Happy Weekend and Reader Questions Answered

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HAPPY FRIDAY!



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This is probably not an image that one would typically post smack dab in the middle of winter (actually it's probably not even the middle yet) but I couldn't resist.  It's snowing here again today, as it has almost every day for the last month, and the snow is white, pretty and all that, but this image makes me dream of the days when we'll see scenes like this again. :-) And how pretty is the honeysuckle in this image???!!!

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On another note. I had some questions on the image above from this post.  I've already exchanged e-mails with the readers who asked the questions, but I thought some of you may want to know the answers too...

Question 1 -  Last week you showed a beautiful C picture, do you  know the author or how I could get in touch with the gallery?

Answer:  When she first asked this question, I could have sworn I had seen someone do a post on the origin of this sign but could not remember who for the life of me.  A few google searches turned up The Zhush's post, and she's got all the answers for you!  Find out all the details here...

Question 2 - Where can I find this coffee table?

Answer:  I think I found it at Jayson Home and Garden and it actually comes in three different sizes, but it's definitely not in the budget for the reader that asked (or for me).




This one from Wisteria is similar, but it only comes in white and is more of a side table size (although you could use two or three for a coffee table).  


Does anyone else have any ideas/sources for this table?

Related Posts: Dreaming of A Beach Cottage

Happy Weekend and Reader Questions Answered

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

HAPPY FRIDAY!



house to home



This is probably not an image that one would typically post smack dab in the middle of winter (actually it's probably not even the middle yet) but I couldn't resist.  It's snowing here again today, as it has almost every day for the last month, and the snow is white, pretty and all that, but this image makes me dream of the days when we'll see scenes like this again. :-) And how pretty is the honeysuckle in this image???!!!

______________________________________________________



houzz.com

On another note. I had some questions on the image above from this post.  I've already exchanged e-mails with the readers who asked the questions, but I thought some of you may want to know the answers too...

Question 1 -  Last week you showed a beautiful C picture, do you  know the author or how I could get in touch with the gallery?

Answer:  When she first asked this question, I could have sworn I had seen someone do a post on the origin of this sign but could not remember who for the life of me.  A few google searches turned up The Zhush's post, and she's got all the answers for you!  Find out all the details here...

Question 2 - Where can I find this coffee table?

Answer:  I think I found it at Jayson Home and Garden and it actually comes in three different sizes, but it's definitely not in the budget for the reader that asked (or for me).




This one from Wisteria is similar, but it only comes in white and is more of a side table size (although you could use two or three for a coffee table).  


Does anyone else have any ideas/sources for this table?

Related Posts: Dreaming of A Beach Cottage

Caring For, Cleaning and Restoring Silver - Reader Question

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This is a comment/reader question that was left on the Decorating With Silver Trays post: "I have a slight addiction to silver trays. For some reason I always find ones that I MUST have when I go to the thrift stores!!  I'm curious though if anyone has any ideas on how to make one shine again? I bought a beautifully shaped tray, but the inside of it looks like all of the silver has worn away. :( Any Ideas? I would love to keep it metal and not paint it if I can."

House Beautiful  Photo Reed Davis

Not being any sort of an expert on silver, at all,  I did a little research to see who might be.  I'm sure this post doesn't cover all of the possible sources and information, but it's a summary of what I found.  I hope it will be helpful to Leslie, who asked the question, and to anyone else who is trying to care for, clean or restore any of their silver pieces or silverware.   

Veranda Photo John Grover

How to Care For Silver:
1.  Prevent tarnish by storing silver in acid-free tissue paper or unbleached cotton muslin (found at fabric stores) inside a resealable bag. (source: Real Simple)
2.  Care for Silver (House Beautiful)
3.  Silver Care (Society of American Silversmiths) 

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To shine your silver:

Option 1:  Use a silver polish and a clean dry cloth.  myhomeideas.com gives you the full scoop. 

• Good Housekeeping tested 21 silver polishes and shares their findings with you - The Best Silver Polishes.

Option 2:  A more in-depth method from realsimple.com to remove tarnish and polish your silver using household products.

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Replating silver:
1.  How to Tell If Something Is Silver and Not Silver Plate.
2.  What is Silverplate?
3.  How to Replate Worn Silverplate.
4.  How to Repair Silverplate.

Southern Accents has a good article on how to make the most of your silver...

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