Fun Finds: One Year Ago {Then and Now}

This was my post exactly one year ago when J and I were in the beginnings of a new home and months of renovations. Keep reading to see how these finds were used in the Acorn Cottage.

It's on, y'all! I am having the time of my life picking out fabrics, sofas, furnishings for the new home. Work on the Acorn Cottage begins on June 12, and I can hardly wait. Here's just a sneak peak of some of what's to come.

Antelope Rug for the Living room. Ballard Designs

Possible fabrics for drapes. Thanks Fairfax Fabrics.

Sugar Kettle for front garden.

Love seat fabric and pillows. Niche Modern Home

Chandeliers. Niche Modern Home

Master Bedroom

Guest room

Copper Awning idea. C. Bel Awning

Bistro chairs.

Ottomans.

Now for the moved in, 2019 edition of the above post.

The antelope rug was used in the living room under the two loveseats ordered from Niche Modern Home. Drapes in silk with navy ribbon were made by Fairfax Fabric Co. for the living room windows. The green fabrics above did not make the final cut.

Light fixtures from Niche and Greige were used in the dining and guest rooms.

The sugar kettle found its spot in the backyard.

The awnings by C. Bel Awnings are a perfect addition to the front and back of the house.

Bistro chairs were also a must-have and are perfect in the dining room and on the patio.

Fun Finds again, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Cabana Striped Awning}

Finally! After weeks of waiting, misplacing the previous frame, rescheduling, the fabric awning finally was installed at the rear doors yesterday by C. Bel Awnings. We chose a black and white cabana stripe which matches our umbrellas and pillows. I love the way it completes the look of the rear of the house. It looks like I will need a large doormat to go at the base of the back doors.

We are having a built-in shelving unit installed in the den, so I'll resume the "befores and afters" next week. Stay tuned......

Awnings, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Copper Awning}

Church bells ring!!! Finally, the copper awning produced by C. Bel Awnings of New Orleans was installed onto the cottage yesterday. I like bells and whistles, and the awning gives the cottage that "wow" factor I had imagined. After several days of rain, thunder, and lightning, the installers were finally able to get the mammoth piece installed, and I can honestly say that I love it.

Also installed yesterday were the French Quarter gas lantern by Bevolo. Though it is not functional yet (the plumber needs to do his thing) at least the lantern is in its proper place. The shutters as well as glass door were installed too. I'll show you more in a future post.

For now, let's take in the beauty of the copper awning.

Copper Awning, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Copper Awning/ Woven Shades}

Since J and I returned from the East Coast, we have been busy as bees getting the Acorn Cottage prepped and ready for contractors. The previous owner removed his belongings (FINALLY), so I have been meeting with a number of individuals who will be helping to make this charming cottage our next home.

Yesterday, I met with a representative of C. Bel Awnings who came out to measure for the installation of a custom copper awning along the top of the bay of windows in front of the home.

Today, I met with a representative of Helm Paint and Decorating who measured all windows. I want lined women shades in a majority of the windows. These are the ones that I really like.

It has been a busy, yet fun summer so far.

I hope you will continue to follow the progress of the Acorn Cottage as major changes take place.

Woven shades, y'all!

Shopping for Acorn Cottage {Fun finds}

School's out for summer, and I've been just a little busy. 

It's on, y'all! I am having the time of my life picking out fabrics, sofas, furnishings for the new home. Work on the Acorn Cottage begins on June 12, and I can hardly wait. Here's just a sneak peak of some of what's to come.

Antelope Rug for the Living room. Ballard Designs

Possible fabrics for drapes. Thanks Fairfax Fabrics.

Sugar Kettle for front garden.

Love seat fabric and pillows. Niche Modern Home

Chandeliers. Niche Modern Home

Master Bedroom

Guest room

Copper Awning idea. C. Bel Awning

Bistro chairs.

Ottomans.

Fun Finds, y'all!