Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Lettered Cottage - Guest Bathroom Accessories (Part 2)


Remember the cast iron pedestal I got at Eastbrook Flea Market for $7.00?




Well, about a week ago, I took a break from doing consults and ran in to TJ Maxx to see if they had anything I could use in the upcoming Guest Bathroom re-do. I left with this candleholder for $16.99...



I love the chicken wire cloche, and the little bird sitting on its tin top.

While I was at the store, I was thinking it might actually be the right size to fit on top of my cast iron pedestal.

And when I got home, I was super thrilled to see that it did indeed, fit perfectly!



Who knows if I'll actually use it on top of it or not, but I love it when things like this happen, because this Gemini always needs lots of options! :-)





PS...I'm trying to work my way through an enormous amount of email and orders that have come in over the past couple of weeks, please forgive me if I haven't responded to you yet. Don't fret though, I will get back to you as quickly as I can, and the Guest Bathroom will just have to wait until I'm a little more caught up work-wise.

"Don't waste your effort worrying about what you have not done.
Spend your time working on what you now can do.
It's amazing how much you can accomplish when your heart is in it.
Drop the doubts, self-criticisms, and anxieties, and positively put your heart into what you're doing.
Enjoy the delicious feeling of making real progress based on your own focused efforts.
Have fun watching yourself accomplish as you complete each task.
Taking effective, meaningful action will put you in a positive frame of mind.
And that will open the door to many great new possibilities.
Go beyond wondering about it, or thinking it through, or planning for it.
Just go ahead and get it done.
Choose your destiny and delight in the fulfilling effort that makes it happen.
You can do it, and now is when."


- Ralph Marston
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I love that little cloche! I saw one at a shop by my house and almost bought it. Just may have to rethink it now...yours is too cute!

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I love it when that happens. Kismet indeed : )

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  3. AnneJune 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I've seen that bird cloche at several TJ Maxx stores and thought of The Lettered Cottage every time! Too funny.

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  4. ColleenJune 17, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I almost bought that the other day! instead walked out with a beautiful white birdcage for $5 on clearance! Yippee for TJ Maxx!

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  5. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Ha...this is too funny! I saw the same one at Marshalls and thought you would just love it. Isn't it funny how blogging you get the sense of other peoples styles and find things for them? Now if i could only be so lucky and find things for myself.

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  6. LindyJune 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. AnNicole@Our Suburban CottageJune 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I saw the same cloche at TJ Maxx and I was thiiiiis close to buying it - but I was being incredibly frugal that day. I'm still kind of kicking myself. I love how well it works with your pedistal!

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  8. AudreyJune 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Okay, the TJ Maxx find: so perfect!

    But I really wanted to thank you for the quote...so true, and so needed by me today. :)

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  9. Blue Creek HomeJune 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    What a great find. I love when things just work out! Rhon

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  10. Melissa MillerJune 17, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Ca-uuute idea!!! :)
    Your home is gorgeous!

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  11. Tales of WhimsyJune 17, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I love it! Total score! And thanks for the amazing quote.

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  12. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Thank you SO MUCH for the quote. I can't tell you just how much I needed it today! Sometimes, just a few words of wisdom are enough to change a trying day to an extraordinary one!

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  13. LaurelJune 17, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Isn't it amazing when that happens it can just make your day! But really I too needed that quote today so thank you. Glad you're busy!

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  14. shutter girlJune 17, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Looks like a few extra rolls of tp might fit in that adorable cloche!

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  15. Tales From My Empty NestJune 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I love the little bird cloche. It is adorable on your stand. That quote today was especially needed. In fact, I wrote it down in my journal for future reading. Love & blessings from NC!

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  16. LisaJune 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    How serendipitous!

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  17. Lynn KellanJune 17, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I love how you accessorize!

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  18. AdrienneJune 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    A-dorable!

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  19. Michelle@Everyday CelebratingJune 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Came over from a tweet from Me and My Insanity. LOVE LOVE LOVE that quote! That line really gets me. I'm printing out the whole thing and framing it. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. People Who Know Me Would Say:June 17, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    It's good you take a break at TJ Maxx or Eastbrook, etc, once in a while...all work and no play....

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  21. AuraJune 17, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I saw that at TJ Maxx, too!! I swear I am there WAY too much when I know the things that come from there. We just got our TJ Maxx about a year ago...I can't really remember my life before it ;)

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  22. Cottage RoseJune 17, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    I just love the wire cloche, have not seen one like that. Not too bad looking on the candle holder which I love also.... can't wait to see more of your guest bath redo....

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  23. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I came so close to buying this exact cloche at TJ Max today!! I kept thinking where would I put this...should I use it indoors or outdoors. I think I'm going to go back and get it tomorrow! Keeping my fingers crossed it's still there. If you like it and purchased it then it has to be a winner! Thanks so much for all your wonderful inspiring ideas!!

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  24. Richella ParhamJune 17, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Don't we all love it when things come together so serendipitously? (Is that a word? You know what I mean.)

    And thank you for the beautiful quotation from Ralph Marston. A good thing to ponder.

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  25. MelissaJune 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Layla,

    Please, PLEASE show us an up-close look at the dining room with the new big farmhouse table in it.

    The picture on the side is torturing me because I can't click on it for all the details!

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  26. StephanieJune 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Layla, I love the cloche! "Cloche" is a new word for me, so I googled it and got lots of photos of lids or domes, or domes for your lid. LOL.
    Thanks for sharing your expertise!

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  27. pve designJune 18, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    consider that it was meant to be.... :)

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  28. CarolAnne - camdesignJune 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I to saved and will print out and frame the quote from "Ralph Marston"
    Just go ahead and get it done... so true, I must get my kitchen sanded and painted...stop talking and get it done...it is going to be black (talked my client hubby into black) thank you for posting and have a great week.
    Regards, CAM

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  29. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    That cloche is wonderful! I love your quote. I need to frame that and read it every day.

    Thanks for sharing

    Charla

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  30. MarieJune 18, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Oh my word Layla! That birdie candle holder is fabulous! What a great find.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  31. RebeccaJune 29, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Saw this yesterday at my TJ Maxx on clearance for $13. I was surprised they had any - doesn't everyone read The Lettered Cottage and dash over to TJMaxx?

    Now I have to decide whether I will go back for it tomorrow. I probalby will!

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  32. Jennifer @ A Fine RomanceJuly 18, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Just bought this at Marshall's the other day! Saw it and remembered it from your site...now I just have to figure out where it's going to go. I'm thinking bedroom...hmmmmmmm...

    Have a wonderful weekend Layla! Thank you always for the design inspiration!

    XO

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