Carmens Room Remodel Before & After

This was a little bit of a challenge for me, as I have never decorated a purple room. When Carmen emailed me asking to help her redo this room, and she has already painted it in a soft lilac color, I was a little bit apprehensive. Lilac, Purple, not an easy color to work with. I was excited and ready to take on this challenge. I started by going to Carmens beautiful home, to take measurements, and some photos.
Here are the before:






Move in day. Approximately 6 weeks later, it was time to move in. I searched high and low for the perfect antique French pieces. I was so lucky to get this beautiful antique French Sofa, and we did paint the frame a soft cream. I made the floral and grainsack pillows for the sofa. Next I found this perfect bench that I used as the coffee table, if Carmen wants to put her feet up she can, or if she wants to use the tray to set a glass of wine on, she can!
Across from the sofa, are the most perfect pair of chairs, that we painted in the same cream color, and upholstered in a cream canvas. And I made the grainsack floral pillows on the chairs as well.
The curtain panels that hang, are the linen mini ruffle Charlie Curtain Panels. (you can find them on my website for sale)
Most of our budget went to the furniture, and we had just enough to get a few smalls, and I think this room came out perfectly romantic, just like Carmen wanted. She asked me for a romantic girly room, and this is what she got!
Oh, by the way, yes there is a chandelier, with beautiful glass crystals, and silver charms, that look like rosaries, to hang in the middle of the room. We just didnt get to hang it quite yet.

The Work Begins on Opening Full Bloom Cottage inside Country Roads Antiques

This is the room before, we started to do some work, a million holes in the wall, and I don't know if it has ever been painted before. I bought some paint from home depot called creamy white, and it has primer in it, so hopefully it will cover the green walls, and patched holes.
Here are some before photos:




Midway through, we have painted, and thank goodness the paint with primer worked, and we are bringing in some furniture;





Soon it will all be done, and I will post all of the photos of every nook, and cranny for you all. I will also be listing all of the furniture shown in these rooms so you can see better photos, and prices.

LIBECO HOME

I am please to announce that I will be selling some of the worlds finest linens, Libeco Home. It is so luxurious, and the finest quality of hand loomed linen from Belguim.

There's Nothing Like a Custom Slip Cover!

There is nothing like having custom slip covers made. We do make them custom, from linen or cotton fabrics.
These are done special for client. visit our website for more beautiful upholstered and slip covered furniture.

New Expansion at Country Roads Antiques in Old Town Orange CA

I am so happy to announce that I will be reopening Full Bloom Cottage, inside of Country Roads Antiques. I am so excited and can't wait. Now you can get your slip covered furniture, and bedroom, and all my beautiful bedding here! As many of my customers know, we have been online only for the last 3 years, and I had 2 small spaces at Country Roads, for the 2 years. But now we will have a room, filled to the brim, with the most beautiful French Antiques, and linen slip covered furniture! Come down and see! I will be announcing our opening on my blog, and anticipate the opening by Feb 5th. Here are some photos from Country Roads, thanks to Sue!

Happy New Year

I have been sooo busy helping a friend open up shop, I haven't had time to breathe. I cant wait to share some photos of her store with you! For now, I have some photos of a favorite vendor at Country Roads Antiques in Old Town Orange. Most of you know the store, as it is one of Rachel Ashwells favorite shopping spots. There is something for everyone.
Also there are some photos of a flea market I did this past year, it was ALOT of work. Thanks to all my customers that came out to buy!!

Have you ever been to Anthropologie?

This is one of my favorite stores... If you are not lucky enough to have an Anthropologie near you, visit their online store. Their antique farm cabinets, and one of a kind pieces are incredible. The clothes are my favorite.

Antiques Chandeliers

A Tribute to the beauty in our lives, may all your holidays sparkle and be bright!

Serene & Beautiful

The most beautiful Gift I have ever seen!

The Settee

Available at fullbloomcottage.com

The Infamous Curtain

I wanted this curtain from the moment I laid eyes on it. But the dealer said"Its not for sale." I still want it, and hope that I will get it. I stare at it everytime I go into the antique store!

Beautiful Cool White December

I was inspired this morning by my friends home Tim & Lisa. They use alot of architectural pieces along with beautiful antique finds. Im always amazed at how soft and pretty all white is. I love the original finishes, and patinas of old statues and furnishings. Im always going back and forth on what I should do, and I am constantly changing. I will love something, and promise to never let it go, and 90days later its out the door. Its nice to get a mix between architectural and romantic. Look at some of these photos






Soft and pretty, some of my favorite pictures to look at. I will share some of their antique finds with you as well.

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So Perfect for the Holidays!

I just wanted to share with you, some photos of my clients dining room that I finished. I reupholstered these chairs in a natural linen, and slip covered the seats in a natural linen ruffle cushion. Available on my website..
Just in time for the holidays.