Monday, November 21, 2011

Lavendar and Old Lace






Home for the Holidays!

I am busy getting my home ready for the holidays.  
My daughter and her boyfriend are coming for Christmas.  I wanted to freshen up my guest room.  Simplifying things but sill making it very comfortable.  I wanted to create a cozy atmosphere.  A place to relax and linger.  I love the smells during the holidays.  Like cinnamon and cookies baking.  I decided to use lavender in the bedroom.  I took some old pillow ticking and made a medium size pillow.  I added several cups of fresh lavender to the stuffing.  The pillow slip is made from vintage damask and trimmed with old lace.  The room is not only pretty but smells heavenly, too.

10 comments:

Victoria said...

Wow Elizabeth, I wish I could just whip up a beautiful lavender sachet like that!!! I can imagine it smells so wonderful! How exciting to have your daughter and her BF there, it always makes the holidays more fun having the kids around no matter how old they get:)

I'm sure you know I ordered some cherub tags from your Etsy shop:) I'm so excited to receive them!

Julie Marie said...

So beautiful... I think I want to be on your guest list next... xoxo Julie Marie

Patti said...

I love the scent of lavender. (I can still smell the lavender on all my classic Hollywood tags!!)


Your mirror tray and glass bottles are beautiful!!

Happy Thanksgiving,
Patti

NanaDiana said...

I love Lavender scent, too. Did you ever see Mary Ellen's lavender linen spray? It is heavenly! I think your "kids" will love coming home to your beautiful place! xo Diana

A Cozy Cottage in the City said...

So beautiful & romantic! LOVE lavender and all the glass bottles! This is a cozy atmosphere for sure! :) I'd love to be a guest in such a pretty place! :) Happy Holidays to you and yours! :)


Hugs,
Jessie

Fishtail Cottage said...

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Elizabeth! xoxo

My Little Home and Garden said...

Lavender is such a wonderful scent, and so helpful in leading any guest to a pleasant sleep. Your blog is very pretty!

Fishtail Cottage said...

Hi there! Wanted to let you know that tomorrow am I will be posting your gift! I'm hoping you will share w/your followers!!! Hugs! Tracie

Peggy said...

Hi, I am a new follower - love your blog - it's really lovely!
Peggy
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http://repeartreedesign.blogspot.com

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

The guest bedroom is going to smell heavenly with the lavender pillow! Hope you have a wonderful visit!~Hugs, Patti