The Perfect Headboard

So now I am looking for the perfect 

headboard!

Not as easy as you would think.....

Since I will be having white belgian linen bedding from

the shop a white headboard would be 

Beautiful.

But I have white walls so I would want to paint behind 

for this type of effect....Or.....

Or I could do this, Very clever huh?

But I would add a sconce, gold of course to the middle 

and have the cord hang down behind.

Since the wall is so tall, about 20' this would be a great 

solution.

Or.....

This gorgeous thing.

I love the idea of this and the scale would be right 

but I think I may use some chalk paint for the 

pop of color I would need. Arles or Duck Egg?

So I am off to look for what is out there. 

Went to Country Roads yesterday they have some 

amazing things but will have to 

go back now that I have these great images in my mind.

The real fun is in the dreaming and then the finding.

Any other suggestions?

 

Looking for the Perfect Table

I have always wanted a farmhouse table.

I have seen many over the years 

but they have all been expensive and if I did find one

that was more reasonable I did not like it as well 

as the more expensive ones.

I am now on the hunt! 

I may even be making one, Ha! that makes me 

Laugh saying it out loud....

This one is really cute but I want chunkier legs and

more of an overhang at the ends,

Oh these legs are Fabulous.

But again need more of an overhang.

I love this one because I will be using the table outside

and this one looks rustic.

These two would be great because of the metal legs.

Oh now I think I must have metal legs! 

Uh Oh and now maybe I need a zinc top!???

Does this happen to you when you are looking for 
just the perfect "thing"?
Well it is fun looking and now with Google images 
the selection can be mind boggling. 
I know I will find or be able to create just the perfect piece for 
the patio..........I just don't know when.
But I know I will have fun looking.

This last picture is not exactly what I want but 
it is the exact feeling I want.
Don't you just want to sit and have some 
yummy food with family and friends at this table?
I know I do..........

Truly Tattered, Behind The Curtain

I do lot's of things at the shop.

I price, Fix, and Create things

 that go out onto the floor.

When I first opened 

I thought of turning the back

into more retail space but we are sure glad I didn't!

There are many things that go on behind this curtain and some 

of it is not pretty!

 

But today for where Bloggers Create I got

it all pretty for you!

When I opened I decided to make this area 

look as cute as the rest of the shop since it is what you 

look at when you enter the front door and when

you are at my counter. 

I can also close the curtains when I have a huge 

mess I don't want to share!

Here are some of the images of my desks/work area's

Enjoy!

 You can see in some of my office decor things I create. 

These flowers are made to order and I have done many for 

Weddings. They also work well in living rooms, bedrooms, really anywhere that needs a little fun!

I got some crepe paper at an estate sale and 

I am having fun with that too!

  Hope this was fun for you.....

there is lots more to see at 

Karen's Where Bloggers Create Party

 so Party On........

Patti 

Room Service!

I offer design Services at Truly Tattered.

This is Tammy's

Home that I did about a month ago.



I love taking what the client has and mixing it up,

adding, and even taking away

to achieve a brand new look.

Tammy got a new sofa and wanted to mix

it in with all the wonderful things she allready had in the room

and add in some things from the garage.

She often has large groups over so there needed to be

enough places for everyone to sit.

She is really open to trying different ideas so we put a

map backround in her bookcase and

added our signature flowers to the wall behind the sofa.

I think it really came out great and she reports that

she is happy with the outcome!

It is HOT!

I think it is really hot today but

in reality it has been hotter.

I am going to cool you off with these images of

cool water...........

My Favorite!

I love water and here is to hoping that

if you are in a hot area you are spending your time in

WATER!

Kim



Happy Independance Day!

Happy Fourth 

below are some pictures of things that

are cute, creative, and not

on my diet! 

Wishing all of you a wonderful day with

Family and Friends. 

And have an extra helping of dessert for me!

 

And the Winner is...........

Connie at

She Dreams Big!!!!!

Congratulations!
You must visit her darling blog!

Thank You to everyone who entered and who became 

followers of 

Truly Tattered 

&

                  Round the Coop...................

I am finally feeling like it is Summer!

  Summer says Sea Shells to me......

I love all the little old porcelain mermaids, elves, bridges, and rocks

from old aquariums

Sea Shell Jewelry

Just some musings on Summer....

I think it has to do with the 4th coming.

What are your plans?

I will be at the Irvine Valley College

Flea Market

this Sunday July 3rd

Along with Debbie Cooper of 

Round the Coop.

Make sure to stop in and see us if you are in

the area! We have lots of goodies

and of Course some furniture painted with 

Chalk Paint. 

Hope to see you there!

Giveaway!

Today Truly Tattered and Round the Coop

are announcing 

Annie Sloan Paint Giveaway!

You will receive.....

One can of 

Annie Sloan Paint & One metal treasure box.

I love this paint (as you know) so we are also showing how 

versatile it is by adding a silver toned

Box painted in the country grey with dark wax. 

You will also get to pick your choice of color 

for one can of paint! 

This giveaway will be up for one week and all you have to do is 

Leave a comment on this blog 

and on Debbie Coopers blog Round the Coop.

Let us know which color of paint you

Adore, and what you would paint with your new color!

That's It!

This is the sad little silver box before the Annie Sloan

Transformation!

Here is a before of a metal lamp base.......

And the after painted in gorgeous Duck Egg......

So while you are all going crazy painting your furniture

don't forget to paint some metal too...

it is very satisfying to transform sad little pieces into 

beautiful, useful, things for your 

Home. 

Very "Green" too.

If you live in the Orange County Area and would like to
see more of this paint we have it in stock at:


Truly Tattered
482 El Camino Real
Tustin, Ca. 92780
714-603-2880
Call first to make sure we have all colors available!

Good luck to you all and we will announce the winner 

Next week!

Kim

Amazing Flowers

These!

They are just the most wonderful 

flowers in the world....

I so wish we could grow them in Southern California

But my good friend Kathy-Vintage Lady

who has the greenest thumb around

tells me it is a no go.....

You can get them at Trader Joe's for $6.99 a bunch...

I highly recommend them for 

their beauty and aroma.

Many who came into the shop this week thought they were FAKE!!

(I can only imagine it is because they are so perfect)

Here are a few more pic's

Enjoy!

To all of our customers and friends in blog land

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

What's New At Truly Tattered.....

I have been busy at the shop!

This picture is such a great shot of what Ihave been up to.

I have given the shop a brand new look

with a little paint 

and our newest venture........

Belgian Linen Bedding.....

So soft, So luxurious, So decadent.......

This linen is easy to take care of

and will last a lifetime. 

I am hoping to carry a basic line like what is shown and 

then Custom designs to your specifications!

 Stop by the shop soon to touch and feel 

this fantastic bedding.

You will want to crawl right in!

Looking forward to seeing you......

 

Truly Tattered

482 El Camino Real

Tustin, Ca. 92780

Chateau De Fleurs

What a wonderful day we had at the show!

The weather was perfect, 

The location was fantastic, and all the vendors were 

loaded with goodies and smiles!

This was the vignette that greeted us when we arrived, 

we knew this was going to be good

and it did not disappoint!

I loved this chair by Debbie from Blossoms

 

Rita  - I should have bought this!

Can you even believe this? TALENT!

Cute Sisters, loved seeing them!

This is the only picture of Rita that I got, she is a blur of movement!

You know her work! Christy was so sweet and her booth looked fantastic!

These are amazing, her paintings in miniature.....

My friend Lydia was there with her darling tea towels, I brought one home!

Furniture queen love you!

I wish I would have taken more pictures but I was 

so busy looking at all the great stuff and talking to everyone

I missed so much to share with you.....

The best way to see everything is to go to this fabulous show 

next time! 

                                   You won't want to miss it!