tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53432941582468270312024-02-25T13:13:11.071-08:00CoopDeVillaCoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-56891708945159046172012-08-19T11:04:00.000-07:002012-08-19T11:04:00.494-07:00A Vintage Inspired Wedding at The Coop
My youngest son is getting married! We are so excited for he and his beautiful bride to tie the knot. And it's all happening right here at the Coop. Guess what I've been doing? So many projects, so little time, all done on a tight budget, but I think the outcome will be amazing.
Think Red, Black Damask, and Ivory... add some peacock feathers, curly willow and a CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-14603851931183751662012-08-19T10:47:00.000-07:002012-08-19T11:05:57.038-07:00How to Make Chalkboard Paint
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Once again I must make my apologies known for not being a responsible blogger.
Ahhh, life!
Have you had those weeks that never end and you find yourself playing ridiculous online puzzles (superior avoidance behavior) as your state of confusion and the list of things to do gets longer? Does the term, "get things done in a timely fashion" make you giggle CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-76173362328297133932011-11-20T08:59:00.001-08:002011-11-20T09:46:46.397-08:00My Weekend... And a Lesson Learned
Hey Gals!
I hope everyone is getting that pre-holiday blitzy-glitzy feeling. You know, the urge to stay up until the wee hours of the morning decorating the top of your refrigerator- on a school night! I have been working pretty much around the clock to keep up with all of my responsibilities and after super gluing my fingers together this morning and spray painting in CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-49948625518530948622011-10-23T09:57:00.000-07:002011-10-23T10:35:03.236-07:00OctoberThe end of October.Oh how I have missed you.The leaves dance every once and a while and the air is crisp.I remember wishing for jacket weather and thinking about us.I walk down a path of fallen leavesthe bumps in the road, the uphill climb, wrap giant arms around me, smother me lonely, but only for a while. Holding me in helplessnessDreams lost in pityI CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-11901383773784616612011-08-10T19:22:00.000-07:002011-08-11T16:05:00.961-07:00Not too Shabby for a Day's Shopping This morning my friend Pat called me because she happened upon a really great yard sale. Of all things, a yard sale on Wednesday! I hadn't really gotten dressed yet, hadn't combed my hair and was just sippin' on my coffee. Pat started listing items that she saw...(coffee cup down headed for the closet) She said, "thought you might like the iron beds." (CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-65824653029805349812011-08-07T16:55:00.000-07:002011-08-08T17:09:22.123-07:00A Lamp, Bird Cage, and a BlouseIsn't it the truth, that so often the best laid plans fly right out the door?When your plans go awry usually there's some stress created and perhaps disappointment. That was not the case for me this past Friday night.I had been working with my friend Jeri to get the store ready for the Art Walk. The plan was... we would get all wall decor hung by 3 o'clock giving me plenty of time to CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-36574474835931397842011-08-06T18:44:00.000-07:002011-08-07T17:42:41.166-07:00A Store is BornHere is the actual account of the labor and delivery of ...(of course there was much more that was done before the 3 days that follow)
Day One- Painting and Hauling
Jeri the store manager had been painting for a couple of days all by herself. It's a big space and she needed help. I spent a day of painting over some very strange colors and white-washing an awning (with the help CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-76930474342498792742011-08-05T07:27:00.000-07:002011-08-05T07:27:01.514-07:00Big AnnouncementIt's happening! I jumped in with both feet and a great big smile. No it's not a swimming pool. Here's a hint... Vintage, rustic, cottage, white, quilts, okay do you give? Let me introduce you to a new store in Pocatello.Our grand opening is planned for September 1st.In the meantime my vintage sistas and I have been having a blast decorating everything in sight.&CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-78983246828473880802011-07-29T08:55:00.000-07:002011-07-31T19:45:40.712-07:00Organizing and Foo-fooingI have this little room upstairs where I usually take all of my Etsy photos. The lighting is good and I have a shabby little sideboard where I place my items and can spend all day snapping pictures if I must.It oozes shabby chic with its white crackle finish, glass knobs, and crystal and metal leg ornamentation. Did I say crystals? Did I mention yard sale find?&CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-65964203270007261402011-07-07T18:07:00.000-07:002011-07-07T18:11:31.948-07:00My Ten Tasks Are Ongoing...As many of you know a while back I joined in on Cha-Cha's, 10 day, 10 tasks Challenge as a way to really kick it in high gear around here and get some nagging projects done. Click here to see her blog and what the other gals accomplished.http://www.sitrelaxandread.com/Seriously, my list looked do-able, but in reality, ahem, I didn't get everything done. Most of my time was spent CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-43659758579954126992011-07-05T22:24:00.000-07:002011-07-05T22:24:51.135-07:00A 4th of July ParadeI couldn't have asked for a more beautiful 4th of July.Friends and family came to my cottage to watch the parade.We had front row seats as it passed right by my house.Here are a few photos from the day.Old Glory!Cute GrandbabyClassic ThunderbirdSpiffy John Deere TractorGreat Old TruckHandsome Son (who made the most divine smoked ribs!)I hope you had a wonderful 4th too.
CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-90640337911980851292011-06-30T06:19:00.000-07:002011-07-07T18:13:30.841-07:00Update on Ten Tasks ChallengeHowdy all!Seems like I have been walking around in circles all week preparing for the 5 family yard sale which is TOMORROW. Please come by and shop from 8 til' 6 on Friday and Saturday There will be signs to guide you once you are in Inkom. My neighbors who are participating are across the street and next to me. You can't miss them. Flower gardens, yard work CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-71295930317734723402011-06-26T12:30:00.000-07:002011-06-26T12:39:18.461-07:0010 tasks, 10 days Challenge... I'm In!I have to admit, I am a dreamer.
I am also a Virgo and true to form, I can change my mind about a project midstream and not think twice about it, and before I've completed it, change back again...Therefore, I rarely get anything completed.
Cha Cha over at Sit, Relax and Read has the most amazing Ten Tasks in Ten Days Challenge going on right now. All you do CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-16115686223244420972011-06-21T17:35:00.000-07:002011-06-26T12:15:02.466-07:00Happy Anniversary Blue Creek Home and Her Fab. GiveawayI'm in from a day of gardening in the sun and catching up with all the latest blog news. I find out that Rhonda, over at Blue Creek Home is having an Anniversary Giveaway and it's to-oo good to be true... (Blogging gals never cease to amaze me with their generosity and kindness.)Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint anyone... One lucky winner will get the entire kit pictured above.(I CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-1873498427632742272011-06-20T20:23:00.000-07:002011-06-23T07:53:24.498-07:00Thrifty Fabric FindsA few weeks ago, right before my bedroom redo, I was having one of those days when you feel like somethings gotta give... Change was imminent at CoopDeVilla. I grabbed my purse, phone, and lip gloss and headed for town not knowing where I would end up or what I would find. (okay, a smidgen of drama added there.) Where does one go when you can't stand your decor any longer?&CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-37750399104259081512011-06-16T11:47:00.000-07:002011-06-17T20:15:52.296-07:00Lost in a Sea of Blue and Green GlassYes, I really am lost in a sea of blue and green glass and I'm loving it!Today I will show you my thrifty finds and how this voyage began. Lets set sail with the Nippon plate I found for $1.50. It is so beautiful and has become the color pallet for my summer decorating redo here at the Coop.When I was eight years old my Mom and Dad took me to a farm auction and let me bid on a CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-2468780490010004752011-06-15T17:22:00.000-07:002011-06-15T18:18:30.823-07:00Farm Fresh Milk and CookiesHow about a little fresh milk with those cookies?
Today my Granddaughter and I made cookies for her daddy.We counted the heck out of them (she's two) and bagged them up.She sat through the entire story of Hansel and Gretel, Momma came and we kissed good bye. Love you both.Then Grandma got busy making something else. I have been wanting to clear out enough space in my garage so CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-30836442892075005112011-06-12T07:23:00.000-07:002011-06-13T12:11:52.985-07:00Getting Ready...You should see the Coop. Well, maybe not. For the last three, yes, 3 days from morning till night I have been riffling through my treasures.I have treasures. There are piles of, "won't you fix me" treasures, homemade treasures, and, "can I bare to part with you" treasures from one end of my indoor space overlapping on to my outdoor space. CoopDeVilla is getting ready for a CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-70778614009872750162011-06-03T19:12:00.000-07:002011-06-08T17:59:34.157-07:00Update on My Bedroom RedoLilacs freshly cut on the nightstand.Sweet little tin heart with key added to lamp.Shabby shutters are hung.Sweet Dreams. CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-14119099601614107662011-06-01T16:34:00.000-07:002011-06-13T21:19:41.355-07:00Shades of White at CoopDeVillaI really love the color white. My entire house is quickly turning the color of sweet cottage linens, ironstone, and cream. I feel like I am finally being true to my favorite color pallet. My heart is telling me to go for all shades of white, all things white, with lots of brown, dots of black and grey, and tiny touches of red, orange, andCoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-76624267790003626472011-05-29T17:58:00.000-07:002011-06-04T13:34:53.207-07:00Thrify Bedroom Redo (Pippi Style)I shutter at the thought of starting another project when my basement laundry room is still missing cabinets. The closet doors are not painted and there is a lot of touch-up/finish work to do. But, if your like any other passionate thrifty decorator when the mood strikes and you have a few hours to spare... why not?
However, my process of decorating a room is probably CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-82565267037817931722011-05-15T15:05:00.000-07:002011-05-17T16:20:31.891-07:00To Paint or Not to PaintI really don't know what came over me yesterday...
I actually finished a project! Strange but true, I finished painting a buffet that I have moved twice to different homes, that sat in storage for year, was my workbench in a garage for another year, and has now come to rest in my entryway. Keep in mind it has been there, all of last year with only one CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5343294158246827031.post-31899916241786295742011-04-30T19:51:00.000-07:002011-04-30T19:51:14.138-07:00Snow Kissed Daffodils
How about a little snow with your daffodils? I took this picture on Friday. One minute it was snowing, the next sunny and bright, back to snow... You know the old saying, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb..." Hmm, what do lions say in April?
Stay warm friends. (I heard they opened the ski hill back up) I knew I wasn't wrong in CoopDeVillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268776093587988754noreply@blogger.com0