~ Happy Halloween ~ Shabby Chic Pumpkins ~

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Hi friends

I hope you all had a great weekend!

I found these beautiful pumpkins on pinterest and had to share them with you.

Aren't they so pretty?

I think I might try this next year with craft paint.

Very shabby chic

~LOVE~

And now look at these velvet pumpkins with real stems
from Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

(Shabby Chic Couture)

You can find them HERE

Aren't they beautiful?
(I've seen similar ones on etsy)
  I just might buy some for Fall /Halloween next year.

~  Have a Happy Halloween everyone ~

My family and I will be at home giving out candy to trick or treaters :)
Should be fun!!!

xo,

Rachel

~ Give Freely ~ Giveaway Winner!! ~

(Romantic Homes Magazine)

Hi friends

Thank you to all who entered the "Give Freely" Giveaway!!

The lucky winner of the Burlap Lavender pillows and Wine bag by Andrea The French Basketeer ,

and also  featured in Romantic Homes Magazine is:

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 93 Result: 91

Congrats to Sandi!

She has a beautiful blog too

(click on image below)

Please email me with your info and I will get them mailed to you! 

french.farmhouse@hotmail.com

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!! 

xo,

Rachel  



~ Give Freely ~ GIVEAWAY~ Romantic Homes Magazine ~(Now Closed)

(Romantic Homes)

Hi friends

My talented friend Andrea Drexelius, The French Basketeer, is featured in the newest issue of

Romantic Homes Magazine

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The feature "Give Freely" is written and styled by Andrea Drexelius.

Photos are by the talented Jacqueline DeMontravel.

When Andrea asked me if  I would like to do a giveaway for my friends/readers here at 425

I was so excited to share this giveaway with you all! :)

(Romantic Homes)

Andrea made the beautiful large burlap lavender pillows( in the photo above ) that were featured in the new Romantic Homes issue.

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 And also this darling burlap wine or cider bag

(Romantic Homes)

In this feature Andrea gives cost effective, french inspired decorating and homemade gift giving tips and ideas for the Christmas Season.

I love the candles she simply wrapped in burlap (above)

and the candle holders wrapped in old plaid pjs, so creative! 

(Romantic Homes)

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The lucky winner will receive:

* Two large burlap lavender pillows (above)

* One burlap wine bag

All featured in the newest issue of Romantic Homes Magazine

To enter:

1. leave a comment here on my blog about your favourite Christmas gifts to give

2. Visit Andrea, The French Basketeer  and become a follower of her lovely blog/leave her a comment

3. Blog about the giveaway or put on your sidebar

(Leave a separate comment on my blog for each,so you have three chances to win!)

(This giveaway is open to everyone)

p.s.

Andrea is also the basketeer to the stars!

 

(click on photo to read about it)

~ THANK YOU Andrea for your generousity ~

Good luck friends~I will pick a random winner on Saturday!

xo,

Rachel

*** Welcome to my newest sponsor ***

~ French Inspired Autumn Vignette ~

Hi friends

I hope you are having a wonderful week

I used an antique french enamel shelf with pots to create a french inspired Autumn vignette

I just added some dried hydrangeas and my favourite baby pumpkins

I really like the patina on my french farmhouse table for adding vignettes and taking photos

I love Autumn

The pumpkins..crisp cooler weather..cozy sweaters..warm lattes..candles.

I could go on and on... :)

The antique french enamel set is available in my Etsy shop  (Sold)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!

xo,

Rachel

*** I have an exciting giveaway to share with you soon!! ***



~ Whimsical Whites ~ Pt.2

Hi again everyone

I wanted to share with you part 2 of Whimsical Whites

Thank you for all of the sweet comments on the 1st post :)

The 1st post was Fall vignettes and I wanted to show you the shabby chic side of the shop

I love the selection of beautiful french ribbons

So many gorgeous pieces of antique jewelry

Whimsical Whites serves complimentary tea and cookies

Tea from Paris

Antique ephemera and a wonderful collection of greeting cards

Happy returning customers

Kristy,Laura and Suzie

They were so sweet to let me take their photo :)

Whimsical Whites is having their 11th anniverary sale November 1-15th

20% off all items

* They also ship items *

Whimsical Whites Blog

                                  Website

Have a wonderful week everyone!!

xo,

Rachel

** I have an exciting giveaway to share with you soon!! **

                                  

~ Whimsical Whites ~ Pt.1

Hi friends

This past week I visited my favourite antique and floral shop

Whimsical Whites

Located in Kent,WA

Love the flowers and spider in the entry

I took alot of photos, so I will share pt 2 soon

These are some of the Halloween / Fall vignettes

Beautiful flower arrangement in an antique carafe

Kathy and Kris are sisters and the owners of Whimsical Whites

Located in an old farmhouse it is such a charming shop

They have an assortment of teas for the season

Kathy and Kris always having amazing vignettes and displays

The merchandise is always changing

Love the little details

This amazing witch hat was handmade by Kathy

(sold quickly)

Kathy and Kris always have beautiful fresh flower bouquets 

They do florals for all occasions

They did my sister's wedding flowers and they were stunning

This cozy spot is where they serve you complimentary tea and cookies

This chandelier is one of their custom made signature pieces

Made from vintage salt and pepper shakers

These chandeliers always sell quickly

(They ship items too!)

You can find Kathy and Kris also at 2ND SATURDAYZ

I will share more of Whimsical Whites  pt.2  tomorrow

Whimsical whites BLOG

~Thank you Kathy and Kris for allowing me to take photos and post about your beautiful shop~

Hope your weekend has been great everyone!!

xo,

Rachel

~ Fall Colours ~ Shabby Chic Style ~

I recently found this beautiful tattered, faded and worn antique rug

I love the colours

Reds~Blues~Cream~Yellow~Orange

Reminds me of Fall

Shabby Chic style

Perfectly tattered, faded and worn

BEAUTIFUL

Now available in my Etsy Shop  (SOLD)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

xo,

Rachel