Industrial Galvanized: It's an Addiction

I have to laugh sometimes when I look back at the different stages of my life. I can remember when I was younger and always wanting things that were shiny & new. The new dark Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, the latest and greatest Nike "swoosh" tennis shoes, and the newest Run DMC album.

~Seeing Green~

Happy "almost" weekend!

After posting this photo on Instagram today, I realized that besides clearly being addicted to the color green, I am pretty much a creature of habit.........are you?

You know the type......you find yourself doing the same things over and over again, but do you stop and think why? I took a little bit of time today to ponder this notion and came to the conclusion that I repeat things over and over again because:  A) I like it..... B) it's easy.... C) it just works.

Painted Fox: Nantucket Driftwood Bowls

If you wait on the edge of your seat for my new Painted Fox Design Series item of the week.....boy was it worth the wait!

I recently mentioned on a Periscope video that you would soon be seeing a driftwood piece arriving in my collection, and today is the day!

If you're anything like me, you have been staring at the photo above for longer than you care to admit.
How gorgeous are these Nantucket Driftwood Bowls?  I love adding nature inspired pieces to my home and these bowls  do not disappoint! Some may see a coastal vibe, while others see rustic or farmhouse. Driftwood is a gift from nature, and these bowls will easily lend themselves to any type of home decor.

Festive Holiday Hot Cocoa Station

Turkey Day was a success and now we are in full on Christmas! This is such a magical time of the year. There are festive and pretty decor items abound, warm hearts and warm mugs of hot cocoa.
Nothing says "welcome to my home" more than a sweet and functional little hot cocoa station for your holiday guests.

Painted Fox Black Friday Sale: Farmhouse Plate Rack

I have to admit, a few years ago I ventured out shopping on Black Friday. Mostly because I had never done it before and wanted to see what all the "hoopla" was  about. Let's just say if getting shoved in crowds and standing in long lines is your boogie, then Black Friday shopping at the mall is for you. Me? not so much!
I'd much rather shop online in the comfort of my own home in my jammies holding a cup of hot chocolate.

I'm so excited to introduce you to yet another new item available in the Painted Fox store. Not only is this Farmhouse Plate Rack a new product to Painted Fox, but it's also included in the Painted Fox Black Friday sale. Talk about farmhouse swag!

This rustic Farmhouse Plate Rack is perfect for all decor styles and is a great addition to your existing farmhouse kitchen pieces. I love the chicken wire detail wrapped around all four sides at the bottom of the rack. Such a cute added extra touch!

I used this beautiful piece on Thanksgiving for small bowls, plates and mugs. It was perfect to bring to the table at dessert time for assorted trail mixes, mini desserts, my peppermint bark pretzels and mugs for hot chocolate and coffee.

There's so much more holiday to celebrate friends! Head on over to Painted Fox to add this functional (and gorgeous) piece to your kitchen collection at a discount of 40%! There's no code to enter at checkout and you can purchase it for $25 and some change!

Painted Fox Design Series: Rustic Farmhouse Baskets

Happy Thursday friends!

Some girls have an addiction to shoes or handbags, mine falls more under the category of baskets.
Big ones, small ones, wicker, metal, rustic, farmhouse........if "basket" is in the product title, I'm more than likely to snatch it up and bring it home.

Baskets are so much fun......they can be used in such a wide array of ways, from displaying holiday decor, stacking dishes for serving, even using them in your outdoor garden spaces.

Painted Fox: Farm Fresh Chicken Tins

 Happy Thursday friends!

When the Thanksgiving decor is going up in my house I get really excited because I know that Christmas isn't too far behind! I'm not a real heavy Thanksgiving decorator, but I do have a few cute things I like to put out each year. Tom the Turkey is on the top of my list.
How cute is this little guy?
I found him at Joann Fabrics and I think he's the perfect added touch to my new Painted Fox "Farm Fresh Chicken" tins!

Painted Fox:Farmhouse Zinc Bowl Pair

I know that I say it every week, but you can't imagine how much fun I'm having introducing these new and unique Painted Fox items picked especially for you!

And then it happened......these Farmhouse Zinc Bowls came into my life. When these beauties arrived, I truly pulled them out of their box and stared.....and stared....and this went on for about a half hour.

I just could not get over their true beauty!

Painted Fox: Farmhouse Boiler Tin LOVE

Hi farmhouse lover!

Welcome back to another week of my At Home Design Series with Painted Fox!

I'm super excited about this weeks item because I gave you a little "sneak peek" yesterday on Instagram (without you even knowing it)....I'm kinda slick that way.

Everyone loved this robin egg blue rustic Farmhouse Boiler Tin so I decided to make it this weeks Painted Fox item of the week! 

At Home Design Series: Farmhouse Twig Stools

Happy Thursday!

Welcome back to another fun week of my At Home With Collette Osuna Design Series. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen my post last night telling you I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve thinking about this weeks design series item and having to keep it a "secret".

It's my idea of Christmas morning and the cat is out of the bag......well the stools are out of the box is more like it. Holy wow! Can we all just say "Cassville pedestal stool love"?

~My Plaid Addiction: Target Loves Plaid Too~

Happy Friday!

I mentioned during my Persicope video yesterday that I was taking part in a really fun Holiday Home Tour with some crazy talented blogger friends this season! You can bet your bottom dollar that my home will be all decked out for Christmas with plaid! What's not to love, right?

Painted Fox At Home Design Series: The Franklin Tray (and a Surprise!)

Hi Friends!!

Welcome back to another fun week of my At Home With Collette Osuna Design Series.I wanted to say "thank you" so much for your amazing comments, texts and emails about this great adventure I am on with Painted Fox!
I appreciate your support and I'm so happy you guys are loving this design series!
If you watched my Periscope video last week, you learned that starting this week, and from here on out, the items I feature each week will be brand new items to Painted Fox. Yes, you read that right.......fun, unique, one of  kind items you have never been able to purchase from the Painted Fox store before. Talk about exciting!

Painted Fox At Home Design Series: FOUND Vintage Tulip Crate

Since we're all friends here, I feel very comfortable telling you "if loving this Found Vintage Tulip Crate is wrong, then I don't want to be right". (<--------admit it, you just sang the tune in your head when your read that)

Holy tulip crate! I'm not even kidding.....you should have seen how big my eyes grew when my daughter carried in the humongous box from the front porch. So I may or may not always look at product dimensions and sometimes it's a problem, but not today. This crate is HUGE and I love it!

~Home Decor Trends for 2016~

Hammered Aluminum Bowls        Rattan Baskets

If you're anything like me, you wanted to scream at the top of your lungs when you saw Holiday decor going up in retail stores in July........slow your roll people! Let's actually enjoy each season, wouldn't you say? My sad face emojis are about to go into overdrive because Summer is officially over.

I may or may not have been living under a rock these past couple weeks working on my new home decor magazine Everything Home <-----------------(SUPER exciting), but I always have time to keep up with the latest home decor news and my sweet friends over on Instagram.

At Home Design Series: Mortenson Tray

Welcome to Fall friends!

I don't know about you, but I am super excited that Fall has finally arrived! Even if you live in a warmer climate, you have to agree with me...... there's just something special about decorating your home this time of year. For me, it's the official kickoff to the upcoming Holiday season and that just puts a big ole smile on my face.
I'm crazy for textures, I love the mix of vibrant and neutral colors, and of course, the pumpkins! Who doesn't love pumpkins? Big one, little ones....I want them all.

~The Art of Home Design Series~

Happy Friday Friends!

I'm making a quick stop onto the blog today to share some exciting news about the fun Art of Home online course I will be attending soon.
The e-course is being offered by Jeanne Oliver  and some of my favorite, crazy talented, bloggers are contributing as well. Have you reserved your spot yet?

I cannot  wait to see what Jeanne, Lissa, Bre , Jennifer and Kennesha have to share with us. The series of classes will offer so much inspiration, and we will get a closer look into the lives of these amazing women....I cannot wait! 

~How to Use Lavender in Your Home~

Farmhouse Mason Jar Basket Set @ Painted Fox Treasures

Hello lavender lover!

I know you love lavender as much as I do, especially this time of year. Its the perfect rustic addition to display in your Fall vignettes, not to mention the scent is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

We were fortunate to have some new landscaping installed this past Spring and I made sure lavender plants were definitely part of that equation. I love the color, the scent, and thankfully its a great bunny repellent! So far so good on the rabbits......they don't care for strong scents so hopefully I stay "in the clear".
Did you know that lavender not only grows in various shades of purple, but in blue, white, red and pink as well? I think I'm going to keep my eyes open for some white lavender to plant next Spring!

My Love of Vintage Dough Bowls

I'm not sure about you, but I'm willing to admit that I have had an obsession with antique vintage dough bowls for the past few years. And by obsession, I mean dragging my fiance to countless flea markets & antique shops on the weekends to hunt down the perfect bowl.

I would make it a point to ask the sellers in advance if they had any vintage dough bowls upon entering their stores, and most just looked at me like I had three heads.
C'mon people, there's a vintage bowl movement out there and everyone is trying to get their hot little hands on one! If I did find an authentic bowl I liked, it was either the wrong size, it was cracked right down the middle, or the price exceeded the amount I would get if I sold a kidney (and I like my kidneys!)

~How to add Farmhouse Style to Your City Home~

Please don't get me wrong....I absolutely love my home, (but if I could trade my newer built "sub division" home for a farmhouse beauty like my friend Lauren has)....I would do it in a heartbeat!

Lauren lives with her husband Brett, and cute little son Baker, in this gorgeous 100 year old Alabama farmhouse. They took on the ultimate DIY challenge last September by purchasing their new farmhouse, and I have loved watching the amazing transformation.
I just swoon over all the charm & character!
Lauren has a beautiful Spring Home Tour of her farmhouse property up on her blog, so please take a peek. I know you will love her home as much as I do!

Tuesday Tours: Flea Market Style

Hello friends!
Welcome to this week's edition of Spindle & Rye "Tuesday Tours".

This week my amazinglyawesome (<-------is that even a word?) friend Vikki  takes us for a peek inside her beautiful California home! Vikki is a stay at home Mom to three beautiful little girls, is a crafter & a lover of all things flea market & vintage.

You will see from these beautiful photos, that Vikki has cornered the "art of flea marketing" & shows us that old items can be very new again.