August Living Room Tour...

Easy summer switcharoo...a couple of hours max. 
I know I had mentioned doing a summer living room, adding aqua to my neutral room...but I procrastinated.

Then, I did an aqua painting. 

And yesterday, when I was dusting and sweeping, I thought...why not? After all, it's just the little things...the things that are the most fun, anyway.

Swap a gray saucer for a turquoise one...tweak a gallery wall...or two. 

So I dug my boxes of aqua and green things out from under the bed in the middle bedroom and indulged myself with some decorating therapy.

I really like this French chair next to the industrial bookshelf...and the aqua is a nice change. 

At first, I thought I might not have enough aqua accents...but it came together. 

The shelves barely changed, except for the removal of deconstructed books and addition of aqua and light blue ones.

A few small vintage aqua vases and ceramics were mixed in here and there.

The trunk coffee table got new items as well...

A vintage tray and aqua glass bottles I have been collecting when I find them at thrift stores...

Along with vintage books. Now, you can sit on the sofa, and teach yourself a little French. 

The mantel got tweaked as well...

The pretty glass marble below is one of my son Ethan's first glass pieces.

The metal lantern thing with the lovely patina was the front porch light when I first moved in. The wiring was shot, but I loved the look of it, so I kept it.

Pretty much everything you see is collected over years from thrift stores and garage sales. 

Some of it has been painted white by yours truly. 
The table in front of the window holds an old bird feeder and a small collection of turquoise antique glass insulators. 

I love the way they catch the light...

Next to the table is the small gallery wall, which was tweaked from its radiant violet incarnation. I painted a new small piece for a pop of aqua. 

You haven't seen this lamp before...at least I don't think so. I saw it at a thrift store, and paid more than I usually like to pay...$5. (Without the shade.)

Now, I need a few cute pillows...like that's going to happen. 
Even if I buy cute fabric, I procrastinate with sewing projects.  

They really would finish it off, though...
And I'd need at least one more for here:



The white bench gallery wall got tweaked as well.

Before long, this piece will move to another room. 
But for now, it stays, with aquatic tweaks.

There is ONE new piece in the room...

It was a couple of bucks on the 80 percent off aisle at Hobby Lobby.

That wraps up my August living room tour...and I'm glad I did it, even if it will change before October. Change is good for the spirit - refreshing. 

Price for a refreshing aqua living room redo: about $4 for a spool of aqua ribbon and an 80 percent off box. Time invested: 2 hours. 

Word for the Day:
Genesis 8:22
While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk

All That Glitters - Thrifty Life Thursday #29 and features from last week!

All that glitters is not gold...sometimes it is lovely brass with a rich patina. 

I have found some lovely pieces lately...for Etsy, mostly.

The candlesticks above have been polished to a lovely sheen...not too shiny.

This footed bowl needed nothing...

Look at the pretty engraving...and wonderfully rich patina.

This week, as always, I was impressed with the array of amazing finds at the party! 

Sincere thanks to each of you who joined us, or came by to see the thrifty treasures.

Audrey from Timeless Treasures wowed us again with her wonderful vintage finds at great prices, and her red bench revision. 

Those pitch forks also caught my eye...and the zinc chest, and the watering can...The girl has such a good eye!

Donna from Distressed Donna Down Home shared a lovely collection of quilts she actually uses, as well as tips for caring for them. 

You'll have to visit her to read one of the sweetest stories ever about one of her favorite quilts...

Here's a peek...it put a lump in my throat. This funny girl has heart. 

Rita from Panopoly shared a most charming set of vintage Quimper Pottery from France.

What a happy table! She also shared a brief history of the pottery. (Blogging can make you smarter. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

Now, let's see what you have in store for us this week!

THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #29

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures 

that may have previous experience or lived a former life elsewhere. 

Please share items that are second-hand or are composed of second-hand materials.

Types of Posts to Share:

• Home decor, furniture, collectibles, garden items and even wearables are welcome, as long as they have a second-hand element.
• Please, no food items, new pieces from "real" stores, or crafts, unless made with upcycled, thrifty finds.

• Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
• Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.

• Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned or second hand.

• Posts including Etsy and other shop links are welcome! For visitor enjoyment, please link to your blog post, not directly to your Etsy shop. 

Etiquette:

• Though it is not a requirement, it would be lovely if you would follow Revisionary Life  via Bloglovin', Blogger or subscribe via email. Links are located in my sidebar to the right.

• Please link your post (not your blog address) back to Revisionary Life.             
• Please visit at least one other party friend.

• I'd love for you to comment and introduce yourself if we've never met before. :) Otherwise, don't feel obligated to leave a comment. 

Features:

• Featured items must meet the criteria above. 
• Only posts that link back may be featured.
• I will try to leave a comment or email you and let you know if you were featured!

Word for the Day:
Hebrews 10:24-25
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 

25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, 

but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

A Quirky Assortment of Objects...

One bleached deer skull and antlers...

And, no, I did not bag it myself. 

One Brownie 8 mm movie camera...

In its original case.

Four vintage brass and antique white fruit plaques...

With lovely chippy paint.

Two pewter wall plaques with unknown historical figures...

They look Italian...don't they?

A brass fish letter opener...

5 decks of vintage playing cards used in various casinos...

Some have holes drilled in them...does anyone know why?

A mid-century Russel Wright sugar and creamer set that stacks...

And a funky wooden pineapple painted in ASCP old white.

 

These are items I plan to list in Etsy soon.
If you are interested in any of these items before they get to Etsy, let me know. 

Word for the Day:
John 19:17
...and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk