French Influence

It should be no surprise by now that I'm influenced by all things vintage and French.  My blog's namesakes Evelyn (grandmother) and Rose (great-grandmother) had the last name Labossiere.  Memeire Rose had a heavy French accent and hailed from Quebec.  I loved listening to her soothing voice as a child, and seeing her devotion to the Rosary and her Catholic faith.  She was a talented seamstress and taught her daughter Evelyn well.  Their influence surrounds me in so many ways.  I think they would enjoy that French decor and sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery projects are embraced in our home.

This bench needed an extra something, so I cross-stitched my initials on it.  My grandmother loved to embroider.  Now this reminds me of something that would have come from an old French sheet.

Small accents...

This chair is one of two found on Ebay 5 years ago.  I love the French look of them.  They were painted ivory, then stapled with linen fabric as a temporary measure.  I think it may soon be time to recover in something lighter...perhaps with a monogram?
And what's more French than these cute urns?

The pillow is made from fabric by Annette Tatum.  I love her designs!

Chippy old shutter...

I'll leave you with some fresh hydrangeas from the garden, comfortably resting in a flea market pitcher on a chippy cabinet. 

Sharing with Debra's Vintage Inspiration Friday and Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday. 
I'm also linking with Michele's {PRIMP} your stuff link party this week.
Have a great weekend!