Just listed - Nordic style stockings

For your French and Nordic inspired home...Merry Christmas!
Find these in my Etsy shop:

Jeanne D'Arc Living style ornaments - now on my Etsy!

Hello vintage white enthusiasts!  It's that time of week again - White Wednesday over at Kathleen's Faded Charm blog.  I've been busy listing some new Christmas ornaments in my Etsy shop. 

I can't resist the appeal of victorian cherubs nestled in white tissue...inspired by the lovely Jeanne D'Arc Living magazine.  I've also been able to use vintage tinsel and die-cut dresden stars and crowns to embellish them with.

I had fun using some recent Flea Market finds on the ornaments - this friendly angel...

...and pages from a vintage music book:

I like that I'm not the only one planning for Christmas...there's plenty of you at White Wednesday!

Send in the Crowns!

Such was the whimsical name of fabric I purchased a few months ago.  These sparkling gold, silver and turquoise crown fabrics have inspired Christmas stockings and ornaments - now available in my Etsy store!

The stockings have been edged in hand-crocheted crown picot trim - of course!

I'll be listing some Jeanne D'Arc Living inspired ornaments soon as well...thanks for peeking!

Fall Whites Around the Home

Happy November friends!  I can't believe we've already had some white snow on the ground over the weekend.  Instead of showing you that premature uninvited white stuff for White Wednesday, here are some whites from inside our home. 

(I love Rachel Ashwell's new book!)

The Santos doll has been dressed for fall:

White throws are kept nearby as the weather gets colder:

Flea Market bottles on the mantel:

It wouldn't be fall without pinecones:

Old man winter is sneaking up on us....and then, Christmas!  My favorite time of year.  Stay tuned for new Christmas listings at my Etsy store.  Have a great week! 

Where I'm Creating

There's a tiny little space in our master bedroom where I create.  It's not much, but gives me such peace and pleasure.  Nooks and crannies hold delights and works in progress...

An old shutter holds items listed in my Etsy store or on their way there soon...



It's not too early to be creating for Christmas decor.  This year I'm making Jeanne D'Arc Living style ornaments - white, vintage, with a touch of sparkle.

Our bedroom door holds handmade stockings:

(the red striped ones will definitely be on Etsy)

I thought I'd spruce up the miniature trees I altered last year, by making them ruffled tree skirts:

So much fun awaits when I open these doors of the wardrobe...

...to see my inspiration board and the stash inside waiting to be transformed.

It doesn't hurt to have glitter over my head as I dream...

Now I'll be headed to White Wednesday to take in all the heavenly whites...I'm sure many of you are happily creating, too!
Also sharing with Show and Tell Friday.

My Glamorous Friend

Do you have one of those friends who is the most glamorous girl in the room?  Maybe you are her!
I've always been in awe of my friend Maria's style.  She puts on an outfit and it is truly an ensemble.  I want to run home and change my clothes or at least put on a necklace!  My style is simple, but Maria takes hers to such a beautiful level, without being over the top. 

I have to share her with you because she's recently begun blogging.  My dear, fashionista friend Maria, whom I've known for 20+ years, is sharing her thoughts on bridal style with you.  You'll love to visit her at Pink French Bride. 

Maria worked at Boston's one and only 'Priscilla' bridal boutique back in the day, and has always loved working with brides for their special day.  Now she is located in Naples, Florida and has a bridal accessory business called 'POP! Jewels'.

I'm blessed to see Maria about once a year, when 8 of us college friends reunite and act as though we saw each other yesterday.  Time has passed, our lives have brought many adventures, joys and sadness, but we feel like 20 again in each other's presence.

(doesn't she look 20?)

Every time I see Maria, I get encouraged to go home and add some sparkle to my wardrobe or add a bold color or two.  I'm inspired, and I know she'll inspire you, too.  She is a treasured friend of mine with a heart of gold.
I think I'll introduce her to the gals at Pink Saturday!   

Dining with Decay

Something strange and quite unsettling is going on in our dining room...

Some uninvited guests have refused to leave...

Bats have taken shelter in a tree by a graveyard...

...while my pretty cabinet shelves have been intruded upon.

Things are looking grim...

It's unclear who had a hand in this transformation...

...and this guy isn't talking...

oh...the decay!

I do believe two little children may have helped, and perhaps their Mom did need to add that one sparkling touch...

Hope you're having a spooktacular time decorating for Halloween...I know we are!
Sharing with White Wednesday.          BOO!