A little bit of Magic..............

Morning all !!!

Last week I showed you my antique Farmhouse Table -

Now look at it very closely and tell me if you can see where I could add to that!!!
Knowing my kitchen is extremely tiny and space is at a premium................
Did you guess?  Here's another look - a close up - can you tell where I'm going now?

Well I can plainly see that  there's extra SPACE down there - that's a no-no when every square foot counts for desperately needed storage..................

Suzan says - John there's some space at the bottom of the table for storage
John says- Don't start cramming things down there Suzan - PLEASE - it's going to look awful
Suzan says - Well I don't want to put things on the floor
John says - Ok good - because it'll look crowded and messy
Suzan says - exactly - BUT we could build a shelf to place on the bottom of it................
John says - Well that'll look ridiculous - this is an antique - you're going to take away the value
John says - I don't want to start hammering and nailing into this piece
Suzan says - but it wouldn't take any nails or hammering or anything at all
John says - is it just going to magically float there?
Suzan says - yes actually - that's exactly what it'll do
John says - I'm NOT A CARPENTER..................
Suzan sasy - you built a bench in the Spring - you can surely make a shelf!!!!

Here's the bench he made - using pallet wood

wouldn't you say he's a carpenter?

John says - You always have to go one step too far - ALWAYS................

But he cut the wood for me exactly to my specifications

and guess what?
it's magically floating - no nails - no hammering..................

I gave it a quick coat of white paint and abracadabra - more storage

Look at all that storage - you might as well have given me a new kitchen - I'm so thrilled with this!!!

Sometimes it takes so little to make me happy - sometimes.

Have a great day all -
Hugs,

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I WANNA live there Wednesday # 51

I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 

Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one or two homes that are for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?
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I thought we'd head out to Newfoundland this week - I've never been there - and though I've always heard how beautiful it is - I never realized just how spectacular it really was until I started doing a little research for this post!!!

There's only one listing to show - because I wanted you to see at least one interior - but really I wanted you to see this magnificent province!!!

295,000
Realtor  DERRICK BARBOUR
I'd love to know the history of the families that have lived in this house - the men of the house most likely made their living from the sea - I imagine songs being sung - and red cheeked children running in from school.
I imagine hard times - because Newfoundland has had their share - but I also imagine perseverance and
a fierce pride.
I imagine strong folk - salt of the earth - friendly - red hair and freckles on smiling faces.
I imagine a Mom - with an apron on - curls being blown around her face - hanging laundry outside.
I imagine pots of chowder on the stove - a fiddle playing - feet stomping - and love - a lot of it.
I imagine a bedroom room window open - and breezes swaying old lace curtains -
I imagine the ocean singing a lullaby with promises of another day of beauty.
I imagine difficulties that are surmounted, families that are closerthanclose and strangers being welcomed with open arms.
I imagine..................a childhood spent as close to Heaven as you can while feet are planted firmly on rugged
beautiful soil.
I imagine a life lived in complete harmony with nature.
And it makes me want to visit.
(I'd Paint this Pink - Or Green - Or Purple - Or Yellow ( you'll see why after )

Now the real tour begins - let's go!!!

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I suppose if this were part of your natural pallette, you'd certainly be inspired to add color to your world I'm sure...............

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Almost sacred isn't it?

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Wouldn't these make the most amazing art work?

They also have the most incredible tourism ads I've ever seen
Please take a moment to watch?
You don't have to visit me for the next month - because I think I'll have taken up far too much of your time
after you've watched them -  
But really they're poetry -
Whoever creates these is an absolute genius........................
Turn your volume up!!!
They're only a minute each - enjoy the magic of Newfoundland!!!
Can't wait to hear your feedback on these ads :)

I have a longing to go somewhere I've never been
and a strong desire to alter my Bucket List slightly.........................

Have a beautiful day all!!!
Much love,

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