Good give aways

[cheapdiva]

Okay, we have talked about favorite items and finds and I want to share this. My friend is getting married (again) next month and is giving away much of what she owns. After her last divorce (2 years ago), she bought mostly new things for her new home. Now she is marrying a man who is letting her redecorate his home (which is good because he has little taste) and she is starting pretty fresh.

I visited her a couple of weeks ago and came home with a small table and bench but didn't think I could take this piece. After moving things around in my home I have a "new" sitting area in my liviing room and the hutch would be perfect. So I thought I could rent a small trailer and bring it home after her wedding (she's in Chicago, I'm in Milwaukee). I called her to say I wanted it and she tells me it comes apart in two - it will fit in my Sante Fe!!!!

I may paint it (red!) and then rub off some of the paint to reveal the soft yellow color (somewhere between creamy white and pale yellow) because my liviing room walls are almost the same color.

Okay - let's start sharing pictures and stories!!!!

[RoseMary]

That is a great looking hutch! I'm sure you'll be able to fit it in perfectly in your home without trying too hard! I saw a pic of one on a blog--wish I could remember which one:confused: --and they had painted it red and distressed it and it looked terrific:) .

[Lisa S]

Very cute and eve cuter painted red. What will you put in it?

[cheapdiva]

I will post a picture of the corner it is going into at some point this weekend. Need to find an extension cord to plug in the light there - it's too dark right now. Old homes, lots of character - no outlets!!!

It will be my little cozy, reading nook.

[Memmey]

Well that looks like it could have been a fixture in an old store??? Would you call that a Hosier cabinet? Wonder what the little glass doors at the bottom were for....I love it very much and could so see that in my house:D :D :D

[gigiG]

359 The rattan furniture was a give away! We didn't have to move it far because my sister-in-law at the time was moving, and she lived on the block behind us at the time.She didn't have room at her new home (boo-hoo) It was natural color, and we painted it a sage green. The cushions need to be replaced this year, so that is a project I will begin soon....

[gigiG]

360 Here's a pic of our side porch...The screen porch is now an enclosed little sitting room off our living area...

[Lisa S]

Oh my gosh, I don't even need to go inside your house to know how beautiful it is. Look at the view from your front porch. I really like the long sloping lawn and the trees. That's not easy to come by in your neck of the woods.

You totally lucked out on the furniture. I'd sit out there with my coffee everyday. How do you get any work done? And your side porch! I'd throw parties out there.

[gigiG]

361 Anyone want to play ball? My nieces were over...In the middle left of the pic is the Willow tree we now have a carriage house under it...

[Lisa S]

Good grief, you gotta 'nuff room for 4 subdivisions in your front yard! We're having a party at Gigi's.

[gigiG]

You are right...lots, and lots of parties...in our younger days. Almost all the kids in the neighborhood had motor bikes, and would ride, and ride all around...and of course the go-karts. What a hoot it was at one time. Now I do spend a lot of time on my porch. The Maryland rolling hills are really beautiful. Come visit!
Oh my gosh, I don't even need to go inside your house to know how beautiful it is. Look at the view from your front porch. I really like the long sloping lawn and the trees. That's not easy to come by in your neck of the woods.

You totally lucked out on the furniture. I'd sit out there with my coffee everyday. How do you get any work done? And your side porch! I'd throw parties out there.

[gigiG]

I love this cabinet! Too bad we can't do a trade...too bad we all don't live closer...too bad your friend got married and HAD to re-decorate! Whaaa :D
Okay, we have talked about favorite items and finds and I want to share this. My friend is getting married (again) next month and is giving away much of what she owns. After her last divorce (2 years ago), she bought mostly new things for her new home. Now she is marrying a man who is letting her redecorate his home (which is good because he has little taste) and she is starting pretty fresh.

I visited her a couple of weeks ago and came home with a small table and bench but didn't think I could take this piece. After moving things around in my home I have a "new" sitting area in my liviing room and the hutch would be perfect. So I thought I could rent a small trailer and bring it home after her wedding (she's in Chicago, I'm in Milwaukee). I called her to say I wanted it and she tells me it comes apart in two - it will fit in my Sante Fe!!!!

I may paint it (red!) and then rub off some of the paint to reveal the soft yellow color (somewhere between creamy white and pale yellow) because my liviing room walls are almost the same color.

Okay - let's start sharing pictures and stories!!!!

[RoseMary]

I think I could just come live on that porch! What a great place you have. I hope someday we can whip ours into shape--right now it needs lots of work.

Your yard is just great--you must love all the time you spend there.

[Memmey]

Hey everyone you can't imagine how beautiful it is where GiGI lives...she's being humble it is one of the nicest areas you could imagine. GiGi I know you told me that your area is more affordable than some areas of Montgomery country but Your being modest...you live in a fantastic area!! My nephew told me. The porches overlooking the acreage..perfection!:D

[LisaS144]

Love that porch Gigi!!

And I love cheapdiva's find - what a wonderful piece!

[gigiG]

Couldn't resist...Bella~ Cinderella. Lucky me! A family gave her away about a month ago...She is my offical shadow...388

[Memmey]

GOOD GRIEF!!!!she's beautiful!!!!!!!:D She looks like she is all heart, that face oh that face! :D :D :D

[RoseMary]

She looks so sweet and loveable! What a great shadow to have:) .

[gigiG]

Thanks ladies...she really has a gentle soul, and my granddaughters love her, as she loves them. A perfect fit to the family. And oh- my other little dogs love her too!

[Lisa S]

She is beautiful! What a kind face. Makes you wanna kiss her nose!

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

She is really a sweetie. How expressive she is!