Burlap What-not holder

I'm not sure what to call this.  I found it at Decor Steals.  I guess if I had to make up a name for it, it would be a burlap thingy.  I mean really, what is it?

What even without a name, I still love it.  It sits in the girls room at the ranch.  This is also where we occasionally put up guests, since we only have two bedrooms here.  

It took me awhile to decide what to put in the thingy, but then I decided it was the perfect size for brochures about the area.  Guests can easily find these brochures and look into what there might be do nearby besides sip tea on my back porch. 

For awhile now I have been pondering what to do in this corner.  I left a question on the ranch's Facebook page asking what I should do since I wanted to paint this chest. Turns out people have definite opinions.  Come back next week, and I'll show you what I did in here.  Because of their feedback, my plan changed completely.

I used to have red dresses on the walls, and colorful quilts on the beds, but they have slowly been replaced by white.  

Here's a list of the parties that I visit on a regular basis.  I might have shared this link at any number of these.

My New House, well.. Almost

**Spoiler Alert**

Oh wait, I always do that backwards.  So now you know we didn't buy this house, but it is so gorgeous, I thought you enjoy seeing it, any way.  We are looking for a new city place closer to the mister's office, and so the house hunting has begun.  (We divide our time between the city and the country.) We don't want to sell our current city house until the youngest graduates in two years, so the plan is to just become familiar with the neighborhoods, streets, and so forth.  I knew that we weren't ready for house now, but I also knew a gorgeous historic home on a double lot wouldn't come around very often.  That's why we I seriously considered buying it.

If you like to peek into other people's houses as much as I do, then come along.   

Just look at this gorgeous kitchen with 10 ft. ceilings.

This house was built about 100 years ago, and has been on the local home tour. Did you see the original light fixture, the transoms above the doors, and the stained glass window?

The kitchen though is entirely new.

The house has very tall ceilings, and transoms over the doors to let lots of light into each room.

Cowgirl Up! Linky Party #34

Welcome to Week 34

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The Cowgirl Up! Link Party!

1 Party, 4 Blogs

Hope you like our "new" look!  Anita at Cedar Hill Ranch revamped the Cowgirl Up! banner and buttons, so that we have a more stream lined, easy on the eye look.  Plus, we added new photos of ourselves . . . who doesn't like to look pretty?!?!?  Thanks for all of the hard work, Anita!

You Host this week is . . .

Amanda @ The Ivy Cottage Blog

Not only did Cowgirl Up! get a makeover, but The Ivy Cottage Blog did too!  If you haven't seen my serene green style, stop by and check it out.  Plus, the lovely lady who did my makeover, Jennisa of Once Upon A Blog, is offering YOU a discount on a blog makeover as well.

What is it about the fall that just makes you want to take a deep breath?  Our hot Texas temps are starting to drop and there seems to be a cool breeze in the mornings.  My kids are off at school and we are attending open house next week . . . already!  Today, we picked up some lovely containers of mums, coleus, and purple fountain grass as well as a few pumpkins.  The front of the house is felling like autumn and I will be sharing a unique door decoration this week.

With that said, here are the features for this week!

My jaw dropped when I saw the Fall Rag Garland by The Creek Line House.  So beautiful, easy, and a great idea for recycling old fabrics.

This frugal pumpkin creation by Posed Perfection would be a great project to try with your kiddos!

In my head, I could be a great seamstress . . . just getting there is the issue, but I love this sketched artwork pillow by About Blogging Time.

Wait til you see what Ashley from Domestic Imperfection does with this old piece . . . she actually creates two amazing pieces!

This little girl's room is stunning and dreamy!  Check it out over at Shabby Soul!

These custom ribbon fring curtains are to die for over at Beyond The Screen Door!

Fall Apple Jars by The Enchanting Rose . . . A MAZ ING!

If you were featured, please grab the button below . . .

Now about the party...

You link up on my blog and your link shows up on four blogs.

More exposure, less time.

We are looking for the latest and greatest projects, tutorials, ideas, crafts, recipes, decor, and inspiring stories. Anything that you are proud to show off.

Cowgirl Up! is the link party that saves you time and brings you inspiration. Doesn't get any easier than that!

What blogs will your link appear on? Check us out below!

Linsey with The Farmhouse Porch

Anita with Cedar Hill Ranch

Amanda with The Ivy Cottage Blog

Samantha with Crafty Texas Girls

The four of us are all Texas bloggers, but you don't have to be Texas, country, western, or own horses to participate in Cowgirl Up! You just need that "can-do", cowgirl spirit!

Cowgirl Up! Link Party Guidelines:

(Please read the guidelines before participating)

* When you link with Cowgirl Up!, your link will automatically show on four different blogs. Awesome!

* Please follow your host blog before linking up on GFC (and if you have a linkyfollow account, then please follow that way too.)

* You may link up decor, DIY, crafts, guest post, recipes, giveaways, sewing, inspiring stories, and anything that you feel related to the listed categories.

* You may link as many links as you want.

* Be sure to include the Cowgirl Up! Button or text link to Cowgirl Up in your linked post, (mine can be found on my sidebar.) Mandatory to be featured!!

* Be courteous and visit the two links before yours. Several projects will be featured each week!

* By linking up you are agreeing that we may use your photos to feature your project in a blog post, on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter with a link back to your blog of course.