Sunday, January 15, 2012

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Today I thought I’d show you my new dresser! OK, maybe there are definitely times when my sense of style goes a little bit over the top, and I’m thinking what was I thinking? Usually, I won’t bargain for a lot of color in my house, and prefer coming home to a serene environment of whites and muted colors, but when it comes to my ‘pink’ girly room all decorating excess are permissible. So here is my new and very colorful dresser!

I didn’t have to do a thing to this fun dresser as far as painting goes; I found it just the way you see it here. My concern that pictures and other accessories would drown in its bright colors was quickly dispelled as you can see here… in fact, the strong colors seem to provide a sharper background, as this painting shares a lot of the same colors with the dresser… So let there be color - loud, joyous, bold, bright color!! ;) Really, what do you think? Shall I re-paint my new dresser in white?

Some of you may remember my photo session with Miss Tesa a while ago in the pink room and, as Miss Tesa herself would say: “Guess what!” I’ve found myself another lovely model willing enough to pose for me! And here she is: Presenting the cutest and tiniest fairy in the house in the roses! The lovable (and very serious) Miss Averi! ;) I just love loooove this bundle of joy little cutie! ;)

Hello to you! And welcome to another "SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY", a blog party I host at the beginning of each week to celebrate the things we love about our homes and how we live. If you're new here, thanks for stopping by and if you've visited before, thanks for returning!

The House in the Roses

Can't wait to see what you've been doing this week! Last week was another fantastic party! I am enjoying seeing all the creative ideas and projects you are sharing!

Rules: Link your post, not the main page of your blog. Please include a link to the party or the party's button in your post. Celebrate life and see how others celebrate theirs by visiting!

37 comments:

chateau chic said...

I love the color especially since they all flow together so nicely. Fabulous pictures, adorable "model."
Mary Alice

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

What an adorable little fairy!

Jann Olson said...

Oh No! I would not paint it. It is so unusual and that painting. Well let's just say, if it comes up missing, you might want to call me. lol! Love how they look together. That little pink bundle is just so cute. She just makes me want to pinch her cheeks. Thanks for hosting.
Jann

Sherry said...

I like that dresser! It stands out but it blends in too. Your little model is adorable! Thank you for having us over!
Sherry

jeanetteann said...

now that is one cute baby,so beautiful in her lovely pink dress.
Your dresser is nice and certainly brings in some colour. Sometimes it's nice to go outside the square,when decorating.
xx jeanetteann

Shelia said...

Hi Cielo! OH, what a darling dresser and I love the colors especially for a cute little fairy lounging around on the bed! She's darling!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Lynn at Cottage and Creek said...

A happier dresser I've not seen. And a more adorable "model" either. Wonderfully charming post! And thanks for hosting too!
Lynn

Diana said...

I love that dresser just the way it is! And your little fairy, too.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

What a darling baby! And a darling dresser too. It's gorgous in that room. Don't change a thing! Just linked up--Thanks Cielo!

Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life said...

I love that room and how bright and cheery but the baby is the icing on the cake.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

I'd be crazy about that little princess too, she's adorable dear Cielo. Thank you for hosting and having me. Hugs,
FABBY

Katherines Corner said...

beautiful, and your little model is a cutie pie too. Hugs!

Connie said...

This will be the first time I've participated, but I have a few extra minutes tonight so here I am, sweetpea!
xoxo,
Connie

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

What an absolute doll baby! She is precious!!
Joined the party this week...thank you!

Pamela said...

OMG she is just soooooo cute!!! Thank you for sharing her with us and thanx for hosting!

THE VERANDA HOUSE said...

AMIGA TODO ESTA BELLO GRACIAS POR EXIVIR LA COBIJITA DE COLOR ROSADO ES TAN BELLA,Y ME ENCANTA COMO TE GUSTA JUGAR CON LOS MUEBLES MUY LINDOS TODOS LOS COLORES,PERO LO MAS BELLO TU LIND MODELO BELLA BELLA SIN DUDA TU ANGELITO SE COMPORTO MUY BIEN AL POSAR TU MUNEQUITA ESTA PRECIOSSA SUS HOJITOS EXPRESIVOS COMO LOS TUYOS...FELIZ SEMANA Y TE ENVIO MUCHOS CARINOS XOXOXO

Japolina said...

Too much cuteness. Love it

AshTreeCottage said...

Miss Tesa is a precious little doll! I say live with the dresser for a while and see what percolates. The colors of the dresser are a lovely compliment to the painting above. A real pop of color! Thanks for hosting.

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Mary Ellen said...

I think the dresser is darling just the way it is! And what a precious little one that is on the bed!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

What a little doll you have there...thanks for sharing her with us and for hosting.

Blessings,
Linda

Mrs. Sarah Coller said...

Your dresser (and room) is gorgeous! PLEASE don't repaint it! :) What a sweet little model you found for your photo shoot...she's a doll! :)

Thanks for the opportunity to link up!

Mrs. Sarah Coller

villa-rosengarten & cockerlove said...

Hi Cielo - please inform, whether my link is ok - like this! Hugs, Barbara
NB: love, what you do on your blog!!!

Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker said...

That dresser is so cute - the colors just pop right out, and draw out the colors in the room so well! And that Miss Averi - she's got that supermodel pout down pat! You go girl!

Jan@southernjunkin' said...

Hello, thanks for hosting! I'm one of your newest friends!! Cute Model!!

Kathy said...

Hello Cielo, The dresser is simply perfect! The colors do beautifully reflect the lovely painting! So late in joining in...we had long, delicious naps yesterday afternoon!
Hope your week is Delightsome,
Kathy

Renee said...

Love the colors and your littlest fairy friend. She's adorable.

Kathy said...

Oh gosh I want one....just like that cutie pie. I love the room. Thanks for hosting this party. Kathy

Fresh Vanilla For C said...

Hi~~ Just linked up to the party and advertised on my blog post. What fun. Thanks for hosting:)
~Cheryl

jill said...

Hi I have added my post to your link hope its ok.I have been following you for sometime now and love your blog,thank you for sharing.Love Jill xx

Sherry said...

I love the dresser. I would not change the color,it is perfect with the picture. Your little serious sweety is adorable. Thanks for hosting, I will enjoy visiting as many as I can.

Larrisa Hill Designs said...

Great dresser...thx so much for stopping over to my blog and posting a comment. Your party is linky party is wonderful....
Thx Heather

Liz said...

Hi Cielo,
Thank you for hosting!
That room is just darling... perfect for a little princess. :)

~Liz

Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest said...

Cielo...I can see why you're nuts about those little ones. Precious, precious, precious. And no, no way would I change the color of that dresser! It's great! Thanks for hosting! ~Zuni

Lee said...

I have just discovered your lovely blog. I have a passion for roses as I paint large canvases of flowers. You have some beautiful flower images on here.

I have just joined your link party as I am fairly new to blogging, I have linked with a post on my bedroom makeover in my own little cottage.

Lee

Suffia said...

I love your new dresser and your room, lovely colors. Your little fairy is adorable cutey pie. Thanks for hosting this great party.

Ivy and Elephants said...

Thanks for hosting this lovely party. Now I am ready to go and make me a bowl of wonderful garbanzo soup.

Paula

LAURA said...

Me encanta tu tocador,le da color a tu habitación,y como la tienes decorada,personalmente me gustan los colores blancos,rosados....dan a la habitación mucho romanticismo...me encanta todas las imágenes que pones en cada entrada,entrar a tu blog,me relaja,me inspira serenidad y belleza.
Un beso desde España.