Of Bluebirds and Roses

2012-02-05T12:19:00.000-08:00

Happy February!A true blog slacker goes straight from Christmas to Valentine's Day! ;)

Hope all is well in your world.
Time is flying along..... What a mild winter we've had too! I caught the sickies that everyone seems to have had; was down for a good two weeks. There is always a renewed appreciation for feeling good after that!!
I love this month of hearts and romance.

2012-01-09T21:55:00.000-08:00

I gathered my collection of vintage Putz houses for a photo shoot before packing them away.

2011-12-31T08:17:00.001-08:00

2011

The Year in Pictures January

A time to reflect on the beauty and wonder of the past year, and the hope of the New Year to come.

February
A holiday filled with hearts, love, and romance!

March
Spring arrives and thoughts are drawn to roses and other such delights

April

Time for sweet bunnies and Easter eggs

May
My birth month, and a re-birth occurs in nature as flowers spring to life.

June
Welcome Summer! Time for bike rides and lazy afternoons in the garden

July

Yard sales and flea markets are a fun way to spend a summer day and find treasures for my home, like this bluebird cheese keeper a friend spotted for me.

August

A summer's work pays off as roses flourish by the window, able to be enjoyed from the comfort of a cool home.

September
The summer is coming to an end, and a peaceful feeling envelopes our home as my favorite season begins.

October
The flowers are fading, but are still beautiful

November
With its golden hues and muted shades brings a warmth to our home, in spite of the cooling temperatures.

December
My favorite month brings Christmas decor to our home, like these skates made by my friend Nikki.

I hope you have enjoyed this little "year in review" through my photographs.

Thank you all so much for your continued friendship, and the Happiest of New Years to you and yours!!

2011-12-29T10:06:00.001-08:00

A pretty present..... gift-wrapped for someone special from my shoppe :)

Hope it brought a smile to the recipient!!

2011-12-28T09:22:00.000-08:00

Dining Room
Christmas

I went with a pink sugared look for the dining room this year.

Hope your Christmas was beautiful!
:)

2011-12-23T21:18:00.000-08:00

The table is set for Christmas Eve, with these sweet little Nutcrackers standing guard. It's almost here!

2011-12-23T15:35:00.000-08:00

~Secret Santa Swap~
Received this GORGEOUS vintage tablecloth yesterday from my Secret Santa! I think it goes perfectly with my pink Christmas!
:)

2011-12-21T20:39:00.000-08:00

~Blue Blue Blue Christmas~

My little blue Christmas tree. I bought it at the after-Christmas sales last year for five dollars! I decided to decorate it in bluebirds (and pink ones and white ones)... pretty much anything blue and pink was in order, including some vintage Putz houses.

Vintage Snowmen, adorned in pastels, march around the base of the tree....

Sugary bells serve as a tree topper....

A vintage tissue bluebird is a prized addition, along with an old glass ornament with a bluebird painted on it

She's not pink or blue, but she had feathers, so this little vintage angel also flew onto the branches of the little blue tree.

Hope you're having a lovely merry Christmas week! :)

2011-12-20T12:29:00.000-08:00

Whispers of Christmas
I'm still enjoying decorating. I will have more pics to share once we get a little sunshine... in the meantime, here's one I took with my camera phone.

2011-12-17T16:45:00.000-08:00

~More Pretty Pink Christmas~

2011-12-11T11:27:00.000-08:00

~Oh Christmas Tree~

2011-12-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

The Stockings Were Hung..... Stocking I made from a rose quilt, along with a vintage embroidered linen. Embellished with shimmery ribbons and pearls, available in my shoppe.
I am really enjoying decorating our home for Christmas; how about you?

2011-12-01T12:49:00.000-08:00

Beautiful ice skates, made by my dear friend, Nikki, adorn the living room for Christmas. I'm using a lot of PINK this year!
:)

2011-11-27T22:18:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Cyber Monday

Shop online!

This sweet little cottage is available in my etsy.

It rotates as it plays "Jingle Bells".

(The Santa from the previous post sold immediately ~ thank you :)

Additionally, in my shoppe, I still have 10% off, just enter the code word "Thankful".

I hope you are enjoying this wonderful season!

2011-11-26T13:36:00.000-08:00

Here comes Santa Claus!

My latest creation, now listed in my etsy shoppe!

I gave him a shabby Pink makeover, and now he's sugary sweet!

He is also musical!! He plays "Here Comes Santa Claus" -- what else?? :)

2011-11-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

~Creamy Pumpkin~

Love the name, color, and fragrance of this candle.In the dining room for autumn.

Love this time of year.
Happy November!!

2011-10-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

~Pink Autumn Decor~

Pink stuffed pumpkins propped up against my pillows....

Dried roses and flowers say "autumn" to me....

And of course a pink pumpkin!

For other pink autumn decor, please visit Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound!

2011-10-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

~Vintage Autumn Metal Art~

Decorates the living room for the fall season....

2011-10-21T18:36:00.000-07:00

~ Pink Baby Dress~

Yes, it is mine. I guess I've always loved PINK!

I have it hanging in my studio on a little hanger I painted.

This week, I am joining in Pink Saturday!!
Please visit Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for more Pink Saturday!

Next week, we will be sharing our pink autumn decor! :)

2011-10-15T19:35:00.000-07:00

Just a pretty picture, trimmed in velvet......

Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

2011-10-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

~Shabby Pink Pumpkin~

I just re-opened my shoppe, with all new listings of romantic and vintage items. Included is this gorgeous pink roses and lace pumpkin!
I will be adding listings weekly from now through the holidays!!
Thanks for stopping by!! :)

2011-09-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

~Rustic Autumn~

A vintage birdcage gets touches of autumn via a white pumpkin and fading hydrangeas...

2011-09-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

~Autumn Decor~

So it's not officially fall, but close enough for this autumn-loving girl!
Touches of fall decor in the living room..... Blending gold with muted pinks and greens...
My favorite season.... a beautiful time of year....

2011-09-07T15:51:00.000-07:00

Roses from a friend on my bedside table..... how sweet!

2011-09-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

~Nesting~ Changed out the top of the armoire in our bedroom, from birdhouses, to cozy vintage quilts, pretty pillows and hatboxes.....

I get that "nesting" feeling this time of year... cozy up the living spaces to enjoy the coming seasons!

2011-08-20T16:47:00.000-07:00

Pink Peony Print

I had this framed peony print ~ it was fine as is, but I just wasn't feeling the gold anymore.

So of course, I painted it pink!

2011-08-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

Still lovin' my pink....

pink candles, pink earrings, pink roses....

2011-08-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

My Favorite Spot
This is my favorite spot to relax in our home....
An oversized chair by a window, through which you can see roses, trees, birds.....
It's a quiet place to browse through my favorite decorating books, or to look out the window and dream, and just be.
Do you have a favorite place to be in your home?

2011-07-26T19:05:00.000-07:00

Changing things around a bit in the living room. I like the pretty simplicity of this.

2011-07-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

Little Girl So Long Ago

A vintage collodion photograph invites questions of a little girl's life.....

Piece inspired by this vintage picture on glass.... Click to read.....

Hope you have a wonderful weekend, making beautiful new memories! :)

2011-07-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

Pink Door Love On a recent trip to an antique mall with a friend, I fell in love with this old pink door. There was not room for it in my friend's vehicle, or I think I would have scooped it up for $32!!
I think I could have spent all day in that antique mall....

(Ohio Valley Antique Mall)

2011-07-02T19:22:00.000-07:00

The Summer of My Youth

I've been a writing poetry since I was a teenager, but I've never submitted my work to be published until now. My poem is on Yahoo's Creative Writing main page. It's a nostalgic piece about summers gone by. I hope you enjoy it.

Hope you're having a great summer NOW too :)

2011-06-30T11:04:00.000-07:00

Bluebirds and Roses Cheese Dish

I've wanted a pretty cheese dish/keeper for awhile now, but I never imagined finding one with bluebirds and roses on it!
I cannot take credit for finding this beauty though; a friend found it for me! I guess that's a wonderful benefit of letting your "likes" be so well known ~ going as far as to even name your blog after them ~ ;)
It's a perfect addition to my cottage kitchen!!

2011-06-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

The day before my birthday (last month), my mom and I did our traditional birthday outing... lunch at our favorite cafe, and a little shopping in a nearby antique town. In one of the shops, I spotted a pretty rose print in a gorgeous frame. I admired it as it hung on the wall, but time and money were short that day, so there it stayed.
The very next day, my sister-in-law stopped by, bearing a birthday gift. You guessed it. It was the beautifully-framed roses..... What is unbelievable though, is my mom had not told her about my admiring it. Coincidentally, my sis-in-law went to the shoppe later, saw it, and knew I would love it! She was right, I do!!

She also brought me this "bath bomb" which I used promptly. It smelled like strawberry bubblegum -- yum! And made lots of bubbles! :)

Don't you just love sweet surprises?

P.S. Thank you SO much for your kind comments on my rose article, and for taking the time to read it. It is greatly appreciated!!

2011-06-21T18:12:00.000-07:00

Choosing Roses for Your Home
Please click on the link to read about choosing roses ~ written by.... yours truly! My first published article ~ well, the first published under my own name. I've done some "ghost-writing", but I'm proud to have my name and photo attached to this one.
Thank you for stopping by, and I would really appreciate it if you check out the article too; it will go a long way towards my being chosen to write more! :)

2011-06-20T00:30:00.000-07:00

Remember the pink shabby pillowcase that the seller thought needed starching? Here it is on my bed, in all it's unstarched shabbiness! It has become my favorite pillow for sleeping; it's soooo soft!

Yesterday my mom and I went to the catalog surplus sale at SpringHill Nursery, which is located nearby. This is our cart of roses (we bought five between us).... $1.99 each! Yep! Can't wait to get these beauties added to my rose "wall".

2011-06-19T00:30:00.000-07:00

Father's Day

A vintage mug, with that sweet word "Father".... holds old photos of my dad.... precious.....

2011-06-14T12:21:00.000-07:00

The clematis is blooming!
Here's a pic of a wee visitor to our hummingbird feeder.
It's so beautiful out today, I'm going to go enjoy it some more! Have a great day!! :)

2011-06-12T19:20:00.000-07:00

~Of Bluebirds & Roses~

Dear little vintage creamer, a birthday present from a special friend. It looks to me as though it were made just for me!Who knows, perhaps it was! :)

2011-06-07T12:16:00.000-07:00

Birdie Makeover

This is what it looked like before....
Bright gold... ugh!!
(a Goodwill find :)

The after is MUCH better, don't you think?! :)

2011-06-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

Pink Roses

brought in from my garden today
with a couple of peonies added for good measure

in front of the living room window, where more roses grow....

2011-06-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

Knockout Roses are a Knockout
These are my knockout roses this year....

This is a picture of when we planted the first one, only three years ago!

.... that same rose bush today.....

They certainly live up to their name! :)

2011-05-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

Yard Work
Planting some pink impatiens in the Enchanted Garden today..... have my pink bottle of mint iced tea on hand as well.
My work area, as I'm trying to re-tame the garden.... it was overgrown due to all the rain we've been having.

I was all set to go out to work, when Izzy thought she had a better idea. If only I could, Izzy..... maybe tonight!

2011-05-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Free Flowers Andrew and his gf came over for supper tonight, so I ran out into the yard and cut some flowers to brighten up the dining room a bit.

Dianthus....honeysuckle and lilacs.... Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

2011-05-12T12:10:00.000-07:00

Vintage Linens Went to some city yard sales Saturday with Mom and my oldest Andrew.... I found some vintage linens!
The lady who was selling them commented that this pillowcase (above) will look so pretty when starched. Um.... hello? Starched? Yes I will wash it, but its soft shabby feel is what I love about it!

.....and faded roses.....

Cute little embroidered guest towel....

Vintage Vogart pattern to make MORE embroidered pretties! See the little bluebirdies? :)

Pretty embroidered round pillowcase!

signed~Becca~your resident vintage linen addict~

2011-05-05T12:43:00.000-07:00

It's Lilac Time!

Beautiful fragrant lilacs, cut fresh from the lilac bush we planted by our house......

It has grown so much in the eight years we've been here. It was supposed to be yellow, but it's a pinkish lavender, and I don't mind one bit! That's our bedroom window on the top level (with the lace curtains)... how heavenly to smell the sweet perfume of the lilacs wafting through our bedroom!

2011-04-29T13:44:00.000-07:00

Pitcher Makeover This is the metal pitcher that I made over today..... thought it would be pretty in a pale aqua with some pink roses.....
(scroll down for the "before")

Here's the pitcher "before".... not necessarily awful, but it didn't really go with my decor. Seeing as how I originally purchased it at Big Lots for $3.99 (the tag is still on the bottom ;) I didn't mind painting over it.

I'm quite pleased with the "after"....... The paint was a free sample I ordered from Valspar, and I already had the decal and pitcher! Inexpensive makeover!!

2011-04-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hello my little magnolia blossom!A stop at Goodwill earlier today netted these two vintage framed prints.
I like how the shabby frames include a little blue to pick up the background of the flowers.

Thank you for the birthday wishes for my mom..... we'll be going out this weekend for a family celebration for her and for Andrew. :)

2011-04-27T11:56:00.000-07:00

~Happy Birthday, Mom~
Today is my Mom's 77th Birthday!This pic of us was taken just two years ago..... no one can ever believe she's in her 70's. She is beautiful and energetic, and I love and admire her greatly. She is the most giving and generous person I know.
I chose this vintage postcard for today because it combines her favorite flower, the yellow rose, with mine (which you all know is the pink rose! :)
Wishing her, and all of you, a lovely day!

2011-04-26T21:22:00.000-07:00

A pretty bouqet I received from a friend a couple of months ago. I sat them aside, as they were in the vase, and look how lovely they dried! :)

2011-04-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

Wishing You and Yours a Happy Easter!!

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes for my son yesterday; I will pass them along! :)

2011-04-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my firstborn Andrew, who is 25 today!
I gave him bubbles again this year, and told him "Always celebrate the child in you."
This is a pic of me with him just last month, we went to some March Madness games together.
P.S. I still like blowing bubbles.....

2011-04-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

I found this cute little vintage spice container at my fave antique shoppe..... I knew it would be perfect for holding some of the wild violets that are happily peppering our lawn right now.

Tin = $2 ... Wild Violets = Free ... Enjoying the Simple things = Priceless

2011-04-17T18:39:00.000-07:00

Yard work is made sweeter when you hang a jar of daffodils on your wheelbarrow :)

2011-04-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

Vintage Sewing Box

I have a weakness for vintage floral/pastel hatboxes or sewing boxes. I can admit it.

Bought this one at the Flea Market Extravaganza last fall. This is a pic (above)of what it looks like inside.

Vintage Love!

2011-04-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

Everything is so much prettier with pink roses present......

Wishing you a lovely week! Thanks for stopping in!

2011-04-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

Bunnies Have a Way of Multiplying!!

My latest creations. Available here.... ...and here.

In full spring mode here; how about you? The sun is supposed to shine tomorrow, and it's always shining in my heart!

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-03-20T13:04:00.000-07:00

My mom and I had a girls afternoon out Thursday. This is our therapy! :) We are surrounded by boys, I am her only daughter, and she has five grandsons, including my two boys! We love them all dearly, but sometimes, girls just "gotta" be girls! We went to our favorite cafe and had spinach quiche, fresh baked bread, fruit, and mint iced tea. Then onto my favorite shoppe for a little retail therapy. I had looked at these two pretty plates on prior visits to the shoppe, so it was time to bring them home with me. They, along with the two vintage postcards, are in the pretty vintage colors I love (and with ROSES!) Bonus ~ when I went to pay for them, my sweet momma surprised me and bought them for me! :)

2011-03-19T19:47:00.001-07:00

Who's the Lucky Girl? That would be me! Here is another prize I won from a fellow blogger recently!

Sweet little matchboxes that she has embellished ever~so~beautifully!

I *heart* them.....

I *adore* them.....

These are cute little tags she included!

These two have kind of a vintage beachy feel going on!

So cute! So a BIG "THANKS" to *M*!

Your kindness and generosity have blessed me. :)

I will treasure these treasures!!

2011-03-09T18:04:00.000-08:00

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!

My lucky streak continues, as I won this candle in a blog giveaway. It is mulled cider, and also came with these sweet little charm bands! Oh, and the blue mardi-gras beads! I had the purple ones already from winning a trivia game on my cruise!

Thank you, Rayna !!

It smells wonderfully, and I appreciate your kindness and generosity! (hubby says a special thank-you for the beads ;)

2011-03-07T18:34:00.000-08:00

I Won!!
I won these lovely earrings from Jodi!
Here is a closeup of them together .... I love how they go together, yet are not exactly like one another. How fun is that?! Thanks so much, Jodi, I love them!

2011-03-02T20:10:00.000-08:00

Pretty plate with a dried rose......

~Hope you are having a lovely week~

2011-02-23T19:20:00.000-08:00

Vintage Candy Boxes

Love the sweet detail....

but who ate the chocolates??

2011-02-18T17:31:00.000-08:00

Have you seen this new magazine, Flea Market Gardens? It's the Premier Issue!

I'm only showing the cover here, I don't want to infringe upon any copyrights of photos, but trust me when I say it is full of beautifully-photographed gardens!

I love using found treasures in my garden, do you?

Here is an old gate I bought at auction, home to a PINK birdie and her nest in the enchanted garden!

This chair is also from an auction; the old pail belonged to my Uncle Bill.

Old china plates and cups are at home in the garden as well. This rusty fence post was already in place when we put up the picket fence, so seemed a perfect hanger for some impatiens.

A vintage birdcage houses more impatiens, and a birdie too of course!
An old cider press, found at a yard sale, is spilling with vining flowers.

Of course, these photos of my gardens are from previous years, the snow has just now melted here (and probably more to come), but it's fun to plan and dream, especially with a beautiful magazine like this one to inspire!

P.S. I love Love LOVE this idea on the magazine cover, of planting flowers in the drawers of an old dresser! I can't wait to try this in my own garden!!

2011-02-14T21:26:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day

I'm a little late posting... first my internet went out, and then my main computer crashed! Making do with my hubby's laptop, but I don't have many pictures on it (yet ;) Here is one I created using a photograph of mine ~~ the saying is attributed to Judy Garland.

Hope you had a lovely day!

2011-02-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

Button Heart

I've shared this before, but this is the button heart I won, a few years ago, from Cindy of My Romantic Home.

I wonder how long it took to attach all those buttons?

Love the different types and sizes of them!

I enjoy displaying this pretty heart in our living room!

2011-02-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

A Loving Heart.....

Candleholder with a heart-shape...... painted white by moi'......

makes a romantic display..... for any day! :)

2011-02-07T17:52:00.000-08:00

Hearts of Love

This little paper heart and soap heart are in our master bathroom......

Along with heart-shaped pictures of my love and me on our wedding day.

.... and some vintage pink His and Hers embroidered towels.
.....ahhh, ain't love grand?

2011-02-06T07:19:00.000-08:00

Pink Fabric Heart

Today's heart is one that was made for me by a blogging friend, when we did a swap a few years ago (Ginny at Twinkle Pink). I have it hanging with some vintage clothing I display in our bedroom.

Hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend! :)

2011-02-05T17:47:00.000-08:00

~Broken China Pendant~ ~heart shaped~

perhaps I shall wear this tomorrow :)

2011-02-04T11:40:00.000-08:00

Antique Heart Ornament

Very tiny ~ and delicate ~mercury heart ornament

So sweet!

2011-02-03T12:31:00.000-08:00

~Valentine and Old Lace~

Today's heart is a vintage valentine tucked in old crocheted lace.....

It adorns my vanity mirror in our bedroom.

Pure Vintage Romance!

2011-02-02T17:01:00.000-08:00

Vintage Valentine Candy Box
Who wouldn't love receiving this lovely box (filled with chocolates ;) from their Valentine?

2011-02-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

Happy February!
Here's a sweet little box I found at my favorite shabby boutique.
I'm going to try to post something heart-themed from my home, every day from now through Valentine's Day.
:)

2011-01-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

~Beautiful Pink Roses in the Winter~

a blessing from a friend.....

Hope you are having a blessed day.....

2011-01-28T17:33:00.000-08:00

Pink Rose Birdie I sewed up yesterday...... She has the makings for a pretty little nest tucked in her lacy wing. :)

available etsy

2011-01-25T13:48:00.000-08:00

I've been sewing again......

I used some vintage rose barkcloth to make this heart, available on etsy.

Thinking about Valentine's Day.

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-01-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

Vintage Framed De Longpre

Ten dollars? Couldn't be. Mom, what price does this say..... Seriously? Sold!

2011-01-21T15:09:00.000-08:00

"To Everything There is a Season"

Ecclesiastes 3

It seems lately, many are complaining about winter.... lovely beautiful glistening peaceful winter....... they are longing for spring.... wishing for it to hurry and arrive .....wishing their lives away......

Spring is beautiful ~ all of the seasons are ~ thus so is winter.

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." ~Anne Bradstreet

"The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color of winter is in the imagination." ~ Terri Guillemets

"Winter came down to our home one night, quiety pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow, and we, we were children once again." ~ Bill Morgan, Jr.

"In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy." ~ William Blake

"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." ~ Edith Sitwell

Here's to appreciating winter, in all its beauty!

All photos mine, quotes as attributed

2011-01-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

I "prettied up" my linen closet.....

I almost don't want to close the door now (as opposed to before when I was afraid to OPEN the door! ;)

Little things like a pretty linen closet make me happy!

2011-01-16T15:55:00.000-08:00

Linen Closet Re-doI've been wanting to pretty up and re-organize my linen closet for quite awhile, so the other day I finally dug in! Hopefully tomorrow will be a sunny day and I can get some pictures to share! It's easier to photograph a closet when there's some natural light too! :)

2011-01-11T12:16:00.000-08:00

Biscuit Jar

I bought this at the Holiday Open House of a little shoppe nearby.....

It has a crack beneath the lid, so was a very good price. I still think it's beautiful! :)

2010-12-31T19:45:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a Happy and Blessed New Year!!

P.S. Thank you for the kind expressions of sympathy on my previous post; they are all very much appreciated. The family is doing as well as could be expected.

2010-12-29T12:28:00.000-08:00

Today is a Gift ~ that's why they call it "The Present"I'm feeling even more sentimental than usual today..... we received the very sad news yesterday that my stepbrother was found passed away in his home. He was my age (aka very young ;)

I am not one to take life for granted... I have lost a husband, children, father, cousins, and too many other friends and relatives. But each loss makes me stop and reflect anew on what really matters.
Life is such a gift. Family and friends are such gifts. Yes, they can rub us the wrong way sometimes (and I'm sure we do the same to them!) Let's make sure we tell them how much we love them, how much they mean to us. Often.

And, just for the record, YOU mean a lot to me too. You inspire me, you make me smile with your kind words and compliments. You brighten my life.

You are gifts. And I thank you.

2010-12-26T14:47:00.000-08:00

Happy 21st Birthday, Brad!

2010-12-24T12:50:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a Beautiful Christmas and Many Blessings in the New Year!

2010-12-23T08:23:00.000-08:00

Mexico Nativity
Our first port was in Mexico (was to be Key West, but the seas were too rough). It was kind of a nice surprise to get to visit Mexico, as I had never been. This was a giant nativity in Cozumel that you could take a photograph with. Brad thought this shepherd looked so sad, that it almost made him sad too.....

But.... everyone can use a hug! :)

Happy Christmas Eve EVE to you all!

2010-12-20T15:04:00.000-08:00

Cruisin'

Sorry for the extended absence, but my youngest and I went on a Caribbean Cruise! It was awesome! This is a photo of us from one of the Elegant Nights. I'll have pictures and stories to share, but right now I'm getting back in the swing of Christmas prep, so first things first! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful holiday season! :)

2010-12-09T15:01:00.000-08:00

Antique Christmas Museum

A friend and I went to the Taft Museum in Cincinnati recently, as they feature an Antique Christmas display this time of year.One of my favorites was this feather tree, featuring flowers and butterflies.It also had vintage floral Christmas postcards arranged around the base.The butterfly wings were made of painted spun glass!This is exactly how my table looks on Christmas Day -- LOL - not! But if it did, I think this is how I would be dressed...... I wish you could see the lace detail on this painting.... it was so beautiful! I was only photographing the Christmas trees, when one of the workers told me I wasn't supposed to be doing that -- even though I asked for permission on the way in -- whoops! So I had to "sneak" in these last two trees, therefore, the color isn't as good on them. I'll share more of the other trees next time I post! :)

P.S. I bought the little glitter house from the previous post, in the museum gift shoppe, as a momento of our visit.

Did I ever mention I LOVE Christmas???!!!!!!

2010-12-06T15:29:00.000-08:00

Pink Glitter Cottage and Vintage Angels

Welcome, Christmas!!

2010-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:00

Little Christmas tree I "made" by putting a bottle brush tree in a vintage rose teapot and then adding vintage pastel ornaments, vintage mica flakes, and a vintage netted angel on top.

Also, I have started a new Christmas blog (was having problems with my old one). You can find the new one here:

Vintage Cottage Christmas

2010-11-13T18:10:00.000-08:00

It's Beginning to Look a Little Like Christmas

Small touches of Christmas decor are popping up here and there throughout the cottage.
:)

2010-11-09T20:49:00.000-08:00

Roses are Pink.....
That's What I Think!

A friend brought me these beautiful pink roses last week, and now I am drying them. Thought they looked so pretty hanging like this too, so of course I took a couple of pictures. :)

2010-11-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

November is Here!!

2010-10-31T18:11:00.000-07:00

~ Vintage Autumn Corsage~

Orange really isn't my color, but I thought this vintage corsage with roses and gold leafs was so pretty. I just might have to pin it on my jacket and wear it this week!

Hope you had a lovely weekend! :)

2010-10-25T14:57:00.000-07:00

I'm Dreaming of a White... Autumn?

White Pumpkins, lace, pearls, and dried flowers, make a romantic autumn display in the cottage.

2010-10-24T11:04:00.000-07:00

~ A Basket of Love~
A little goodie basket I put together for my mom, who has had a rough couple of weeks. Her brother (my Uncle Don) was seriously injured in a lawn tractor accident and has been in ICU. She has been wearing herself out, going to visit him every single day.

I thought she could use a little "pick-me-up", so I put together this basket of autumn goodies for her......

Have you smelled the "Creamy Pumpkin" scent from Bath & Body Works? The liquid soap is in that scent. They supposedly have a candle in that fragrance, but they tell me they sell out of it as soon as they get it in! I can believe it, as it smells wonderful!

Hope your autumn is "smelling wonderfully" too! :)

2010-10-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

My Little October Angel ~ just arrived today ~ a gift from a dear friend who knew I'd been searching for one in memory of my own little October angel, Levi.

The boy angels are harder to find than the girls.

Isn't it so sweet, love his expression! He even has pink flowers on the base :)

Thank you to my friend, and thanks to all of you for stopping by! Hope you are having a lovely October!!

2010-10-21T20:35:00.000-07:00

Close to Home..... Autumn in the Country.....

This farm stand is down the road just a bit. I love the way they set up their displays, and how they have a little lockbox using the honor system for their customers to buy their pumpkins, gourds, and hay bales.

These are the views I get to see every day, these barns are across the road from our home. I think they are especially pretty this time of year.

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Autumn!