Looking Forward To Ikea Extravaganza!!!!!

 

Believe it or not I have never been to Ikea!!!!! Now I know to a decorator addict like me this is blasphemy .... I convinced my sis to take me to Ikea this coming weekend. Every time I look on a vintage or farmhouse blog they have great items that they purchased at Ikea.I am very excited and a little intimidated.I have been told Ikea can be overwhelming....and that it is like a big maze.Someone also told me they serve food.Can this be?My two favorite things shopping and food? LOL I am planning on taking lots of pics on our outing, and will post about all my goodies! In the meantime another TJ Maxx trip sufficed and of course I came home with a goodie!!!!! Thus my addiction...... Stay Peaceful .... Debbie

Love this wreaTh!!! looks like a ring of creamy beige roses, but it is made of rolled wood!!! so shabby Chic!!!!

 

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Starfish and Beachy Decor!!!!

Shells and Starfish have become a big part of my decor. I have them in baskets,vases ,on my window tops.....any where I can think of!!!!!! To me they really evoke the feeling of beach and a calming seaside retreat. During the holidays I incorporate them in my seaside themed decorations. I have purchased them at several different venues. Some at beach gift shops,others at stores like The Christmas Tree Shop!!!! I also enjoy gathering them during a walk on the Jersey Shore.....Ahh Summer ....you will be missed !!!!! Debbie

 

 

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Vintage Signs In Your Seaside Decor !!!

Ok.... Let me cop to yet another addictions signs and wall words!!! After reading many mags on seaside decorating I noticed a reoccurring component , SIGNS !!!!! So then the quest began ,signs, beat up and chippy with a seaside theme. When you come to my home their is alot to read!!!!! Lol I found wall words that I could customize, and had great beach themes. My hubby less than thrilled with this new addiction, since he was the wall words putter upper!!!!! I have lots of signs that evoke that beachy feel, and yet I am still always looking!!! I switch things around alot....hence my OCD.....but you can never have enough beach can you? I also am addicted to numbers on things....but that is for another blog.....LOL. stay peaceful.....Debbie

 

This one of my favorite signs,it is on an old piece of driftwood. I love the saying especially!!!!!

Love the colors of these signs and I do consider my house a seaside cottage!!! LOL

This one is of my favorites!!! It is painted on an old cabinet door.

Love the sentiment on this one, almost got divorced over putting this one up!!!! LOL

This sign was very cheap.Got it for $ 4!!!!!

This one goes all around my kitchen soffit.

Yes ...words on even the pillows!!!!

Hope you enjoyed my sign parade!!!!

 

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Followers Please

I know fellow bloggers can relate to this...your so excited about your blog but it takes so long to get followers!!!!Cmon friends help a girl out......follow my blog!!!!! Lol ok the begging is over Debbie

 

 

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My Favorite Guy!!!!

Just wanted to introduce everyone to my fav guy!!!! He is loyal, sweet, and never talks back....... Debbie

 

 

Isn't he cute!!!!!

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Happy Labor Day!!!!

Had all of my family over for a picnic and of course RAIN!!! Oh well it is tradition that it rains when I have an outdoor event LOL I love Fall so I incorporated some Mums in my picnic decor....everyone have a relaxing Labor Day!!! I am in the education field so I am back to work....ugh!!! Debbie

Anyone Else Addicted to Homegoods ?

As I have said before I am a Pottery Barn lover,however my checkbook does not have that kind of power.... So what's a decorating addict to do.....HOMEGOODS!!!!! I have gotten some great buys there for great prices. You really have to be diligent ,they get new stock in all the time. This week I bought a new chair that reclines 299$, an adorable clock 14.99$, and a cute seaside style lantern 14.99$!!!! Now I know that sounds like alot, I usually do not purchase big furniture pieces , but this cutie I could not pass up. This chair looks good and still let's the hubby recline and watch his fav TV shows!!!! I have managed to get the look I love without a big price tag, and in this economy that's a must.... Till next time my fellow addicts stay peaceful, and go decorate something!!!!!! Debbie Ps. Oh I forgot this great vintage looking sign...


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