My Fall Decor

 I am almost too late to post fall, but here are just a few little bits of my new things from this year.

Gorgeous fabric pumpkins that I bought from Becky at Timewashed on Etsy.

 The cream and sugar pumpkins are actually from last year. I bought them online from June at Scarlett Rose.

 This is a new velvet and lace pumpkin from Victorian Trading.

(Notice the tag that I haven't removed yet? lol)

The cookie jar is not new, neither is the hand painted picture. I bought the picture last winter at my friend's craft sale. I just haven't found the right spot for it yet. I almost gave it away this summer. I was hoping that someday when we can replace our kitchen cabinets that it will find a permanent place to be hung.

 

So, I am thinking that the next post I will start to have some Christmas to show you. I went to my first Christmas craft fair this season. Also, alot of the stores have tempting decor out.

*Smiles*

New Pillows

 I have a sister who can make anything. I just have to ask her, and then wait till she gets some free time, then TA-DA, just like that I can have anything I want. 

 Here are the pillows that she made for my living room. Pretty impressive, eh!

 Here is the other one.

 

This is how they would look IF I could use them.

What? You say.

Well remember the puppy that is staying at my cottage, the one that likes to eat things? That is why my new pillows are safe and sound in my bedroom closet. Until I can safely bring them out.

I am NOT taking any chances with these pillows. (She has already attacked 2 of my other pillows)

 

Now, don't you wish you had a sister like me? I have two of them, both equally creative and generous. Thanks, Sis.

Now For the Left Side

 

Last White Wednesday I showed you how I decorated the right side of the armoir bookcases. Today I will add the left side.

The pillow on the side chair was from Tracey. Tracey has an Etsy shop as well as tables set up at several Vintage Fairs. We are always bumping into each other.
 

 

This shelf has one of my Rust pieces by Janis. One day I will count just how many of her gorgeous art pieces I own. I think I need to start a fan club. lol

 

 

Rose pictures and corbel bookholders from Creekside Cottage.

 

 

 

Silver plate painted with chalkboard paint also from Tracey. I had intended to use it to display my vintage magnets, but they would not stick. Who knew? I suppose silver is not magnetic.

 

Mercury glass votive holders from Pier 1.

 

Now that you have seen the bookcases all decked out, I have to let you know that I put everything away in a box this morning. Getting ready for Fall decorating. There is so much lovely inspiration out there on Pinterest and Blogland.

 

You could also go to Faded Charm's White Wednesday #168, there is lots there to see.

 

*Smiles*

White Wednesday #167

 Today I thought I would share with you how I decorated my new bookcases that Dad made for me. I figured I had better do that now because after September 1st I want to start decorating for fall.

 

This is all on the right side of the armoir.

 

First photo above is some of my recent finds at one of the many Vintage Markets that I was able to attend this past year. I have the vintage flash card and a wooden letter P. Get it?

I loved this creamer that I found for a song (actually I can't sing) at a thrift store. The baby roses are silk from an Etsy Vendor in France. One of my no-so-thought-out purchases in the early morning before coffee.

 What I liked about them is that they light up. Tiny little LED's in the centre of each rose. I don't know what I was thinking that morning.

 The silver glitter bird was a last year's purchase at a Vintage Market, the old books I put together with some hand-stamped ribbon from my favorite brick and mortor store.

 This piece you have seen before. Probably my favorite. I leave it up all year.

 This is a paper mache book created by my good friend B. All the flowers are hand punched and glued on individually. I would not have the patience for a project like this.

 I always have to have a bird cage. The magazine holders I tried to improve on Ikea wooden ones. No matter how I tried, I was never really happy with them. I like my cardboard covered with wallpaper ones better.

 

And here is how it looks altogether.

 

I am going to link up to White Wednesday, why don't you pay Kathleen a visit.

Tell Me About Yourself

 

 

Claudine From CondensedLoveHome nominated me for the "Tell Me About Yourself" Award. Since I have been so terribly uninspired lately about posting on my blog, I thought this might be the ticket to get me up and posting again. Thank you Claudine for thinking about me. Don't forget to visit her and let her know that Lady Pamela sent you.

 

 

In order to accept this award I need to say 7 things about myself and nominate 7 bloggers out there to do the same!
I hope you will find these 7 things interesting. 

Here we go:

1. I love all kinds of crafts and have probably tried most of them at one time or another. Right now my favorites are scrapbooking and vintage collage making.

2. My favorite colour is WHITE. Is there any other? lol

3. I don't read books very often, but I am a magazine fanatic. Some of my favorites are Romantic Homes, Somerset Life,  and Jeanne d' Arc Living. I will usually pick up any special issue about vintage or flea market decor.

4. I don't much care for tea, however I love collecting anything with a tea theme. Teacups, teapots, linens, silver etc.

5. I am a recent Pinterest addict.

6. Thrift store shopping is probably my most fun thing to do. I have also had the blessing of attending several vintage markets this summer. Love them, too!

7. My favorite music is relaxing classical.

Whew! That was tough. I don't much like talking about myself. Maybe I will find some boggers out there that have similar likes. I know you are out there.

Now for the second part of the post. Nominating 7 bloggers to "Tell Us About Yourself". I hope you will have fun with this and let us all get to know each other a little better.

Janis from Rust
Carmelina from Creative Carmelina
Ana from A Petite Cottage
Angela from La La's Land
Tracey from RaggyGirlVintage
Sissie from Sissie's Shabby Cottage
Patricia from White Cottage Chic

 

Spring Project

 This is one of the spring projects that my Dad built for me this year. It is so great to have him living with us - he will build anything I ask him to. The armoir in the centre was a Craig's list find. He converted it from a computer desk into office storage. We sold the old Ikea bookcases that looked out of place in my colour scheme, but then I missed looking at all my pretty things that used to sit on them for display. I have to have my 'things' you know.

 So, Elinor from The Passionate Home suggested that we just add some small cases on either side of the armoir. Of course I could not find anything in the right size pre-made. So that was when I asked Dad if he would make them for me. Of course, how could he say 'no'.

I love how we used beadboad as the backing, and all the trim to make it look finished. Even all the edges have trim on them.

Now I need to take some photos of them filled up. I thought I had already done that. I guess that is for next time.

Linking with Miss Mustard Seed

and Faded Charm White Wednesday #161

Romantic Homes?

 Do you love magazines? I do.

Do you have a few select favorites? I do.

Do you like to take time once in awhile to relax and enjoy your newest issue that just arrived in the mail?

I do....

 This is (was) my July issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. One of the two that I subscribe to.

Looks like someone else in this house loves a good book, too.

I was a wee bit surprised (shocked) to find this on my bed. I should have known something was up when the house was so quiet one afternoon. My daughter's puppy, I believe, was to blame.

I'll just bet it was their best issue ever, too. :)

 I know it's been a R-E-A-L-L-Y long time since you have all had a post from me. This afternoon is quiet and the housework is done (is it really ever always done?) so I thought I should catch up on some of the things that I have been doing around the cottage.

The first thing I noticed is that Blogger is totally all changed! So I have to figure things out again. This may take some time, so I will keep my posts simple.

I met a fellow blogger and ARTISTE EXTRAORDINARE quite by accident one afternoon while my DH and I were taking a drive in a different township. My eagle eyes spotted a "Craft Sale" sign and I shouted - follow that sign! We did, and we eventually came to a home where several crafts people had set up a small sale. Of course I had to see what they had. I saw a few of Kristy's goodies, notably the signs that she makes. I fell in love. I took her business card and sent her an email asking if she would consider making a custom one for me.  She agreed and here is the resulting treasure.

Kristy has an amazing talent and the wood seems to inspire her. She loves a good challenge, too.

To read her post about how she came about this design, you can visit her blog here. 

Please tell her Lady Pamela sent you.

A Really Amazing Artist

 I know it's been a R-E-A-L-L-Y long time since you have all had a post from me. This afternoon is quiet and the housework is done (is it really ever always done?) so I thought I should catch up on some of the things that I have been doing around the cottage.

The first thing I noticed is that Blogger is totally all changed! So I have to figure things out again. This may take some time, so I will keep my posts simple.

I met a fellow blogger and ARTISTE EXTRAORDINARE quite by accident one afternoon while my DH and I were taking a drive in a different township. My eagle eyes spotted a "Craft Sale" sign and I shouted - follow that sign! We did, and we eventually came to a home where several crafts people had set up a small sale. Of course I had to see what they had. I saw a few of Kristy's goodies, notably the signs that she makes. I fell in love. I took her business card and sent her an email asking if she would consider making a custom one for me.  She agreed and here is the resulting treasure.

Kristy has an amazing talent and the wood seems to inspire her. She loves a good challenge, too.

To read her post about how she came about this design, you can visit her blog here. 

Please tell her Lady Pamela sent you.

Waiting for Spring

See this pretty hand crocheted bag? Well I wanted to be able to enjoy it more so I put some tulips in a mason jar and set the mason jar inside the bag. It is sitting in the kitchen (the last room to be renovated - can you tell?) So you can use your pretty things for more than they were intended for.

My bag was handcrafted by Creative Carmelina, she has an Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativecarmelina

and a blog, of course

http://creativecarmelina.blogspot.com/

AND, she is a fellow Canadian.

Thank you, Carmelina.

Lady Pamela

My New Desk

There 'she' is in all her glory. My first big project of 2012. Isn't she lovely?

Colleen found her, My Dad sanded and painted her.

The applique came from http://www.doityourselfchic.com/

The little stool my DH gave me a few Christmases ago from the Little White House. I really liked it there because it doesn't hide the applique.

This is the paper floral picture that is on the wall next to my desk. I put it together but my friend put all the kits together for a whole group of us girlfriends. It is stunning.

And this is the little picture frame I chose for a photo of my sweetheart to sit on my desk. I love how the sunshine comes in the window through the blinds. I don't think I will need a lamp because I do my Bible study in the morning.

Make sure you go to Colleen's blog http://vintagehomecolleen.blogspot.com/ and let her know what a great eye she has for vintage finds. Thanks Colleen and Dad.