Today I Love . . .

~ concrete "handknit" planter ~ terrain ~

It's not if,

it's when and how many?

Thank You Cote de Texas . . .

For the peek inside the Beautiful World of Amy Howard

posted on Cote de Texas today!

I could have re-posted every single image, but

I've chosen only teasing photos.

An Amy Howard Seminar has just been 

moved to the top of my bucket list, but until then,

I'm a little nervous about how much money I will spend

@ Amy Howard at Home

I think first on my list are

two antiqued mirrored bedside tables for PrettyStuff!

and surely HandyHusband can move my 

trumeau mirror up on

his to-do list.

Please go visit Cote de Texas to see the rest of Joni's post!

The photos are amazing and if you have even a thread of do-it-yourselfer

in your personality, I have no doubt you'll be filling your own

cart on Amy Howard @ Home as quickly as you can click

ADD TO CART!

WANT MORE?

Amy Howard Collection, Blog and Amy Howard Collection Facebook

Don't Forget About the GiveAway !

"Segreto, Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors" is more than

a portfolio of a painting firm's work. It's one of the most

beautiful collections of interior photographs I've ever seen.

I want to show you the entire book. 

I could sit with you and turn page after page and you'd hear me say, 

"Oh, this one's my favorite." as I pass every page, so you're just going to 

have to be "in it, to win it!"

...Make sure you check out her painted furniture...

...and the children's rooms are irresistible...

...These floors and risers...oh my...

...and this kitchen...

I HAVE NO WORDS!

truly my dream kitchen!

This is just a tiny peek inside what awaits you @ their Website.

I'd show you more, but the little noise the pages make

as you turn them in her Book Preview are delightful!

I know, silly, but while you're there, please look around!

To be entered in the giveaway to win the book you must

"like" Secrets of Segreto on Facebook or follow her Blog!

Want more chances to win? 

Like Crush Party or click follow in the sidebar 

and I'll throw your name in the hat twice!

I'll pick from EVERYBODY here next Monday, October 3rd!

Good Luck!

Faux Real ?

Today, I read my ~ Cote de Texas ~ mail and

Joni had posted pictures of a wonderful cottage

for sale in San Antonio. Go see the rest of the

post, but the Master Bedroom was my favorite!

I loved how the bed was made with a simple linen bedspread. I think I'll do that when my coverlet needs replacing. I also loved the pair of linen smooshy club chairs. Don't you love the seat cushions... They make you just want to climb in. Now, let's talk about those antiqued mirrored doors... I think they are the best "reminder" I've scrolled across in a long time. Jeff keeps asking for honey-do projects since we're going to have an empty nest. I've always wanted a gianormous mirror leaning (to make me look skinny like in the dressing room at Anthropologie... but that's another rant... I mean post.) against my bedroom wall. Jeff's gotten pretty handy with his saw that I got for my birthday so I'm going to show him these pictures and I'll let you know if he takes the bait...

~ Horchow Arched Mirrors ~

~ Horchow Mirror with Candle Sconces ~

~ Horchow's Imperial Mirror ~

~ Jensen Maass ~

~ Antique Attic ~

~ J.Covington Designs ~

~ The Bella Cottage ~

To antique a new mirror, you'll need to remove the paint that usually covers the back of mirrors with paint stripper. Being careful not to scratch the silver coating.  With a spray bottle of Muriatic Acid, lightly spray any area on the back of the mirror anywhere that you want distressed antique spots. Let the acid sit for a minute or two and then remove it by wiping with a clean rag. Once you've removed enough of the mirrored surface, Paint the back of your mirror black. This is what gives you the black distressed spotting on the mirror.

If you have a favorite old mirror

or even just one on your wish list,

send me a pic or a link. 

I'd love to see it. 

I also LOVE this mirrored nightstand,

@ ~ Anthropologie ~

which could also be a DIY project!