Retro Florida House

07/03/2023

I know you are all out having fun today (and tomorrow) BUT you HAVE to see this absolutely gorgeous Lexington Artistica pieces! Picture does not do the beautiful cobalt blue finish justice. And would you believe - it’s on CLEARANCE? Come see me this week at Hudson’s Furniture in Clearwater and ask for Tracie.

03/06/2023

Feeling hot? Chill with this set of super cool penguins :)

04/20/2019

Existential boredom?

12/01/2018

Merry Christmas decorations, with my aluminum space-age tree and Shiny-Brite ornaments.

10/25/2018

Just as I figured...No complete furniture sets from 'big name furniture store' for me! Pick one solid foundation piece from a good store, but use other pieces you've collected over the years to tell your own story.

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07/26/2018

There's been a lot of controversy and discussion about painting kitchen cabinets and the all white trend. My take is 1) it can be done, and 2) white is nice but color is better! But that's just me, and it's my house :)
Here's a link to my real life story of painting my kitchen cabinets, sorry the picture is upside down - the post is all good!

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07/11/2016

Finally getting down to some house action again. Fresh new look!!

Pumping up the Curb Appeal Posted on July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 by traciemo9 More swatches – we picked the bottom one, the fourth of July weekend, Joe and I decided to finally paint the exterior of our house. Now, I want to be very clear. It is hot as every cliche ever written out there, plus...

08/11/2015

Check out the relaunch of my blog, design by Joseph Finelli III /Finelli Media. I think it's groovy cool - what do you think?
http://pookiesretrofloridahouse.com/

ReLaunch!! Beautiful New Web Design Posted on August 10, 2015 by traciemo9 Yep, been away nearly two years. A lot has happened in that time, but I’m excited to reveal my brand new look. The cool layout was designed and implemented by my fiance (yep, that’s one of the things that happened) Joe Finell…

08/29/2013

I'm loving my life! Survived some minor turmoil at work and finally finished one of the projects in the workings :) http://ilovepookieshouse.com/?p=186

Question for you: How many of you have several projects in the works at the same time? Thus not actually finishing any of them in a timely manner? Thought so; so do I! Recently I have had the cushionsstill in the works, along with the bamboo shelving unit and a small table. Because of unseen twerps…

08/09/2013

Late lunch, did some writing! Now, need to get back to some projects again :) Did somebody say nothing gets done in Football season? Well, if it would only quit raining every night, LOL!

http://ilovepookieshouse.com/something-for-nothing-or-pickers/

One day fairly recently, I had the most incredible day (for hobbies, anyway)! I went to the auction with my boss and friend, it was my first time and I had a blast! 5 hours in the blazing hot sun, but I scored big – two bamboo shelf thingies, one “leather” padded coffee table ottoman, 4 art pictur...

07/31/2013

Told you my blog isn't only about DIY furniture and 'stuff', I also make road trips...check it out!!

http://ilovepookieshouse.com/hot-cocoa-beach/

I know you’re just dying to hear about the new cushions I’m making for the rattan dining set , but you’ll just have to wait…because after almost two weeks, they’re still only half done! Work and life has been a bit tough lately, so I grabbed a great friend and took off on a spontaneous road trip to…