Mr Blandings builds a dream house - Page 3

LadyAshen · 07-07-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gbarmranch

I love that kitchen.. all of your ideas.. That place is going to be gorgeous..

I also collect depression glass, and make reproduction 1930's quilts - by hand..

Really! Thanks so much!

What patterns/color glass do you collect?

I would never make quilts, I am far too lazy!

gbarmranch · 07-07-2009, 07:35 AM

The green and the pink..

enigma · 07-08-2009, 08:11 AM

Looks phenomenal - you have a fabulous eye!!!

Can't wait to see it finished.

LadyAshen · 07-08-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigma

Looks phenomenal - you have a fabulous eye!!!

Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks! Things keep changing daily!!!

I found out yesterday that my sister has given me back my 1920-30s cane back walnut sofa and armchair I had lent her years ago. They look a lot like these pieces with sage green brocade seat upholstery.

That means the white wicker daybed will go to the basement tornado shelter [since Kansas is tornado alley, and since the secure area is already built into the basement anyway]. Sitting a tornado warning out is boring, so with a kerosene lamp and the daybed down there at least I can lounge and read a book or something. And the white wicker armchair will go on the front porch [can you see me there sipping iced tea in the shade?] -- soon to be joined by another wicker armchair one when I find it and a small table.

And............my dad has a simple oak paneled wardrobe from maybe 1940 or so for me to use in the living room to hold coats, so I won't have to buy one. I think I will paint it white since it does not have any detail and is not a valuable piece. Then, I can use my white wicker entertainment armoire on the other side to balance things out and hold my TV. I saved tons of money by shopping dad's garage today!

But I was disappointed to find out that for the want of a screw, my auntie threw a beautiful unique 1940's yellow step stool chair into the trash a few weeks ago. It was the one I was going to use in the kitchen!

Auntie didn't mean any harm, but I about cried.

See what I mean..........everytime I turn around there is another change!

LadyAshen · 07-09-2009, 04:41 PM

I definitely decided to paint the armoire white and here is one just like mine. This is my wicker entertainment center.

LadyAshen · 10-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Ok, I am back!

I have been busy sewing curtains for my living room, and of course I decided on a different fabric than before!

Here is my famous fuzzy photos of the curtain and the trim I applied. I have to line and inter-line the curtains before I am finished. I also am making a matching sofa throw.

My dad in his careless clumsy way smashed the decorative cut and etched glass for my unique vintage front porch light fixtures!

So I decided to buy this glass and have it cut to fit the fixtures. It will be lovely, but costly.......

I have made simple yellow vinyl cushions for the porch's benches. And since a calico cat has adopted me, I used the left over yellow vinyl fabric to create ----tah dah! Cali's cat house table!!!

It is made of a old 70's octagonal table, insulated with corkboard, and upholstered with the light yellow vinyl. It is heated and carpeted. Don't laugh, I built it all by myself.

It is either ingenious or ridiculous. I can't figure out which.

redboy · 10-03-2009, 06:06 PM

I love the 'cat house table'!! BRILLIANT!!

I see a new business in your's (and Ashen's) future

!!
'CopyCats', Custom Designed Furniture For Home & Pets!!

LadyAshen · 10-03-2009, 08:42 PM

I will register the patent under Ashen's name!

That way if anyone laughs, I can say that is a brilliant design for an arabian mare -- rather than a stupid idea by a human!

LadyAshen · 10-03-2009, 11:23 PM

I just bought my third -- count them three matching tablecloths from Ebay!

Why you say? Well, one will be cut in two lengthwise and used to create window valances for the two windows. I haven't decided on the undercurtains. I am torn between the yellow woven check solid fabric, white battenburg lace curtains, or just crisp white solid curtains.

One will be on the table with the matching napkins, and the last one will be cut in two an used lengthwise as runners for the buffet.

I love the ethereal floral prints that Vera Neumann designed!

LadyAshen · 10-03-2009, 11:33 PM

White battenburg lace

or yellow woven solid check

I am leaning towards the white battenburg lace with a yellow interlining, and a white lining. The lace should look good over the yellow. What do you think?

redboy · 10-04-2009, 07:22 AM

I agree, it sounds adorable!
LadyA, you really have some great ideas!
I'm looking forward to more pics of your finished projects

.

LadyAshen · 10-04-2009, 04:42 PM

Man, I just blew it! I had my auction sniper set on another of these Vera tablecloths just in case I lost the last one.

I won the one I wanted, but forgot to delete my snipe on the last one. Soooooo..............today I won yet another pink & yellow daffodil tablecloth!

I guess I will have runners made out of the last one to line my china cabinet!

LadyAshen · 10-06-2009, 09:37 AM

Man I am bummed! I have got to drive 60 miles this week to pick up a pair of rare vintage iron Ice Cream armchair stools!

If I don't get there soon, my stools will be shipped to unclaimed property!

redboy · 10-06-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyAshen

Man I am bummed! I have got to drive 60 miles this week to pick up a pair of rare vintage iron Ice Cream armchair stools!

If I don't get there soon, my stools will be shipped to unclaimed property!

I love those!!

Paminky · 10-06-2009, 10:13 AM

So glad to see you back, I've been wondering how your decorating was going. I love the cat table.

LadyAshen · 10-07-2009, 02:45 PM

Thank you Pam!

That cat table is definitely "different" to say the least.

Glad you like the stools Redboy!

scrapchick · 10-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Love the cat table, it's ridiculously ingenious!

And you just cannot have too many pink and yellow daffodil tablecloths, I think they are darling.
This is a fun thread, glad you're back!

LadyAshen · 10-07-2009, 07:58 PM

Thanks so much scrapchick! I enjoy talking about my plans & projects.

LadyAshen · 10-10-2009, 11:02 AM

I went to Walmart last thursday, and as usual made my rounds to the Clearance section.

I saw a nice stash of curtain rods that were marked $7. Since mark downs were being done nearby, I took one to the worker. They scanned it and it was not $7, it was $3.50!!!

I ran back over and grabbed up all of these rods, including the larger size. They scanned at $4.50 each!!! I rapidly counted up number and sizes of windows in my house and found there was enough for every window and one left over!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10233858

I think they go great with the clip on curtain rings I have already purchased! What do you guys think?

Harmonyhill* · 10-11-2009, 10:41 PM

I LOVE the curtain rods! I think that I am going to have to
make a stop at Wal-Mart TOMORROW!

Did you make it to get the ice cream stools?

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LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	I definitely decided to paint the armoire white and here is one just like mine. This is my wicker entertainment center. __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

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LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	Ok, I am back! I have been busy sewing curtains for my living room, and of course I decided on a different fabric than before! Here is my famous fuzzy photos of the curtain and the trim I applied. I have to line and inter-line the curtains before I am finished. I also am making a matching sofa throw. My dad in his careless clumsy way smashed the decorative cut and etched glass for my unique vintage front porch light fixtures! So I decided to buy this glass and have it cut to fit the fixtures. It will be lovely, but costly....... I have made simple yellow vinyl cushions for the porch's benches. And since a calico cat has adopted me, I used the left over yellow vinyl fabric to create ----tah dah! Cali's cat house table!!! It is made of a old 70's octagonal table, insulated with corkboard, and upholstered with the light yellow vinyl. It is heated and carpeted. Don't laugh, I built it all by myself. It is either ingenious or ridiculous. I can't figure out which. __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-03-2009, 06:06 PM
redboy Started Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 2,753	I love the 'cat house table'!! BRILLIANT!! I see a new business in your's (and Ashen's) future!! 'CopyCats', Custom Designed Furniture For Home & Pets!!

10-03-2009, 08:42 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	I will register the patent under Ashen's name! That way if anyone laughs, I can say that is a brilliant design for an arabian mare -- rather than a stupid idea by a human! __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-03-2009, 11:23 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	I just bought my third -- count them three matching tablecloths from Ebay! Why you say? Well, one will be cut in two lengthwise and used to create window valances for the two windows. I haven't decided on the undercurtains. I am torn between the yellow woven check solid fabric, white battenburg lace curtains, or just crisp white solid curtains. One will be on the table with the matching napkins, and the last one will be cut in two an used lengthwise as runners for the buffet. I love the ethereal floral prints that Vera Neumann designed! __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-03-2009, 11:33 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	White battenburg lace or yellow woven solid check I am leaning towards the white battenburg lace with a yellow interlining, and a white lining. The lace should look good over the yellow. What do you think? __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-04-2009, 07:22 AM
redboy Started Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 2,753	I agree, it sounds adorable! LadyA, you really have some great ideas! I'm looking forward to more pics of your finished projects.

10-04-2009, 04:42 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	Man, I just blew it! I had my auction sniper set on another of these Vera tablecloths just in case I lost the last one. I won the one I wanted, but forgot to delete my snipe on the last one. Soooooo..............today I won yet another pink & yellow daffodil tablecloth! I guess I will have runners made out of the last one to line my china cabinet! __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-06-2009, 09:37 AM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	Man I am bummed! I have got to drive 60 miles this week to pick up a pair of rare vintage iron Ice Cream armchair stools! If I don't get there soon, my stools will be shipped to unclaimed property! __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend Last edited by LadyAshen : 10-06-2009 at 09:39 AM.

10-06-2009, 10:13 AM
Paminky Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 328	So glad to see you back, I've been wondering how your decorating was going. I love the cat table.

10-07-2009, 02:45 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	Thank you Pam! That cat table is definitely "different" to say the least. Glad you like the stools Redboy! __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-07-2009, 03:52 PM
scrapchick Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 7,020	Love the cat table, it's ridiculously ingenious! And you just cannot have too many pink and yellow daffodil tablecloths, I think they are darling. This is a fun thread, glad you're back! __________________ ....And I will sail my vessel, 'til the river runs dry, like a bird upon the wind , these waters are my sky - I'll never reach my destination if I never try ...So I will sail my vessel ,'til the river runs dry ...

10-07-2009, 07:58 PM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	Thanks so much scrapchick! I enjoy talking about my plans & projects. __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-10-2009, 11:02 AM
LadyAshen Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 705	I went to Walmart last thursday, and as usual made my rounds to the Clearance section. I saw a nice stash of curtain rods that were marked $7. Since mark downs were being done nearby, I took one to the worker. They scanned it and it was not $7, it was $3.50!!! I ran back over and grabbed up all of these rods, including the larger size. They scanned at $4.50 each!!! I rapidly counted up number and sizes of windows in my house and found there was enough for every window and one left over! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10233858 I think they go great with the clip on curtain rings I have already purchased! What do you guys think? __________________ And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." -- from Ancient Bedouin Legend

10-11-2009, 10:41 PM
Harmonyhill* Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 269	I LOVE the curtain rods! I think that I am going to have to make a stop at Wal-Mart TOMORROW! Did you make it to get the ice cream stools? __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain.