Friday, February 25, 2011

Longing For Spring

Many years ago I discovered Mary Randolph Carter's book, Garden JUNK, and just fell in love with this "view with a room" as she called it:

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Now with the great weather we've been having, I'm longing to find vintage elements and create this room.  I could spend hours here.  Look at all the great elements.

Here's another view:

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Look at what else she used:

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Great vintage chairs and table and architectual things.

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I'm linking up with Debra of Common Ground for this post.  Happy Vintage Friday to you.
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25 comments:

  1. Divine TheatreFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:04:00 AM CST

    We all are, I think, longing to smell the earth again!

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  2. One Shabby Old HouseFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:13:00 AM CST

    Oh my...you just gave me a great idea. Funny how when that happens the hubby suffers. lol
    Have a great day.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  3. Wanda @ Just VintageFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:53:00 AM CST

    Oh, wow! I agree. I want it too! Hmmm... We have a gazebo we never use. Maybe we can take the roof off, do away with the seats all around, add some things here and there... I'll have to get that book. I have another book of hers and have poured over it again and again.

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  4. Sue (Vintage Rescue)February 25, 2011 at 8:21:00 AM CST

    You're reading my mind. Instead of a shed in the backyard, I've been dreaming of something like this, possibly with canvas flaps that roll up. Kind like a glam camp!

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  5. Simply ShelleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:47:00 AM CST

    I have that book..somewhere :)
    I think I will try and find it...it is a great book indeed...can't wait to see your own "View with a Room".... blessings

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  6. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:59:00 AM CST

    What a great book. I too have this book.Lots of wonderful ideas to do.Have a bright day there...Chickie

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  7. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:21:00 AM CST

    This is pretty dreamy! Just the thing for spring fever!

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  8. MalisaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:49:00 AM CST

    Oh, I love this "room with a view"! Super inspirational! Call me when you get yours built. I want to come sit in it with a glass of wine!

    Malisa

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:05:00 AM CST

    Love this look! such a great space. Thanks for sharing it T!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    love ya bunches,
    Debra

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  10. Jacque FerreiraFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:00:00 AM CST

    Fun to see this brought up... I have always loved this space. One of my favorite look at over and over again books! Recently on a stormy day pulled out some of my old garden books and this one was on the stack :)

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  11. AngelaFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26:00 AM CST

    I love that book too. I think I'll pull it out and read it again!!

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  12. The Summer Kitchen GirlsFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM CST

    Gosh, between your outdoor pics and Debras, spring feaver REALLY has struck!!
    These are lovely!

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  13. PCovi February 25, 2011 at 1:55:00 PM CST

    Love it!!

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  14. Blue MuseFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:56:00 PM CST

    Be still my heart! Love it... want it - the room, spring, everything :)
    xo Isa

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:41:00 PM CST

    What a great space!!! Have a fabulous weekend! Xoxoxo

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  16. Faded CharmFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:48:00 PM CST

    Oh, I am so longing for Spring as the snow sits on the ground outside my window. I would love an area like this in my yard. I've never heard of this book and will have to check it out.

    Thanks,

    Kathleen

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  17. Amy KinserFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:48:00 PM CST

    This is gorgeous! I would love to have a place like this to rest and relax in.

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  18. VINTAGE HOME lifestyleFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:53:00 AM CST

    Yes! I am with you...I am so ready for spring. Love what she did with the cinder blocks...such a great book. So inspirational.
    Have a great weekend.
    Cathleen

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  19. paigeFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:12:00 AM CST

    thanks for sharing that
    &
    thank you for such a sweet comment on my blog

    hope you're enjoying a beautiful springlike weekend
    blesings!

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  20. Richard CottrellFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:42:00 AM CST

    Please, Please let spring,spring. Enough is enough. We had 8 more inches of snow in missouri this week. I want jonquils and peach blossoms and all that there stuff! Richard at My Old Historic House

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  21. LisaFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:36:00 AM CST

    Theresa,
    Love these pictures! I have all of MRC books. She's awesome, someday I'll tell you a cool story about her. I wish I had the room in our backyard for a little salvaged sanctuary like that. Still trying to think of a way to make it to RT next month. It's been a bad winter so I'm not feeling good about it. I can't wait to see the blogs after tho & see every ones booths.
    Lisa

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  22. summersundays-jwFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:56:00 PM CST

    I love that "longing to smell the earth again". I'll ck. the library for "Garden Junk". I'm needing some inspiration -- it's open house time. Jan

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  23. outlast blanketsAddedMarch 8, 2011 at 10:37:00 PM CST

    Wow great idea you give us, this is really really good I want to create my own like this, any way your post is very nice.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:55:00 PM CST

    Just discovered your post about my old
    view with a room!" You'll be happy to know it's still standing, though a little wobbly at best!

    junkfully yours,
    Carter

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:55:00 PM CST

    Just discovered your post about my old
    view with a room!" You'll be happy to know it's still standing, though a little wobbly at best!

    junkfully yours,
    Carter

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