A bit of what I have been doing in my little chalet..I am doing a lot more white..
01/17/2011
12/30/2010
09/20/2010
04/18/2010
~Flea Market Style~
Last weekend my gf Susan, my two daughter's Devin & Lauren and I went to the first few flea markets of the new season..It was a gorgeous Sunday morning..My girls are really starting to appreciate these early morning jaunts..They each go looking for their own treasures..Devin loves belts, purses,jewelry & clothing..Lauren loves horses, and is just getting into jewelry..They also enjoy helping momma find the treasures she loves...Which is great..I feel as though my two sets of extra eyes..helps me find some great finds..But Susan and I go knowing exactly what we are looking for..Usually something worn, or pink..sparkling..Rhinestone's are a favorite find..Susan was looking to replace a few items that were broken..I spotted a woman holding a gorgeous vintage white tablecloth..I was holding my breath until she dropped it back into the basket where she found it..I promptly walked right over and snatched it up..$5.00!!! I will be adding a pic of it in this post..I also found a beautiful picture ..French women and a frenchman playing chess..It was love at first sight..Susan said if I didn't get it..it was hers..We have a rule when flea marketing..Whoever spots a piece first..Gets it..Or you can graciously hand it over..LOL..We had to create a system..We both love exactly the same things..It is funny sometimes..we both rush towards a certain piece...But we always act like ladies..We discuss and make our assessments as to ..Do we have a spot for it?..Do we really need yet another mirror?..Most of the time..it's..oh yes!!..We had a great day..And managed to get to two of our favorites before the girls became tired and were ready to go..They were very good and great finds were found by all..We can't wait until the next one in two weeks..I will be posting the finds here and on my Flickr..Enjoy and feel free to comment and tell me about your amazing flea market finds too..I love to hear from you..Have a lovely Sunday..and have a beautiful and romantic week..
Karen~
~Here is the vintage tablecloth..The pattern is so gorgeous..when I saw the Lily-of-the-Valley..which is my birth month's flower{May}..I knew it was for me..
Last weekend my gf Susan, my two daughter's Devin & Lauren and I went to the first few flea markets of the new season..It was a gorgeous Sunday morning..My girls are really starting to appreciate these early morning jaunts..They each go looking for their own treasures..Devin loves belts, purses,jewelry & clothing..Lauren loves horses, and is just getting into jewelry..They also enjoy helping momma find the treasures she loves...Which is great..I feel as though my two sets of extra eyes..helps me find some great finds..But Susan and I go knowing exactly what we are looking for..Usually something worn, or pink..sparkling..Rhinestone's are a favorite find..Susan was looking to replace a few items that were broken..I spotted a woman holding a gorgeous vintage white tablecloth..I was holding my breath until she dropped it back into the basket where she found it..I promptly walked right over and snatched it up..$5.00!!! I will be adding a pic of it in this post..I also found a beautiful picture ..French women and a frenchman playing chess..It was love at first sight..Susan said if I didn't get it..it was hers..We have a rule when flea marketing..Whoever spots a piece first..Gets it..Or you can graciously hand it over..LOL..We had to create a system..We both love exactly the same things..It is funny sometimes..we both rush towards a certain piece...But we always act like ladies..We discuss and make our assessments as to ..Do we have a spot for it?..Do we really need yet another mirror?..Most of the time..it's..oh yes!!..We had a great day..And managed to get to two of our favorites before the girls became tired and were ready to go..They were very good and great finds were found by all..We can't wait until the next one in two weeks..I will be posting the finds here and on my Flickr..Enjoy and feel free to comment and tell me about your amazing flea market finds too..I love to hear from you..Have a lovely Sunday..and have a beautiful and romantic week..
Karen~
~Here is the vintage tablecloth..The pattern is so gorgeous..when I saw the Lily-of-the-Valley..which is my birth month's flower{May}..I knew it was for me..
03/26/2010
~Feminine Friday Finds~
~This is the second Friday I am featuring some of my favorite feminine finds.. This week ..vintage picture frames. I adore them.. I use them as art work, as my profile picture shows, to frame beautiful photographs, mirrors,or as below..a gorgeous tray .This was found at the flea market..I painted it a creamy white, I added the vintage damask wallpaper which was also a flea market find. Damask is my favorite pattern. The pink and aqua color combination caught my eye..I was lucky enough to have found four rolls of this beautiful wall paper. I have used it on so many projects. The tray's have wooden drawer pulls for feet. I had to add a piece of glass to the top. Sometimes you get lucky and find the whole ensemble. Most of the time you only find the frame. I sold several of these trays at the Willows Mansion Home Decor Show, using different frames of course. This makes a lovely serving tray, vanity tray to display perfume bottles, or to place in a kitchen or bath. My feminine find for this Friday.. Have a beautiful & romantic weekend.~
~This is the second Friday I am featuring some of my favorite feminine finds.. This week ..vintage picture frames. I adore them.. I use them as art work, as my profile picture shows, to frame beautiful photographs, mirrors,or as below..a gorgeous tray .This was found at the flea market..I painted it a creamy white, I added the vintage damask wallpaper which was also a flea market find. Damask is my favorite pattern. The pink and aqua color combination caught my eye..I was lucky enough to have found four rolls of this beautiful wall paper. I have used it on so many projects. The tray's have wooden drawer pulls for feet. I had to add a piece of glass to the top. Sometimes you get lucky and find the whole ensemble. Most of the time you only find the frame. I sold several of these trays at the Willows Mansion Home Decor Show, using different frames of course. This makes a lovely serving tray, vanity tray to display perfume bottles, or to place in a kitchen or bath. My feminine find for this Friday.. Have a beautiful & romantic weekend.~
03/25/2010
~Vintage Jewelry Tree~
~My grandmother Elizabeth Clarke lived in San Diego , one year for Christmas she sent a vintage jewelry tree to my mother that she herself had made. I still have it. I will photograph it for a later feature. I loved it so much as a child, I created them on my own. I sold a few of these at the Willows Mansion Home Decor Show. This piece is mine. Each of course are different & unique. OOAK..I love that notion.They are a lot of work, but since I adore vintage jewelry, it is a true labor of love. A beautiful heirloom piece to place on a vanity or dressing table. ~
~My grandmother Elizabeth Clarke lived in San Diego , one year for Christmas she sent a vintage jewelry tree to my mother that she herself had made. I still have it. I will photograph it for a later feature. I loved it so much as a child, I created them on my own. I sold a few of these at the Willows Mansion Home Decor Show. This piece is mine. Each of course are different & unique. OOAK..I love that notion.They are a lot of work, but since I adore vintage jewelry, it is a true labor of love. A beautiful heirloom piece to place on a vanity or dressing table. ~
~Romantic Creations~
~Romantic gift tags made from a basic hang tag, dressed up in a gorgeous fabric I found at the fabric store. It has a vintage look to it, I adore the colors. Vintage flowers, buttons, & ribbon complete the look. They are stamped with R..for romantic. I am considering doing sets with each initial.If the interest is there, I shall..They will all be different in some way..I like having a pretty variety..it makes the items special..These are perfect to add to a gift, a memory/inspiration board, a dessert or cookie tray. They make a lovely calling card.The bottle is an old spice jar decorated with the same beautiful fabric, enclosed is a piece of paper, so many are doing a message in a bottle. These will have a beautiful saying or quote.,just for the lady who purchases it. It's nice to buy for others. But sometimes it is nice to have pretty things to place where you can gaze upon it, and feel happy that it is just yours..The pretty things in life are always what gives me the most pleasure..Don't you agree?..~
~Romantic gift tags made from a basic hang tag, dressed up in a gorgeous fabric I found at the fabric store. It has a vintage look to it, I adore the colors. Vintage flowers, buttons, & ribbon complete the look. They are stamped with R..for romantic. I am considering doing sets with each initial.If the interest is there, I shall..They will all be different in some way..I like having a pretty variety..it makes the items special..These are perfect to add to a gift, a memory/inspiration board, a dessert or cookie tray. They make a lovely calling card.The bottle is an old spice jar decorated with the same beautiful fabric, enclosed is a piece of paper, so many are doing a message in a bottle. These will have a beautiful saying or quote.,just for the lady who purchases it. It's nice to buy for others. But sometimes it is nice to have pretty things to place where you can gaze upon it, and feel happy that it is just yours..The pretty things in life are always what gives me the most pleasure..Don't you agree?..~
~ Embellishments~ Creating Romance~
~I am getting ready to do a few creative ventures in the next few months. Every year the town of Media, PA. holds a street fair at the end of April. Artisans & antique shop keepers come together to enjoy the beautiful weather,sell their wares, dine on local fare and listen to local musicians. It is a really great time. Every year I am just a visitor. This year I will become a vendor. I am excited about getting to mingle with the locals, chat & feature my romantic home decor. In addition to this fair, I am going to also sell at the upcoming flea market I adore patroning a few times a month. That is on May 2nd. I am thrilled to be venturing into this world. At the flea I have made many friends, and most of the regulars know me by name. I have found many many treasures there. I am looking forward to shopping & selling .So many have asked me to try it in the past. I am ready. I have been creating some new items, as well as gathering supplies to create old favorites. My embellished hand mirrors being one, as well as my trays made from old picture frames. I adore so many things, and have many ideas. I am going to feature some here tonight. I love creating beautiful home decor.The satisfaction of having someone see beauty in your work, purchasing it for their home, is so rewarding. Some will be heirlooms, passed down to future generations. My pieces are time worn, but timeless. Vintage elegance for your romantic home {TM}. Enjoy the next few posts & photographs.Have a beautiful & romantic day & night..~
~This is a very small vignette of some of my creations.. The memory board in the center was an old cabinet door, the crown pillow was created from a top I found at a consignment shop. They had two. I wear the other one. I love the crown design,the pink & brown colors caught my eye immediately.I knew I wanted to use the spare top in some sort of creative way. It is a favorite. The chenille pillow is adorned with a brown bow, a vintage pink rhinestone earring clipped in the center adds some pretty sparkle.I love using vintage jewelry on everything, even lampshades. The lampshades featured have pearls and a gorgeous pink & gold trim, the other is done in a Shabby Chic fabric. My signature vintage floral hand mirror, beautiful sachets done in elegant fabrics, the rhinestone appliques were found at the flea market. A very romantic variety of my handmade creations.~
~I am getting ready to do a few creative ventures in the next few months. Every year the town of Media, PA. holds a street fair at the end of April. Artisans & antique shop keepers come together to enjoy the beautiful weather,sell their wares, dine on local fare and listen to local musicians. It is a really great time. Every year I am just a visitor. This year I will become a vendor. I am excited about getting to mingle with the locals, chat & feature my romantic home decor. In addition to this fair, I am going to also sell at the upcoming flea market I adore patroning a few times a month. That is on May 2nd. I am thrilled to be venturing into this world. At the flea I have made many friends, and most of the regulars know me by name. I have found many many treasures there. I am looking forward to shopping & selling .So many have asked me to try it in the past. I am ready. I have been creating some new items, as well as gathering supplies to create old favorites. My embellished hand mirrors being one, as well as my trays made from old picture frames. I adore so many things, and have many ideas. I am going to feature some here tonight. I love creating beautiful home decor.The satisfaction of having someone see beauty in your work, purchasing it for their home, is so rewarding. Some will be heirlooms, passed down to future generations. My pieces are time worn, but timeless. Vintage elegance for your romantic home {TM}. Enjoy the next few posts & photographs.Have a beautiful & romantic day & night..~
~This is a very small vignette of some of my creations.. The memory board in the center was an old cabinet door, the crown pillow was created from a top I found at a consignment shop. They had two. I wear the other one. I love the crown design,the pink & brown colors caught my eye immediately.I knew I wanted to use the spare top in some sort of creative way. It is a favorite. The chenille pillow is adorned with a brown bow, a vintage pink rhinestone earring clipped in the center adds some pretty sparkle.I love using vintage jewelry on everything, even lampshades. The lampshades featured have pearls and a gorgeous pink & gold trim, the other is done in a Shabby Chic fabric. My signature vintage floral hand mirror, beautiful sachets done in elegant fabrics, the rhinestone appliques were found at the flea market. A very romantic variety of my handmade creations.~
~Romantic~ Vintage Home~
~Romantic yet timeless elegance for your home, garden & life..~
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