Today I have a couple of peeks into half-finished projects, we'll call them works in progress to make it sound better! Between the weather (which was much better this weekend), and school projects, and other distractions, I haven't been able to finish a single area yet. Call me highly distractable, too.
I did perk up this tattered little teapot that adorns our bathroom counter. It had a cute tinsel tree in it for Christmas, which I totally forgot to photograph, so I don't have a "before." These pretty faux magnolia branches were on clearance at World Market a while ago. I do recall that they were around $5 each. Pottery Barn has a lovely pink version, but at $39 per branch - ouch! I haven't been to World Market lately, but their great prices really do always make it worth the trip.
A little bit of moss and some river rocks add a touch more of nature.
See that mirror behind it? The ugly builder's mirror that I have disliked for almost 25 years now? It's getting a makeover too, and not a day too soon. Here's a sneak peek of that project --
And wait until you see the effect I have planned for these! Did anyone see the antiqued silver hearts at Pottery Barn?
There will be plenty of big changes happening around here in the next few months, and I'll be so excited to share them withyou all! Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for the encouragement that you all give to me every week.
I'm joining Marty for this week's Tabletop Tuesday
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for her Boring to Better
Vanessa at Southern In My Heart for Inspiration Friday
Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Cindy's Show and Tell Friday
Re-modeling is hard but fun and very worthwhile in the end. We are taking off wallpaper and it very well may take a month to do it. Love your silver vessel. ♥O
Posted by: Olive Cooper | January 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Love the little teapot with the magnolia stems, they are fabulous. All of your vignettes are wonderful. I can't wait to see your mirror when you get it done. Mine need something also. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Posted by: Marty@A Stroll thru Life | January 24, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Love the magnolias and the pot! Have a great day.
Posted by: Simone | January 24, 2011 at 05:06 PM
I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your silver teapot with the magnolias. they are wonderful! and I'm sure your mirror is going to look fantastic...
Hugs to you,
Donna
Posted by: Donna Connolly | January 24, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Love the teapot! Great job!
Posted by: Kathy | January 24, 2011 at 07:48 PM
Looks like you're getting ready to make some beautiful changes, Love the teapot planting.
Posted by: Donnie | January 24, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Love the pretty tile pieces for the mirror!! Can't wait to see what you are doing! I got to go to World Market while I was in Phoenix and they really have some great things!! I bought 90% OFF Christmas - that was fun!
Posted by: MARY | January 24, 2011 at 09:01 PM
Great finds! Thanks for the reminder of Cost Plus. I always check the thrift shops for faux foliage but typically it's outdated styles.....I can't wait to see what you have planned for the XOXO!
Enjoy catching up on your projects~ winter time is great for that!
~michelle~
Posted by: michelle | January 24, 2011 at 09:47 PM
I agree with you about great prices at World Market. I have found some really great things there. Nice job and I am anxious to see your latest project!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | January 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful and inspiring!
Posted by: Honey | January 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM
World Market is a fun store. I love your teapot. I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store. Take care! Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 25, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Oooooh, your teapot has given me some much needed inspiration for my new bathroom vanity! I've been looking for some type of faux flower to add a pop of color and using a silver teapot would tie in nicely with my chrome fixtures. Thanks! :)
Posted by: Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss | January 25, 2011 at 07:09 PM
It is a precious teapot Andrea. Can't wait to see all of the pretty changes you make.
Happy week! ~Melissa :)
Posted by: Melissa's Heart and Home | January 25, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Melissa, have you always had typepad or am I losing my mind. Love the branches added to that silver pot. Very organic! Thanks for sharing it at the party this week.
Posted by: Kim | January 25, 2011 at 08:26 PM
I didn't mean Melissa! I am losing my mind right now.
Posted by: Kim | January 25, 2011 at 08:27 PM
That teapot is adorable! I love anything in silver.
Oooo...your upcoming projects sound intriguing...can't wait to see what is up your sleeve :)
Posted by: Kim | January 25, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Came back for another look and to say I really love that orchid in the silver teapot! I'm your latest follower. Hope you will stop by.
Posted by: Honey | January 26, 2011 at 08:45 AM
That is soooo cute! World Market is a wonderful store to browse - they've got so many unusual things. I usually end up buying food items there :)
Manuela
Posted by: The Pleasures of Homemaking | January 26, 2011 at 09:11 AM
I really want to see what you're going to do with the mirror! It looks very intriguing. The little teapot is so sweet!
Posted by: Janelle | January 27, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Love it! It looks so pretty!
Posted by: Dear Sweet Home | January 27, 2011 at 09:46 PM
Hi! I'm so glad you came over to the party and saw your feature! I was going to let you know ahead of time but then I thought I would wait a bit and let it be a surprise! This little teapot arrangement is so beautiful and clever and I'm thinking that my own silver teapots are lookin' pretty sad right now so I may need to perk them up like this and give them a fresh look. Thanks so much for the great inspiration again this week! :-)
Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa | January 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Hi there~ What great pieces you found and at such great prices! I really have to get over to World Market one of these days- these look so charming in your little silver pots too! Can't wait to see the mirror makeover! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Posted by: Courtney | January 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM
The teapot looks awesome!
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Posted by: SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime | January 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM
That is a gorgeous perk me up! Love it. I would love to have you over at my place come Monday. I am having a newbie linky party on Monday. Also you will see under my header, some tutorials, and a coffee talk series...you may love to read it.
Posted by: debbie | January 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Angie that plant idea is AMAZING! I have a silver coffee pot I thought about selling but now I know exactly what to do with it! I would be delighted if you would link up your project at my VIP party today =)
http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/01/vip-party-2.html
Posted by: sommer | January 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Love what you did with the little pot! Can't wait to see what you do with the mirror!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Cuisine Kathleen | January 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM
This looks so lovely. I look forward to you stopping by at My Dream Canvas:-)
Posted by: Anu@My DreamCanvas | January 29, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Wow sounds like you have a lot of projects in the works! I really like the plant in the silver pot. It looks so pretty. Glad I found your blog!
Posted by: Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking | January 29, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Beautiful display with the teapot and magnolia's. Good luck on all your projects. ~~Sherry~~
Posted by: Sherry | January 30, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Love heh teapot...sp pretty and unique! I hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie
Posted by: Confessions of a Plate Addict | January 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Oops...Kitty was helping me type! lol That's the teapot which is so pretty!...Debbie
Posted by: Confessions of a Plate Addict | January 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Thanks for coming by my blog. Can't wait to see what you do with the mirror ~ I have the same one and my house is only 5 years old. I have been dying to change it.
:)Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | January 30, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Totally love what you did with that silver tea pot, right down to the moss. Just perfect.
- The Tablescaper
Posted by: The Tablescaper | January 31, 2011 at 08:26 AM