The Good, the Bad and the UGLY ~

Just had to start with

the good

I sent off some of my own french ribbon

to Erica at Meadowstreet

and I will be receiving these gorgeous roses any day now. I may even be persuaded to give one away

if you beg and plead...lol~

the bad and the ugly~

I start my creations in this room,

plenty of space to create in

chaotic and messy today ~ I didn't even shut the drawer after opening it... how sad is that ~

then somehow I migrate to this table

{in the dining room}

and then on to this table

{in the kitchen}

I think I have an incurable disease

it is called

UTTER CHAOS~

Try as I might I cannot seem to keep everything in

one room.

Seriously...I need to work on that.

I did get this chaos all cleaned up after the pix...

we will see how long that lasts.

Does anyone else have this problem...

please tell me that

it isn't just me ~

Have a wonderful day filled with

unexpected blessings~

White Wednesday ~

one of my favorite white books ~

picked up this adorable white pumpkin

1/2 price...at Hobby Lobby~

a wreath that glistens in white ~ pew markers from my daughter's wedding in 2003 ~

antique lace and basket ~

and last , but not least

my sweetie Annika

in the white toy basket ~

she took out all the toys and hopped in.

Too cute!

My cousin wanted me to thank each and every one

of you for the thoughts and prayers you have

said on her behalf. She has felt them and

appreciates it so much. The funeral is

Thursday so please pray for her then also.

I can't even imagine losing your only child ~

Faded Charm has more White Wednesday

so be sure and check it out.

Blessings~

Meadow Street ROSES ~

Several people have asked me if I make

the roses I use for display in some of my photos.

I wish

I could take credit for them , but I can't ~

So...I asked Erica if I could post about her

amazing talent and beautiful roses.

She has a website called

Meadow Street

{click on the name to check it out} gorgeous french ribbon rose pin~ isn't this hair comb beautiful ~ even an embellished clip board~ more goodness~ love love love this embellished

goodness on the cloche ~ my kind of color ~ and this one...

hand painted silk roses~

Be sure to stop by and tell her that I sent you over ~

Blessings~

Gauze Curtains and a Gift ~

I wanted a new look for the curtains in my bathroom (without spending any money) so I got out some white gauze fabric that I had in my stash. Then I remembered these pink drapery clips that I purchased from a resale shop for a little of nothing some time ago. I had no clue what I would do with them at the time of purchase, but just had to pick them up. Now I know why. I love them with this gauze fabric. I embellished the curtain with a hand painted ribbon rose made by Erica at Meadowstreet. I adore her roses and I have several of them.

I also wanted to thank Marietta over at Sweet Old Vintage for bestowing this gift on me a few days ago. I will pass it to Lady Pamela at Lady Pamela's Cottage. I know there are others I could pass it to, but when we reformatted our computer a few days ago I lost many of my links and I am in the process of finding them all again.

THESE BLOGS ARE EXCEEDINGLY CHARMING... THESE KIND BLOGGERS AIM TO FIND AND BE FRIENDS... THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN SELF-AGGRANDIZEMENT... OUR HOPE IS THAT WHEN THE RIBBONS OF THESE PRIZES ARE CUT, EVEN MORE FRIENDSHIPS ARE PROPAGATED.. PLEASE GIVE MORE ATTENTION TO THESE WRITERS.......

Simple Lampshade Embellishment ~

Things of *BEAUTY* are to be shared and enjoyed and not hidden away ~ I was thinking today how much antique lace I have just laying in piles away from the unseeing eye and I realized I MUST get some of these out to use everyday.

This piece of lace was just the perfect size to lay around the top of my lampshade. I took a beautiful ribbon rose pin that I purchased some time ago from Meadowstreet and I pinned it to the lace. I absolutely LOVE the look ! I am finding myself drawn to more creams, taupes, and browns. They have such a calming effect on me. I think I may be moving away from so much pink...did I say that? Never thought I would! ~

Erica embellished this pin with seam binding ribbon, antique buttons and a tiny key charm...too cute!

This was just a simple embellishment , but it made a big difference in my living room. Have a beautiful day. Blessings~