Before and After Guest Room

 Known now are the Bear Bedroom.

Before

The bed walls

The dresser wall and the sliders to the deck.

Some of the art that we've collected and used  in a previous home. A winter watercolor by Jack Schmitt

Another by the same artist.

A wood carving from Germany of the Lorsch, Germany Rathaus. My father's family birthplace.

Larry's old Cornell Lacrosse sticks are used for the drapery panels. The are the old ones made of wood and leather.

We added architectural interest with trim molding stained to match the floors.

Into guest bath

The guest room sliders lead out to the deck.

A nice spot to sit.

A custom made king headboard.

With a hidden switch for a night light.

An antique trunk for the foot of the bed. The original old red paint.

Bear Clock

Now we are ready for our guests! Just kidding, we always make them breakfast!
The bedding is from Target. Bear quilt and pillow shams, flannel bear sheet set

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Dining Room

First we painted the accent window wall a rich Barn red, Sherwin Williams-Martha Stewart Signature

We changed out the wrought iron chandelier to an antler chandelier. We used what we had to furnish the Cabbage. Furniture we've collected over the years has found a home here and it's worked out perfectly.

The table is very old. I've had it for over 40 years. It was given to me by a neighbor in Chicago when she moved. It was too heavy. Someone had given it to her years earlier too. The ladder back chairs were bought in Long Grove, IL many years ago.

 The antique corner cupboard, one of my favorite pieces, was bought in Ohio.

The original watercolors are by Jack Schmitt. There are several pieces of his art here.

 The bamboo blinds and suede valances are from K-Mart.

Free books from the Bryson City Library line the window ledge.

A collection of oil lamps, some new, some vintage, an antique wood cheese box all sit on top of the corner cupboard.

Pine cones and wooden apples fill an old wooden bowl on the table.

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Before and After

Living Room. That was then...

Stone fireplace, log mantle, raised hearth. Double sliders on each side leading out to the large deck.

Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors.

Split bedrooms on each side.

This is now.....

Stone fireplace with sunflower oil painting.

We added the wood paneled ceiling and the beams to give it a more cabin/rustic feel.

 Also added the woodsy antler chandelier.

Dining area too.

Painted the accent wall in the dining area Barn by Sherwin Williams, a bold red. Painted the living area Bagel by Behr, a warm gold color.

The  antique six drawer chest was bought at the Kane County Flea Market.

 We went every month when we lived in Barrington, IL.  It's one of the best flea markets in the country. I got most of my Fleas finds there.

I found a pair of antler lamps and an antler frame at local

shops. That's us with our three Yorkies.

Our plywood bear project hangs on this wall. 

The door leads to the master guest room.

The living room, Larry relaxing watching the big TV. It can be hidden behind shutter doors. A fire in the fireplace is a must for a cozy North Carolina evening at home.

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What To Do With Leftover Plywood

There was a big cut out oval piece of plywood leftover from our bathtub installation. Well, I was not going to throw it out!  I'll use it for a project!  We made a template of a black bear, using the outline from the metal accessories in the bathroom as a guide. Made it as big as the plywood. Cut it out, sand it, several coats of black paint, a mounting bar in the back, and it's wall art! Motto: never throw anything out.

Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repurpose,

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Antler Chandelier

Cabin decor. This is such a change from our home in Florida. Woodsy, rustic, rich colors, cozy feel,  let me know I'm somewhere else. Changes my whole attitude. Moose and dear, and bears...oh my!


Doggies, I don't think we're in Florida anymore!

Lacrosse Sticks Drapery Poles

Repurpose your memorabilia.
Mr. Cabbage played Lacrosse at Cornell. These are his wooden sticks. It is illegal now to play with wooden sticks, they now use fiberglass. We use them as part of our window treatment. They make a unique curtain rod. They are antiques now!

Old Wood Pallet into Frame

Turn an ugly old wood pallet into a rustic picture frame. Pull off four slats, miter cut the corners and attach. Use leftover wall paint and it will match your room perfectly. This sunflower oil was a birthday gift from my mother, and we brought it up to North Carolina and built the frame here. I'm thinking of doing a mirror next.

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Black Bear Tile Coasters

Make your own coasters. Trace an outline of a black bear on a leftover piece of tumbled stone tile. Fill in with black paint pen. Cut a piece of cork contact paper for the back. Here's my set on the wine bar.

Deck View

Geraniums on the deck overlooking the 9th hole on the golf course

Happy Mother's Day!

Remembering my mother and how much she enjoyed her visits to North Carolina.

Smoky Mountain Country Club

Conley Creek

Welcome Back...This is the little bridge we cross over as we enter into Smoky Mountain Country Club.

That's where our little "cabbage" lives. It is really a condo/townhouse, but we've made it our own mountain getaway in NC.

Wine Cork Mirror Frame

Save you wine corks and when you have enough, you can glue them to a piece of plywood and add a mirror. Trim the edges with molding. Stain or paint the way you want. Now you have a customized mirror for above your wine bar. Don't forget to write the dates on the corks from special occasions; weddings, anniversaries, cruises, and you'll have a great keepsake as well. Larry and I made this while here at the "cabbage" in North Carolina.

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Happy MAY DAY!

Hiking in Deep Creek in Bryson City, NC, the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park.

Road Trip

Lucy's favorite spot for a road trip!

Getting closer to our "cabbage" in the Smoky Mountains in NC.

Smoky Mountain Getaway

"It's wonderful to be back" a line often spoken by the character, John Sutter in the Nelson DeMille novel "The Gate House". We say it everyday we're there.