~ Claire's nook ~ Roses ~ A new favourite book ~

Hi friends

I wanted to share with you a few photos of Claire's little eating nook

We have an english bulldog that always seemed to find her bowls so we decided  she needed a new spot where he can't get to her food  ;)

Her perfect spot ended up being in our kitchen nook on top of our built in 1930s cabinet

And of course I had to get her some cute white cafe au lait bowls

I think she is very happy with her new nook  ;)

On another note,

I went to the market yesterday and bought some beautiful creamy white roses

I decided to put them in the same kitchen nook area

some roses in a galvanized bucket

I love how they look in my white enamel pitcher

Love roses and shells

Same creamy white palette

I was inspired to decorate with the muted creams and whites after reading this amazing new book by

Atlanta Bartlett

PALE & Interesting

the pages are full of inspiration and beauty

Even my favourite french alarm clock made an appearance

Same color and identical to my $5 find 

That made me happy ;)

You will LOVE this book

Have a wonderful week

Hugs,

Rachel

~ A French Bottle Crate ~ ~

Hi friends

I wanted to share with you a few photos of a recent etsy purchase

A beautiful chippy robins egg blue antique French bottle carrier or crate

shipped directly from France by one of my favorite etsy sellers:

French Gypsy

I filled it with my favourite Ikea glasses and picked some greenery from my yard

I LOVE the patina

I love creating vignettes

That's all for now ;)

Have a wonderful week

Hugs,

Rachel

~ Simple beauty ~

Hello friends

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend

I sure did

I took some photos of a antique etched mirror that I have had for a long time

Simple vignette on the mirror

I listed it in my etsy shop (sorry its already sold)

I might regret selling it though..

luckily I have alot of them around my home

I love using vintage mirrors in my home decor

I love the reflection in the mirror

Simple beauty

Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments

Have a wonderful week!! :)

Hugs,

Rachel

~ 7/4/11 ~

~ A few more shells ~

Hi friends  :)

My family is heading to the ocean for 4th of July weekend so I thought it would be fitting to post a few more photos of  some shells I've placed here and there...

I love using shells in vignettes

I like the mixture of the faded florals with the natural shell and the rustic zinc can

More of my Summer mantel...

Wishing you all a wonderful 4th of July weekend with family and friends!!

Hugs,

Rachel

~ A few more Peonies ~

Hello! :)

I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far

I wanted to share with you a few more photos of my peonies in full bloom

I decided to do a new arrangement on my dining table

I found these pretty white flower pots at IKEA this past weekend

they were only $2.99 each

I love the lacy details around the rim of the pots

I decided to buy them in assorted sizes

I added a larger one to my old cabinet

I also have an extra large one that I might use for my kitchen utensils...just an idea

Aren't they darling?! ;)

Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments on my last two posts

I am trying to get around to all of your wonderful blogs and visit you too

Hugs,

Rachel

~ Summer Mantel ~

Hi friends

I wanted to share with you a few photos of how I've decorated my summer mantel

I love bringing out my shells and coral that I've collected over the years

I like to write the different seasons on the chalkboard I made..

Occasionally I put scriptures or special occasions on it too

I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far

My boys and I have been busy going to the pool and iceskating (yes I said iceskating, lol )

Have a wonderful week!!

Hugs,

Rachel