The Last Days of Summer

 

These are the last of my summer photos from outside. I heard the local farmer's market has baby white pumpkins ready. I am looking forward to decorating for fall, though not the typical rain that we always get.

 

This candle stand was the last purchase I made with my Christmas gift money. Yes, that's right, I said Christmas. I savour every dollar I get and make it stretch as long as I can. The candle is an LED candle from Pier 1. It has a timer and get this, it is remote controlled. Ha Ha. I love it. Cant' get any easier than that. Made out of wax, they look so real, and are safe to burn. I love that the most.

 

Two of the decorative dangles I bought on Etsy. They are made from vintage silver cutlery and crystals. I love re-invented vintage things.

 

 

I have added a twin ruffled bed skirt to the loveseat, that way I can store a few things under there and no one notices. Except Dad's cat.

 

The canopy over the loveseat I bought at the Deja Vu Vintage Fair. I have no idea what it is supposed to be, but I liked it floating over the seat. It is built like an umbrella, it folds up and closes when not in use. It is made from lace but is large and rectangular. Any ideas out there?

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a close-up underneath. Any guesses?

 

*Smiles*

A Little Late

 

 I should have posted this project in January as it was a Christmas gift from my DH. I had taken some photos, but the camera card got mixed up with my DD's (it is, after all, her camera!)

 

 

 I had asked for something to hang my pretty scarves on for a gift. This is what DH and DD came up with. What looks like a birdcage became my scarf holder. Pretty cool, eh.

 

 

At Christmas time there was a cute white owl in the cage. This spring I changed it out for a dove. The owl is with a small collection of white owls.

 

DH put crystal knobs all around the cage, and hung it on the wall in my bedroom. Now I can see my scarves and some of my longer necklaces.

I love how my DH and DD worked together on this project and that it was created just for me. Makes it very special.

 

 

*Smiles*

 

 

A Crafty Daughter

 

My daughter decided to recycle a burlap bag one day. She hunted through my thrift store fabrics, lace, and doilies. She hand stitched them to the bag one layer at a time until she ended up with a really nice project. So creative. All this loveliness was made from recycled items.

 

 

This is what the bag looked like before. It was the bag she received when she purchased some items from an aromatherapy shop.

I haven't decided what to do with my new bag. But for now it sits in my bedroom so I can admire the love and care she put into it. That suites me just fine.

 

*Smiles*

Lavender and Lemon Tea

One thing my BFF's love to do is have tea parties. This one was in honour of our 10th Anniversary of being a group. We have so many great memories of things we have done over the years. It was wonderful to sit on the patio and reminisce about them.

The theme of this tea was Lavender and Lemons. I found some wonderful ideas on Pinterest. Everyone contributed and it was fun to see the table setting come together.

Lemon tarts and lemon cookies. 



Pretty candles and some lavender doilies from the thrift store.

Vanilla cupcakes with lemon pie filling.

We used jelly jars with special lids for the lemonade and iced Lavender Berry Tea.

The tags were printed from Clean and Scentsible.

There was a chalkboard label on each glass so we could write our names on them.

My kitchen table wire basket made a nice centerpiece with fresh lemons in the top and scones on the bottom. We had Lavender honey for the scones.

My sister made peat pots and lavender, and lavender eye masks for everyone to take home. We make a good team, I find the ideas, then I tell ask her politely to make them all. She is just so talented.

I hope you enjoyed our Lavender and Lemon Tea.

Deja Vu Vintage Market

 

 

My dear friends held a birthday party for me last month. Many of them gifted me with $$$$ which I saved for the Deja Vu Vintage Market. The market was fabulous. I wanted to share some of my goodies. There are still a few more, but I will wait until they are in their new places before I take the photo.

 

(It has been months since I attempted a post, so please bare with me)

 

 

My first find was this vintage photo frame. There is some pretty scrapbook paper in it for now, just to show it off. 

 

 

Here is a close up of the rose carving detail.

 

 

Next was a sewing machine drawer. I have looked for one for a long time. I found some on Etsy, turns out the vendor was going to be at the Market. She brought it along so I would save on the shipping.

I plan to paint it shabby white. Just can't decide whether or not to use chalk paint. 

 

 

Amazing detail on the drawer as well.

 

 

Another long time want of mine. A trophy. I told my DH it was for the World's Best Wife. I sure missed a chance to butter him up, I should have said for the World's Best Hubby. *smiles*

 

 

Lovely oak leaf and acorn detail on the handles.

 

 

Still one other score! My vintage scale. Was I on a roll or what!

 

 

You probably can`t make it out in the photo, but it says Made in Australia.

 

 

 

A few bits and bobs. Baker`s twine. Ceiling tile. Pretty silver spoon handle with a crystal attached. They were crafted specifically for bridal bouquets, I don`t plan on getting married, so it will either be a key chain or a necklace.

 

Don`t forget, there is still more.

 

I will remember this shopping bonanza for a long time to come.

 

*Smiles*

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.