It's a small world after all...

It started out with this photo which I included in a post not long ago, via Country Living. 
Shortly after, I received the nicest email from a lady named Annamarie saying, "I think that book is mine."  To be honest, at first I was thinking who is this person claiming a magazine photo?  But then, the story started unfolding and to my delight, I met the sweetest friend. All from one little picture. 

Turns out, these belong to Annamarie too.

And this...

Wow.  Her home was featured in Country Living, one of my favorite magazines.    
 
It gets better.  She so graciously sent me her own photos of her home.  I was like a kid in a candy store!

Welcome to Annamarie's cottage and gardens.

Annamarie has sent me so many gorgeous photos, too many to post at once. So I'm inviting you back next weekend for an inside tour.
Not only does she collect all this pretty stuff, she sells it too! (Ebay seller name- bocarose)
Boca Rose has been B-listed. Unfortunately, Annamarie doesn't have a blog but I think she should, don't you?

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Show and Tell at My Romantic Home 
Inspiration Journey at Modern Country Style
Outdoor Wednesday at Southern Daydreamer
Wow us Wednesday at Southern Savvy
Whassup Wednesday at Elements Interiors



Just wait until you see the inside!
Happy Spring in this little land we call blogging!

Tufted in Unexpected Places

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Tufting in the bathroom?

Over the top.

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Actually, I love the tub but would have chosen to pair it with a more neutral color palette so it could be the true stand out feature that it is. The toilet seats... not so much.

These bathrooms tell a different story.  
More my style.

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This chair was so outstanding, I hardly recognized it was in a bathroom.

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And finally...

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 Loving the bench but the chevron tiled floor is running a close second.


Thank you for coming with me on this little tufting journey.  The next time you see a tufted piece, maybe you'll really see it.

Tufted Too

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Do you have any tufted pieces in your home?  It's amazing how we can overlook a certain design element or take it for granted.  I counted 5 pieces in my home.  
But I'd gladly add any of these.

Chairs.

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Ottomans.

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I hope you don't mind my "tufted" indulgence.  I have one more post on the subject.  Please come back tomorrow for the unexpected.

Tufted

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Tufting dates back to the 17th century.  When I was growing up, it was meant to look formal.  But tufting has come back with a vintage bang and I'm loving it.  



The Headboard

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Plus the Footboard.

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These next two prove that patterns work with tufting.

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 Wouldn't you love to snag a vintage one like this?

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The Sofa

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 Something about velvet and tufted.  Very yummy.

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To be continued...

Cute as a Button

 

But/ton: n. a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes.

I have a special one for you at the end of this post.


Simple. 

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Delicate.

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Pretty.

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Notice the buttons on the wall.  Love the chair.  I have an entire post on tufting coming up next week.

Decorative. 

Collectible.

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Artsy.  Happy Pink Saturday!

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Blog button: n.  a graphic online icon.

To copy this button, take the html on my right sidebar.

After hearing much feedback about the word verification device, and the apparent disdain of it by many, Penny Lane Designs has helped me create a new "button."  If you do not know what word verification is or how to remove it, read about it here, here or here.  We are not advocating lack of security. Research security measures and decide for yourself.  For those of us who like to comment a lot, word verification is a pain.  Some bloggers will not even comment if they must go through the deciphering process.  And believe me, it is a process. One mistake and it's back to the box with letters harder to decipher. 


Help spread the word by identifying  your blog as a "word verification free blog."  It's a courtesy to those who take time to comment on your posts. 


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Happy Blogging!
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