Wednesday, December 19, 2012

White Things & "What's Next" Revealed


Are we ready for a party?. . . .Country Whites Weekend begins Friday, December 21st--just two days from now. . . .Cindy and I will be up bright and early posting our linky party for you to join and enjoy. . . .Us country gals rise with the chickens, you know. . . .Not quite an early bird?. . . .Not to worry--the party will run all weekend long. . . .


Now--what to post and link? What indeed? I've been thinking about that myself. . . .Looking back through a few old photos gave me some ideas. . . .

 Mr. Smokey's baby picture. . . .

Enamelware pans at a flea market. . . .

A freshly made bed. . . .

A simple sampler. . . .

Vintage photos (close enough--there's white in them, right?). . . .


 A pet of a different kind. . . .

A basket of cotton. . . .

Mr. Rooster. . . .

A winter wonderland. . . .

All shades of white is the goal. . . .but, a touch of color here and there is certainly fine. . . .

Country Whites can mean so many different things--as individual as the people who join in. . . .We're anxious to see your ideas. . . .I'll be showing you our Christmas table--and a few other farmhouse Christmas touches--yep, I've changed things--again. . . .The opening photo is just a hint of what's to come. . . .I don't know what Cindy will be posting--she's keeping it a secret-- but you know it's gonna be something good. . . .



Country Whites Weekend 
held jointly by
The Country Farm Home
&

Link up here--or there--and you'll show up on both blogs--
two places to show off anything white--
but, you'll only have to link up once!



Now that I have your attention, guess what our next big project at The Country Farm Home will be. . . .
You've seen our renovation of the keeping room. . . .now, we'll be taking you on a journey of the living room make-over--in Farmhouse Style--lots of whites, lots of neutrals. . . .

We've already started, which is why you've only seen our kitchen and keeping room during this holiday season. . . .Next Christmas we'll have the entire house decorated and full of goodies. . . .Hopefully, we'll finish the living room long before that. . .

It's a room that definitely needs a new look. . . .

Living Room--Before
It was a perfect for 1930s tours--the setting was appropriate. . . .Now, it's our personal quarters and my fingers are just itching to get out the old cotton bagging for cushion covers, white linens for the windows. . . .slipcovers for the dated furniture. . . .a new old couch. . . .and farmhouse white all around. . . .with a pop of color, of course. . . .

Living Room--Before
I'll be telling you more about everything after the first of the year. . . .for now, we're doing the basics--the boring stuff--patch, paint, clean, refinish. . . .You know how it goes. . . .Ya gotta do the dirty work before you can have fun. . . .

Of course, we want you to join us on our journey. . . .Won't it be fun?

Living Room--Before

But, first we have a big party Friday with Country Whites Weekend. . . .Then I have a very special post for you on Christmas Eve. . . .That's all I can tell you for now. . . .but, I think the whole family will enjoy it.

Happy Holidays. . . .See ya Friday!!!!


9 comments:

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I'm looking forward to all the white eye candy and I even have a "white" post of my own to enter. I've seen what you've done in your kitchen and bathroom and now I can't wait to see how you transform you living room!

cynthia lee designs said...

Can't wait!! I have my "whites" post ready to go.
And I can't wait to see your living room reveal!!
We are putting the faux tin panels back up in the kitchen today...the reveal is coming soon.
hugs,
Cindy

Old Time Cindy said...

Enjoying all your country whites...sigh. What's up with Mr. Rooster? You need a real one! :) Then we can swap country tails/tales!
Farmhouse holiday hugs,
Cindy

Junkchiccottage said...

Ohhhh this sounds great. I am thinking of some white of my own to post. I can't wait to see all the white posts.
Kris

Florida Farm Girl said...

Oh, my! That cotton sack hanging there just takes me back. And the ladder. You're keeping those, aren't you??

ohiofarmgirl said...

Can't wait...I am so excited to see all the links! Dianntha

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

I will be joining your party too. I have a new post in mind when I saw your possible ideas for a white post.

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

That's going to be a great party! I love the "Blessed are the Peacemakers" wall hanging. So sweet. Karen

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Hi Dru, I am sure it will be fun to watch you transform your living room!! Your whites party sounds like it will be very interesting to see what everybody contributes! I always love your posts, and the whites!
merry Christmas.
Susie

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