Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Valentine Countdown Calendar

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qH2kmq9Sp_Pi-j25OR_3paTW0f4V6CnX9VcRBNLESHt-GRbRwYNW6ogurvfbd-EJiqFCVDKo2WzawKGbxwDkn-GdpJ-xpVMnFqhrvikl_Vd_vpMYTo4M4tFaJtSAD-iCjcziSy_K-48l/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+No-Sew+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Calendar+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qH2kmq9Sp_Pi-j25OR_3paTW0f4V6CnX9VcRBNLESHt-GRbRwYNW6ogurvfbd-EJiqFCVDKo2WzawKGbxwDkn-GdpJ-xpVMnFqhrvikl_Vd_vpMYTo4M4tFaJtSAD-iCjcziSy_K-48l/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+No-Sew+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Calendar+2.JPG" /></a></div>Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is almost here? My little grands are so excited! I wanted to find a way to help them count down the days and work with numbers and dates at the same time…<i>win win!</i> They had really enjoyed the Advent calendar at Christmas time <i>soooo</i>…<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><img alt="Valentine's Day Countdown Calendar" height="580" src="http://rk.pkimgs.com/pkimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201470/0469/img87o.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="658" />…when I saw the Valentine Countdown Calendar at<i> <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/valentines-day-personalized-countdown-calendar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids</a></i>, I knew I had found the perfect solution! The one thing I opted to change was to omit the script at the top since I have three grandsons.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIthHUpy4AUcl0TpkLZNIw6FUjONlP1ZJoMHWgxxI-tU6KpMQD464D6XTSTQz8my0OJXeXZsWh2E9dDmnRSZN6BHOxmIbC6LqLg8Oima1VSwJwDPZ7qBZwqvcaFllCCMQzyE8tbqykcWU/s1600-h/page%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJOSLTs4-YVhFITGEogbsugs3birkScX2B4dLiIeNNxrnf-KT7heI__ae1JbNlru6in2OdfW3IkbfhaBwsxu5HK-jWVzoAECjTfKy7E1mcBEnzk2OLmx6SwJ4gq009N119deQN2AT4Tn2/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" width="608" /></a> <b>Here’s what you will need:</b><br /><ul><li>2/3 yard of red felt</li><li>1/4 yard of white felt</li><li>1/4 yard each of two other fabrics (I chose a stripe and a polka dot.)</li><li>Fabric glue</li><li>Red and white yarn for the tassel</li><li>Dowel rod and caps</li><li>White spray paint</li><li>Glue gun</li><li>Scissors</li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRL3eu2AHKOuM5IEoFQMgl3TS99khYoadhUEfPyiafskMtqecPefJdOwiLFPen9G6tTKI1UsTsk6GKd35dyu8cxR-qDmdv7HCxPEpcX8SGSEh6Qd5WlkSeFbEKwwIgIbSnhIw36WEHSHXU/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Valentine%252520Countdown%252520Banner%252520Dimensions%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar Dimensions" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05m2N2PgdZ4y-x9TZNu3gKls6V4EZXH9JNIAMEDy3DGoRiST_dO8rJhTO0fl8aqC6cmM1wvsgNjGLyTU0ox3U5U0T0EeX_mTXhv4gT0CJPY8qETnlqAq-ri04EikaLHMzPIGYz3C-zuUe/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar Dimensions" width="466" /></a> <br /><b>And here’s what you will do:</b><br />Cut out the red felt to create the banner. I used the dimensions in the graphic above. An extra 2 inches is allowed at the top to fold over to hold the dowel rod.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GZ4Hqhyphenhyphen9fdc9_XDfhM1i2b_XnL2eMebHQYgbTnYuzXkFFZboDOl3YZnoHFPraF6Z3FT_5peuTvzZbzo_V6jUDrRk6s-UzNkj2Vp2TJNaHsme6cKV5DNBcM_b7pgRCc1V3ScUZk7OFCop/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Valentine%252520Countdown%252520Numbers%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar Numbers" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Q7prhgemYnaE6sd6BouVZyJJzt-fFGR5Pw_qpE5Wml2UQ3ux6RsPPXkUYjgS3OBmTrvyq_7qnc0V96mbBnid4pACaDf7QA5rATWKv1GDX4wT8XcW2QmjRRkZYLdw7yWUQaa3E9UsaqKZ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar Numbers" width="672" /></a>Print the graphic above to use as a guide. My numbers were 2 inches tall. Cut out the numbers from felt, using either red or white, depending on the coordinating fabrics you have chosen. You can consult my photo to see how I chose to do mine.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QJQVpEShfj84wZoUE_iNpPeKhHH9LJRpBZks4KJUh1HjeF1u9sOYup2YAL765kpr20fVFv3QJpdISMSjQagBWe_AUSUfI4qx_IYNVAglxgxlDZ8rkQmFDjCxtSU9LYiqgfO7AkvyrFyQ/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Heart+Graphic.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QJQVpEShfj84wZoUE_iNpPeKhHH9LJRpBZks4KJUh1HjeF1u9sOYup2YAL765kpr20fVFv3QJpdISMSjQagBWe_AUSUfI4qx_IYNVAglxgxlDZ8rkQmFDjCxtSU9LYiqgfO7AkvyrFyQ/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Heart+Graphic.JPG" width="370" /></a></div> Cut out 14 hearts from white felt, using the graphic above as a guide. You may have to resize it to fit. The white hearts were 4 1/2 inches tall. Cut more hearts in a slightly smaller size in the coordinating fabrics in whatever number you wish. You can use my photo as a guide if you wish. You will see that I left some of the white felt hearts plain. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAYaCQL5YijNs8Vw1sAI5Hym7GReTtMQfz_JK-r_xEaVJU-BL7l_O_FmXzeRO3fh6XaHF9I7NHQtj2Kq6mPyf470InAAaxEZJ5bEHJ75NAyV0Or1jrvGXcqbcQ3D3OwQZsSmFSkYvi_5i/s1600-h/Countdown4%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZcykOoNn64maeGFJ8YG552dLr6KQBHFIZ2LG5-u4U1Yh_brj7FjwY6sxgPrFi-qPAChLZdFGq0rH303hiaQkrCFzjRNLpqW452KbxEUZJaJ_spN97QNt-2AkdH9nZ3Mk3fdF6T9WAosd/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" width="579" /></a> Create the hearts by layering the fabrics and numbers and adhering them with fabric glue. Allow them to dry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a73Wa2UovnWjNCVB6M3ut7oUKepbBG5hL1zbr-CwRktXNM7mvXZkd_szSkH4mFsvfCtvbKJpjlj0ti1l_7W1oVRl3vtEumxuuxDP71XsvRmHD8seSMYxeYvig_T73lmjO4AgmElRyQFl/s1600-h/Countdown3%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluWoII4jmIsXY-xIYSl_w8M_YjwbmpWhuQCKgfDl7v5Q3Z3JZeQ9aPz2ZY7MCLxaf2x26egtmlPFd-lzsnpAgzVit0RID5ukANwrbGAgq9Cy5Hmx_lphLjwaIdx-pzPag-jxD2aB8r1Qw/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar" width="579" /></a>Press the top 2 inches of the banner toward the back to create what will become the pocket for the dowel rod.  Arrange the hearts on the banner in a pattern that pleases you and attach them to the banner, applying a bead of fabric glue on the outer edge and leaving the top portion open to create a pocket. Don’t worry if it’s a little messy since the glue dries clear. Allow to dry.<br /><br />Spray paint the ends of the dowel and the caps white and allow them to dry.  Attach the caps to the dowels with hot glue. Apply fabric glue to the 2 inch fold on the inner edge,  place the dowel in the fold and then smooth the fold as close to the dowel as possible. Allow to dry. Tie a piece of yarn to both ends of the dowel to allow for easy hanging.<br /><br />Create the tassel using the tutorial found<i> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/908665/how-tie-tassel" target="_blank">here</a></i> and then attach it to the bottom end of the banner with a small bead of hot glue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirknOqELDcKybVmRRDSI7VxocKTVLtGhKuEreEhPhKF9PYO_Wr38GbhsRbeKKAp0_nk7y5L4dEagKCtXc__pOZjkCWqiQMHU1o7WULxe4xUcUXPU3qAW1cxE5NTf1s-UC0NLk3WGHQmq6L/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirknOqELDcKybVmRRDSI7VxocKTVLtGhKuEreEhPhKF9PYO_Wr38GbhsRbeKKAp0_nk7y5L4dEagKCtXc__pOZjkCWqiQMHU1o7WULxe4xUcUXPU3qAW1cxE5NTf1s-UC0NLk3WGHQmq6L/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown2.JPG" /></a></div> And here’s the finished project! I love it! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjW-oTilm-sLD_73zqVwwZROrnRh-umZiM9YXKmqrSodRBKN9i1AnHIt4ukOQcz2rwjM8mm-7xS9GSo3ja01xFL-zbZwgKMckV9RwfMKdx4pDBeD2nbhoBn1yhUwqBUWtc58knn9Jg4tfK/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown5a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjW-oTilm-sLD_73zqVwwZROrnRh-umZiM9YXKmqrSodRBKN9i1AnHIt4ukOQcz2rwjM8mm-7xS9GSo3ja01xFL-zbZwgKMckV9RwfMKdx4pDBeD2nbhoBn1yhUwqBUWtc58knn9Jg4tfK/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown5a.JPG" /></a></div>I just hit the dollar store for little goodies to tuck in the pockets and I am all set! The three year old is already checking it out and enjoying counting! :-)<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNk7uVypAlpv8aXwuGXs64Mn9byCmx7G1Oj2Zo7gq6VJuIvpA4sNq9jr4ltBQuTmRYhNExMb3O2lionk8nndVJz6jmdMkzM06OqeD_tNKlL1sTcac3kIAR9VGwyTgeScxXt6ldps__gJHQ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" width="605" />And just in case you are looking for some more fun ideas for Valentine’s day, you’ll find some <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/01/fun-and-easy-ideas-for-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</i><br /><br /><img alt="Baby Kitty" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG7Ge4Ik05JR8fp4mQ4hMoBToXyfE9djv6EAZSE6wd7jJRrrJZughFLKXlmtIE_1Z9qNw7nA89ApkiHGMx4gSP0lVuqiRrxRdoCOGXXXoBjDz6wHPvYZEdcT1sPsjVXVTZ0g4EfaTrxNW/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Baby Kitty" width="609" />Baby Kitty says that the Bunny Love pillow is his favorite…but I don’t think it’s for the same reason that it is mine!<br /><i>How about you? Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljDH9E1AH7wChOozZHSq-SsAmCf841dUYcaTSloE1XUe8haqLvXcfqJlx1swpFazFzGo2dMvj-LMURS5lYl3isM4KvgILi9Dij624tmOkw0Zj93JdCGMpEbIQTNbJG3SkFXGTysE9zam3/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+No-Sew+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Calendar+pinnable.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljDH9E1AH7wChOozZHSq-SsAmCf841dUYcaTSloE1XUe8haqLvXcfqJlx1swpFazFzGo2dMvj-LMURS5lYl3isM4KvgILi9Dij624tmOkw0Zj93JdCGMpEbIQTNbJG3SkFXGTysE9zam3/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+No-Sew+Pottery+Barn+Inspired+Valentine+Countdown+Calendar+pinnable.JPG" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><i>Thanks for stopping by! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday,<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank"> Tatertots & Jello</a> for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays</i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Valentine Countdown Calendar

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is almost here? My little grands are so excited! I wanted to find a way to help them count down the day...

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #155

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN5EnUH1ZBVE9ccvSeD9W_NpwLbdmHGWn6MQ_FKLmRYKwFqY_8zjASAcsgrrtTankkSYIyTZr_Kct1pe5NjqHHTYYqBKYClX8XDdYDxHTJIb4t-MCrWC4iwBk018Cqw65biNSMuV3_4c/s1600/The+Scoop+%23155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN5EnUH1ZBVE9ccvSeD9W_NpwLbdmHGWn6MQ_FKLmRYKwFqY_8zjASAcsgrrtTankkSYIyTZr_Kct1pe5NjqHHTYYqBKYClX8XDdYDxHTJIb4t-MCrWC4iwBk018Cqw65biNSMuV3_4c/s1600/The+Scoop+%23155.JPG" /></a></div>Hi everyone! It's time for another edition of The Scoop! We thank you for dropping by each week to share your wonderful creations and ideas and to be inspired! It wouldn't be a party without our guests!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_ibP2mnmGTq5b6q1VGmsL0QFKf7m4sYWZHf_ujr2KBHEu67UChLJCouFUDw77gIuDzLzauUvN8fPU6WACKFdaFXkkXfgFwsp3UPpgVmRLxsTo-ptOMWxmZtGNm12cs_1OxymusmSpm4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Shelves...Country+French+Style.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_ibP2mnmGTq5b6q1VGmsL0QFKf7m4sYWZHf_ujr2KBHEu67UChLJCouFUDw77gIuDzLzauUvN8fPU6WACKFdaFXkkXfgFwsp3UPpgVmRLxsTo-ptOMWxmZtGNm12cs_1OxymusmSpm4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Shelves...Country+French+Style.JPG" /></a></div>I am excited because it's also time for the monthly share from our Country French design group...and this time the topic is<i> shelves! </i>I am sharing some<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/01/shelvescountry-french-style.html" target="_blank"><i> tips for displaying collections</i></a>...and you may be surprised to learn that I collect more than just plates! ;-) You can see more plus find links to more tips from my fellow francophiles<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/01/shelvescountry-french-style.html" target="_blank"> <b><i>here.</i></b></a><br /><br />And now, it's time to get this party started!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><i>Hi everyone and welcome to The Scoop!  </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Scoop Banner" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9955" height="292" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Scoop-Banner.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We are</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Anita from <b><a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></b></div><div align="center">Debbie from <b><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></b></div><div align="center">Yvonne from <b><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a></b><br />and Suzy from <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court</a></b></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Our host this week is</div><div align="center">Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/" target="_blank"><b>Worthing Court</b></a>.</div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="Suzy picture - sharpened 2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9956" height="279" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Suzy-picture-sharpened-2-300x279.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so happy to be your host this week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wow - can you believe that January is almost over and that Valentine's Day is just around the corner???  Using printables makes special day decorating sooo easy...especially when it's a day like Valentine's Day where you may want to have just a little touch of something in the house.  I like to put together a simple vignette that includes a framed printable to honor the day.  I've created some free ones just for you!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/02/4-free-valentines-printables.html" target="_blank"><b>Four Free Valentine's Day Printables </b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Valentine printables collage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10530" height="832" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Valentine-printables-collage.jpg" width="600" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a fun and kid friendly Valentine's Day craft.  It's a bouquet that lasts a whole lot longer than fresh flowers!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/01/valentines-day-sweetheart-bouquet.html" target="_blank"><b>How To Make A Valentine's Day Sweetheart Bouquet</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/01/valentines-day-sweetheart-bouquet.html"><img alt="How to make a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Bouquet. A kid friendly craft!" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10506" height="642" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Valentines-paper-flower-bouquet-8.jpg" width="525" /></a> <img alt="Sweetheart Bouquet Button" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10531" height="640" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sweetheart-Bouquet-Button.jpg" width="371" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have lots to share!  Click <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/tag/valentines" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for more Valentine's Day ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before we get the party started, let me show you a few things that caught my eye from last week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day is all about the chocolate and this <a href="http://www.spendwithpennies.com/smores-dip/" target="_blank"><b>decadent desert from Spend With Pennies</b></a> looks easy and super yummy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spendwithpennies.com/smores-dip/"><img alt="1a" class="aligncenter wp-image-10533" height="480" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is a ton of the inspiration in the <a href="http://www.oliverandrust.com/2015/01/spare-bedroom-reveal-room-that-got.html" target="_blank"><b>pretty spare room reveal at Oliver & Rust</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oliverandrust.com/2015/01/spare-bedroom-reveal-room-that-got.html"><img alt="1b" class="aligncenter wp-image-10534" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1b-432x650.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These <a href="http://woodsofbelltrees.com/diy-valentines-snowglobes" target="_blank"><b>diy Valentine's Day snowglobes from Woods Of Bell Trees</b></a> are just adorable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://woodsofbelltrees.com/diy-valentines-snowglobes"><img alt="1c" class="aligncenter wp-image-10535" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1c-433x650.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.diybeautify.com/2015/01/chalkboard-map-heart-markers.html" target="_blank"><b>chalkboard map from DIY Beautify</b></a> is a great idea for marking your family's journey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diybeautify.com/2015/01/chalkboard-map-heart-markers.html"><img alt="1d" class="aligncenter wp-image-10537" height="640" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1d.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you setting a special table for Valentine's Day?  Get lots of inspiration from the <a href="http://designthusiasm.com/winter-white-tablescape/" target="_blank"><b>pretty and romantic table from DesignThusiasm</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="1e" class="aligncenter wp-image-10538" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1e-487x650.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, thank you, thank you to each of you who link up and inspire us every week! 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Shelves...Country French Style

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5chTZzHbaYLhucmvi72zwvpxRoqSSswtH6Pui1K7MFgUt3ZrG1UoizDBAoR4TdziOEHBDXJBFjQHkk373g3yZuwi2uHV3nppfmAoZWwmo9kfwrKKdDbDlZsGgQADQb8A4xQ23XqIoQTIO/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTShelves...C%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZXJJkaw9Pfby7eNSfJBfEdmkUbGWPiSwdsbx-d51v8h8o34TJktpKvF7qNOPihzeHzOkm-UW3eURQEz5b40vYJKtIayOFFvTkT0hkUMUr1LMBZ51rfToucOWDy2crbPZcPWLwKRX8xPj/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="604" /></a>I am excited to join our Country French Design group today for our monthly share…and this time the topic is <i>shelves!</i> For me, that means having a spot to display my favorite things. They are <i>mes préférées</i>…my favorites…as Country French design guru Charles Faudree called his collections. Now you may be thinking that my shelves are all packed with plates…but you may be surprised!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mS2sEz_NIoKgHSLfbX0gC_nmshL4_LulSrPmKb0v34SoeRAGpA0kq3F1KVQWD7tjRzWVINh6SyH1K2KQeT5EqbCermYrGPlp4UfwkHacWDj0wJOL_wXT0Q52zgQu2y8MvTYR3G9CBMKC/s1600-h/dab0dddbe602fdd6c3fb3cfda8837ee76.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6qPx-2Javt06i0ejNR5Iqk9A4dgykkSSXBV6Qadsu1q1zGzRXySEbTDfpax0waA47mqzg4K7gu4wjSAMs7KmNDvpUHUSBAGx_i7DMXH1xeGktMFf8zFiOhfqJ3t2J4v-ahaYTsw7tc6E/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="605" /></a>Of course, you will find my ever-growing <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/fabulous-quimper-findsormy-little-piece.html" target="_blank"><i>collection of Quimper pottery</i></a> displayed in my home. And I have to admit that I am rather informal when it comes to styling the breakfast room hutch where it is displayed. I love the casual look of stacks of vintage plates and bowls…<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqAXNxKt_BA0zkFQRBuuDVKhcdKf5tzam2gSi3QMXW9mesVbi3-1YoqIVzlhnDHL8CfOZPyJMKp9zw_zmLRat4SKCv5nEC8dnM0cD4q1OfIcTOXFkJ5LnpIzMGUwSkVOgYWaE4DElNgD2/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" />…intermingled with plates on stands and wonderful old finds such as that little pitcher nestled in among the bowls.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvQdX8oCXY-i1okMV3x5hZJUpe7OQXjNouSwTwPCjeM4oAB9aRkT78PlJcVZ2fDq169S1eX2YMZwsAf_TCu46kxn80j9qucD7x-lgbo4KneT24_1PK9to_7IpfELxiBuxYMCvrYoGQ9ZV/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" />And I don’t even mind if the pieces are broken and were lovingly mended by a previous owner. That is just a testament to me that he or she loved Quimper pottery as much as I do!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DpuqQ_9MJu1wcBRO1OZcmScUlpsbfdErKJMj3-I55SnnMhievfLTII7ACZzRkS6rxxsyaACO0Y-RjJZTNJRCrJ2VKgubRdvaqllfylbneTE-8ZOPnU94dXsriXhzOeq803wZjcndA7L9/s1600-h/5a1fcd1553bba0f1b6efb21ea5fb2b7e5.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2d7aYYbr5nu1odxRujiiCRKF10fgBz_2OLvhn3y4iZySTT5FWDwZ9kCRIYrppH3ODktzIS9YMCoeBKT8kb_iDPZo44oIzDbf2w6oPm0TOphDvb7AFm0wl5CJFurAJ5WUtQuEIxl61H3E0/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" /></a>But  you may be surprised to find that at the base of that same hutch, I have displayed my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/06/collecting-clay-cookers.html" target="_blank">collection of clay cookers</a></i>. And although mine are not French (they're actually German), they remind me of the clay <i>fait-tout</i> cooking pots that are the workhorse for many old French recipes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsW8BkkbITEoOEQTiuBIJV9h9yH0rWe2MuWQPECGfULqSG6SNNcePLVf9y7fbvUzRMvbCImHBjOINOyLfrCpzDySsVRUk9loLOjW8QMEM6IUlba5y2V3JverAG94SxZkm7cb0_qcBpDzt/s1600-h/5bf1a67c667107f02df879c548e517235.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViOapAJEESaPlPzFjOCycinbko_9cZbJ0RUxhMySnorRwBlmKSTeLLuqbrpKbpATq211ggsIXGkI55CZhO8o5lzjUA26jYvVXhcqfBCngZ9-Z4vD1vPbLoKD_N_lC3-OZ0LotjA7oD_sG/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" /></a> The duck is my favorite! I just love how the base of the pot has been made to resemble a basket!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiljejHzBh_w0AdEaP0Q6UmCG0AlHDNULaiaHQVVOIgxIE3np6s9_fLVcHZKfntQyRu9YAwel6oQj-5jvj6CV84T3pd5-T9LXaBD5vYWHD8DeQn0P18yOMM16Tc7kj_uYhHZZsQiiWQq6OK/s1600-h/b80150bbe4a69b7c8d58d5eb0248a081%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALtu9QUpaE1wUDYrv4NsfJVJ9rXMavLuXeeqYP-zcyvJbMBAPcasCRwHwk2H2RQp4jycagI91XwlOJs9_L5PP-4gq-3LhAMnNKZvvhS6o9g8Vgm7OW0lGBdgUz3cqa7W2L9-erQPQUUuX/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" /></a> On the hutch in the dining room, you will find my blue and white collection. I know what you are thinking…they are not French at all, but are largely either English or Asian. I admit that you are right, however, I have to say that I took a hint from Charles Faudree in this department. He was also a lover of blue and white and felt that <i>crossing borders</i> serves to <i>enrich the mix</i>…and I happily agree!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdnlqRy5I4-9Cpz1SyVsNGKyP4JQaZkUt6nSyOsfJ5Kj_xmb_yt6-zyWxaPaXJB0Ntym32FLwjcDFoaR8kRSbF7um3YgX5wGMJZbe-N_kL5HPHaIqfYJ0HKYsCgI9jVdHk_I2frx4vO3-/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="633" />I also love to sprinkle in a few pieces of <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-frenchy-fluffinganda-thrifting.html" target="_blank">vintage Red Cliff ironstone</a></i>. The traditional grape pattern just looks French to me!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaEJbrrToZRjHDZJk_StRopUsdmvv1iOcfWrdt9rB3qiB8YaygOMF_r8qOrSU0Qnvy3Tf0SACmwYC3CPSRgZ9N_sybA4fah6gLoJNkWDXtuQQ4ADk1-C5epfy8VM-AIlBWAGP-xRTgeFW/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" />Occasionally, I will add some<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/08/using-vintage-silver-in-country-french.html" target="_blank">vintage silverplate</a></i>. I love the way the patina of an old tray reflects the room! <br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT I'm in Love...with My Shabby Tool Box!" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/ff/97/29ff97487447b3cf23ca862e6fd7a063.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />And I have also been known to dress down my collection by adding in pieces such as this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-in-lovewith-my-shabby-tool-box.html" target="_blank">shabby toolbox</a></i>.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cIuyH6prRMq3SNEw6RzO6dQC1G_qYcooPameuWzBBRyEunzPkXXo_Diz4qo5zLoDtXm87DjJCHJbHaJPb69BiSC1GggXPy9_A4Q8w80SA0xUCer3bxHCuz10QQSxeznmEWcn1XOSMd-M/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" />I love the way it pulls together mismatched vintage plates and old lids and makes them make sense!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcNWHqlgVo6xx-kv3w2SRpD6Y3WJHnP0JXSJFGpfxfgCY9yB2nKlLbIymTHQtnPS4DCogpcVynQyEIlUfckdfoEg81kfd7nz9my0391Rw19RzfxZiklbp6gtU3qKrFI3MVgqEwwZ0P0E0/s1600-h/Bonjour%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" border="0" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJlyqZEfcwG9u6bAk2kfaTGZvQ8XTVgR9GdDwEvUhrrkrjF4lyafJE6jcZP46XO4xWR6wHhz09oE27oYNY-shBFAm8sDvVC2qAls_JVkJ7QV6DUeiXMm62MzK6NNJvMfPrBSeqTNFqBqt/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shelves...Country French Style" width="644" /></a> But perhaps my favorite shelf is the little half wall by the entrance to my home. I like to have a little greeting there to welcome my guests. It’s my home all summed up in a tiny vignette…sunny Provençal colors with a touch of vintage collections lovingly displayed so that they can be enjoyed all year round!<br /><br /><i>Be sure to visit my fellow francophiles and their beautiful blogs to see what they have to say about styling shelves in Country French décor!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2015/01/how-to-style-shelves.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="1IMG_7564" class=" size-full wp-image-6247 aligncenter" height="300" src="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1IMG_7564.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2015/01/how-to-style-shelves.html" target="_blank">FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/01/french-country-styled-shelves.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_9813" class=" size-full wp-image-6244 aligncenter" height="300" src="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_9813.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/01/french-country-styled-shelves.html" target="_blank">SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/?p=5990" target="_blank"><img alt="styling-shelves" class="alignnone wp-image-6250 size-medium" height="300" src="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/styling-shelves2-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/?p=5990" target="_blank">CEDAR HILL FARMHOUSE</a><br /><br /></div><i>Thanks for stopping by! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday,<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank"> Tatertots & Jello</a> for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays</i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Shelves...Country French Style

I am excited to join our Country French Design group today for our monthly share…and this time the topic is shelves! For me, that means hav...

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