8.15.2012

White Wednesday


This "White Wednesday" puts us right in the middle of August. I know some of our kids are starting back to school and others are still enjoying the last few weeks of Summer. Here in SoCal, the heat & humidity  has been on! Usually we may get a day or two of this, but this Summer we are in the second week of it. I want my "regular" weather back as soon as possible! Seriously!! Moving on to more pleasant things, I am in love with the chair above. Sue Lennon has the magic touch when it comes to her chairs. Here are a few more of my favorite "whites" at Country Roads on this "White Wednesday"!








If you love the old vintage chandeliers, be sure to stop by our store. Country Roads has so many to choose from in all different shapes, styles and prices!  On this "White Wednesday" I'm linking up with my friend Kathleen over at Faded Charm Cottage. Please be sure to stop by and pay her a visit. And for those of us here in sunny SoCal, they are saying the heat wave is slowly going away!!  Take care.

8.14.2012

When a Child is Born


Yesterday morning we headed over to Bryce & Justine's so all the kids could spend some time with our newest addition to my family "Brooklyn Sage". Riley has  been SO anxious to have Sage placed in her arms. As you can tell, I think Morgan was sharing a bit of those magic moments right along side of her cousin.


I love this picture and the way Riley looks at Sage with so much love and excitement. I'm telling you, it doesn't get much better than this.


When a baby is brand new, they always look so different as time passes.  Justine has dark hair, and Bryce is blonde like I am. Although Sage was born with a head of dark hair, the ends of her hair and some other spots are turning blonde. My Mom always use to tell me I was born with a head full of black hair that grew in blonde. I guess we all have some strong genes in our family.


Morgan was still hanging out in her pajamas. She was so excited that her cousins had come over for a visit and play.


My boy Bodhi, checking out his Uncle Bryce's electronics. Thankfully he only "looked". Bodhi will grow up to be a good guy even if he grows up in a world of pink!


The girls glued to the TV set in Morgan's room. I guess Morgan gets a better view of the TV by placing her chair on the bed to watch it.


I think this is not only my favorite picture, but my favorite moment of the morning. Bodhi is SO excited as he "finally" gets his turn to hold his new little cousin. Just look at that smile. He was looking at Justine at the time I took the picture. I think Bodhi's little smile tells the story.  It always has been, and it always will be, all about family!

8.13.2012

The Good Old Stuff


These days it gets harder and harder to find the "real" old stuff. Not the knock offs or the reproductions, but the good old country primitives that so many of us love. Right now, Country Roads has some great pieces in the store. I love, and I mean really "love" the piece above. It came from a general store and has the old bins below, and the displays shelves above. It is two pieces, and is a one of kind. The old white is great, but take a look at the backing on the shelves. What great color.


This big girl is great for storage! She too is two pieces and has great old blue hardware and wonderful old white crackled paint. What I love about this piece is there is a ton of room for storage!!


I love this little folk arty piece. It sold as soon as it got to the store. All the cute little drawers and the cabinet space just added to its charm.


I don't know why, but I've always called the little white cabinet above and cabinets like it "wall bangers". This one is cute with the little screen cutouts on both doors and the chippy white paint calls my name as well.  If I remember right, it's priced really reasonably.


For any of you that love the real old country primitives, you know that you don't see many of these early dry sinks around anymore. What I love best about this one is the wear from so much use over all of its years. ago  You can feel the wear in the smooth uneven wood. It is really a good example of what country primitives are all about.


I "think" this blue cabinet had issues when it was moved and the glass in the doors were broken. It still has great blue paint with white on the inside. I love the contrast of the white and blue together, it adds to the charm.


This little small hanging cabinet was handmade. I like the cubbies on the inside, and the old glove advertising that is used as a cabinet door.


This old stove dates back to the mid to later 1920's. It is still okay to be hooked up and used in a kitchen today or as a display piece as well. The green and cream paint add to the charm of it!


The tag on this calls it a "Amish Feed Bin" and it does have some wear on it. I think it was used to keep all the grain on the inside and then the bottom piece lifts up to scoop out the grain.


This green piece is BIG and has lots of storage. It's got the original wavy glass in it and original hardware. You can see on the side where it was built in a house at one time. I'm also guessing that under the green paint, you would find the wood color that is on the side as well.


The old counter display piece had a boo-boo on the way over to CR. It is a great piece and has mirrored hinged doors in the back and storage below. All it needs is just a new piece of glass and she is all ready to be used again.


Of all the pieces above, this too is one of my favorites, along with the general store piece. I think I like it because it is kind of folk arty. The cabinet is made from old dark would while the drawers are tin that at one time had old advertising labels on it. You don't stumble across these very often. So, this is the latest that has just arrived at Country Roads. And as you know, "Country Roads is always your favorite, never the same"! Have a great week.

8.07.2012

White Wednesday at CR


I have been so insanely busy this past week, that I have no idea where the days have gone! Seriously!! How I'm craving some down time. Anyway, with that said, I'm running a bit late for this week's "White Wednesday" but I thought I would share some eye candy from my store, my favorite place, Country Roads!











I love the old novelty siding. We tried to build out the interiors of all three buildings with this type of wood. And this is by far, one of my favorites. I hope you are all having a wonderful Summer and enjoying the relaxing days it brings!

8.01.2012

White Wednesday at Country Roads


I think by now, I don't even need to add a "name" in regards to where the talent and creativity comes from in these pictures. I'm sure you all know these displays, vignettes, and awesome eye candy comes from our own Debbie Watts! Take a peek at her latest efforts. Although Debbie puts this all together without much effort I have to confess.












Please stop by and see another talented friend of mine, Kathleen!  She not only has great pictures but she is the one that put this little "White Wednesday" blog thing along time ago. Have a great Summer day!!