Finally...Instagram...

Finally, I have Instagram and thought I would share some pictures I have been taking today.  I have been really terrible about posting, but, I am working full time now and just don't have the time I used to.  I am 'out of the groove' so to speak.

I hope everyone is enjoying spring here in this part of the world, though I know, Down Under its fall.

Have a great weekend!

Lots of flowers on my walks and interesting architecture -

also my Dad's cute cat named 'Little' -

I know I'm late to the Instagram game, but, I'm loving it!

(images by me)

If you need help with any decorating scheme, please contact me

at monacointeriors76@yahoo.com.

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Saturday in the kitchen...plus 20% off in my shop...

I decided to post my old column today in honor of this adorable little minty green kitchen, which reminds me of my small cottage rental kitchen! I love small spaces since it forces you to delete items and not have more than you actually need. I am lounging and getting ready for a walk on the beach,
what are you up to today? Don't forget to visit my shop - 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!! A couple of vintage items, one keepsake and a new pillow are on the block - ;-))

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Also feel free to visit my Pinterest boards here for fun -

Similar? maybe not the same chicness, but, its cute!

My little kitch - you can only see the corner of it, but the

stove is the same as the one in the minty green kitch -

Happy Saturday!!

STOP IN MY STORE!! 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!!

(two images by me)

On a different note, RIP to one of my favorite actors Larry Hagman - thank

you for Major Nelson and JR Ewing - you were one of a kind -

Please check out pricing for my design services if you need a kitchen or 

bath refresh!! 

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Tour my cottage...

I recently downsized from a 2,000+ square foot home to a little over 600 feet of living space. With this change, I had to get rid of a lot of furniture, stuff, lamps, knick-knacks, clothes, shoes, handbags...well, you get the idea.  It was a very cathartic experience and I am currently living in about two rooms. I had most of the furniture here, all I brought were my two favorite rugs,  (from my mother and grandmother) a chair, two ottomans and some pillows. Welcome to my little cottage by the lake!!:

Living room rug my mother gave me -

Bedroom vignette with shabby dresser bought for $95

and Anne Harwell print -

Sitting room (and guest room) with Chinese art deco rug that belonged to my

grandmother, $69 IKEA chair, vintage leather stool, fabric throw

 from Israel and Scooter the cat

sleeping...;-))

Hallway with IKEA mirrors bought years ago, vintage sign...

View into the living room with a wicker chair bought for $10 and 

painted bright yellow by me...

Hallway with Scooter who wants to go out...;-)) the floor

is brick -

Reflection in vintage mirror I painted yellow...settee bought

at vintage store for $125 -

Rug details...curtains from JC Penney bought years ago...they are

blue + white check -

Print by Gray Harwell and a thrift store mirror -

(images by me)

My favorite plants and view out the kitchen window - woods

and more woods - perfect for 'serenity now!' - a view of

woods is supposed to be great 'Feng Shui' -

I painted the cottage white and added lots of yellow, blue and 

turquoise...gorgeous colors that I love to live with -

Thanks for joining me on my little cottage tour - I didn't make the 

photos look too 'glamorous' or stage it too much, so you will

notice shoes, a wire and a box for Scootie to sleep in - ;-0

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!

If you would like help decorating your home, I would love to help, so please email me for pricing and details at monacointeriors76@yahoo.com.

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Book of Small Houses...

Sorry these photos are not great, I'm still learning...but, this is a wonderful book of house plans from the 1940's...how I would love to choose one and build! Efficient, small and the opposite of the 'McMansion' which I loathe...

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