When I posted My Entry for Spring, she asked about my secretary that she'd seen in this photo.
I was embarassed to show it to anyone because it was a catch all of little, unrelated "treasures".
Well, then I had to do something. I couldn't show it the way it was, so I started shopping the house for anything that would work.
I found my box of sea shells and started playing.
I wrapped the dark, little books in white paper and tied them with twine.
An old piece of coral went on a round stand.
I filled a flower pot with several large shells.
Recognize the woven glass holders? I added those for texture and inserted a silver julep cup for a tiny bit of sparkle.
Two small transferware plates, a bird figure, starfish, sea biscuits, sand dollars and a lidded dish, and it was finished.
All were things I had, so the new look was "free".
Ta Da!
My favorite little Staffordshire dog and Waterford clock are always on the desk.
I added a mother of pearl frame and a lamp for reading.
Hope you like the new look. Thanks for stopping by.
I'll be joining Marty@AStrollThruLife for Tabletop Tuesday.
and Kim@SavvySouthernStyle for Wow Us Wednesday.
See y'all there.
Such a gorgeous piece and I love your vignette. It is stunning with all the sea related items. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, Babs! Everything looks so light and fresh! I love it! Hope you are having a good week! Stay dry!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Babs. The white touches offer a fresh bright contrast to the dark wood of your gorgeous secretary. I've always wanted a secretary for our home, but have never found one to fit a space.
ReplyDeleteStill looking. LOL Enjoy your week!
~ Sarah
Oh I love the new look. And the Staffordshire dog is a beauty. I don't own one but I've been looking on eBay and would love to get one someday. Great job on this re-do! I'll be back soon for another visit. Love your new header! ~Ann
ReplyDeleteOh Babs, what a sensational secretary! I love the updated and new look, it's truly awesome! Isn't it fun changing things up?
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Nancy
Babs,
ReplyDeleteWoW! Amazing how the white accessories are accented by the warm hue of the wood tone in your secretary! I adore the white theme combined with the brown transfer ware. Shopping all from home...I'd say you're one thrifty lady! Thank you for sharing your grand secretary with us!
Fondly,
Pat
I love your new look in the gorgeous secretary. Your dogs and transferware stole my heart.
ReplyDeletehugs ~lynne~
Your secretary is just beautiful, & I love the vignettes. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm a new follower & hope you might stop back by & follow back. I'm going to enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteCAS
You did a fabulous job! Don't you just love shopping the house for free stuff?? I'm here from Marty's party. I'm also your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteYour home is gorgeous and I love your blog.
xoxo,
Kim
This is beautiful Babs. You inspire me to go to work getting my secretary spruced up.
ReplyDeleteWhen you say...seashells..I am HERE! Oh, I love what you've done! I spotted that little shell box right away! Everything looks beautiful...I could move right in! heehee! ♥
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to shop your house for free! The display is gorgeous! I love the way you wrapped books in white paper and tied them with a string.
ReplyDeleteYour secretary is so pretty and you accessorized it so well....Christine
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that your secretary was a catch all, it looks lovely now. I really like all of your shell arrangements. I was just looking for one of these for my mom's new condo. I appreciate seeing yours dec'd out :).
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Your secretary looks wonderfully dressed!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great how seeing other people's blogs inspire us to get on with a project or freshen things up?
ReplyDeleteCheers...again!
Rita
still looking!
I LOVE it!!!! LOVE it!!! Perfectly balanced, lots of wonderful shapes and textures...beautiful! I also see you have Paula Deen's "Savannah Style". I will need to pick up a copy of that...soon!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful display!! Can you tell I am enjoying looking around your blog:) Martina
ReplyDeleteLove the way you arranged your secretary!
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