Friday, March 25, 2011

WELCOME TO FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY No. 24


This week, I was been busy creating an English Cottage look
in the little 'who knows what to call it' room.
Red, delightful toile, some ticking and florals...and a shabby antique bed footboard

On a vintage suitcase next to the bench, there is a set of tiny antique books.
I found them at a thrift store years ago and just loved their petite size
and how sweet they were all stacked together.
All 4 of them are by Rudyard Kipling and they are old and worn and so lovely!
I also have a tiny old picture atop them.

This is my Grandmother & my great Aunt Janet when they were little.


I love this old tiny picture of them together-
as tattered as it is, it is so charming.

If you missed the post- you can click on
ENGLISH COTTAGE CHARM to check it out
or just scroll on down to the next post.
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French Country Cottage

Would you believe we are snowing again right now?
The wintery weather just doesn't want to let up this year!
I am starting up the party a little early-
just in case the weather disrupts things again.

I can't believe it is already the 24th FNF party! Already? Wow! Last week-
we had an amazing amount of fantastic link ups~
Thank you so much for taking the time to come on over and share at this party or just visit the links!
It is so hard to pick just a few each week to highlight~ here are just a few that stood out for me.
Carolina Country Living shared this fantastic little settee re-do.
Can you say charming? Wow!
black dining room!! I love how elegant and glamorous it feels!
Magazine your Home shared this darling curbside bookcase transformation.
Love the color and finish.
My Belle Epoque shared sweet little grainsack love for her bench-
that flirty little skirt is darling!
Pam over at White Ironstone Cottage shared a charming wall sink
turned planter~ I would love that sink in a bathroom holding towels & soaps too!
If you were featured please feel free to grab the
I was Featured button from my sidebar.

Trying something new...IF I can figure it out..(its a bit if!! lol)
I am going to start highlighting links at my Facebook page
Funky Junk highlighted a post of mine a couple weeks ago and it worked out great!!
So make sure to follow along on Facebook too- my button is on my side bar.

Share your decorating, flea finds, designs, crafts, table settings, etc.
ANYTHING related to feathering your nest!

Please become a FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE FRIEND/FOLLOWER
if you aren't already~
Just click the little follow button on my sidebar under
'Fabulous French Cottage Friends'

PLEASE BE A GRACIOUS FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY GUEST
& make sure you post a button or a link back to the party,

GO OUT AND MINGLE~
I try to get by and visit each of the participants
but I would love help in spreading the love!

sharing with these lovely parties-
go by and say hello to these sweet gals!
link up every friday!





67 Friends said ~:

  1. Oh girl we also are being hammered here again with the snow..I want it to stop!! I just know I'll lose power soon..Love your sweet little books they are so much fun to decorate with and how great to have that photo..Stay warm my Dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  2. Courtney I justy love your little red books! I have a thing for antique red books....not sure what that's about, it's just a "thing" And your little set is darling! But even better is the photo of your grandmother and great aunt....what a lovely family treasure.
    Thanks again for letting me join your party! Vanna

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  3. Thank you for hosting Courtney. Your nest party is always inspiring and beautiful.

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  4. I always love your posts. always beautiful. The way you put colors and objects together is wonderful...

    Karen

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  5. ...I adore using old books in and around my home too:)

    I had to laugh to myself the other day,
    I am making a few boutonnieres and flower hair pins for the girls (corsages are OUT!!)
    anyway, I bet you can't quess the flower of choice for these pretties??

    yep!!

    hydrangeas!!!!
    green hydrangeas!!
    I immediately though of your hydrangea cottage ~ LOL!!

    xo, Rosemary

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  6. I love old books....the more tattered the better. Antique Victorian children's books are my favorites. Your little stack of worn red books is precious and so darling topped with the old photo. Thank you for hosting this great party. xo Lynn

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  7. I always enjoy seeing your vignettes you cerate! Thank You for hosting this evening. As always it is fun to join in on all the fun!!!!!!!!! Julian

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  8. You know I love old books. Love the old suitcase, too. Thanks for hosting.

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  9. I, too, have some little olden books...I love yours, too.
    It just dawned on me that you might not like food and recipes on your meme. I almost always have food. :))
    Please, and it won't hurt me at all, if you would rather not have food here, I will understand. I just never thought of it before.
    Thanks and lots of hugs, bj

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  10. Hi Courtney! Oh, I'm so glad you featured Melanie's dining room! :-) And everything else you shared, including your own vignette was just gorgeous. Thanks so much for hosting!
    Vanessa

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  11. Courtney, you just amaze me at all of the fun you have and all that you accomplish! In addition, you are off visiting all of us. How do you find the time?!!!
    LOL
    Jacqueline

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  12. Gorgeous picks this week! Thanks for hosting the par-tay!

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  13. I love decorating with old books, yours are so tiny and cute! The suitcase is fabulous, too!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Old books, old photographs and your whatchamacallit room...just perfect!! Thanks, Courtney for linking up!!
    xoxo,
    Debra

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  15. Love your display Courtney! Thanks for hosting, Martina

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  16. Such a sweet vignette! Thank you for hosting us again. Sorry about the snow :))

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  17. Love those old books! I have a little set of Shakespeare that I love! The photo is a real treasure! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  18. Hi Courtney...

    Oooh...I love your little red books, my friend! They really are perfect for your newly English Cottage sitting room! The little framed photo of your grandmother and great aunt are just priceless! Thank you for sharing your pretties with us today! And...thank you so much for hosting this fun filled Friday party! I hope that the snow isn't too bad, my friend...and that you don't lose power!

    Warmest spring wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  19. Theyy are saying we are supposed to be getting snow tonight as well. So, we are still "dreaming" of Spring here! LOL Love the old red books on the suitcase. I just picked up a few old books I want to add to my Spring decor. Thank you for hosting!

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  20. The little books are so sweet and so perfect for displaying the wonderful old picture. Tattered doesn't matter, it's so precious.

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  21. What a sweet little vignette. Love the old ticking. Thanks for hosting.
    Sherry

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  22. Hi Courtney, Hope this time the comment works, it disappeared on me before I finished.... I just Love your Sweet little books, the vignette with the Tattered Old Photo is Precious! We had Ice here this week, it is So Cold, I need to plug in my heater again, Only 59 degrees in My Little Place ~ Brrrr.... Have a wonderful weekend
    Cheryl

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  23. I have just made a little vignette with vintage books too. I must remember to blog about it!

    Thanks for having me today.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  24. Hi there, love your little books and the special picture...just charming! Thanks for hosting the party :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  25. Such precious petite books Courtney! And what a lovely family photo.
    Thanks for this terrific party to link to!
    - Susan

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  26. I love vintage books!! And that frame is great!! I love old frames with detail like that!

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  27. Love those darling little books!I love your highlight picks from last week too. Thanks, Courtney!

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  28. I HAVE to get myself one of those wall sinks! Just gorgeous!

    Have a great weekend Courtney....

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  29. Old books are one of my favorite things to look through...I could spend hours looking at old photos of people and drawings. I always want to frame everything and then I think...I can't take it out of the book...and change my mind...but I always think about it! lol Your pictures are beautiful as always!

    Kristine

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  30. I sure feel for you with the snow. My husband said it was terrible driving again. I'm so glad to be away from it for awhile and hopefully it will all be gone for good when I get back.
    Thank you for hosting!
    Faye
    (wildrosevintage)

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  31. We had snow this morning too, luckily it was gone by lunch! Your photos look great! I LOVE that suitcase! I linked Barb's post up for FNF. Thanks for hosting :)

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  32. I love those vintage books! Fun party!

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  33. Thank you for the invite to your lovely blog!! LOVING!!!! Added the PB Inspired Spring Wreath to the party! Thanks for hosting!

    {Hugs} and Blessings

    Stephanie

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  34. Love your vignette and the books are wonderful. I am always on the hunt for great ones. Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Hugs, Marty

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  35. I just love the soft faded red found on your lovely books!

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  36. I love old books also. We have quite a few from my husband's family and now I am always on the hunt for loving bindings. I love the way you used them red ones.. they are great. Thanks for hosting... you always have such beautiful entries.

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  37. Thanks again for hosting. Although it never snowed here in Florida, we may have had "Spring weather" for a couple of days, and now it is just HOT. It'll stay that way for quite some time. Ugh. I would like some 70's at least for a few weeks!

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  38. Thank you for hosting such a fun party :) Have a lovely weekend

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  39. It has turned off cold again here in Tennessee.
    Just a few days ago...perfect Spring weather. Whats a girl to do.

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  40. hello my french friday friend...i too love that dining room noir...all linked up today and i hope your weekend is wonderful.

    blessings,

    alison

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  41. We had snow twice this week! Thankfully, it has melted, but its cold outside. Love your little touches. Those books are adorable.

    xo
    Claudia

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  42. I love vintage books too Courtney. In fact I am on the hunt for more. Thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  43. Courtney, love those books, and love that pic of your Grandma and Great Aunt! Thanks for hosting!

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  44. Hi Courtney, I just love, love your sitting area! Love the mixes of your fabrics, vintage and silver, and that headboard is perfect with your bench. It makes it so inviting. Everything is fabulous! I also use my champagne bucket for flowers and love decorating with red.
    Thanks for hosting your great party every week.
    ~Julie

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  45. Since I have discovering blogging I have not had the time to read a single magazine that I have been subscribing to for years! I think I will be lost in this post all weekend!
    Thank you for the opportunity to "strut our stuff"! LOL

    xoxoxo
    Andie

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  46. First time here - thank you for hosting this! I look forward to looking around your site more!

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  47. I love the old books and the picture of family makes it all the better.

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  48. I love those old books! I kind of have a thing for stuff like that too. Great features :)

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  49. The weather outside is frightful .... here too! The problem with that is IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE SPRING! Congratulations on your 24th Feathered Nest Friday! xox

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  50. The vintage books, photo and suitcase all look so great together! Thanks for hosting!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  51. oh my! what a lovely vintage old suitcase and books! i just love old books and your picture frame and the photo of your grandmother and great aunt Janet is sooo beautiful, I love it! thanks for sharing and hosting this wonderful Event! Blessings, Susan

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  52. That looks great!
    I love old books and I love that photo!!

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  53. oh, I love old suitcases!!!! they are the BEST!

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  54. I adore your suitcase vignette, so inspiring and beautiful! :-)

    Jem xXx

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  55. I have a soft spot for vintage books like those!

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  56. Courtney, that vignette on your suitcase is so pretty. You are such an inspiration! As a matter of fact, I hope it is okay that I have posted a photo from your blog on my blog today. Please let me know if you want me to remove it. Thanks! laurie

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  57. Courtney, I was visiting the blogs that you featured in this post when I saw your notice on your sidebar regarding asking permission to use a photo from your blog. I'm so sorry I didn't see that before I posted this photo. I'm at my office now, but will be glad to remove the photo when I get home. Please let me know. My sincere apologies. laurie

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  58. I LOOOVE the old luggage! BEAUTIFUL post by you as always! Thanks for hosting :)

    xoxokara

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  59. Looooove the black dining room!!!! I'm redoing mine in a similar fashion- I hope it turns out equally pretty! I finally found the perfect chandelier last week, just waiting on it to arrive: http://www.belleescape.com/images/P/black%20georgia%20chandelier.jpg

    Can't wait to get it up, I'm so excited!

    I also adore that garden cottage shadowbox. So pretty and chic! And a curbside find?! Jealous! AH!

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  60. Oh my goodness... Thank you so much for featuring my grain sack skirt. Also thank you so much for hosting this party.. I am about to link up for this week also :)
    -Alison

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  61. wow, I love vintage, I love the English Cottage, especially the suitcase and that photo frame. I clicked through blogland over to your site, have a great weekend!

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  62. What a lovely and inspiring blog you have.

    loved reading about your bathroom and kitchen make over.

    Hope the weather inproves, it's so strange to hear that your having snow, over here in England its sunny :) x

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  63. Pictures are the best decorations-just priceless!

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  64. Morning Courtney,
    Thanks for hosting this lovely party! I really enjoy browsing and seeing everyones fabulous projects. DIY women ROCK!!!!

    Janet xox

    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

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  65. Loving the old books, the suitcase and the vintage picture and frame. Some of my favorite things. Have become a follower and look forward to reading your future posts.

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