Saturday, June 29, 2013

Cottage Charm ~ Sitting Pretty


 





Petite Boudoir Chair

I love this little chair!
It's so imperfectly.... perfect.
A $24 antique shop find.
I love the creamy white paint and the pink needlepoint seat.  So shabby chic.
I love how the paint has worn and aged over time.  
When I bought it.....  I had no idea where I was going to put yet "another" chair.
It's small and just the right size for my bedroom.  It sits right next to my bed.  The perfect place for some old books and a cup of tea or maybe a pair of vintage boudoir slippers.
Serendipity!

Linking with
The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for "The Scoop" Link Party
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time for Knick of Time Tuesday
Lavender Garden Cottage for Cottage Style Party
Timewashed for Blissful Whites Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday's
Adorned From Above for Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop
A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday!
Nifty Thrifty Things for Nifty Thrifty Sunday
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

ShabbyFuFu




 






Ruffles, ruffles and more ruffles!

Anyone else love these old pillows as much as I do??
I'm always on the look out for them.  The older the better.    
Thought I would share a couple of my latest finds.
The light pink organza pillow is the oldest.....  from the 1930's or 40's.  It has tons of ruffles and beautiful ribbonwork roses in the center.  Absolutely gorgeous!  
The raspberry pink pillow is probably early 1950's.  It's awesome!  I love the layers of pleated tulle and the pretty millinery flowers in the middle.
These are some of the best examples I have found in a while..... and both are in mint condition.  Yeah!
I usually have a favorite but this time I can't decide.  I love them both and they look so lovely together.

Enjoy!
Elizabeth

Linking with
A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Party
No Minimalist Here for Open House Party
Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Rooted In Thyme for Simple & Sweet Fridays
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

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Monday, June 24, 2013

Marketplace Monday

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154890465/hand-stamped-ribbon-trim-perfume-label?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153460491/clothes-hanger-covered-hanger-garment?ref=v1_other_1
   https://www.etsy.com/listing/152308691/french-lavender-sachet-organic-scented?ref=shop_home_active
https://www.etsy.com/listing/154891364/hand-stamped-ribbon-trim-paris-postcard?ref=shop_home_active

Marketplace Monday!

It's that time again!  

Come join us at 
hosted by Debra at Common Ground.

Visit to see what's new and the great part is......  everything is available for purchase!

A place to showcase your Etsy and Online Boutique items for sale.

Have fun sharing and shopping!
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Tiny Dancer ~ Petite Ballet Slippers







Vintage Capezio Ballet Slippers

Aren't these the cutest little ballet slippers....  ever!!
They are just darling.  They are about 6" long.
I am not sure exactly how old they are but, by the label and the way they are made....  I would say....  1950's or older.  
They were originally white but have aged into the prettiest pale cream.
I added a set of old millinery flower clips to dress them up.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
Many blessings,
Liz

Linking with
The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time for Knick of Time Tuesday
The Farmhouse Porch for Welcome to the Scoop Link Party
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Friday, June 21, 2013

Prairie Farmhouse Style









Prairie Farmhouse Style

I love the new Prairie Farmhouse style.  
A cross between country and shabby chic.  Simple but charming.  
I needed new kitchen towels and couldn't find anything I liked.  I wanted to be able to display them and use them every day.
I found simple towels with a vintage French feel and added white cotton ruffles.  
I wanted to alter them but retain the "vintage" look.  The cotton ruffles are hand torn and left un-hemmed.  I love the "raw" edges.
I made several sets.  Some for myself and some to sell.  They are available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Elizabeth
   
Linking with
The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Welcome to the Scoop Link Party
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time for Knick of Time Tuesday
Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday
Rooted In Thyme for Simple & Sweet Fridays
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
REDOUX for What Have You Re-Done Friday
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday!
Nifty Thrifty Things for Nifty Thrifty Sunday
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

How does your garden grow? ~ Cottage Garden Party



 






  


















  


 My Garden - June 2013

I love my gardens in June.  
June is my favorite month of the year.
The weather is perfect.  Just enough rain and not to hot.
My gardens are filling out and most of the flowers have started to bloom.  Everything is thriving.
What a beautiful sight.  

Hope you enjoyed the tour.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week!
Elizabeth

Linking with
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Adorned From Above for Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop
A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
No Minimalist Here for Open House Thursday
Fishtail Cottage for Cottage Garden Party
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