sure what to say! We had a great Christmas with family and friends. We, meaning Jeff, me and friends spent New Years in the Everglades at a camp out there only accessible by airboat, I don't have pic's because I forgot my darn camera, but lets just say it's ruffing it but in a good way, the cabin has a huge generator that runs electricity to the cabin so you have all the ammenities of home, kitchen, bathroom, shower etc. we had a blast, we were there for two nights, pretty amazing that in the middle of no where they have cabins and we also went back and forth by airboat to visit other friends in another cabin, it's like having a neighborhood in the middle of the FL Everglades. So now I want to show you my new banner made out of vintage hankies, so cute isnt it, I purchased after reading about it on Cindy's ~My Romantic Home blog, she showed a pic she took while at a flea market, the lady has an etsy shop so I hopped over there and bought myself one, I just love it!
Oh and I was so excited to here that Ikea had these slipcovers on clearance for $9.00 they were originally I believe it was $299.99, they only had the three seater couch covers left but I have the loveseat too, so it's a little big on the loveseat but it works!

I moved my dining rm back into my living rm area and I thought I would take a pic of my farm table in this area, I'm enjoying it in here for now!


Oh look who/what I found lurking on the shelves at Homegoods, Rachels new book, which I had not bought yet, I couldn't get my hands on this one fast enough, and I wanted to scream with excitement!!



Well thats all for now, it sure feels good to be back, I have missed my blogging buddies, I hope everyone is having a fabulous start to their New Year!!
Hugs~Kelly




94 comments:

Sonnie said...

Waving hi Kelly! Glad to see you back on your blog - Happy 2010!

Anonymous said...

Kelly, so glad you're back! I've been in withdrawals waiting for a new post - lol! LOVE the new slipcovers - especially for $9!! I'm going to get one of those Ikea sofas one of these days...Happy 2010

Monica in PA

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

Thanks girls I have missed all of your sweet comments and visits!!
Hugs~Kelly

Lisa said...

Look at all your great deals! Slipcovers and a new book...you lucky duck.:)

Anonymous said...

Well I for one have certainly missed ya girl!

Jackie said...

Welcome Back Kelly! You got some nifty goodies!

Jackie

Seawashed said...

Oh you are so lucky to get those sofa slipcovers on clearance at IKEA. I would love to have them. But I guess they have different things on clearance at the different stores. I was just at ours and didn't see them. Do you know? Can you get them online?

I'm so glad you're back!

Connie said...

The first of Feb. we're going over to Seattle to visit granddaughter and first on my list is IKEA, honey! I'd love to get some slipcovers for my living room sofa. Those are adorable. Squeeeeeeal,
xoxo,
Connie

Sweet Old Vintage said...

I just love looking at your home and your lovely ideas.... Glad to share time again.

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I was just looking yesterday that it had been a month....glad you are back. Love the bargain of the slipcover...now that was a deal! Your dining area looks lovely...will be watching for ya!

Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ said...

Hi Kelly,
It's always a Big Treat to come over and see what your posting.... your home is always decorated so nicely.

Enjoy your Day-


.

Lorraine said...

I've been checking every few days also...thanks for posting. Your home is lovely!

roseroomnz.com said...

welcome back, your holiday sounds wonderful, it would be the only kind of ruffing I would do!

we don't have Ikea in this country, I so wish we did!!! Rachael:)

Cindy said...

The hanky banner is adorable!!! I can't believe you got that slipcover for only $9.99...that's unreal! It looks great! Glad you are back to blogging, we missed you!

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Kelly, It's good to have you back. I missed your lovely interior and your great posts! I can relate to time flying. I just realized it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post!

Take care!
Karen
My Desert Cottage

Sandi (Meme) said...

You are so right! I took a few weeks off over the holidays and it does get easier with time - to just NOT blog. So, I'm back too and welcome back to you.

Tanza said...

Hi Kelly,
Soo glad to see you back again, I AlWayS enjoy soo much what you share .. very sweet .. Your home looks soo pretty, and that book, what a find !! I look at mine constantly still, I actually went to Rachels book signing to get this one !! what a treat that was !! She is AmAzIng !! Ooohh, did I say an inspiration as well ?! You have a happy day, and keep making PrEtTy ~
hugs ~tea~xo

Miss Gracie's House said...

So glad you're back...and that you had a nice time while you were away! I so wish I could visit IKEA...love your sofa!
Rene'

busyascanbe said...

I love the slip covers they look beautiful!

BellaRosa said...

Welcome back Kelly, your lovely posts have been missed :) Your home looks so beautiful! Congrats on that slipcover find :) Besos, Rose

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Hi Kelly...Good to see you! I wish I had known about those slipcovers...what a great deal! Your home looks just great with the dining room in the front now!~Patti

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Welcome back...you were missed!!!

I love your new goodies...the banner is wonderful so dainty and feminine!!!

Happy New Year!!!
XOXO
Cathy

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

I miss reading your post too and glad that you are back!.. Have a nice day!

June said...

Kelly I love the slipcover...LOVE IT!!! Your cottage is so beautiful and I could hang out here in it forever. All your rooms calm me.

Your getaway sounds like it was wonderful.

It's so good to have you back.
hugs

Pineapple Villa said...

Gee your house is lovely, I will add you to my blog list - i hope that is ok. HOpe to keep up often in 2010. Mel xxx

Anonymous said...

Your home is so beautiful!!I love your cottage decorating....Kathy

Sue said...

Welcome back Kelly. I have been in and out lately too.
Great deal on the slipcovers. Your loveseat looks great.
Hugs,
Sue

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

We missed you too! Have you had a chance to read that book yet? I want that one and Pioneer Woman's cookbook, both are on my list. I like your dining room, so pretty. A friend that was here over New Years mentioned to me that my dining room would make a nice living room and vice versa. I have too much furniture to make it work but yours looks great!

Welcome back!
~Michelle

maría cecilia said...

Good to have you back Kelly, I love your home and posts and was missing you. Good to hear you had such a great time in your vacations, and what a great buy you did!!!!
Cariños,
Maria Cecilia

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Hi sweetie! Glad to hear you had a fabulous time over Christmas!!
LOVE your hankie banner! Too cute!!!

Happy New Year!!!

xx
becky

Elyse said...

GASP! you found RA's new book at homegoods!?! i am so there tomorrow!

oh ... missed you, glad you had a nice holiday, your banners are lovely, WTG on the slipcovers score! :)

happy 2010, sweets!

xo
elyse

Anonymous said...

Hi kelly, thanks so much for coming over to my blog!!I have been coming to visit your blog for a long time now.I love everything in your house!!!I remember seeing your rooms on rate my space,and i have been following your blog since then.....Kathy

Carolyn said...

So nice to have you back!Can't believe the deal you got on the slipcovers-lucky you!

Carolyn

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

I just discovered your beautiful blog. I adore your style, so different from mine, but close to my heart. I look forward to seeing more of yours.. hugs ~lynne~

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

I have enjoying looking around your blog. You have a lovely home, thanks for sharing.

Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful said...

Hi Kelly! Thanks for the visit! Your blog and your home are lovely! I think the 3-seater sofa cover looks great on the loveseat- gives it a pretty, soft look.

Kathy said...

What a steal on the slipcover and it looks beautiful! Love that book too.

Anonymous said...

I love your banner. And I sure hope you enjoy your new book. I love looking at all the beautiful blogs, but your's always make me feel happy. Must be all the light and pretty colors. And probably the sweet lady, too. Rosie

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Hi Kelly....

Glad you're back.......and it looks like you had some fun times while you were away....love the banner.

Blessings,
Spencer

Ana said...

Hi Kelly,
I've missed you. I love your sweet blog and love to visit...I am so happy you're back. Yay!!! I always look forward to what you will share with us...Love, love, love your beautiful home. Cannot wait to see what new ideas, finds and decorating tips you'll be sharing next. Have a wonderful evening my dear friend. Until next time.

Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana

FEDERICA said...

I'm sooooo in love with your wonderful home darling!!!!
I missed your posts!
Federica
xoxo

One Shabby Old House said...

Hi Kelly, I'm sitting at the airport getting ready to go to Denver and decided to check out blogs to kills some time. It is good to see you back to creating your magic again with your beautiful house. I have missed you girl. And only you..only you finds those great deals at Ikea. I think you have a connection lol
Anyway it's good to catch up with you.
Hugs

Becky

Kathysue said...

Kelly, Happy 2010! I had to come by and let you know I just joined blog land. I can see you are doing very well!! Congratulations all all your success. You have so much talent to share. Hugs Kathysue

FEDERICA said...

Have a fantastic day and don't miss my First Anniversary Giveaway!
Federica
xoxo

Tania said...

You have a gorgoeus home, cant wait to see more.

Nancy said...

Isn't HomeGoods a fun store? I'll bet you are enjoying that new book!

Becky from Tennessee said...

Love your banner....would you
share who you got it from??
I've been wanting an IKEA
sofa since Cindy/My Romantic
Home got hers.
Glad you are back and all is
well!

Becky

FEDERICA said...

Thank you for entered my giveaway.
Good luck!
Federica

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Kelly,
It's nice to have you back; love your home. Wonderful deals you got too!

Blessings,
Sandi

Elzie said...

I just love your livingroom. Looks so nice and just "living", lol. I also love your cupboards. We don't have them. in that size, here in Sweden.
Hope you have a nice day.
Love Elzie

Faded Plains said...

Only $9.00...Oh how I miss Ikea.

Miss Gracie's House said...

Whatcha' up to? Decorating? Miss seeing all of your beauty.
rene'

Judi said...

Hi Kelly
Happy New Year
It sounds like you were on a fabulous everglades vacation. Neat.

Your home is lovely. I love how you have decorated it and your hutch is beautiful.
Now I’m just curious whether you painted it like Cindy at Romantic Home did? I see your table is a creamy colour as well. If you did what colour did you use. I am contemplating doing the same at my place but I’m a little nervous about it.
I hope you’ll be blogging more actively again.
Come by and visit when you have a chance.
Judi

Miss Janice said...

I LOVE the slipcovers! I'm in the market for an IKEA slipcovered sofa for my den. Love yours.

Judi said...

Hi Kelly
I am loving the colour of your diningroom set. I'm curious whether you might have painted it. So many are and I am thinking of doing that to my set. The back of my chairs are like yours.

IF you did yours can you share with me the method you used to paint them and the colour? I don't want to choose a real stark white but a soft one. Yours looks very pretty.

HOpe you are doing well.
*hugs*
Judi

Judi said...

Hi Kelly
me again.
Thank you for getting back to me regarding the cottage white colour you used. Do you recall what kind of/make paint you used?
thanks again
Judi

Maria | Vintage Simple said...

I know what you mean about the slight awkwardness of coming back after a break...but I'm glad you had a good time over the holidays!

-maria

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Kelly,
I am so happy you are back!. I missed you and your beautiful posts. Love your new room arrangement. How fun it must have been to go by airboat and camp in the everglades, I would have to have the cabin and the ammenities of home too. I would be looking out for gators, LOL.
Take care and enjoy your weekend,
Elizabeth

Kak Intan said...

Hi Kelli..I'm Kakintan ...very nice blog I like...

CIELO said...

You have a very beautiful home... have you ever considere participating in our "Show off Your Cottage Monday"... every Monday, at the house in the roses... come see! ;)

cielo

Angie said...

Your dining room is just gorgeous! Love that large cabinet!

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Boy, I wish I could find such a great deal on slipcovers! I've wanted to make some for awhile now and just haven't had the time. At this point, ready-mades will work!

Glad I found you!

~Liz~

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

I think we all need to get away from blogging at times. I did and now I am back!

I love your whites. I need a slipcover for my sofa, but good looking ones are soooo expensive! You really lucked up!!

Miss Gracie's House said...

Thanks for stopping by!
Rene'

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Happy Valentines Day! hugs, Sherry

FEDERICA said...

Thanks for entered my giveaway!
Good luck!
Federica
xoxo

Janean said...

your home looks so comfortable and inviting....very chic!

Unknown said...

Hi Kelly! I love your new blog look. I've been missing seeing your pretty pictures! :)

~Liz

Seawashed said...

Thank you for your input it really does help. I sure do miss your posts...you always inspire me! Hope all is well. ((hug))

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

HI Kelly!

It's been so long since I've stopped in for coffee :) I read all your posts but rarely have extra time to say hello, how bad! I am planning on carving out time for myself and away from my projects to visit more!
I love your table there , it's such a gorgeous look! and I always gasp when I see that hutch too! It would look perfect in my house too, so when you tire of it, just grab a U-Haul and come up here for a visit! :) Hope the winter is finding you healthy and happy sweetie! Miss ya!

Love, Cyn xoxo!

The Vintage Vagablonde said...

Hi Kelly..why haven't you posted? I need some of your beautiful pictures :)

Still no luck on the fabric....I have searched... but I am going to check on Ebay again tonight.

Hugs ~Sheri

Tutti Chic said...

The slipcovers are fabulous~how can you go wrong?? the RA book is one of my very favorites & how lucky for you...a great deal at home goods! :) chris

philippine homes said...

How neat you home is - what a wonderful place to live with. I adore your homes organize.

Deirdre G

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Your home is beautiful! Great slip covers...love that look!

Screaming Meme said...

I am in love with your home! Beautifully done! Hi, My name is Meme...I want to personally invite you over to Screaming Meme...Hope to see you soon! Meme

Anonymous said...

Kelly,

Where are you? Hope everything is ok...we miss you!!!

Monica
Littlestown, PA

di bianco e d'azzurro said...

Hello Kelly! Yuor house is so beautifull and more warm.
Your blog is very nice.
See yuo soon Annamaria :)

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Darling Kelly!

I have bought this same hankies banner from Etsy! I love her work! Now I know where to display it! Thanks for the tips! I really, really miss you and hope you are up to posting more often. You have been my #1 inspiration in blogland since I started 2 years ago this month!

Love ya,
Maryjane

Philigry said...

what a great deals on the slip covers! wow. they look great.

Miss Janice said...

Stopping in for a visit and just wanted to say hi and hope you are okay! Loving the darling canisteris on your kitchen counter:)

Miss Janice said...

Stopping in for a visit and just wanted to say hi and hope you are okay! Loving the darling canisteris on your kitchen counter:)

Ticking and Toile said...

Hi Kelly,
Thanks so much for coming by today! I have a Q for you about the grey paint from Dreamy Whites....I went to get a sample at Home Depot & they said they didn't have the color anymore but they had the formula so they mixed it up for me & it was REALLY dark! ????? Weird huh? So, I'm curious how your experience went w/ it & where you got it etc....I want to paint my living room & dining room like hers or use the same grey I used in our bedroom.

Thanks!

Shellagh

Martha said...

I always love finding a much wanted book marked down -- it's almost like finding gold!

Ticking and Toile said...

Hi Kelly,
Thanks so much for stopping by today & for your sweet comment!! You could totally make the headboard yourself! It's not really that hard....you just need some plywood, a template & a jigsaw. It's a super easy saw to use! You can do it girl!! :)

Shellagh

Anonymous said...

Gosh Kelly it seems like forever since we've have seen you. Sure do miss you and your wonderful blog entries. I do hope all is ok and that you are just having too much fun living life and doing projects to show us!

Let us know how you are doing when you can-

bee blessed
mary

Janice Selby said...

Where are you???????????






Janice In Missouri

Karin said...

Missing you....
Hope you and your family are doing well.

Unknown said...

KELLY!!! I miss you so much! I was so happy to see your post! I hope you and your sweet boys have a beautiful Easter too!!
Love and hugs,
Amy

Unknown said...

Your home is gorgeous as always!!! Love it...

I have been meaning to get that Rachel Ashwell book...you just reminded me!

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Hello Kelly! Thanks for coming by to say hello! So good to hear from you and knowing you are still "here"! Hope you and yours are doing well and you had a wonderful Easter!

Love you Kelly!
Maryjane

Kathy said...

Your home is breath-taking!

sanjeet said...

Look at all your great deals! Slipcovers and a new book...you lucky duck.:
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