I've admired these bluish vintage looking jars at Anthropologie for some time now. I just happened to visit there today to return something and much to my delight they had two jars left in their sale room for 50% off! Not only that, but they were just about the same price as the item I was returning, so it's kinda like I got them for free. ;)
Just perfect for our new fireplace mantel, don't you think? My daughter cut some honeysuckle vines for one of the jars.
And sitting in the other jar? Yes, that would be chalk. You see... my grand plan of creating an illusion of a real fireplace insert went by the wayside today, as soon as my kids got a hold of the chalk. I bought the chalk with the intention of roughing up the black a bit to make it look a little more like slate. But they had better ideas. They spent a good part of the afternoon creating artwork on our very fancy antique chalkboard.
But you know what? I don't mind it. I decided to display the chalk right on top for whenever the urge might strike.
Don't forget that my give-away ends tonight at midnight (EST). Click here to see how to enter. I'm so excited to see who wins these adorable glasses!
Just love it, Rie...sometimes the best ideas just happen...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fortunate shopping trip don't you love it when things like that happen. I think the kids art work on display surrounded by the gorgeous mantle is wonderful, unique and priceless! xx
ReplyDeleteMy kids help me decorate~whether I like it or not but hey I know I am blessed! Love that chalkboard!
ReplyDeleteJody
looks great! but where`s the dog in front of... ;o)
ReplyDeletegreetings from austria! i love your blog & your beautiful home!
nora
Hi Rie, all very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from me, Annamaria
That's what makes a house a home!
ReplyDeleteLove the jars, great swap Rie.
Angex
I love these jars. They look great on your fireplace. You have a very stylish home that's also very lived in - love the chalk for the kids amongs the nice things for Mummy!
ReplyDeleteI.love.it! So fun and unique! Love the blue jars too. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBlesings!
Rie, I love that your house is a true family home and your kids are part of the decorating and hard work (I saw the pic of the boys sanding). The fireplace is perfect, and the chalk board a wonderful idea and typical of you-so unique.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when that happens? Almost as if that item were MEANT for you? What's even more spectacular is when you take it to the register and the price is even LOWER than what it is marked! I can see why you had those jars in your sights.....lovely color. And someone in your family is very artistic....Must get it from Mom : )
ReplyDeleteblessed is the mother who allows her children to live...really live...in her home! i guess this is a proverb out of the book ESTHER from a grandma who wishes she would have encouraged that more! (i do it for the grandchildren!) :)
ReplyDeleteLove what the kids did...and LOVE the jars!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it what they did and the jars look great!
ReplyDeleteBravo~ the perfect family-friendly yet chic solution! Love your Anthro finds too...that place is just too risky for me. :)
ReplyDeleteT
Hi Rie......... .beautiful pots...it is all perfect done !!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for the give away............hugs from me Ria
love your 'fire'place! a place to draw and come together all in one :)
ReplyDeleteThe jars are beautiful and so is the making of memories for your children!!
ReplyDeleteI love what the kids did with your chalkboard! My boys did stuff like that. We have a large mirror that always gets written on with whiteboard markers - you never know what you will read there. Guests even write on it and sometimes I will not notice it until after they leave. Your jars look great!
ReplyDelete~ Tracy
~ Tracy
Perfect!
ReplyDeleteRie - YOUR HOME IS EXQUISITE!! The light and colour pallette is sublime! You have impeccable taste. What a serene and cozy environment in which to live. Subtle, delicate hues and a warmth that makes me want to get on a plane and view your eloquent home! I love how you call it fall, it sounds so much nicer than autumn. My blog http://velvetinelily.blogspot.com/ called Velvetine Lily may interest you. I am an amateur in comparison to your site. Did you design your blog yourself? Are you in graphic design? How did you learn to make your blog so picture perfect? Please drop by my blog for some constructive criticism. Velvetine Lily
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Hello Rie - love your fireplace and the pretty mantel decor! Those blue jars are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Love it!! Love it when a beautiful house really looks like a home and you know a family lives there. Makes me feel all warm and cozy inside to see that chalkboard/fireplace with the children's creative work on it!! I like the jars, too.
ReplyDeleteI love when you get things for "free!" (Let's just keep telling ourselves that anyway ... )
ReplyDeleteGreat jars, great pictures, great job!
oohh those jars are great! how fun to be close to an actual store! and the kids did a wonderful job on the chalkboard.....it adds such a personal element to the room...i like it! :) :)
ReplyDeleteYour jars are lovely Rie and I love the kids art. Just goes to show that it is truly a family home, not a showpiece.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
ness xx