~ Finds ~

Hi friends

I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend

I did a little antique shopping this weekend at my favourite antique shop

Whimsical Whites

Kathy and Kris always keep their shop stocked with the best unique and beautiful finds.

I found these beautiful millinery flowers and an antique light dusty lavender silk sewing box.

I love the lavender and purple tones in the sewing box and flowers.

I actually do keep my little sewing kit in the box just incase I need it.

The sewing box even has a little bit of millinery attached to the lid.

I found a few more treasures which I will share with you in a later post.

They are very shabby chic and perfect for the way I am going in my home decor.

I have been more attracted to Shabby Chic decor than farmhouse style nowadays.

I may need to change my blog name..uh oh. lol  :)

I put two large bundles of millinery flowers in my mercury glass vase and love how they turned out.

I enjoy them more than real flowers to be honest.

Have you found anything new that you are loving? I always love to hear from you.

also...

I recently noticed I have some new blog followers and I want to say HELLO and THANK YOU so much for visiting my blog! :)

Have a wonderful week friends

xo,

Rachel

~ New Years Roses ~ Thank You ~

Happy New Year everyone!!

I hope you all had a wonderful New Years Eve.

...

When I went grocery shopping I picked up these roses.I love the coulours and the lightly tattered edges.  My husband thought they looked like they were wilting but I think they are beautiful just as they are.

And for only $5 I couldn't resist. (Safeway)

I put them in an antique white ironstone pitcher I found at a thriftstore for a few dollars.

I started my after Christmas deep cleaning yesterday and was decluttering and moving things around so I sat the roses on my farmhouse table in the living room.

 I was walking past this space with the sun streaming thru today and thought it would be a pretty photo. lol.

Today I am finishing up housework and spending time with my family.

Just thought I would do a quick post and share the photos I took today. :)

~ And I wanted to say THANK YOU so much friends for your wonderful and thoughtful comments on my blog this past year. I am so thankful for you all. ~

Have a wonderful new week!

xo,

Rachel

~ A Rosary ~

(French Farmhouse 425)

Hi friends

I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.

My husband surprised me with this beautiful large Rosary from Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

(French Farmhouse 425)

As soon as I opened it I draped it over my antique chippy pink column and there it's stayed since.

(French Farmhouse 425)

I love it

Thanks to my sweet husband

...

I can't believe 2012 is almost here.. Do you have any special New Years plans?

My family and I will be cozy at home for the New Year

Just the way I prefer it! :)

Have a wonderful weekend and a very
Happy New Year!!!

xo,

Rachel

~ Merry Christmas ~

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

~ Merry Christmas ~

xo,

Rachel

~ Christmas with Claire ~

(Claire)

I am so blessed to be a mom to two boys

but

my only little girl is my sweet Claire

I picked her out of a basketful of kittens almost 5 years ago at my sons baseball game.

I was in love at first sight

She is so sweet and follows me everywhere all day long.

She knows I'm her mommy ;)

(Claire)

The sunlight was streaming in this afternoon as I lit some candles and was reading one of my favourite books then Claire decided to join me on the comfy sofa.

I took one look at her all cozy next to me with the sunlight on her and I had to take a few photos.

Isn't she precious?!

I love her.

~ Merry Christmas friends ~

xo,

Rachel

~* A wonderful Christmas gift idea is to adopt an animal at a local animal shelter 

or give a donation to The Humane Society ~*

~ Shabby Chic Inspired Christmas Vignette ~

Hi friends

I hope you're all having a wonderful time preparing for Christmas.

I took some photos today of a vignette in my living room inspired by Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic

An antique wooden garden trug

Pastel ribbons made from Shabby Chic fabrics

My new favourite Tuberose Linneas Lights candles

Mercury glass candlesticks from Target

A little greenery and pinecones

A special family photo in a chippy white frame

I hope you're all having a wonderful week so far and enjoying all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season!!

Thanks so much for all of the sweet comments on my previous post..

It really means alot to me.

~ Merry Christmas ~

xo,

Rachel

~ Christmas ~

Hi friends

Sorry I have been a bit absent from blogging lately

There is so much going on this time of year and my lack of blogging reflects it.

I've slowly but surely been adding some touches of Christmas around our home

I love decorating with fresh greenery and like to keep things simple

I purchased this sacred heart from my favourite shop

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

It goes perfect with our Christmas decor

Little touches of greenery here and there

very simple

I love mixing rustic with pretty

I purchased these pretty little books when I attended the 2nd Saturdayz fleamarket this past weekend with my friend Tracie

My favourite part of our Christmas decor is the handmade school ornaments our sons have made

Our Christmas tree is full of a variety of handmade and sentimental ornaments that all have special memories

Our tree isn't vintage or shabby chic style but it is perfect for us.

~ Have a  Very Merry Christmas ~

Remember the true reason for the season

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

xo,

Rachel