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top:2px;padding-right:5px;font-family:times;”>You might remember a couple months ago I did a blog post on ton-usa-edition.html” target=”_blank”>The Urban Market’s November 8 antiques fair in Houston. On that post I included a picture of a darling wagon, calling it “the Find of the Day” and claiming it would make a sensational, eclectic coffee table for those who are interested in using fun finds in unique and interesting ways as home décor!
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The text on the feature photo reads:
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Until next time, think outside the decorating box!
The Antiques Diva ™
I agree… think outside of the box when decorating. Your blog is great!!! Glad I found you.
xo,
cristin @ simplified bee
Chantal,
How cool that your oh-so cool purchase is desired by the masses, but only you have the REAL DEAL!
The Diva
Oh My, Apologies go out you my dear readers… I've been away for the last month in America visiting family and I fear I've been neglecting responding to comments on my blog!!
THANK YOU to all of you for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts or just say Hello! Readers, you mean the world to me!!!
The Antiques Diva
I love your treasures that you found and what a great idea to use the stools! Can't wait to see it come to fruition!
Happy, happy new year, sweet one!
xo Isa
Interesting to find out about your creative ideas Toma! Hugs. Philip
As always, you inspire me dear diva.
Lisa
We saw our tripod lamp at the Pottery Barn while we were back in the states. Thanks again for helping us bargain for the real authentic deal in Paris!
Such a clever Lady,
That is a great idea,
Maybe the sitting room of a steak house
Restaurant, with saw dust floor??
I can see it now.
You're so creative! That table was so pretty in 'real life' and I love your stool idea. I'll have to try that one out.
Fun to read about your latest adventures here in USA!!
Jackie
I absolutely love home decorating . I wish I could be an interior decorator. I actually more wish I could pick all the decor and have someone else do it…haha… that's what husbands are for right!!??!!
I found a great book I have to share with the rest of the divas called, At Home With Laurie Ann by Laurie Ann McMillin Ray. Inside, it demonstrates with examples the few small changes that can transform a space from mediocre to wow. It helped me and made me realize I'm good at this decorating thing!!
Happy New Year Darling! It's been much too long since I've been by. Love the post of your home. That conference table looks like an inspiring place to write. Hope to see you somewhere wonderful in 2010!
Oh what a fab find and great idea!! thank you for sharing. Happy New Year The Antiques Diva!
Oh Toma, in the first shot, I thought, Oh No! She stripped it and painted it white. Whew!
I love it! Isn't it amazing when our inspirations are validated in print?! Stan