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10 Decorating tips from Thistlewood Farm and her big news!

Happy Tuesday!
It’s funny how people meet in the blog world…in real time it might be in a super market…a school event…a birthday party…a friend of a friend…well you get the picture…but in the blogosphere it’s a bit different…I met a very dear friend right here on the airwaves over an arrow…yes…an arrow!  Going back to the Fall of 2011 a gorgeous blog came up on my radar and there I saw such an amazing kitchen…she needed an arrow to point towards the butlers pantry…so I thought it would be nice to do it for her…well I didn’t do it my son did because I had no idea either how that was done at the time! So instead of over a cup of coffee a friendship was born over an arrow!  Another thing I knew in my heart when I met the dear Kari was that Thislewood Farm was going to propel beyond her imagination and that it has with her kind…talented…loving and creative touch!  I knew she was going to be a star and guess what she is on her way in RECORD time…
A BIG congrats to Kari for being nominated for

Country Livings
How fabulous is this!!!! I am so happy and thrilled for her and sooooo want her to WIN…so I am celebrating her today here at
 The Cottage Market
and hoping that all my friends here can take a little moment out of the day and place a vote for Kari over here

You can vote here : )
Drop by late this afternoon…I will be giving away one of Kari’s Favorite French Digital Collage Image Transfers! 
So let’s open the doors to this stunning home…
 and get some awesome decorating tips from Kari!
Let’s start with Kari’s newest creation…or is it her husbands…check it out and see.

How about this fabulous

Well you can turn a frown upside down and get a smile…who says you can’t do the same with a bookshelf…

Here is a great project and Kari gives you the step by step
for this gorgeous Painted Kitchen Island


Attention all junkers and thrifters and I know you are out there…here is a project for you…you know when you find something that is awesome but the top of the piece is so badly damaged you just don’t know what to do…well Kari has the answer…

If you are looking for the perfect shabby weathered look that is picture perfect in just about any decor…you guessed it…here’s something for you…
This is an idea for EVERYONE…I think Jersey would look awesome in a vertical frame : ) or Italy : )  This one stars Kentucky! Check out Kari’s

Kari is always thinking outside the box…
Here is my fav!

Well this might not be a decorating Tip…but let me tell you it is a delicious and gorgeous treat created by
Kari…yes she can rustle up a mean dessert and it is a sweet way to wrap up our visit…
Hope you enjoyed your little visit at
 There is so much to see…hop on over and get lost in the fun!
Just in case you didn’t see where you can vote for this incredible blog for
Country Livings
Decorating Blog of the year
click
(((((HUGS)))))
remember to check back later for your free digital image…a 
Kari pick!

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Comments

  7. Shabbygal says

    Wow how evciting for her! You have to love it when someone exceeds their wildest dreams! I just saw that window calendar in the magazine this week! She is taleneted! I will have to check her out. That is what is so great about the blog community getting to meet so many talented and nice people! Traci

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  8. thistlewoodfarm says

    Andrea,

    I am sitting here with tears in my eyes! You are amazing. I don’t know how else to put it. This the nicest, nicest, nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. I don’t even know how to thank you except to invite you over for a glass of sweet tea.

    And to think it all started with an arrow 🙂

    blessings my wonderful, wonderful friend!
    karianne

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