Wednesday, January 26, 2011

~victorian beauty & grainsacks....~

Happy Wednesday friends!



I came upon the most beautiful
Victorian home in San Francisco.......

I am loving so much about it!



like the settee for starters.....
love the upholstery with the 2 types of fabric....


and how cute is that little dress form in the entryway???

it's a lovely thought but I can already see one
in my home covered with 28 sweatshirts,
backpacks, bags, purses with a couple umbrellas
thrown on top!!

nevertheless ~ her's is quite beautiful ;)



cute dining room...adorable chairs....
all of them!

speaking of chairs....
my sweet hubby hung up all my chairs in our (well I
think he's thinking "his new mancave") garage...

he's waiting ever so patiently for me to get to them.....
{if you haven't a clue what I'm talking about
you can read about my chair fetish/extravaganza here}
so when it is time for me to tackle them they will
be waiting all nice like hanging on the wall....

where was I?





so many beautiful decorative details....love
all the frames & mirrors on the wall....



just a peek into her kitchen....


LOVE her son's room....
so many textures....
I really like the way she uses the vintage suitcases
for storage.  perfect.

And of course, I'm loving the grainsack pillows.....
which leads me to something a bit
exciting for the
Ticking and Toile Linen Shoppe

I have recently received this stack of
amazing
antique french grainsacks.....





which will very soon become
amazing
pillows & table runners for sale in
the shop!!!

I simply cannot get over how fabulous they are...
I can see now the great affection so many
decorators have for them!

Although I have always loved the look ~ I've just
never owned any for myself!



so these are on the agenda....
pure yumminess coming soon!!


and on another note.....

I was so fortunate to win 2 giveaways recently!!!!
wow!!!

this darling little pink toolkit


from Cierra's Tattered Elegance
she is such a sweetheart & her blog is really
fun!!! Please stop in and say hi!

and I also won (can you believe it??) a Home Goods gift card
from Cindy at My Romantic Home
and if you haven't been by her site
please stop over & peek!!

crazy huh??


Thank you Cindy & Cierra!!

Well I'm off to my work ~ and the SUN is OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

hold the phone! seriously!
:)

Have a great day!



xoxo,


Shellagh


{photos courtesy of Country Living}


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37 comments:

  1. High Street CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful Shellagh! Wow, I think her son's room is genious, does remind me of something Tracey over at French Larkspur would do. So creative! I am going to have to check out your shop, xoxo tami

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  2. stefanieJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    what a beautiful home!! and the grain sacks are gorgeous!!! what is this sun you speak of?

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  3. Susie~From My Home To YoursJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    That home is awesome...love it. Now how about those grain sacks...did you hit the lottery? LOL
    There's nothing like the feel and lovliness of the old grain sacks.

    So, I'm starting (slowly) to feel better, and at last I can do a few things around the house. I just get sooooo tired. I'll have my scan next week which will determine if all the cancer is gone. I have no doubt that it is!

    Blessings,
    Susie

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Shellagh! Love these images, and cannot wait to see what you do with all the yummy grainsacks! You know what they say "make hay while the sun shines"...so go for it!
    xoxo,
    Debra

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  5. GLENDA CHILDERSJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Yeah, the sun it out!

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  6. It's meJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Heeeee hello !! how are you ?? nice that pink tool set !! and so PINK !!! i love it...when it is not your color ...i will give my adress sweetie.....hahahahah!! what a lovely home....so beautiful love your post love you warm hugs from me Ria....xxx...

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  7. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hello :) That Victorian home is simply gorgeous! Love it :) I've checked out your Etsy shoppe, and your pillowslips are just beautiful! I've been thinking of incorporating some of this look in my home, and am keeping my eye on a couple of them :) Congratulations on your giveaway wins; love that pink tool set.

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  8. Alison AgnewJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Loved that issue of Country Living...all whites. I would love to paint my dining room table a creamy white, but just can't imagine it holds up very well. Maybe I'm just a coward?

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  9. time worn interiorsJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I think this is the best issue CL has put out in a while! Refreshing to finally see some white! I love grain sacks, I have a large stack of them. Only one problem, I can't bear to cut them up! What is my problem? lol!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  10. LaurieJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    What a beautiful home. I love the contrast of the dark wood with the white walls in the dining room. Her son's room is perfect.

    The stack of grain sacks looks like fun! I can't wait to see what you do with them. Don't forget to keep one for yourself :)

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Shellagh,
    I am IN LOVE with that home!! It is gorgeous!!
    I'm going to have to go out and pick up that magazine.
    Love all of your grain sacks, just beautiful! I can't wait to see what you do with them.
    Have a great day.
    sincerely,
    Melinda

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  12. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I'd love to get my hands on some beautiful grain sacks like yours. Beautiful.

    Love all the pretty rooms too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  13. AntiqueChaseJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I want to move into that house! LOVE LOVE

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  14. NanaDianaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a gorgeous house. Doesn't it make you want to pack your bags and move right in? Love it! Hugs- Diana

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Some weeks ago I stumbled upon an etsy seller that made bedding VERY similar to the linens shown in the boys room in the Country Living issue you are featuring. I'm sorry I don't have the seller's name, but maybe someone could do search for it if they were interested.

    Though I would share.

    Enjoy your blog!

    Christi

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  16. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Now, how fun is that?!....smiles

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  17. Olde Tyme MarketplaceJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Such a great post! Love everything!
    Beth

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  18. Heaven's WalkJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Ok.....you TOTALLY had me at grain sack, girl! I locked up when I got to those photos! lol! You best save me a couple of those red striped pillows!!!! lol!

    I know you were searching for some. Where did you end up finding them, you lucky girl?

    xoxo laurie

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  19. AnnJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Oh I love those mirrors...
    and the vintage suitcases...
    what a gorgeous home:)

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  20. Little Emma English HomeJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Hello Shellagh! happy to see you back! this house is great, where was I too?!?!?!

    Ps. did you receive my mail?
    :)

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Hi Shellagh...I am in love with that home too! So many wonderful details to gaze at!! Can't wait to see what you do with the grainsacks!!

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  22. Beach House LivingJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    What a place that first photo is sublime.

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  23. The Vintage VagablondeJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    i have that tool box..and i love it! The grainsacks are fun...cant wait to see what u create.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    what a gorgeous home.Love it !! Thank you for sharing the pics.I see so many things I like in each room.I am going to go back and look again.It is one of things you dont get tired to easily by.I hope you are having a bright day..Chickie

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  25. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I, too, LOVE the settee with the two different fabrics... so unique!

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  26. RozmeenJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Just stunning!!!

    Hugs,
    Rozmeen

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  27. Privet and HollyJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I know you'll
    work your magic
    with these grain
    sacks....what a
    *score* !!

    xx Suzanne

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  28. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Oh you lucky girl you...just saw one here for $100...not in my budget thats for sure! Love that house have seen it alot lately! x0

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  29. PollyJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    You're right Shellagh, it is gorgeous! Every detail, every inch is perfection!

    Hope you are well! Have fun creating with all those gorgeous grain sacks!

    Polly

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  30. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Hi Shellagh,
    Beautiful home. It's filled with wonderful ideas. And...what a score on the grain sacks! Can't wait to see them finished!
    I was looking in my Etsy store and saw that someone "hearted" my shop. When I clicked to see her profile...I saw you too! You ARE doing great!
    Kelly

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  31. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh my, the home is fabulous!!!!
    YOur grain sacks, dreamy!!!
    XO

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  32. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Shellagh, Beautiful images. The grain sacks will be gorgeous runners and pillows. Congrats on finding this stack..they are fabulous.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  33. RosieJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    CrAzY GOOD! Congratulations!
    I love these images of this home...I think it's the simplistic beauty...clean, uncluttered and what is there is so very interesting...LOVE it
    May your week continue to bring you much J*O*Y...love Rosie

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  34. SarahJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Shellagh!

    I'm still in total love with my linen blend chair pad covers you made for us and every one that comes over comments on how beautiful they are.

    I left yo a little award on my blog today =)

    http://misstrixiesfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-award.html

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  35. joannaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Loved that article in CL...and I have been dreaming of finding a cheap rundown house with such beautiful bones ever since! Can't wait to see what you do with the grainsacks!

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  36. Alicia ~ time worn styleFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Really enjoying all the lovely photos on your blog, am feeling quite inspired which is good as our downstairs room flooded from all the rain over the weekend so am going to have to redecorate!!
    alicia

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  37. DengJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Hello Shellagh! happy to see you back! this house is great, where was I too?!?!?! Ps. did you receive my mail? :)

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Thanks so much for saying hi! I love to hear from you!