Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece

<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8534221018256210118" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKu5isDG6lNei0Fdzt6gAF2SPCJdwTp-e36I6J7MOJChyi0ePoWR9BBjmW6Q8moH9ZkF1wkF6G3q4QJ3iqApyrJdp17Ve5qvhH5_4NwJx2UBe29dA0ODd4_Xj8Vyf7PzeVGAphBGUkxjK/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Ballard%252520Inspired%252520Architectural%252520Piece%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOShycXzhjAmpE10kggk00BmFV5dBbJRJVi5QuXkcCDESjTIhvP7rNghJdKbWINeXZy0iQ1P7MbsTJTU96NY5XlCEr-gG9ko6EZx3d8Y9GXeicFIwZIzBpsDqfSy3YIsb9bDKNcz7-7De/?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 Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece" width="609" /></a>We’ve been having a few days of cooler weather…unusual for us here in Georgia…and I have been taking advantage of it to get my yard and patio back into shape. I’ll have photos to show you soon. However, in the meanwhile I do have a small make-over to share with you…<i>my Ballard inspired architectural piece!</i><br /><br /><img border="0" height="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdRhHyBbDN2Ynaxjwi3x0Rc2fX79dXVbd7kDovpaxvVyMUNOgWDsZ8fSFtKVwPcKtDc63BBdr6mDk1ohTcvfQxkqa-y_UJ5ehnadXrpFTXnCgPKIZ6oriGMbqgfK-N0B9SyKlFTeRkLg/s640/Paris+Grey+Architectural+Piece.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="635" />However, it’s not new. The last time that you saw it was two years ago when it looked like<i> this</i>…painted Annie Sloan’s Paris Grey. You may remember <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/06/paris-grey-architectural-piece.html" target="_blank">how it looked when I found it</a></i>…a horror with a really good shape! I enjoyed trying it out to showcase some of my favorites, like these starfish.<br /><br /><img alt="BK and books" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsf70sw1slESWkkv8POw166ST7Vx0z6tF9XTjmR3e_aYiXt5lgmX6gigoVp5bVTf_-ftlMirUd9_ps5WyQufOLRLvZ4Y8SkVBF1b6SSrI9m5XxyoEXnOEMsUWWzJjNy5jJkVZ8zmrRdAq/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="BK and books" width="644" />Baby Kitty liked it best with this stack of old books…but the truth is that grey just doesn't go with anything in my house! So the piece has sat in my closet for two years.<i> Yikes! </i>But since I got it for a song<b> </b>at Goodwill, I haven’t felt very guilty about that. <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaQJQUtTaWYLCVFspxYxLxPl-j5XTJRAwGxu0c3OfgYJcdzVg69UT6J-4ffG4GXrhyphenhyphenTRfLHQzdfaqXYmMM_10GfSntdQYC4YPn2dj_kxoNBrHw_aInW4txZshij7n7nrIN254x8L7CaDP/s1600-h/Ballard%252520Designs%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Ballard Designs" border="0" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTo5jcWFEi-LZpNXEg1A1nvVGQN9tXyv2oU6Xxl9mdplIoUHatc5dAeo6vJSMREAZIdZODALpOlzeyvom4SRqIdAYK78zeHU9Wtnx7pM9L4w_7AS3PO7GN5e8v0BMcUXSMtzMnaqx0q79C/?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="Ballard Designs" width="479" /></a> But when I saw the <i><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/medici-capital/12182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medici Capitol</a></i> at Ballard Designs, I knew what I needed to do…paint it a distressed white!One big difference...theirs of a similar size is <b>$49</b> and mine...only <b>$1.91</b>! Woo hoo!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5An48bx5fd55IYejeck36neunMksHd0lgS-Qsid4BJxP16OQ2gcbVBD7PuwKWTomYUVfhZ9KQmbdCMCPwPa0Z5IQJk45e79RHgljtkmbXO0w3LBHOK83nUSvBAe4hWgOqegmHD8tzq_eF/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Ballard%252520Inspired%252520Architectural%252520Piece3%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece3" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVImStIkYQHWtb25XmNihAsMptos6mjlhXwiyQMkjEtfGVSgNRzLm6KGb5ZZhcxjUpw_-OfiI7QocB_9tLjwTbhnf3JdtfbeWMWYayNTmmjW7FMTVI22s2IofzpGnhT0C7OW1Ucix2KDJ4/?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 Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece3" width="579" /></a>So I pulled out my Annie Sloan <i>Old White </i>chalk paint and added a quick coat…trying not to cover too much of the grey finish so that it would still have that vintage look…and I love the result!  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiXOF4nTvieTZvfmHkXpNSHTu_UoONSSMjv9scEnDr2DSN4A1VrQy2FWaq4apO7p5-acQEy4vSVAL_t15Ig-JJif_aVywc3lLE5pWf6UUImBOsv7omFv1vDLoLK1IXoQB3WtyWlAdY_Ru/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Ballard%252520Inspired%252520Architectural%252520Piece2%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece2" border="0" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3BB6WIuPnsWLh-dygrtHxVFOB3-9J8LVt2XquX_CuRXWRRcMLphRZliHFtCqojnocmfBdLQ79efWn-PXzh9dJCVfcPVs6Vbq6GfSuk3R7w9k7bBii4BDSeV7zxHsdZcrb6UaXNWZBzeH/?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 Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece2" width="609" /></a> I think I will find many more ways to use it in this lighter color since it will work so much better with my décor!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgTMrCWYfjTAJ46OS1q-yDXyGbFCXuWVUUZdvdu5OnKYe616aYYjg_tcET2LLx1uj1CHmYWGmrz39eI5Q0XQC5ErD3eDviiqFfT8sPcgL9KqG2QZlVP0ijnVKHKWzWDKTx4TJmq__qoWg/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" width="625" />I have to say that, although I am not one to paint my furniture, I have made good use of my little sample of <i>Old White</i>, sprucing up a gold thrift store frame for my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/vintage-french-spring-vignette.html" target="_blank"><i>vintage French spring vignette</i></a>…<br /><br /><img alt="054" border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4wibLdKlzEQRgsyTOyohzs6GilbUNAHXZjY1n_xLtRAyGQxQv8tNoh50l1UuANVXnXZhIHQnrKOYqRTMAUxL-98sAgj9T4qptiS-vZKmTTzJl87BL-AbglY46myi0dQEGA8eBjDkrKE0/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="054" width="627" />…and dressing up an old Clementine box to create my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/easy-vintage-french-planter-box.html" target="_blank"><i>vintage French planter box</i></a>. It’s just about all gone, so I may have to invest in some more soon! And stay tuned because I still have some summery projects to share with you!<br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my little make-over! 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 /><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 </i></i></i></i></i></span><br /><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Ballard Inspired Architectural Piece

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #127

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxqHjcUqP9slNNL1WLZUv42xnFpkf6cNkX7RxQ_bxZQGHrrOg1O7x4wSJMB4QZX-GrDTaksNRSKNz83vQsOyo4M7mgpJtwFfy61VzJe2zTkvBpFWh1NQN9nd7lJ2hLI00DpkUNJ_Z0mY/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Summery+Seashell+Projects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxqHjcUqP9slNNL1WLZUv42xnFpkf6cNkX7RxQ_bxZQGHrrOg1O7x4wSJMB4QZX-GrDTaksNRSKNz83vQsOyo4M7mgpJtwFfy61VzJe2zTkvBpFWh1NQN9nd7lJ2hLI00DpkUNJ_Z0mY/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Summery+Seashell+Projects.jpg" /></a></i></div><i>Hi, everyone!</i> It's time for another edition of The Scoop! Here...summer reigns supreme with the accompanying yard work and, my favorite part, lots of time with the grandchildren! I've also created a new project...a pair of<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/07/framable-vintage-sea-shell-prints.html" target="_blank">vintage seashell prints</a></i>. As always, they are free for you to download and frame! Are you noticing a pattern this summer? I'm loving seashells! Check out these fun and easy summery projects...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/07/framable-vintage-sea-shell-prints.html" target="_blank">Frameable Vintage Seashell Prints </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/06/summery-pier-1-inspired-seashell-wreath.html" target="_blank">Pier 1 Inspired Seashell Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/05/summer-mason-jar-candles.html" target="_blank">Summer Mason Jar Candles </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-dough-bowl-with-diy-japanese.html" target="_blank">Summer Dough Bowl with DIY Japanese Fishing Floats</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> And now...I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get this party started!</i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hi everyone!  Welcome back to The Scoop!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/"><img alt="The Scoop Banner - featured image" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9051" height="300" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/The-Scoop-Banner-featured-image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">We are:</div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Anita from <b><a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/" style="color: #d64e87;">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></b></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Debbie from <b><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/" style="color: #d64e87;">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></b></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Yvonne from <b><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/" style="color: #d64e87;">StoneGable</a></b><br />and Suzy from <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/" style="color: #d64e87;">Worthing Court</a></b></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;"></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Our host this week is...</div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;"></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/" target="_blank"><b>Worthing Court</b></a></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;"></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;"><img alt="Suzy picture - sharpened" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9249" height="279" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Suzy-picture-sharpened-300x279.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yay!  It's my favorite day of the week!  That day when I get to be inspired by all that you've created.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of inspiration, did you see the beautiful gray and turquoise tablescape that I shared last week?  My friend, Nancy, has a brand new kitchen that is jaw dropping and she set up a wonderful tablescape to celebrate her new space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/07/table-setting.html" target="_blank"><b>Gray and Turquoise Tablescape</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/07/table-setting.html"><img alt="Beautiful and casual turquoise and gray table setting on a round table" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9176" height="642" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1-81.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Let me show you a few links that caught my eye last week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You won't believe what Victoria from <a href="http://troispetitesfilles.blogspot.com/2014/07/guest-room-and-crib-head-board-turned.html" target="_blank"><b>Trois Petites Filles</b></a> used to create this gorgeous headboard.  Amazing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troispetitesfilles.blogspot.com/2014/07/guest-room-and-crib-head-board-turned.html"><img alt="Crib headboard transformed into a shabby chic French beauty" class="aligncenter wp-image-9251" height="426" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/12-640x426.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We all love a good gallery wall, but they can be a little intimidating to create.  Lauren from <a href="http://blesserhouse.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-most-efficient-way-to-create.html" target="_blank"><b>Bless'er House</b></a> gives some great tips and shows how to go about it without winding up with a bunch of unused holes in the wall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blesserhouse.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-most-efficient-way-to-create.html"><img alt="Tips for creating the perfect gallery wall. Use this method and you won't wind up with a bunch of unused holes in your wall." class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-9253" height="650" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/21-433x650.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Moni from <a href="http://www.zuhausathome.com/new-patio-chairs-and-a-fun-pillow" target="_blank"><b>Zu Haus At Home</b></a> shows us how she made this adorable, eye-catching pillow to go on her new porch chairs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zuhausathome.com/new-patio-chairs-and-a-fun-pillow"><img alt="How to make a custom pillow" class="aligncenter wp-image-9254" height="496" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We all adore kitchen transformations.  Take a look Suzan's beautiful kitchen at <a href="http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2014/07/hells-kitchen-transformed.html" target="_blank"><b>Simply Vintageous</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2014/07/hells-kitchen-transformed.html"><img alt="Kitchen transformation" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-9255" height="629" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/5-620x650.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Heather from Setting For Four sharing this yummy looking healthy, gluten free recipe for an <a href="http://www.settingforfour.com/2014/06/banana-coconut-smoothie-recipe-shaved-coconut-topping-silksmoothies.html" target="_blank"><b>Almond Banana Smoothie</b></a>.  I need to give this one a try!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.settingforfour.com/2014/06/banana-coconut-smoothie-recipe-shaved-coconut-topping-silksmoothies.html"><img alt="Healthy, refreshing, gluten free recipe for an Almond Banana Smoothie with a shaved coconut topping" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-9258" height="650" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6-433x650.jpg" width="433" /></a> </div><br /><div style="color: #444444; 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Creating a French Country Dining Room on a Budget

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6dSSYgaz6K4UjziMofDCXIWpJ34ndecFomZx3ta7n2a1R0_MSYHnhqmox_mSbkdAsRvBI1mkXGE3E-0MriuuRhQpmvgRcExl61mDC-DWi_peJxNDvfcZSWq_-1RHuhweMsCPXWGRkfDa/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Dining%252520Room%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Create a French Country Dining Room on a Budget" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIIkgOCaXKwAyoA-IHCiNqAYLpTZux-Yrwp5RLhWxMEgWMORYnpaPlsRFnqRbQCaqpTd5J955kc9PpwNuWv4zOTt4yCEU8kL7nxkXYdDEMz7-nbCOVJB1-MjMkskTB4KQSVE_Z24-YOxC/?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 How to Create a French Country Dining Room on a Budget" width="660" /></a> I have a little tour of my home to show you that I have been saving! I was excited when Kim at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> asked me to share my favorite room a while back for her regular Friday feature and, if you know me, I'll bet you can guess which room it is. Yep...my French Country dining room! And...I managed to create my own little corner of France on a budget! I hope you enjoy this up-close-and-personal look at my favorite space!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFi2-mRnWbh21T0IoGl7DSf7NOzDirBtmMi4pJ3WwVhpo3JAAnB8ptuONpk1aZPts-nnzY4KiRUODmKSJO9Dy1Gc-WPOlSTF871Itx5M_j-yMzPjrzNcaW5TfFv6CaX5XhKnoAgUI2XaO/s1600-h/IMG_0203_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Farmhouse" border="0" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSCXMGnc9r4Wr9JC_mcEh75nNdzeEoTru2HUgV8weeA_DutDSiocUUNJQpyVJjwwNTPUNCDqdQIo19DG0sAXmt4aNnibQR02snSuWlkBMU4pS6FELZxT4lx5ZNfRpAazJ-R0dx973iyNW/?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 French Farmhouse" width="661" /></a>But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself and how I found my style. As a French teacher, I have had the wonderful opportunity to live and travel in France over the years and to visit and be a guest in beautiful homes, like this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2008/11/little-cyber-vacationora-week-in.html" target="_blank">farmhouse in Provence</a></i>. How could I help but fall in love with<b><i> </i></b>French Country style! But eventually the birth of my first grandchild drew me back home to Georgia. And I knew what I wanted to do…<i>create a little bit of France in my own home!</i> So I began to look for pieces that reflected what I had seen in France. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS00xkak9RFKHjEmMZnNo-xKLcpy6e6g-scRObGJmIq6mIzTelN_Xwc2QizCM0SZ4qko_1v-aJ0VlkmAaNxlJA0J8hwZIoZbzrHgpffzE00izV4ZjgEIzORI_EMzk1HrRm-j0UOjSt99f/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Dining%252520Room%2525203%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWA7vrpdz0CDwr8dDt_24Sv3KuSD31bbdwk88Ex8kN8nqsX3Oh7u-q7ybcBe8MYfujS14Yi34R80ltYxuQcL0le7sMffZHhmSRMaYOun-63uo5LbA8SSg6CbVhuBxXslqYSc9GQCF3izlt/?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 Dining Room" width="660" /></a>My hutch was the very first piece that I found…and I still love it! It has the French Country look that I love and was a blank canvas for me to display my plates!<i> </i>Those are my favorite plates on the wall…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMNMs9Fp_FCyC_v4RERPjhLvGgqOkUDv1Amdbybo-OX-iKNQ65Q_KZucpa25j3VqQ7ryMWw_yydoZuRFG8xgJYngdE1WOLQTF6QkxqycIkZB9YPx9PDuGFuiNb2CqWpsvZx6354Tb-POv/s1600-h/IMG_6001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Quimper Plates" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfR5VxVG0iTbDSPLm4dHQDs42rDXAtmjCfHUx6L3loewYUvPhaSMsS8gnNI2hAOSBs-t9tQ6l_VuaprOAVNNHfU-MMIocRFMUt-YaoFhVL7TXEEOEjztWWeH1-Hiwm4v5bYtBdvqHH1pz7/?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 Quimper Plates" width="660" /></a> …vintage Quimper faïence found at the Sunday antique market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France, depicting a couple in the traditional dress of Brittany. I love the way<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2009/04/tablescape-thursdayorcompletely-quimper.html" target="_blank">Quimper comes in pairs</a></i>…and I find that I have to have them both! I can’t separate the little couple, after all!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlt46VaZUIOSoGvCyAwLA7kq2Wg-yYBKXzQhLJ78-26gPwhMmUzSeH-nYbApbaVnTLV41Tdk3NTrJzXLZxqDQ1hj2wtKwNcabdfrl9N6BmSCiPSHjHSKv-ph9oTVIAUOENZT2jRluHoHy/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDoubleHappi%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Double Happiness Jars" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQcwnvhPzJ1hkY0fHq18h1o2CLPmjryQcT9v5e3XrKUf7eytVTHsRm4iU_gb3rld2jIxn_WGvCmPSff7KuPSVkBDPCDCqemOXfslHPyJ9MIwCzcHoTlGPRmgoB5ZKoPHklxqCwi5FInL1/?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 Double Happiness Jars" width="664" /></a> On top of the hutch is <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/08/charles-faudreeand-metogether-again.html" target="_blank">my collection of double happiness jars</a></i>…named for the Chinese symbol pictured on the face of the jars. They have all come from thrift stores and flea markets except for my original jar purchased 40 years ago.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN4RBxwfuvaNDri1jvAGK9LzcRA2GcnIt8IQ7XmKSNSJnYAsMZlDslQexo6WM76Gz6lLeey6BwRR7eP0mzCCAltHc-iveNGnIerOs_I0RgTUMb4jp273fxkQx_UzDda0-JaxheDVwoYuP/s1600-h/033_thumb%25255B8%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pumpkin-shaped Tureen" border="0" height="719" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLR0VVpmrS6isZNjzF8Jt5WGsCSXaLvfQp38K-cSURtW0Y1fBAwOceSjoCJ5Df337YoksMS0vjq4qG5zlfrnRsgmshLzFIzkOtfVOOIimgRhzogMvUFsiH3iId6CsDpP1weuBdRwHbsuS/?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 Pumpkin-shaped Tureen" width="595" /></a>Although the centerpiece on the table may change with the seasons, this is my favorite…<i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-favorite-spring-tablescape.html" target="_blank">a pumpkin-shaped tureen</a></i> that I found for a song in slightly funky Grayton Beach, Florida! It was sitting on a shelf looking over my shoulder and calling my name while I was eating breakfast in a little café! <i>I love <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">blue and white</a></i>…can you tell?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcn7cOtoeDSONFmJwl-aTzb5YA0eq1x4rEEn21BWANyEVPa1_ZmX7SlM4mEpQcGQNK9_leXhX5zv7EemQllSmnVX7grqy0wIKKO5ITv6NKRQhKCYE2D5avF6_aYz8Kx82ZjdzYKf_OvT-/s1600-h/sztq50qwln5lboewkimi5023c84e36933%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Red Cliff Ironstone Tureen" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-PMEdaKv729hBhJ7bi_AMQGfIEe6o8eVFjvPijrGdxgMNH7YQHyhTOxftgTWIUu88t5G7hRJ0UurSfqrWRxECtp3GfxFsbeF0Jg10r9FtDuDck2i2B6Hzfi1zfhU-UVYFnaIvBpZ2OSK/?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 Red Cliff Ironstone Tureen" width="660" /></a>Always present somewhere in the dining room is my mom's <i>vintage Red Cliff ironstone tureen</i>. I love the grape motif...my favorite! I have since been lucky enough to find<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-frenchy-fluffinganda-thrifting.html" target="_blank">a few more pieces in the Red Cliff grape pattern</a></i> in thrift stores, such as the sugar and creamer that you see on the table.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w-mY37OIfK8GcePZcrRg-2Ug_PAonBUbMDRraut0SGklhYqXVhgy00IuHbXzLQrVHle9At_M53hTQz60Sp9YocDvOxskY3PKqIYrumvt2yaviE4tUtcorHRf9pSTfkIocLd3TtLFkq0P/s1600-h/buffet%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoa1NWEFLw3h4WirvaLW4a8g65ph9MX80K0OT2eF-BOzamAEiG7Ic77vsjpdbT5RKW-68mkJ3i-jaBqYyhXjKALr-S_HDlQITSHY7jiO0Ta2SeLaGTNBrme1weT-UVsVoEM-TOEf4M1mU/?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 Dining Room" width="596" /></a>On the opposite side of the room is the matching buffet with a few more pieces of <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/fabulous-quimper-findsormy-little-piece.html" target="_blank"><i>my Quimper collection</i></a>…a poster topped by another pair of plates and a double wall sconce filled with lavender. And on the buffet…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRzm18_yT-6dqoqJlyKUMLT2U2NEJXxoGv-otZmKXMGW9jPZ6SDxq-GBaxvXmM4FQSiSYN3qQWo0g9FZnrwUnJVGK0X0iPyoAajsPMTlsEiysu84zK3q5DdPlHSIptHptG_Zjoyg_xy1i/s1600-h/IMG_1209%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Antique Castor Set" border="0" height="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnCyImlxB67MXFX0czCoOncNCMugQ972Wcc42ylwgh-lwEfyMloPeriB0Czj4y_p0oRaWIRNEdXUvTlhpQxhjHDjER-_8l8FXfyV7WV-W82IYM6b8Yk-YI4sD0tqvrqYsho748dOQ6HYr/?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 Antique Castor Set" width="595" /></a> ...is my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/03/saladscape-with-fabulous-vintage-find.html" target="_blank">Victorian silverplate castor set!</a></i> It is one of my favorite flea market finds! I seem to have a thing about antique silverplate and this one was a steal…a real “<i>start the car”</i> moment! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XAUjAVQQJivsU8Ku_OY8W9fJ05jO4QNCi0ORe2gvlThpPMk9To-yLW77HqNtZa3VmvU2XxLb-puZSoqnVgvRmB8n3vCRhe4SL-fIY1TQ8XTarYCVQ2YpYVQuEYmX0fqQy_Zd6iGULEEb/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDiningRoom4.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRCsevH-pE6lAX6O__xu16QSolhBLqwLKVRfdsVD3gIVISrjLv9fNCSDYiV2BwOaJJ6pD71UFBkIzIVCi5f7Rkuu_jRPHzrr56pnmySodd2TeCLiuD2sBIy6L4E6oPJTt-f1P5hxgJ5ji/?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 Dining Room" width="664" /></a> One of the things I like best about this room is the fact that I can change the look with just a tablescape! Here, we are having a French Country supper with layers of linens. The tablecloth is actually a drop cloth topped with my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-ruffled-faux-grain-sack-table.html" target="_blank">faux grain sack table runner</a>.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3VAbRSClm8RTYZ9Qy-dkihzUB1m4mZuz6fSfxd8lBHR3frV4ijPffs-g1hzCM78KaLEcuvG4ZS_d1thyjDcMBQ-21gI8NMZIk18QnMd1OuhYAi8bKSpT5_3_uudXUvtiWkeGebAkDR74/s1600-h/page%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY French Linens" border="0" height="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRlXMO_D-1rBxGeDGhwlOId0kCrZWlT0NiasFDkipfcJjEKOfQU4nZJpQlxjDFlrooQylkoCUSWPE_IZ9DAl7qc10EVwwMDo_GWt93dp5e0-5WVGqaA5nfL6W7DMVW9z6cNzI-Ys4bjxZ/?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 DIY French Linens" width="621" /></a>In fact, many of the linens that I use on my table are not French at all, but my much less expensive <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/make-your-own-vintage-french-table.html" target="_blank">copy-cat versions of vintage French linens.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPMgWIMjW18Y3INIdqDbfjSsJC4uG6p2NJiE-0E3VRu6-IsxailsbRQbSqFYJ9FxeCurjRMITBy8sVEcwGzJEUQlWRv0fTxUEDw41WOhykSnBZqjKhF9vZesVFxOiDJj8Nb-yBF1kBqIG/s1600-h/044%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-AXUIGCxDBV-UgVkXoI1WVjtN6jC7zqnMOmltkggXRd6PpWZ5sQX7_Poj5n6SeJbu4j6aRb3h895x_kCxxS1If-o87AAP5lFw3BX9-MPQi5UJY4lBbR_QyDeiJrP0ZdBDmFF-Wt-hup/?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 Thanksgiving Tablescape" width="660" /></a>And I love decorating my dining room for the holidays! Here it is all dressed in a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-tablescapeburlap-and-white.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving tablescape</a></i> using a<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/11/ruffled-burlap-table-runner-tutorial.html" target="_blank">ruffled burlap table runner</a></i> to anchor it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBj09Wr-91tYenHq5oXIklIaNSqVfUvk54sFCZxAhOB32rRSkkymnJXsqtzsbxmWio44vIFJ_HUJa-EQ7eD4UkE6C20Q96O95X3MrB2aHM6vB8M8F4W-XdSYRM8-pwu7raCgFEb2IbhHWv/s1600-h/Lantern2_thumb55.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Tablescape" border="0" height="791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePTfGRK1-duGEp7uPU51KVjVPWwGZ6ZijamkBxm6H_kDlbjkEUdOe1EN001-7XlXoaoYUvm_NWsCyLZLDn2-ls-wKpy6tEyYMC0pjSvw_NhsFe1x7h_EeObhlhd3AgfohzwBRbqEy8rHr/?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 Christmas Tablescape" width="599" /></a> And here it is ready for the holidays with a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-starry-burlap-and-plaid-christmas.html" target="_blank">Christmas tablescape</a></i> of more burlap, plaid and glittery stars. That’s my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-in-lovewith-my-shabby-tool-box.html" target="_blank">shabby tool box</a></i> in the background…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoB-vDtSkIMGXcmRABYCPzPIig34lzPxYL7n2VzSO2qAHIIhwJYVBwX9ze_17nlU7vA7FrAQUJO9hgTQO4s-zAvsTyzqxfynQNvM8ny08dHNBHu7okB4CVktEvr-6ylH_4SGio4pnHLyWl/s1600-h/shabby%252520tool%252520box_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhp9h4FVWJRoZrd-P7O582yPBXgJSfL41pq-8MFCXMbG_L7rNwzdo8xFWOqXDzRoJDTCGNSWLS6JHMdkXM6QeBbzY2KzNWce8fgb_j1UOO0SJLfreVlN63v01qwFqn98gRZYaNY2x2itH/?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 Shabby Tool Box" width="664" /></a> …wearing its Christmas garb and stealing the show on my hutch!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCx0zuxF-Czt4trnO_1CdfgkkRTcDGGirG4L9zhqzEq92PvXCCHplTXiulltrvp2oTX2OxaHNtJs3KB2iJIl2BPGT2pmSUgtM8XiLS8jMmwpLUig5zSfA-ewBIynZTXW-6y_COFYHiJZN-/s1600-h/048a%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Tool Box" border="0" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTl4W818qnveIEwm25s0xJ-vKiSCMR8PZM0WLT27ihEb5iFESUGmCWeondbRQqgNANM15SMY7ZVmzZqgu2g_7VQk7cWhTK2UahUfC7Eet2gSyoDib9ahqr3KOxkv7-CrtVT1g-0grRAbnT/?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 Shabby Tool Box" width="660" /></a> But I can also dress it down for every day with favorite pieces from my blue and white collection. In fact, this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-in-lovewith-my-shabby-tool-box.html" target="_blank">little tool box</a></i> has proven itself to be quite versatile and a fun addition to my dining room!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr0AXwntkcfG7TXzUPWXgCps_voa34YKrDfH6EsTaRI1gyP52B5A9tKBV-9XqXaaP_fhjowh1VtXiVAxTcrsEjzogrUHcZUJF7JGKgOCN9J0MnQilHTJVwpMlVlJCG6MEsYxHgYkCD4Jq/s1600-h/037_thumb55.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Room" border="0" height="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVrAAxG6OTYweOEM64ch_f_rjZon29tKRARnEL16rIAksx6Pq9h3rYMN7ekc2HHlE5vQERrnuuNGfRTtGhrsuaqt5h4mzpnLyCvw8sB-CYXmj0S5VevBMzTGEhMGNX0_buJKCudgXep6_/?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 Dining Room" width="597" /></a>I think this room is my favorite, not only because it is filled with things that I love, but because this is the room that feels more <i>French</i> to me. It gives me a little chance to escape and dream about <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/back-from-paris.html" target="_blank">past adventures in France</a></i> and hope for more to come! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JoCL7hyphenhyphenGUoq4yOZ-nCc_pa_xXuIu4wWxXkgpO6y6PCF8mB2quA91jpjOg8MZQvRr-wvGAaq_ZXFSo3L5zZCeluHUSi34XwJ4Qj7eZ3fxAOUmWjWDRHgOTm_vwF2Q8YKKwcmNYY40sz65/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520My%252520Home%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Home" border="0" height="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqrpQ3c4F8hLu_C68VSwxaJ4SjO3N6QGt6s5P0X-QsOEdZKsicHpI1hOjawKGgzeMXgDdhuy4g1wmTk0zTaL4OY7VGobdvZ6aH4n3gS54RQviZYK-0z-hNfWE8k5agUNEX-vA9umqOnib/?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 My Home" width="621" /></a> Thanks so much  for allowing me to show you my favorite room! If you would like to have a look at the rest of my home, you will find a complete tour<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/p/my-home.html" target="_blank"><i> here.</i></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivzh0-ZsOXt0ObRtV0k-UPvQ4U3uu1uJCXGruw4ALAQ9WeostmEyFKPm-eAvxEx-l_j6-RB17LQIAo4GTBcqEP6MTBggdcZw6ImLK4e-l1IRiorC2MvKkyN3Bl2T6QHfjaeM3BcA5Y2A8/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Creating+a+French+Country+Dining+Room+on+a+Budget.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivzh0-ZsOXt0ObRtV0k-UPvQ4U3uu1uJCXGruw4ALAQ9WeostmEyFKPm-eAvxEx-l_j6-RB17LQIAo4GTBcqEP6MTBggdcZw6ImLK4e-l1IRiorC2MvKkyN3Bl2T6QHfjaeM3BcA5Y2A8/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Creating+a+French+Country+Dining+Room+on+a+Budget.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my favorite room! 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 /><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 </i></i></i></i></i></span><br /><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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