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!

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37 comments:

  1. chateau chicJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

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

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  2. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    What an adorable little fairy!

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  3. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    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

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  4. The Charm of HomeJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:28 PM

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

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  5. Heirloom treasuresJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    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

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    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 ;)

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  7. Lynn at Cottage and CreekJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:33 PM

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

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  8. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:36 PM

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

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  9. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    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!

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  10. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:43 PM

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

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:53 PM

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

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  12. Katherines CornerJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM

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

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  13. ConnieJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:39 PM

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

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  14. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:45 PM

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

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  15. PamelaJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:29 PM

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

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  16. THE VERANDA HOUSEJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    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

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  17. JapolinaJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Too much cuteness. Love it

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  18. Susan FreemanJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    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

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:21 PM

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

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  20. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

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

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    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

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  22. http://www.pattern-addiction-and-more.blogspot.comJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:37 PM

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

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  23. Ann @ Suburban Prairie HomemakerJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    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!

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  24. Jan@southernjunkin'January 16, 2012 at 7:47 AM

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

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  25. KathyJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    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

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  26. ReneeJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM

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

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  27. KathyJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM

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

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  28. Fresh Vanilla For CJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM

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

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  29. jillJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    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

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  30. SherryJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    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.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

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

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  32. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM

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

    ~Liz

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  33. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    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

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  34. LeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    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

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  35. SuffiaJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM

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

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  36. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:36 AM

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

    Paula

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  37. LAURAJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    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.

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