Embellished Apron by Tammy

another picture of the embellished apron!

The Old Painted Cottage

My home was featured in May of 2007 as the 'Cottage of the Month".

I'M IN LOVE WITH AN APRON!!!!.....

LOOK AT THIS!!!! My sweetpea friend, Tammy gave this to me!! We both have booths at 'The Carriage House" in Gray. The 1st time I walked into the shop, I went straight to her booth and bought 2 beautiful, handmade Marie Antoinette cards, vintage jewelry and an adorable little bird on a clothespin clip!! I immediately asked the owner of the shop if she knew if she(Tammy) posted pictures to Flickr and tried to find out any little tidbits about her....but she didn't really know any details. Sooooo, to make a long story short.....I finally met Tammy at the 1st meeting to discuss our 'Grand Opening' at the Carriage House. She was sitting at a table with her darling little daughter, Shelby. We just 'clicked'....you know how it is when you meet someone and you know that you instantly like that person...well, that's how the story went. We were supposed to work together this past Saturday at the grand opening but I was sick!!! Little did I know that Tammy had bought this beautiful apron to give to me that day!!! I went to the Carriage House, yesterday to see her for a minute and she had this waiting for me!!! The pictures DO NOT do this justice!!! Tammy has embellished it with the most beautiful flower brooch(it's removable so I can wear it with other things!!!), a vintage rhinestone pin, buttons and sequins!! I just can't believe it!!! It's perfect!!! She was donning one herself and she looked so cute!!! She also had it wrapped so pretty with gorgeous ribbons and the crinkled seam binding and an adorable card!!! Thank you soooo much for doing this, Tammy! As you can see in the picture, even Roosevelt loves it!!! You are a treasure, Tammy!!!

Mantel in the dining room parlor

Mantel in the dining room parlor
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

This is one of the 6 mantle tops that I have purchased from my friend, Cheryl Alexander. Her home has been featured in several magazines, including Home Companion & Country Living. She has also been featured on 3 episodes of Mary Emmerling's show that was on HGTV. For some reason HGTV stopped producing all my favorite shows!!! I really miss Kitty Bartholomew!!!

Vintage Dress Form in Foyer "Elizabeth"

Vintage Dress Form in Foyer "Elizabeth"
Originally uploaded by Sherry's Rose Cottage

This is the 1st dress form with a hoop that I bought from Cheryl Alexander. She is the lady in the picture with me that's shown on a previous post. She is an amazing decorator and also the lady that finds the mantle tops for me!!

DID YOU NOTICE?????

I have a new blog banner!! Kimberly Ryan created it just for me!!! Tell me the truth, now, do you like this one or the original one??? Kimberly made both of them!!! I love them both!!! hmmm...maybe I could start another blog just to be able to use both of them!!!

Show and Tell Parlor

Hi Sweetpeas! Check this out....I have some pictures posted on 'Show and Tell Parlor'. Mary Harrington, of 'At Home Redesigns' is the sweet lady who posts pictures on her beautiful website "So Shabby In Pink". All you have to do is email some pictures of your lovely home and she will feature them. Don't forget to check out her blog, too!She is so funny!