IT'S A GENERATIONAL THING

Hi folks,

I want to thank all of you who left a comment and helped me decide to paint the antique bed. It now has a primer on it that reveals just how pretty it will look when finished with several coats of dreamy white paint.

Last night my granddaughter called me to say hello. The conversation went something like this.


Susie: Hi Nana!
Nana: Hi Susie! Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you've called me tonight! I love for you to call me!
Susie: So what are you doing?
Nana: I'm cleaning and priming the antique bed that was moved out of your bedroom.
Susie: Really! Well, what color are you going to paint it?
Nana: I've decided to paint it white. I think it will look beautiful painted white. You know how we've discussed painting it white before.
Susie: Nan a! Nan a! Giggle,giggle. You know I may want that bed back when you finish it. More giggles! It will look so pretty painted white and with a comforter on it and lots of orange pillows.
Nana: I'm sure you will want it back!
Susie: I've gotta go now and watch the game. I'll call you tomorrow. Love ya!
Nana I love you too precious! Sweet dreams.

All of my children love antiques and especially the ones I love. It's a generational thing! Furniture is moved back and forth all the time around here. Blessings to all of you, Brook

ANTIQUE BED

Dear reader,

Yesterday I brought this old antique foot board home with me from the the house at the lake. Next week I'll bring back the wooden side rails and tall headboard in my truck. I gave the antique bed to my youngest granddaughter several years ago but she is growing up now and has recently redecorated her bedroom.

What do you think? Is it a French style bed and should I leave the original finish or give it a fresh cottage white makeover? I think I should probably leave the original finish but it would also be pretty in white. Your comments will be appreciated.


I love to gather and treasure pretty old antique beds, dressers, mirrors and chests! This pretty twin bed has a distressed cream finish and is marked Simmons Furniture. It will soon be placed in a child's guest bedroom with dreamy bed linens. Until next time, Brook

PRETTY AS A PICTURE

Aren't these pictures cheerful?! Love the French wire hamper! I'm craving sunshine. Until spring arrives I hope everyone is warm and cozy. Have a lovely weekend! Brook
Pottery Barn images.

WISHING EVERYONE A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Blessings, Brook

JANE and KEVIN McGARRY'S Fort Worth Residence featured in D HOME

Don't you just love it?! I like the pretty tile of course!!! Jane is our local anchor woman! Read about this home in D HOME. Enjoy!
Photos by Aimee Herring for D Home and Garden.

AND THE MOSAIC PICTURE FRAME WINNER IS:

Deb! The winner of the mosaic picture frame is Deb! Deb's lovely and creative blog is Garage Sale Gal and is located on my sidebar.

My husband drew Deb's name this morning before he left for work. I will need your mailing address Deb. There were 8 names in the drawing and I sincerely appreciate every kind comment about my mosaic artwork. I plan to have more giveaways soon!

Love and blessings, Brook

FIRESIDE COCOA

Sweet, rich, delicious, and comforting!

1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups sweet milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix cocoa, sugar and small amounts of hot water in saucepan, stirring mixture until it is well blended. Heat on top of stove over medium heat.
Add milk and heat slowly, but do not boil mixture. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
Serve in large mugs and garnish with miniature marshmallows (toasted if desired).

" Winter is the time for comfort, for
good food and warmth, for the touch of a
friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire:
it is the time for home." __Edith Sitwell

ANTIQUE BOOKCASE FOR SPRING PROJECT

Hi folks,

Look at the elegant antique bookcase that I purchased today to makeover. It has the original key to open and close the door too. I can just picture it filled with beautiful old books after I give it a fresh makeover this spring. It is in wonderful and sturdy condition, but wouldn't it look simply beautiful with a creamy white makeover?! What do you think? Any ideas? Until next time, Brook

MOSAIC FRAME ~ GIVEAWAY ENDED

Dear reader,

I am giving away this sweet 5 3/4 " x 5 3/4 " mosaic picture frame created by me~Brook. The new mosaic frame has a covered glass opening and sits on a vintage rhinestone jeweled stand. The drawing will end 12:00 midnight on February 1 and I will post the winner's name on February 2. Simply leave a kind comment if you would like to be entered in the drawing for the frame. Blessings, Brook



Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let
him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth
a cheerful giver.
2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 KJV

A SPLASH OF SPRING COLOR

I hope everyone is loving life! XO Brook

SWEET WORDS of INSPIRATION

Faith blossoms in your heart!

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED

God does hear and answer prayers! Praise God.

Let not your heart be troubled:
John 14:1

LOVELY FARMHOUSE FURNISHINGS

Yes, I'm still dreaming of decorating with lovely things! Until next time, Brook

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TIME TO DREAM

Dreaming just a bit while I continue to finish some home improvement projects! I still have lots of hard work to do but it is so worth it. I really like the look of the wall behind the farmhouse bed. Pottery Barn & Anthroplogie

SINGING A B C D E F G

Dear Friends and Family,
It's cold here and getting colder so I have a large pot of stew simmering for this evening. I've been busy singing A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z with baby. Now I know my ABC'S! I'll be rocking and singing and hugging and playing ball and changing diapers for a few days while his Mommy gets well. He's 9 months old now and teething and crawling and trying to walk. In other words he is a handful and I'm loving it!

Baby thinks Le Ann's blog rocks over at MY VINTAGE MODERN FARMHOUSE!!! He loves sitting in my lap and listening to his favorite songs on blogs. Til next time, A B C D E F G, Brook