Friday, March 4, 2011

War...or Wire (Depending on Where You Live)

Once again we live in an area where people have an accent -- this time it's an Ozark accent. When we lived in Atlanta metro, I enjoyed the southern drawl, but the Ozark's accent is harsher sounding to my ears. *Wire* is pronounced by many here as *war.* Well, no matter how you say it, I adore decorating with it. Chicken wire is my favorite. Here are some examples. Do you have any *war* in your home?



 


31 comments:

  1. JulieMarch 4, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    YES! I love the country / farmhouse / rural / rustic....what else can we call it...feel of it. Not to mention having chickens for 6 years helped...I have several things around the house with this poultry netting, and my dad is going to help me fix/repair/SAVE? an old wardrobe/armoire...And I plan to put the wire in the smaller door opening. Loved loved these photos. Wow what a change for you Janean..I am sooooo wondering what the change will be like for me moving from the North Carolina South (my WHOLE life!) to Midwestern Iowa....wondering...wondering.Seems a million miles away right now...
    I will read here for encouragement as I see and hear about your changes...**funny.."war""!! HUGS! Have a Superb weekend as you continue to settle in.....xo

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  2. JenniferMarch 4, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I love the wire look - I think it's fun, dimentional and simplistic at times. I got tired of all the fuss a long time ago. You'll have to stop by - my latest post kind of ties together with the chicken wire look - take a peep... I mean peek! Jennifer jennsthreegraces

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  3. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseMarch 4, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Chicken wire is my favorite too! Love all of these photos. It took me years to figure out the word for Oil is pronounce "awl" where I live! Funny!

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  4. The Floppy CowMarch 4, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Hi Janean,
    Thank you so much for including my chicken wire cloche set! A sweet friend of mine follows your blog and notified me that she saw my cloches here.You have a wonderful blog and a new follower!
    Have a blessed day-
    Anita
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/blessedinmaine

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  5. Tammy @BeatriceBanksMarch 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    That is funny! I could just hear "war" echoing through my head. My m-i-l says that. We are from TX. I currently live in GA so I know what you mean about hearing the different accents. I do have a couple of war baskets in my house. The light fixture in the 2nd photo is pretty neat!

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  6. It's meMarch 4, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Hello darling......nice to see you...beautiful post !! happy weekend.....love love Ria.....xxx...

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  7. BumbleBeeLaneMarch 4, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    One of my favorites too.I have a few baskets.Would love to do some old cupboard doors with it.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  8. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlMarch 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Janean,
    I love wire, but I love that baby pig, more! I have become pretty much a vegetarian. That pic just solidified never to eat bacon again. What a sweet creature.
    xoxo
    Me

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  9. SuzMarch 4, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    You never fail...
    another wonderful,thoughtful,humorous post
    war....Oh I can hear it..
    Yes, I have war

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  10. PondsideMarch 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    No wire here, as much as I like the look.
    I had to smile at the bit about regional accents. Can you imagine how hard it was back in the 80's when we lived for a year in Oklahoma - I got myself in lots of pickles because I misunderstood so many words like that!

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  11. Farm GirlMarch 4, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love chicken wire, yes, I say wire but not war. I do slip sometimes and a accent will come out. :) But my British friends say I talk like Bambi. I love that chicken wire basket.

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  12. SharonMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I love listening to someone from the deep south. That is so cute.
    I do not have anything in wire (war)but it is sure beautiful.
    have a great weekend.

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  13. WhiteWhispers2uMarch 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I do have war in my home.I have those exact chicken wire cloches above and love them.I Also have a few other wire items.

    Happy Friday~Kim

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  14. DoloresMarch 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I have a few wire items in our home and love them.
    Great pictures as usual.

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  15. On Crooked CreekMarch 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Janean,
    In and around our home we definitely have wire! When a "city girl" married a "farm boy" she fell in love with some of his country quirks! Wire, naturally, was one of them. I adore the red cabinet with chicken wire doors on our lower level living family room.
    Truth being, I'd love to have a bit more. . .but DH isn't as excited as I am about it being in the house. So. . .I'm working a few pieces into the garden areas outdoors! As the weather warms, I'll be showcasing them in my posts!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  16. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioMarch 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    You are too funny. I love chicken "war" too. I have used fabric with chicken "war" to decorate in several of my kitchens.
    Love the dining room picture with the wall to wall hutch with chicken wire doors.

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  17. LindaMarch 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    We don't really have any wire creations in our home but I like this look. I have a Chicago accent. That's right - no matter where one lives, they have an accent to others who live elsewhere. :)

    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Linda

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  18. PamelaMarch 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I just love the wire look!
    I am dying to replace the glass in my china cabinet with wire!!
    Great photos Janean!

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  19. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I just love all of these wire objects...I really would like some of the cloches, yours are wonderful! Have a happy day.

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  20. TannaMarch 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    LOL! No, I don't have any *war*, but I sure do like it! LOL! Are you getting settled?

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  21. BernieMarch 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    War or Wire everything looks lovely and cozy....love it...Hugs

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  22. RitaMarch 4, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh so many pretty things to look at. Love the wire basket, even if it "war"! Hope you get accustomed to the "sounds"!

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  23. NanaDianaMarch 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Love that war, thare, gurhl..and don't ya love it when you hear...I'm gonna carry Mama down ta the store? I love ALL the accents you hear in different parts of the country. It was really funny but after I moved to the Midwest from FL I didn't think my speech had changed at all. One day I was talking to my friend in FL and she said.."Wow, Diana, you sound just like a WISCONSINITE...lol...whatever the heck that is supposed to mean! lol So Y'all just keep on finding more of that thare war to post about!;>) Diana

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  24. CynthiaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I just made a succulent topiary out of a chicken wire covered form (like the first photo). It looks so awesome! I love the combo of the rustic wire and weird plants.

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  25. Mari NuñezMarch 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I do!! I have a chicken wire basket that holds my cooking utensils, and wire basket were I put all my goodies.

    Have a blessed weekend :)

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  26. MelissaMarch 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Your blog is absolutely beautiful.

    I am so glad that I stumbled upon it.

    Melissa

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  27. KerrieMarch 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I love anything country and chicken wire is one of my faves, too!

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  28. DeborahMarch 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    The chickenwire is so beautiful!
    Love that look and style Janean!
    You always have the prettiest photos!

    Deborah xoxo

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  29. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Janean - Love your blog - Can't wait to have a antique country home with 5 acres of land and a barn. Finding a lot of great ideas. Thanks again!

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  30. DebMarch 10, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    love the"war"....behind on my visiting trying to get caught up...love the crystal on your above post...

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  31. JoyMarch 16, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    How about aluminum 'furl' (foil)?

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