One chair, two rooms

A few months back, I found this gorgeous vintage tufted leather chair at a flea market, and had all good intention of reselling it.



After all, this is what I do for a living…buy and sell my finds. Usually, this is not a problem because I don’t allow myself to get too attached to most things. But once in a while, something really special comes along, and it relentlessly tugs at my heartstrings…




So I thought ‘why not give it a try’ and gave in. I carried it down the hallway, into our master bedroom…


 


And I fell crazy mad in love with it in here… 

Then we all too soon realized ‘oh yeah, our bedroom is the size of a shoe box, and there’s hardly room for another stick of furniture’. (Insert pouty face here).

So I quickly resorted to Plan B:  the chalkboard wall in our living room.





I think the chair looks right at home here…













I think it’s safe to say I’m pretty attached to it. Besides, if I’m sitting in it, there’s less a chance of Adam dragging it out to sell it at the next flea market, right?  





Now there’s just one problem…

My white slip covered sofa. Well, it’s not really a problem, but after 12 years (which is really like 68 in interior design years), I think I’m finally over it. Maybe it’s the rolled arms, or the matelasse material, but I’m feeling ready to move on…





Ever since one of my clients got one similar for her living room, I’ve had my eyes peeled for a vintage leather chesterfield, something kinda like this one…



Hubba, Hubba!

It’s elegant and refined, yet beautifully worn in with loads of character. I love its vibe.


 

Who knows how long it might take to even find a vintage chesterfield, let alone one that’s in our budget, but I’ll certainly keep you posted!

Till next time, click and keep up with us on our favorite sites….

This little blog of mine

…I’m gonna make it shine!



Thanks for your input on my recent Blogger--->Wordpress quandary. I’m taking a much needed sigh of relief. Cathy, my web designer/miracle worker, is helping me get through the migration process. That’s right, I’ve begun migrating! It’s all happening behind the scenes right now, so you won’t see any changes showing up just yet.

I wanted to take a moment to address some of your questions/concerns as to what to expect from my blog once I’ve finally switched over to Wordpress:


I will remain at the same blog address.

You should get automatically redirected over to my new blog on Wordpress without a hitch. If you do find that you hit an error page, you can always email me through my “contact” page, at the top of my site. I want to hear if you have any problems and I’ll try to help you through it.


My blog design will stay pretty much the same.

I know this was a pretty big concern for many of you. All my posts will show up on one single page just like they do now, with no need to click to expand each post.


There will be some fun new tools, plug-ins if you will.

One of the biggest reasons for wanting to switch over to Wordpress is to make this blog as user friendly as possible. Once it’s up, you should be able to navigate the entire site with one easy click, such as searching for a specific post through key words, commenting with much more ease, and easier links for navigating around the site.


I will be able to reply to your comments directly.

This is my favorite one of all. There have been so many times when folks ask me questions in the comments section, and by the time I get to answer it, it’s already buried by new comments, so the chances of that person finding my reply are slim. With Wordpress, I can reply directly to each individual comment, and I believe you can sign up to be notified of new comments.

I will certainly keep you posted as things move along further.
I just wanted to keep you in the loop!

 


 

Happy Valentines Day!

In the words of my favorite philosopher, Winnie the Pooh, “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you”.



Happy Valentines Day, dear friends! 

 


Till next time, click and keep up with us on our favorite sites….

 

Blogger or Wordpress?

Hey, Bloggers! I’d love to get your opinion on a hot button topic we’ve been discussing, here in the Grey household…

Migrating from Blogger to Wordpress.

This is something I’ve been contemplating for the last 6 months. And every time I get up the courage and say “alright, let’s do this thing!” I find myself going into total panic mode and nearly start hyperventilating. I’ve heard everything from bloggers losing old blog posts and comments disappearing, to links not working and traffic loss. The thought of possibly losing my loyal followers scares the bejeebers out of me. The good does outweigh the bad, however, as I’ve heard nothing but glowing reviews about Wordpress from a blogging standpoint, particularly increased SEO, once all the kinks are worked out.


Why fix it if it’s not broken?

When I started blogging, way back in 2006, Blogger was really the only platform I knew of at the time. It was user friendly enough, and I quickly jumped on board. But it hasn’t always been rainbows and flying unicorns. In fact, I’ve had a rocky relationship with Blogger since day one. For example, commenting on my blog is a pain in the rear for many of my readers. You wouldn’t believe how many emails I get from folks that have to email me their comments because they can’t navigate the comment link in my posts…

Fortunately, going forward into Wordpress, the design is promising to be the least of my worries. 

I have an amazing web designer, Cathy, who has been with me since way back when I used to sell on eBay under the username “shabby*girl”. Anyone remember me from way back then? Holla!

Cathy used to design my eBay templates, then she designed my website, followed by my blog. She and I have a terrific history together. I am grateful to learn she can install my current design onto my new blogging platform with Wordpress, and hopefully make the change as seamless as possible for everyone. 



This is where YOU come in!

Throughout my research, I found some people say the switch was easy-peasy, and they did it all themselves with little knowledge, and for others the experience was one huge nightmare.  

I would like to know… 

Did you abandon your Blogger blog altogether after switching over to Wordpress? Were you able transfer all your old posts, photos, links and comments? Would you do it differently if you were to do it all over again? Are there any resourceful articles I should read, like Migrating for Dummies 101.

If you migrated from Blogger to Wordpress, and lived to tell about it, please share your experience with us in the comments section. Thank you in advance!

 
 

Till next time, click and keep up with us on our favorite sites….

 

PS – The winner of the Brick House Fabrics Giveaway is Kelly from The Essence of Home. Congratulations Kelly! Please contact us so we can get your info.

February’s Cottage of the Month

Happy February 1st! You know what that means…time for a new Cottage of the Month!

I’ve had a hard time holding this one under my hat for quite some time now. This gal’s home decor and photography simply blow me away every time…

Tracey from French Larkspur!

Here’s just a teaser from this month's feature with Tracey, but I encourage you to visit the Cottage of the Month to see the rest of her feature in its entirety.

I simply adore her daughter’s room and all the tiny little details…

As we bid adieu to January, I want to thank Becky from Buckets of Burlap once again for letting us feature her home for January’s Cottage of the Month…

Becky is a joy to work with, and I adore her blog…

Just a little more teaser from January's feature…

To see January’s Cottage of the Month in its entirety, you can find it here, along with the rest of my archives!

Till next time, click and keep up with us on our favorite sites…