Flea Market Finds

This past week end was the Kane County Flea Market.  One of my favorites.

Here are a few of the treasures I am re loving into my home.


I got this stool from one of my favorite vendors at the flea market Julie Norkus.  Julie always has awesome treasures.

Julie stenciled on the words and the old vintage clocks.  I am putting this stool into my guest room.  I love the words she chose to put on this stool.  I think it will be perfect for my family and friends when they stay in our guest room.

Thank you Julie I love the new stool.


Ok I cannot leave well enough alone.  I had this skirt from the old ottoman at the end of the bed and it matched perfectly.  So I attached it and now I have two looks for this ottoman.



Then I saw sweet Rosemary from Villa Barnes and her booth was packed full of beauties to behold.  I forgot to take pictures I am always so overwhelmed by the white treasures.  I did however buy this beautiful piece from her.


Yep this great dresser with wheels.  Oh my had to have her.  Isn't she just too cute.

Look at her cute legs and wheels.  It was love at first sight.  Told Rosemary to put a sold sign on this little treasure.

Haaaa just when you might be thinking Junk Chic Cottage is only grey, creams and whites nope a pop of color!!! I found this cute blue ball jar and added some daisys to bring a pop of color to the top of the dresser in the guest room.


Nope did not stop with a little color at the ball jar.  Added my vintage phone to the side table too.

Hmmmmm my assistant Libby thinks she should be the first guest to try out the bed in the guest room.  She likes to curl up on the Ikea duvet at the end of the bed.

Yep I caught you!!!!




Well there are just a few of the little treasures I found at Kane County Flea Market this past week end.

I am changing up my dining room and hope to have a post on this soon.  Terry and his tools made me a brand new french farmhouse table out of my existing table.  I cannot wait to show you that.  Like I always say gotta love a man with tools and knows how to use them.

Have a great rest of the week.
Come back on Saturday for Spotlight.  Susan and I have two fabulous bloggers for you to get to know.
Kris
:)
Parties:
Get your DIY On
Wow us Wednesday
What's It Wednesday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Share your Cup Thursday
Fabulously Creative Friday


Guest Room Change Ups

I have been working on some change ups in my guest room.  I showed you the new headboard made out of old doors in my last post.  Now I did a few other small changes in the guest room.

You know how one change leads to another LOL!


As you enter the guest room I have an old vintage mail box hanging on the door.

I have a special guardian angel to watch over my guests while they visit.



Some of you saw the new headboard made out of the old armoire doors.  I relocated the chandelier that hung over the bed to the side of the bed and put up this romantic candle chandelier over the bed.  Very pretty at night with the candles lit.


Then Mr. JCC relocated the electric chandelier over to the side of the bed.  It is hard to see in this picture but it hangs in front of the chippy cabinet doors over the side table.



I went to Morris (little town with all my fave shops)  with my friend and I found these double ruffle Sweet Dreams pillow cases for the guest room bed.



I added the old white chippy clock I had in my dining room back into this guest room.


I put the guest room sign over this old vintage frame I had.

So there you have it some small change ups to freshen up the guest room.  I love the soft creams and whites in this room.   I want my guest to feel serene and comfy when they stay in our guest cottage.

I am always tweaking this room.  So there could be more change ups down the road but for now I am liking the soft look to this room.

I love how warm this room feels with all the natural sun light it gets.

Thanks for your visit today and have a wonderful start to the new week ahead.

Kris
:)

Parties this week:
Show and Share
The Scoop
Inspire Me Tuesday
Twirl and Take a Bow
Get your DIY On
WOW us Wednesday
What's it Wednesday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Share your cup Thursday
Fabulously Creative Friday
French Country Cottage
Rooted in Thyme
Thrifty Life Thursday
Show and Tell Friday
Every Room in The House Party


Saturday Spotlight: Life Behind the Blogger



Susan from Must Love Junk, and myself wanted to do a regular feature on our blogs, something unique that hasn't been done before.   So we came up with an idea to 'spotlight the real life behind the blogger' in a more personal way.
There is so much talent and inspiration in blogland, and we thought it would be fun to bring you a closer look at the person behind the blog.

Every week on Saturday we will spotlight a blogger and have them tell us a little bit about themselves and their blogs.  You will be able to see and read about each of the bloggers on both Susan's and my blog. 
August 1st


Happy Saturday.  I am going to introduce you to a really sweet blogger Julie from Love My Simple Home.  Enjoy getting to know Julie and please make a trip over to visit her really cute blog you will love her Simple Pretty Living posts.  








Hi my name is Julie and I blog at Love My Simple Home. I was surprised & happy when I received an e-mail from Kris asking if I would like to be in her Saturday Spotlight feature. I am happy to embrace this opportunity to speak about my personal side on her lovely blog.

Well here goes...I am a wife, mother and daughter.


I live on Eastern Long Island with my husband, daughter & two of the most sweetest fur babies.

About two years ago I was laid off from a full time job as a secretary.  It was a difficult time for us to adjust to one income. Eventually I landed a part time job as a secretary in the same school district where my daughter attends and my husband works.  Looking back now it was a blessing. Since then I started my blog, met the most nicest blog friends and  have more time to spend with my family.  I am learning how to cut back on expenses and live a simple life.  I like to share simple projects on my blog. For our home I shop at thrift stores, yard sales or the side of the road.  I am always amazed to see what people throw away.


Our beautiful daughter

I had my daughter late in life at age 40.  I am now 55 and she is 15.  I am the happiest I've ever been.  Staying fit and healthy is very important to me.  I walk everyday and I always make sure we eat healthy meals.  I rather cook our meals at home then go out to eat.  Summer is my favorite season.  I love driving to the farm stands to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables to make our meals. Eastern Long Island is surrounded by beautiful beaches.  In the summer that's were I like to relax.  We have a boat and like to camp on the beach whenever we can.



I am fortunate to have both my parents with me.  My dad had a stroke 6 years ago, it left him partially paralyzed and in a wheel chair.  They are both 81 years old and my mom looks amazing. Growing up we were a family of five.  I have an older sister and a younger brother.  I am the middle child.  When I was a child I took dance lessons and in college it was my major.  I enjoy the ARTS.  I also enjoy being outside on our boat or swimming in the ocean.

Here we are in 1968.  My mom, dad, big sis and that's me next to my little brother.


Here is a recent picture of my mom, sister and myself having fun in the Hamptons.

Our fur family


I took this picture when we were camping on the beach.  
That's my husband fishing near the Moriches Bay Inlet facing the Atlantic ocean.

We saw some amazing sunsets

Thank you Kris for giving me this opportunity to share my personal side.


Now that you have gotten to know Julie and her sweet  family please go over and visit Susan's blog and meet another wonderful blogger with the same first name Julie from Julie's Lifestyle.  Have a great rest of the week end.  Thank you for your visits and reading spotlight to meet and get to know wonderful bloggers.
Kris
:)

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