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Mudroom Sneak Peek and An Amazing Offer

January 19, 2015

There's a great way for you to get a head start on all those new projects you've been meaning to try now that the new year is underway. Read on for a sneak peek of our "mudroom" and I'll introduce you to something great at the end of the post that I think you'll really LOVE hearing about.

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French Furniture Love

January 20, 2014

If you're a follower, then you know about my love affair with all things French, including chaise longues.

And as far as I'm concerned, it's all about the chairs, girls.

Take a look at this.

I mean, what's not to love?

A while back I wrote about my love affair with this gorgeously Frenchified chaise longue here. But back then, little did I know about the rich history that stands behind the object of my affection. I mean, it's French, right? What more did I need to know?

Well, I learned quite a bit once after conducting a little bit of research. Apparently, the chaise longue has been around since the ancient Egyptians. It went on to be used in ancient Greece and Rome, and later in France under Louis XIV. Not surprisingly, it's history suggests that the chaise longue evolved into a luxurious piece of furniture on which to recline and while away the hours.

I may not be a French royal, but I will admit to having napped on my luxurious chaise longue once or twice. A decadent indulgence in an otherwise hectic day. I highly recommend it.

Mine sits in the family room, but it's probably more commonly found in bedrooms. I absolutely love the natural color and overall burlap look of mine, as well as the nailhead trim along the sides. Oh, and the turned legs. And the tufting! I guess I love pretty much everything about my chaise longue.

Do you have a statement chair in your home? More importantly, do you know it's history?

Well, thanks for stopping by and indulging me in my Frenchy furniture love!

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Antique Farmhouse Crush and Some Awesome Frenchy Presents!

February 22, 2012

Antique Farm House

I'd have to say that some birthdays are more memorable than others. I think my recent birthday (29, of course) will have to be filed under: "Birthdays to remember cause I got me some cool gifts."

First off, have you heard of Antique Farm House? They're a new online retailer that I have absolutely fallen in love with! I was lucky enough to receive one of their many awesome shabby chic items for my birthday this year. The kids gave me their Luxe Rough pillow. I mean, don't you just love it? I even love the name. Luxe. Rough. It's so French (another one of my current obsessions, along with pillows -- what could be better?)

And yes, I pinned it.

It almost makes turning 48 39 29 not so bad!

The second incredible gift I received was a chaise longue from Mr. CBD. Yes, you read that right. A. chaise. longue. Say it with me now, "shezz---lohng!" And I couldn't be happier. I really don't think the pictures do it justice but I did my best to capture some of it's savvy style.

Goes pretty awesomely with the pillow, non? Like a match made in heaven.

And the tufting, oh the tufting.

And the nailhead trim.

Here's the original pillow it came with.

With my faux mink throw, love this for cold snowy days by the fire.

Here's my Luxe Rough pillow up close and personal.

So to recap:

Antique Farm House announces new sales events a few times a week starting at 11:00 a.m. EST. You should head over there right now and sign up to receive their e-mails. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Okay, then. Here are a few more items currently being offered by Antique Farm House this week.

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