The Left Side of the Reading Room, Tybee Island Trip and March Thank You's

I finally got all the "sunshines" hung on the wall on the left side of the reading room, and after a trip to Walmart for some purple tulips, I was able to snap this photo of the left side of the room today...



I've always loved the look of a wall full of sunburst mirrors, but they can be fairly expensive, so I really had to put on my thinking cap and be patient to achieve the look I was after in here.

The biggest mirror was a gift from Kevin a couple years ago. He got it at Pier One Imports on clearance for $49.99.

The gold one near the back of the room was an eBay auction win a couple weeks ago. I think it was around $9.00.

The silver one in between those two was also an eBay win a couple weeks ago. It was $5.99.

The two tiniest mirrors didn't really start out as mirrors. I found them at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section. I think they're actually supposed to hold candles.



They were $2.00 a piece...



While I was at the "Lobster", I also picked up some little circular mirrors...



I used wood glue (it was all I had!) to attach the mirrors to the candle holders...



I sprayed one of them antique gold and painted the other "Fieldstone" gray.

The "mirror" that's nearest the bed is actually a wooden charger plate from Target...



Thankfully, Hobby Lobby had some mirrors that fit perfectly inside the middle part of it too...



I decided not to do the quote around the top stripe of the room anymore, so I think this room is almost complete. (Whoa. It felt weird to even type that!) Now if I could just save up enough pennies for that white pick-stitch quilt I want for the bed!




In other news, we'll be blogging from Tybee Island for the next seven days. We're leaving bright and early and we've got lots of fun things planned to blog about while we're there. So if you'd like to see what life is like on Tybee, stayed tuned for lots of fun photos (and hopefully some videos!) throughout the week, starting tomorrow. We're actually going to the premiere of "The Last Song" on the island tomorrow night. The whole movie was shot on Tybee, and I can't wait to see it. Love me some Nicholas Sparks!

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And as the month of March comes to an end, we'd like to thank all of the friendly folks that sponsored our blog this past month...

Lisa Leonard:



Lisa creates beautiful, simple, meaningful pieces that can be worn with jeans or your little black dress. Her custom jewelry can be hand-stamped with your kids’ names or a special phrase or verse.

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Simple Joy's Paperie:



Simple Joy's wreaths are hand-fashioned from all sorts of vintage and antique books, and will definitely add a wonderfully whimsical touch to your home!



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Between Naps on the Porch:



Between Naps on the Porch is a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on providing an enjoyable respite for those who visit. So if you enjoy decorating, before and afters, DIY tutorials, tablescaping, thrifting, antiquing, historic home tours, gardening or birding, you should definitely give Between Naps on the Porch a visit!

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Angie Seaman:



Do you have a new camera that has tons of bells and whistles that you don't know how to use? Do you have a blog that you'd like to learn how to take better photos for? If you answered yes, you'll want to check out Angie's online photography courses. In as little as 30 days, you'll have a much better understanding of the features of your camera, and how to apply them.

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Red Letter Words:




Dee's faith-inspired art is both beautiful and meaningful. You'll find everything from canvases, to prints, to greeting cards at Red Letter Words.

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Disc Hangers:



If you want to display pretty plates on your walls, Disc Hangers are the perfect way to hang them in style! Disc Hangers are so easy to use, and are completely "invisible", so they don't take away from the things you want to display.

PS- They are also 100% safe to use on antique and collectible plates as well!

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White Flower Farmhouse:



Lori believes that simple, country style should be inspired not expensive. So she scours estates, farmhouses, barns and shipyards for antique relics and cast off gems that reflect her signature simple, country aesthetic.

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EngLady:



Kat's beautiful and versatile pieces can be worn at the office, or at an elegant affair. Each piece is crafted of quality metals and hand-selected stones. She designs jewelry as a creative and joyful escape and hopes to impart some of that bliss to those who wear her pieces as well.

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A Beach Cottage:



Sarah blogs about fixing up and decorating her wonderful old cottage by the sea. She's all about low-dough decorating, and her motto is: "if it doesn't move, paint it white"! You will love her blog and hearing how she describes her casual lifestyle by the sea.

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Farmhouse Wares:



One of my favorite places to shop on the web- the items on FarmhouseWares.com will help you rediscover clean, simple, comfortable living. Their fresh, new country style has an inviting vintage feel with an eco-friendly twist.

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Leen the Graphics Queen:



Leen's vinyl decals are the perfect way to personalize your home. They are mess free, easy to install, and there are 42 fab colors to choose from! They can be put on walls, windows, doors, mirrors, and any flat, clean surface.

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For Love or Funny:



For Love or Funny is a wonderfully humorous blog written by author, Lynn Wilson. You'll find posts about parenting, kids, dogs, culinary disasters, and everything in between.

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Greyfreth:



Greyfreth carries an amazing selection of found and handmade objects that are guaranteed to bring some soul into your surroundings.

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Hudson Goods:



From tables and beds, to chairs and accessories, Hudson Goods carries a wonderful selection of items that will bring warmth, comfort and style to your home.

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Hooked on Houses:



If you love a great "before and after", dig looking at photos of celebrities homes, and want to see photos of some of the gnarliest houses for sale on the MLS, you must visit Julia. There's something for every "homie" at HookedonHouses.net!

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One more thing, before I call it a day and hit the proverbial hay...

The winner of the White Flower Farmhouse giveaway is:



Rene of Cottage and Vine!

Congratulations Rene!
Contact Lori or Megan at itslorig@aol.com to claim your pretty prizes!



Hope you're having a great week!



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