Two is Better than One

Hello everyone!

Recently, a blog reader contacted me to see if I wanted to purchase a pillow sham from her.  It matches the one that I already purchased from Ballard Designs a few months ago.  I was excited about the offer because they no longer sell it anymore and I was interested in getting another one at an affordable price.  She found one on sale, but decided it was too large for her space.  So, after she contacted me, I gave it some thought and then gladly said "YES"!  

So, now that I have two of these shams, I brought mine back (from the foyer) and onto my bed to sit beside the new one.  That's right.............two is better than one!

And with that, came other changes to the bedroom.  With the busy design of the shams, the floral paintings above the headboard made it look too cluttered.  So, down they came and my cow canvas (from over my fireplace) got hung up instead.  

There is just something about burlap and cows that go together to me!  I also changed out my lampshade to a burlap one too.

Some old books in a wicker tray and greenery complete the other side of the bed.

So, I'm very happy with the end result.  And most of all...........I'm very happy that my blog reader called me before sending it back to the store.  (Thank you Pat!)

Hope you're having a great week so far!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Dian Mayasari ~

Linking to:  Wow-us-Wednesdays

I've Got Your Number

Hello everyone!

Hope you're having a nice St. Patrick's Day.  It is pretty here today but is supposed to rain tomorrow.  Guess I should really be outside enjoying what's left of the nice weekend rather in here on the computer!  LOL!  

Remember when I ordered some numbers from Decor Steals a while back?  I wanted to use them on my  wire wall organizer.  Well, they FINALLY arrived!  I have been busy placing numbers on everything.  Nothing is safe around here.  So, let's see where they all ended up.

This is a close-up of one of the number tags.  I received a set of 0-9. They are made of metal and the edges are distressed.  They're supposed to mimic the old bakery numbers you would get for your order.

I tied a number on each pocket.

I found several other places I could use them. 

It has been fun deciding where to hang them.  So, if you need a number, I've got plenty!  

Hope the rest of your weekend is great!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dian Mayasari ~

My Newest Love

Hello everyone!

I got quite a deal on this gorgeous Santos Cage Doll.  I recently started thinking about getting one after seeing them in some homes that I liked.  I like them best in a grey and white serene setting.  So, since that is my color scheme, I thought it would be fitting to have one of my own!

I love how distressed and old she looks.  She is really just a reproduction of the authentic ones. 

She looks great in so many places, but I think I like her here best.  I'm sure she will visit other areas of the house in the future though.  LOL!

In this location, you can see her on all sides.  

Of course, this means that I changed the top of this dresser up to accommodate her.  

But, I don't mind a bit.  I'm happy to have her.  I'm not a doll person, but I like this style.  She seems more sculptural and more like a piece of art than a "doll" to me.  

I enjoyed reading up on the history of the Santos doll too.  If you are interested, here is the link.

Santos Cage Doll History

Hope you enjoyed your visit here today.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dian Mayasari ~

Picture Change

Hello everyone!

By now, you know how much I like to change things up around my house.  I often change things according to the season too.  With Spring around the corner, I decided to lighten up the mantel just a tad with a smaller and lighter picture.  I had a cow canvas hanging above it, but was ready for something lighter for now.  Don't worry, the cow canvas is safe and sound until I decide to use it again.  LOL!  

The good thing is that I have my grey painted cabinet doors propped up on the mantel which allows me to use smaller scale items without them looking too small. It creates a frame for other objects.  

So I placed my small botanical print that was hanging in the powder room in place of the cow canvas.  It allows more of the grey cabinet doors to show which really lightens up the space for Spring and Summer.

It would look completely lost without the cabinet doors behind it.  I love a layered look above the mantel anyway.

So, with moving that picture out of the powder room, I was left with an empty spot on the wall to fill.  I found this darling little deer picture to hang there.

I love the distressed frame and the subtle colors in the picture.

I thought about using this one over the mantel, but the actual picture size is smaller even though the frame is larger.  Does that make sense?  It didn't have the impact that I was looking for.  So, I think it's perfect in here instead.

No, this is not the picture I've been waiting on either!  I believe it is on a slow boat from China right now.  LOL!

I hope you enjoyed your visit here.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dian Mayasari ~

Linking to:  Wow-Us-Wednesdays

Getting My Green On

Hello everyone!

With the time change happening this weekend (ugh!) and the sun shining brightly, I decided it was time to fluff up the house with a little greenery.  So, I made a few changes using plants around the house.  

It all started when I decided to fluff up the centerpiece on my dining room table.  I added some (faux) flowers in my urn along with the wispy fern greenery that was already in it.  

It says instant Spring to me!

Then I filled an urn in the family room with some more wispy greenery.  This one is a (faux) maiden hair fern.

Over in the sitting room, I added a white urn with a (faux) asparagus fern.

Can you tell I like faux?  LOL!

And last but not least, I placed a little wooden planter with a moss covered sphere on top in my wire basket in the family room.  I made that moss covered ball too.  I just used a grapevine ball that I already had and hot glued sheet moss all over it.  Easy peasy (but messy)!  

So now I have a "little" Spring color around the house to offset all of the neutrals everywhere else.  I like it!

Hope all of you have a wonderful "Spring" like weekend!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Dian Mayasari ~

Around the House

Hello everyone!

Is it cold, windy, and snowy where you are?  

It's cold and windy here, but no snow.  Oh wait!  We did get a small trace amount.  Want to see it?

There was actually more than this but it melted before I could get a picture of it.  That's the most snow I've seen in almost 2 years around here!  Shocking, I know.  LOL!

I'm stuck inside because it is NOT pretty outside, so I decided to take a few snapshots of things around the house that I haven't shared yet.  

So get comfy......

First up, is my newest find from the consignment store yesterday while dropping off some items with my mom and sister. 

It's a small tureen  for gravy I guess.  I love the petite size!

Remember when I said I was waiting on a picture to arrive to hang in my kitchen? Well, I'm still waiting.  I think it will be too small for this space anyway, so I decided to hang this one instead.  It is from my stash in the basement.  

Here is a night shot with it on the wall.

Some cute little cutting boards and mortar and pestle.

My olive bucket now holds dough bowls.

My newest pillow from Decor Steals.

Another change to the basket on my coffee table.  (Didn't I JUST show you a recent change already? My bad.)

I switched my black pharmacy lamp for this silver one.  The black one is now in my son's room.

My large tureen in the foyer.  Y'all know how much I love to decorate with white dishes, by now, right?

In my bedroom, since I moved the large chair out (into the family room), I set up this seating area instead.

I found this cute vintage style (but new) alarm clock for the side of the bed.  

So that about wraps up my tour of some things around my house today.  

Hope you all are staying warm and safe inside with the storms that are blowing around in the upper north east.  I guess we're getting the wind and snow flurries but nothing major.  It is NOT Spring yet around here.  Not even close!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dian Mayasari ~

Stylish Storage

Hello everyone!

One of the things that I think sets up a kitchen to be both functional and stylish is the type of storage that is used.   I was looking around my own kitchen and realized that I have quite a few pieces that make sense for my family but also provide that extra farmhouse style that I'm so attracted to.  

My oldest son is on a health food eating kick.  I'm not complaining!  However, that means instead of sweets, he eats a lot of fruits.  Some of which don't have to be stored in the refrigerator.  I am running out of room!  LOL!  He loves apples, so I poured them in this french style basket.  

Also, we've been cooking up potatoes many different ways lately, so I buy the big bag and pour them in a basket too.

My baking needs are stored on top of this black table in clear apothecary jars.  I like that they're convenient to reach, but not on the kitchen counters.  

My youngest son, has a bit of a sweet tooth, however, and insists on having cookies and milk every day.  So.....cookies are stored in this airtight jar.

Next to the cookies, is my bread box.  I also use it to store tortilla wraps and croutons.  It is full!  Love that I can't see the contents, but have easy access to it.

My napkins are stored  neatly in this french style napkin holder.  I've had this thing for years!

I have a drawer full of sharp knives, but liked having this magnetic strip bar to hold my favorite set.

One of the best things I've come up with is this simple basket to hide our electronic devices (mostly cell phones) while they're charging.  There are several in my household and I hated looking at them all lined up on the counter every day.

  So now the cords stay plugged in, and after you connect your device up to it, you just set it down in the basket.  Out of sight and one central location works like a charm!

Beside my kitchen sink, I have a basket full of pretty dishtowels and an old-fashioned mason jar soap dispenser for your hands.

My wooden spoons are kept by the stove and stored in a white pitcher.

And of course, you've already seen my bottle drying rack converted to a coffee cup holder in my last post.

So, look around your kitchen and see if you have anything that you need access to but it isn't in a very pretty container.  Re-thinking the way you store things, makes a big difference in how your room looks.  

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dian Mayasari ~