Sunday, April 14, 2013

A Few New Treasures & A Dog Bath

Hi Everyone,  I've been to a little Antique Bazaar this weekend and want to share a few new finds with you. First off, a wrought iron heart on a thick chain I hung on my fence gate.

I immediately knew where to hang it 
I like how the heart dresses up the gate
I also really like this long narrow planter made out of barn wood filled with moss & succulents
Please excuse my "Not so good looking" back porch. Everything is green and needs to be pressure washed. The empty bucket and shoe will be filled with plants soon. The weather has been crazy!

And the last find....another little bucket (lol) filled with old baseballs for Robbie's bedroom. Remember my last post on "HOW I LIKE TO DECORATE WITH OLD BUCKETS"? Here is the link for those of you that missed it http://littlebrags.blogspot.com/2013/04/guest-bedroom-and-rusty-buckets.html
I just can't seem to have enough of them
And Sundays project for ME was giving our Senior Newfoundland "Bruce" a bath at the "Doggie Do It Yourself Wash"
Poor Brucie fell into a large ditch my husband had dug in the forest behind our house. It's an underground fort for the kids to play in, it's camouflaged with branches and leaves. Brucie walked out there in the dark Saturday night and must have slipped right into it. It's pretty steep and he couldn't  get out by himself. He was so filthy...luckily he wasn't hurt.
All clean and all better.
That's if for my weekend Peeps!
Newfoundly
Christine

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  1. ANNEApril 14, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    What fabulous ideas! Love that bench so much!!!

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  2. KellyApril 14, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I really like that metal heart you found to hang on your gate! That looks so unique and charming. Looks like you had a successful day of shopping. Your dog is so cute with his fluffy clean coat. I bet it's a challenge to wash him.

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  3. Art and SandApril 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Love, love, love your heart.

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  4. bjApril 15, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    I love your fence and gate...and the heart is perfect there.
    Over from Honeysuckle and just linked up to follow you. :)

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 15, 2013 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks so much BJ for visiting and following...I am thrilled

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  5. Cathy CApril 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Saw your post over @ Boogieboard Cottage. Your poor dog! Glad he is all clean and safe now. Lol. Love your metal heart too. Visit me sometime @ www.crosson5.blogspot.com

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks Cathy for visiting...will check out yuor blog next

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  6. Thrifty Southern PilgrimApril 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Love the old rusty heart Christine. I love garden decor and that looks great on your gate. Hoping you get some sunshine/warmer weather soon!

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  7. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeApril 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    You found the perfect spot for your wrought iron heart! Love it!

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  8. Helen's DecorApril 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Christine, you have to see my gate post today. We have twin arched top gates. Just wondering if you used the plan from BHG online at bhg.com, like we did. Winter left us with a lot to clean up in order to get the pots planted. I found you on Maria's party tonight.

    Thanks,
    Helen

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 16, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    The heart is so pretty, what a great find and the bench is wonderful. The doggie bath looks like a great idea. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    All so pretty. Great innovative decor!

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  11. Donna@anangloinquébecApril 16, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Okay, you have officially given me my belly laugh for this evening!! Bruce is sooooo cute and the look on his face at the doggie wash cracked me up!! We have a golden doodle so I know what a challenge this can be. I must say though, he really looks all cute and fluffy after all that!!

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  12. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelleApril 16, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    LOVE that heart! What a perfect home for it! Life to the full! Melissa

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  13. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Love that Fluffy shot!
    Liz

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  14. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    LOVE the heart - and just love fluffy ( he's a pretty wonderful guy lol )
    Your newest follower!
    Big hugs
    SUzan
    ( visiting from No Minimalist Here )
    XXX

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      THanks so much Suzan for visiting and following along....

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Christine, Poor Bruce! He is soooo adorable and I am glad he is okay after the fall. Your outdoor decor is wonderful and I like the baseballs in your bucket. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  16. chateau chicApril 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Love your iron heart and of course your great bucket full of baseballs.
    Mary Alice

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  17. Christine at Little BragsApril 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Mazi would like Bruce I'm sure! My arms are still sore from all the shampoo-ing...LOL

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  18. Eclectically VintageApril 18, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I love old galvanized buckets too - how do you keep Brucie away from those baseballs?! Great iron heart - I've always wanted an arbor - so pretty!
    Kelly

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 18, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      THanks so much for visiting Kelly...Bruce has never been into balls...he is way to lazy...LOL..

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  19. DawnApril 20, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Your dog cracks me up he is so fluffy, I just want to hug him. Glad the fall didn't injure him. Also so luv the iron heart and I agree it is hung in the perfect spot. Thanks for sharing at the Cabin:)

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks Dawn for visiting my new little Blog...Will hug Brucie from you !...LOL

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  20. MimiApril 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    The heart really looks great in that location. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Jana@Transformations From the HeartApril 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Fabulous finds and also your dog Brucie is just to cute and fluffy after the bath. I sure understand the crazy weather, we've had it too. We have some pressure washing to do ourselves to get the green slime off of every thing. The pollen has been a mess this year but I'm so ready to see it gone. Visiting you from Funky Junk party.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 21, 2013 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks so much Jana for visiting my new blog.....and the sweet comment

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  22. CocaloresApril 21, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Oh, your poor pup! Glad he's okay! But I can imagine a dirty Newfoundland is probably a bit smelly ;-)

    Your gate looks great, love the heart.

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  23. SharleneApril 21, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    That iron heart is so pretty! I'd never thought to put something onto the gate but will be on the look out for something now!
    Fluffy Brucie is just the cutest!!! Visiting you from flamingo toes' think pink party.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      THanks Sharlene for the sweet comment..Inspiring people is what a Blog is all about

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  24. Debra@CommonGroundApril 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Christine, love love your wonderful wooden gate and arbor, and that Brucie, is just about the cutest. oh gosh, that expression, he looks like he's one lovable guy!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsApril 21, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Hi Debra, thanks for visiting again....Bruce is the sweetest most gentle soul .....

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  25. DebbiedoosApril 22, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So cute, loving your backyard!

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  26. farmhouse-storyApril 27, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    oh, i love him! that's is an awesome gate and arbor, too:)

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  27. Fishtail CottageMay 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    thanks so much for coming over and linking up to the first garden party of 2013 over here at Fishtail Cottage! loving that arbor...and your pooch is darling! hope you had a fantastic weekend! xoxo, tracie

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  28. DebbiedoosJune 19, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Oh how cute...and fluffy! So glad you shared...Lucy says thank you for cheering her up.

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  29. Lori @ EncourageYourSpouse.comJune 20, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    OK - the Fluffy, oh so Fluffy photo made me smile!

    Thanks for the suggestion of the heart decorating the gate. I'm not much of a "decorator" either inside or outside, so this was inspiring!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 20, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks for visiting Lori.....hope to see you come back soon for a visit. Bruce makes us smile everyday!

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