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~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-42889129271666860782013-11-25T20:41:00.000-08:002013-11-26T07:34:20.766-08:00~Romantic Noel~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">A vintage inspired Christmas..This is the theme in my home every year..This holiday pink mittens with lace, aged ornaments, architectural elements, vintage fabrics, lace embellished double blade ice skates that once belonged to a young girl,white lights, and touches of soft pink compliments all of the white linens and furniture in my romantic color palette..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">A rustic ladder displays more vintage treasures..Pink mittens, hats,and a hand made dream catcher softens the edges of the dark wood..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Vintage lead glass windows from an old victorian home, my grandmother's piano bench, a pitcher with pale pink roses, and my rose tole chandelier creates a lovely vignette around the mantle..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">A darling pink gingerbread couple I found at an antique show will grace a small tree in my kitchen..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">A zinc pail holds a small fresh tree, mercury glass, and a sweet jadite green Let It Snow sign found at Target peeks out from behind vintage ice skates ..</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large; text-align: center;">A romantic look for Christmas..Found treasures, candles,fresh greenery & flowers,the aroma of just baked cookies coming from the kitchen lends a comfortable, elegant, yet whimsical ambience for my home that makes for a lovely holiday season...</span><br />
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Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-52460729729228069932013-11-17T19:28:00.002-08:002013-11-17T23:27:14.641-08:00~Collecting..Vintage Milk Glass..~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My love for vintage milk glass started when I was a just little girl..My mother had lovely pieces she had collected over the years..My favorite was a milk glass fan embellished with pink roses, she had it sitting on a shelf in her bedroom..It was a piece I had always admired, and inherited from her when I married..I am proud to say I have my own beautiful collection of milk glass..One my mother now admires..</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My milk glass collection has been acquired through the years from yard sales, thrift shops, junk shops, flea markets & estate sales ..I think it makes for a fresh, clean look..I have vases, planters, bowls, plates, cups, and my favorite, the pedestals..I bought this French wire plant stand years ago, it holds some of my large collection beautifully..</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">This rose embossed butter keeper is a favorite piece..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">The designs are beautiful and ornate, from embossed fleurishes, to whimsical ruffled edges..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">I use my milk glass to hold flowers, candles, fruit, desserts, candy, pinecones, pumpkins, & ornaments..Each piece is useful as well as decorative..Everything you place in milk glass shines.. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">The beauty of vintage milk glass is a timeless look that will never go out of style..Whether displayed in a romantic setting or in a modern country home..It is a collectible that anyone can enjoy..An elegant collection that will continue to grace my home..One I have treasured most of my life..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Have a beautiful & romantic week..xo..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">~Whispers of Christmas time?..This early?? Yes I know..My vintage finds have inspired me to transform my home into a bygone wonderland filled with beautiful holiday treasures..These charming vintage double blade ice skates were bought at the flea market, worn by a lovely little girl once upon a time,I embellished them with vintage lace..I am adding touches of Christmas a bit early this year..Lots of white, lace, and natural greenery will grace my home this holiday season..Mercury glass, spiritual accents,glistening ornaments, white lights and candles..Natural, ethereal, romantic and enchanting..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: large;">I will be blogging my holiday home in the coming weeks...Have a lovely rest of the week..xo..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">~Sunday evening..A wintery chill is in the air..A perfect evening to sit by candle light and enjoy a cup of tea..A vintage French chair is draped in an old lace tablecloth..I am hoping to have the pair re-covered in white fabric..The Duncan Phyfe table was found at a yard sale for $5.00..I am planning on painting something on the front of the dropped leaf...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">A beautiful French drum table has ornate carvings and details..Found at the flea market this past summer,it is a favorite find..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">A large metal crown holds a flickering candle, placed next to a mercury glass votive holder, it is rustic yet elegant...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">A vintage candle snuffer/lighter from an old church was found on a Saturday antique outing by my fiancé and I..We both love church artifacts..This piece spoke to both of us, we often wonder how many services the snuffer was used for..Bringing a bit of history into my home is why I adore my vintage finds so much.. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">K. Elizabeth~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large;">K. Elizabeth~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">~</span><span style="font-size: large;">Shades of pink </span><span style="font-size: large;">evoke a sense of romance & enchantment..</span><span style="font-size: large;">I have adored pink since I was a little girl..All the pieces in the collage above and in this post have been found at flea markets, estate sales, and on-line..The pink rose water cupcakes were made and decorated by me..The fragrance of pink blossoms perfume the air in my home, and fill milk glass vases, white ironstone pitchers, and worn silver teapots..</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">~An embellished tea towel I bought on Etsy is hand painted with an ornate chandelier..Beautiful mix matched vintage floral china, milk glass,and silverware make for an elegant table setting..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">~This lovely french girl print hung in my eldest daughter's nursery 16 years ago..She exudes such innocence,charm & beauty..She is one of my favorite finds..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Sterling silver sp</span><span style="font-size: large;">oons grace a glass jar filled with pink bath salts, a weathered pink soap dish, and vintage creamer complete this romantic vignette..~</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">~<span style="font-size: large;">A birdcage filled with dried roses, Paris note board, perfume bottle and lovely notecards, adds a French touch..~</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">~A gorgeous Florentine triptych lends a spiritual heir to my home..~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a beautiful & romantic week....xo..Karen~</span></span>Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-3861890103706970342013-11-03T17:38:00.002-08:002013-11-05T13:53:24.497-08:00~The Vintage Jewelry Box~<div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">~When I was a girl I would browse the pages of my mother's magazines with her..Near the back there would be ads for different things you could buy, there would always be a picture of a diamond ring, not a real diamond of course, but to me, it looked like the real thing..I would ask her if I could have it.. She would always tell me.."some day"..That some day came when I was in the fourth grade, her and my father bought me a "real" diamond ring..Two tiny chips on a thin gold band, and there started my love for jewelry..I still have that ring, and since then I have had a diamond engagement ring, precious stones, pearls, and even platinum..My taste has changed over the years.. Through my mother's collection, I began an on going love affair with vintage jewelry..Mom had many pieces of marcasite set in sterling silver..<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999;">Marcasite jewelry is </span></span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery" sab="27" title="Jewellery"><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-size: large;">jewelry</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-size: large;"> made from </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite" sab="28" title="Pyrite"><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-size: large;">pyrite</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;"> (fool's gold)</span>, </span>I adored their sparkle..I too have marcasite but my passion now lies in vintage rhinestone and silver jewelry..I have been collecting for years..Rings, bracelets, pins, and earrings..I love the patina, the sparkle, and the history behind each piece ..I am sharing just a few pieces of my collection here in this post..</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~The rhinestone bracelets below are my favorite pieces to wear every day..The chandelier earrings are a recent estate sale find..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~Vintage pins I have collected from estate sales..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~A vintage belt buckle I found at the flea market..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~My eldest daughter Devin wore this rhinestone tiara for her 16th birthday..She looked like a lovely princess, with her hair up in a bun, the tiara added a touch of glamour to her special day..The pink purse locket is a newer piece but is vintage inspired..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~I also use my jewelry to embellish creations I have made and in decorating my home..This lace lampshade is graced with a dainty rhinestone flower..Pillows, cloth napkins, and even furniture have been given this same simple but elegant vintage touch..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~Bracelets and necklaces decorate this french girl statue..~</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">~The beauty of vintage jewelry reminds me of old Hollywood, my mother, and a bygone era..My vintage jewelry collection is one I hope to pass down to both of my daughters..I hope they will love and adore each piece as much as I have all of these years...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;">~Have a beautiful & romantic week..~xo..K. Elizabeth~</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;">A silver plume pin nestled in a bed of rosebuds...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Tattered beauty on a Sunday morning..</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Have a beautiful & romantic week..xo..</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">K. Elizabeth~..</span>Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-36436140040073379352013-10-26T17:06:00.001-07:002013-10-27T05:12:59.173-07:00~The Beauty in Brocante..~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">~Brocante: Flea market; bric-a-brac....</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #660000;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Between April and October you can usually find me on a Sunday morning at the flea market.Treasure hunting is one of my favorite things to do..Searching through table after table of bric-a brac, or a prettier name that I prefer, brocante, is so gratifying..</span><span style="font-size: large;">Many of the vendors have come to know me and they are very kind to me..Flea marketing is an affordable way to furnish your home in a way that is completely you, its also a way to connect with others who share your interests, spending time there for me makes for a wonderful day..</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My flea market vices?..My first love is vintage..Vintage china, linens, furniture, mirrors, & jewelry..The loving cup above is a unique vessel to hold my blossoms..Statuary is another collection of mine..The beautiful vintage french girl below really spoke to me..She has such a pretty face and she is holding a dove which is a bird that is very special to me..They represent peace and are so serene looking, even their call is enchanting..</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;">A delicate floral pattern graces this Haviland Limoges teacup ..A lovely way to take tea.</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">I also like adding architectural details to my home..I have corbels, old windows and doors, vintage ceiling tin..They add such character ..These ornate hinges came from a set of windows in a victorian house, the medal is a religious plate I uncovered in a box..The weathered piece with the knobs will hold dried flowers..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Milk glass is an ever growing collection of mine..My mother had a milk glass fan vase that I always admired as a girl, it has always held such charm for me..The open scrolly patterns in these plates immediately caught my eye..So beautiful and fresh, anything you place on or in milk glass just shines..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Every detail on this gorgeous handmade lace lampshade I created was purchased at the flea market..The lace doily, satin ribbon,pink ball fringe, and rhinestone pin make beautiful embellishments and is a one of a kind piece of art....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Vintage elements create a look that is elegant and beautiful..Aged treasures lend a history to your home and a beauty that is timeless..Many of my finds have a story behind them that I find so fascinating.I often wonder, who gazed into this mirror before me, who sipped tea in this cup, who sat in that chair, who wore this rhinestone bracelet and to what event..Perhaps a wedding, prom, or a ball?..I am a day dreamer..The beautiful things I have collected over the years has made my home a place that I enjoy being in every day..Looking at them and remembering the moments I found each piece brings me an inner joy that makes me happy..</span><br />
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Memories in the kitchen....For me, they are of my mother and I gathering around a well loved vintage cabinet, baking, cooking, setting a pretty table, and enjoying our delicious creations..I can remember standing on a kitchen chair looking down into the Sunbeam mixing bowl while the chocolate chips were being folded into the cookie dough..Mom would always have me scrap the side of the bowl... Licking the spoon was a favorite pastime..The gorgeous old metal top Hoosier cabinet with clear glass knobs where she displayed her blue & white dishes, bowls and the mixer was a treasured piece in our home ..Many memories were made around that cabinet, spinning homemade pasta through the machine, kneading bread, icing cakes,filling canning jars,making school lunches, dyeing Easter eggs, and cutting Christmas cookies..As an ode to my childhood culinary experiences, I am sharing my kitchen and some of my traditions in this post..<br />
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I have a similiar wooden cabinet like my mothers in my own kitchen..I have it filled with molds, cutting boards, white pitchers,and pretty accents that make me happy and inspire me when I spend time cooking and baking for my family...<br />
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I spend my Saturdays at the farmers market..There is nothing better than picking fresh fruits & vegetables ,sampling baked breads, jams, browsing tables of home made soaps & candles, and smelling all of the gorgeous flowers..I never leave without a beautiful bouquet in my arms..<br />
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My specialty is Italian faire..But the basics are what I enjoy the most..Sauting fresh vegetables in olive oil with a splash of white wine with my favorite wooden spatula .I don't know why, but I just love it..There is something about creating meals with the earths bounty that is so comforting..The rich colors, the textures, the way they glisten in the oil..It tastes better when I take the time and cook with fresh ingredients..My mother was a home cook..My grandmother cooked in a cafe her and my grandfather owned together..They took pride in their recipes and famous dishes..Making people happy with food is a way of showing love, sharing your home with others, breaking bread with friends & family is a bygone tradition that so many still embrace and appreciate..I know I do..It gives you a chance to connect, tell stories, laugh or cry with those we feel most comfortable with..Such a simple gift, that means so much..<br />
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I have a growing collection of cookbooks & cooking magazines..The pages are so beautifully captured..This one below was found at the market..I just fell in love with the cover..It really spoke to my inner nature girl..</div>
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Adding beautiful touches like vintage silverware, cruet bottles, crisp white linens,lit candles, and fresh flowers..One can never have enough flowers, all make for a cozy and inviting space that welcomes your guests, encourages them to linger, and allows everyone to just enjoy each others company...<br />
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Having serving pieces on the table and on shelves is pretty and functional.. Milk glass cups displayed in a wire rack.. Worn silver is elegant , and is a timeless look..<br />
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I indulge in different tea's..Another tradition instilled in me by my mother..Vanilla Chai is a favorite at the end of a long day..</div>
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Memories made in the kitchen are some of my favorite moments...Memories I savor and look back upon with gratitude and love...Have a beautiful & romantic week..Karen~..<br />
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~The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, perfect weather for an Autumn picnic in the woods..~</div>
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When I was a young girl my mother would pack a picnic basket and along with a table top charcoal grill, would make brunch for my brother and I in the park by our home..Pancakes, sausage and home made bisquits warmed on the grill which we would smother with butter and jam were saveured and devoured. Sweet childhood memories I cherish..I have kept the picnic tradition going with my own girls. I so enjoy sitting on a blanket, talking, laughing, enjoying delicious food, and taking in natures beauty..<br />
So when my fiancé and I planned an afternoon escape, I created a vintage inspired picnic basket for two for the occasion..The basket is a flea market find..I lined it with burlap and vintage lace..Vintage sheet music was used as whimsical placemats..The titles were so enchanting.."Lovely to Look At", "The One I Love" & "Autumn Leaves".A ball jar held dried Hydrangeas..Etched crystal<span class="text_exposed_show" sab="7889"> goblets were a lovely way to sip the sparkling French Berry Lemonade from..The lemonade was displayed in an altered bottle I created ..The menu..Sweet apple and caramelized walnut chicken salad in croissants with a sweet vinaigrette , homemade garlic/onion potatoe chips & meringue cookies..I love something savory finished off with something sweet..It was a simple but elegant meal..The captures and details below highlight our outing..</span><br />
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The altered bottle to hold the French berry lemonade was a quick and easy creation..I wrapped a piece of corrugated cardboard around the bottle..I like to repurpose & recycle, and this was a perfect base to add a rustic look.I then began layering sheet music, vintage lace, and a dried rose..<br />
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Using vintage finds to transport food is unique and makes the basket that more special..It is an expected way to use flea market treasures, and so much prettier than a plastic container..This pink crock is a favorite piece, and was perfect to display the meringue cookies in..</div>
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A lovely book of poetry is embellished with vintage lace and a dried Ranunculus..</div>
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Layering quilts, pillows and pretty fabrics made for a comfortable & romantic setting..Enjoying delicious home made faire, spending time with the one I love amongst the changing trees,the birds, and the fresh air was a lovely way to spend an early autumn afternoon..</div>
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Be inspired to create a day like this for yourself and someone you love..Have a beautiful & romantic week..xo..Karen~</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Autumn~ The leaves are falling, days are ending early, evenings have us fetching a cozy warm sweater or soft crocheted blanket..The aroma's of creamy hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, pumpkin pie, and fresh baked bread fill our kitchen's with a feeling of warmth,comfort, and happiness..Fall is a favorite season of mine..I love the changing colors, the fragrance in the air from burning embers in a fireplace, taking long walks, gathering nature's goodness..Pinecones, leaves, acorns and dried flowers..It is good for the soul to embrace nature's beauty..And I incorporate that beauty into my Autumn home..My mantle is a mix of leaves,acorns, dried and fresh roses, mirrors and lace, treasured flea market finds..</span><br />
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Rust and roses.Rustic & romantic.Vintage urns, metal baskets, and architectural elements give a sense of history to my home..<br />
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A vintage barkcloth pillow from the 40's , lace, ruffled fabrics ,dried Hydrangeas and roses create an inviting space on the patio to linger with a good book or magazine.<br />
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White gourds and pale fairytale pumpkins are enveloped with vintage lace. A romantic embellishment that is unexpected yet whimsical. A dried pink Peony adds even more romanticism.A tattered country chair and vintage straw hat with millinery flowers lend a timeworn and feminine touch as my guests enter my home.. </div>
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Vanilla Chai tea in a lovely cup , lanterns & vintage glass votives filled with candles adds to the very romantic ambience I adore. </div>
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~Autumn beckons us to spend more time inside our home.While its beautiful outside, nothing is sweeter than cozying up under a handmade quilt, sipping something delicious whether it be a latte or a crock of French onion soup{my favorite} and watching an old romantic movie..And while we are enjoying the creature comforts of a relaxing respite, creating a home that speaks to all of your senses is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give to yourself and to those you love..Enjoy these first days of fall..Make it beautiful & romantic..xo..</div>
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It is spring and we just moved into a new house. I have been deciding which pieces go where and the style I want to capture in this new space. I am wanting it to be white..Serene and beautiful shades of white. Since I was a young girl browsing Victoria Magazine with my mother , I have found rooms all in white enchanting..White is romantic and fresh. Perfect for spring and summer..</div>
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I began my spring restyle with white vintage linens on my vintage settee..I layered creamy white bedspreads and tablecloths..The ruffle hem adds a touch of femininity. I am having pillows made for her. Burlap, linen and lace will add the jewelry she so deserves. <br />
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Placing this vintage dresser in the diningroom gives me extra storage and a pretty place to set up plates and to serve on .I like using furniture in unexpected ways. Most would find this in a bedroom. I did use it for clothes at one time. I didn't want to hide her beauty in a bedroom.Her exquisite details are to be admired..<br />
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Adding vintage pieces to a room adds a soul and a sense of history to it. There patina tells a story..My vintage dress form and the old chippy sideboard above are flea market finds..My favorite place to be on the weekends is at the local flea. I have furnished my home with remnants from the past..Each possession once belonging to another..I love that notion..</div>
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All of the vintage lighting featured was found at the market for under $10.00 . The cherub lamp in the center was a mere dollar. It had been repaired, but I find those imperfections charming and unique.<br />
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Worn silver and milk glass are finds I never tire of .Vintage salt & pepper shakers create an elegant look placed on a silver tray. A wire rack makes for a perfect place to hold my milk glass cups..Rustic & refined..I love the mix of the two together. </div>
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Sheer damask curtains grace the large front window. I true lover of the light, I keep the windows dressed in lace or sheers.. When the sunlight filters through the fabric, the pattern dances across the room , creating an ethereal ambiance that makes you want to linger and perhaps daydream awhile. </div>
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I am enjoying our new home. I have been cooking and baking, going though the many boxes of packed treasures, each one wrapped with care. I sometimes forget what I have.When I unwrap something, it is like finding it all over again. This white dove feather was found on a walk in the neighborhood. I am a nature girl. I like adding natural elements to my home. I have no doubt in the coming weeks during the beautiful spring weather,as a decorate the rest of the house, fill the patio with flowers and plants, enjoy walks through the neighborhood, I will come across a delicate robin's egg, the shell after the sweet baby bird has hatched, a yearly tradition I have had with my two daughters Devin & Lauren.It too will find a place of importance somewhere in my new home..Perhaps under a vintage cloche?. I hope you enjoy the pretty pretty days ahead. I shall capture the progress I make around the new house and share it with you soon..Until then..Have a beautiful & romantic week..</div>
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Though still in bed, my thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved, now and then joyfully, then sadly, waiting to learn whether or not fate will hear us ...<br /><br />Yes, I am resolved to wander so long away from you until I can fly to your arms and say that I am really at home with you, and can send my soul enwrapped in you into the land of spirits ...<br /><br />No one else can ever possess my heart - never - never - Oh God, why must one be parted from one whom one so loves ... Your love makes me at once the happiest and the unhappiest of men ...<br /><br />My angel, I have just been told that the mailcoach goes every day - therefore I must close at once so that you may receive the letter at once ...<br /><br />Be calm - love me - today - yesterday - what tearful longings for you - you - you - my life - my all - farewell. Oh continue to love me - never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved.<br /><br /><em>Ever thine,<br /><br />Ever mine,<br /><br />Ever ours.</em></div>
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A classic....Happy Valentines Day..xo..</div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It has been too long since I have shared my thoughts..The holidays have passed and a new year has arrived..January is cold and I am already longing for spring..I am feeling very creative..The winter months are the perfect time to nest and create..I have been painting and photographing.Instagram has become a new addiction..Sharing beautiful things with others is rewarding and gratifying..The photographs above and below my words here are a lovely example..I have an on going love affair with muted shades of white..It is so fresh and lends itself to a very romantic feel and allows your eyes to rest..I purchased ranunculus at Trader Joe's last week..I fell in love with these lovely blossoms..I adore their selection of fresh flowers..This bouquet gracing one of my white pitchers looks ethereal and so beautiful..Fresh & new..What the new year is about..A time to start over, make wishes,plans and brand new memories..My wish for this year is to create more, inspire more, love the life I live every day a bit more..To live a more peaceful and purposeful life is what I want for my new year .. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My wish for you in this New Year? May it be happy, healthy,& beautiful..Take time for yourself..To breath, to make memories,to reflect on each day,to laugh a lot, to inspire those around you with the beauty you carry within you..Make your days romantic & beautiful..For yourself..and for those who surround your life..xo..</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Karen~</span><br />
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<br />Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-39556743761477822272012-10-01T12:52:00.001-07:002012-10-01T12:54:38.357-07:00~Rustic Romance~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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~Autumn is here..The kids are back in school..I have been flea marketing and on-line shopping..I wanted to share some of my romantic finds with you..This lovely placemat above was purchased on Etsy..I adore the hand done stencil..So charming..I am going to piece it into a pillow or frame it in an old chippy frame..<br />
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This lovely apron was found in a gift shop..I fell in love with the mix of floral fabrics..And I adore ruffles..I have a lovely old hook I will be placing it on..This one is way too pretty to spill anything on..I have others..; )..<br />
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The gorgeous bench was found at the flea market..It was painted this antique white..It has a touch of pink on it..A true steal at $25.00..Yes..You read this correctly..I could not believe my eyes when I looked at the tag..I am going to have a cushion made for it..Burlap and barkcloth I think..I love the idea of pairing this on one side of a farm table with chairs around the rest of the table..I enjoy mixing rustic pieces into my decor..It adds a sense of history to your home..As the months go on I will be sharing my vintage finds and bargains with you..I hope you are inspired and will let me know what treasures mean something to you..Until next time..Make it romantic & beautiful..xo..<br />
Karen~<br />
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I adore Autumn..The chill in the air,wearing sweaters and my signature crochet ponchos<br />
& shawls, spending more time baking..I am not into the traditional fall colors..Oranges & yellows are not favorite's..I still prefer my whites, creams, light browns, & muted pinks..I bought some fairytale pumpkins and white gourds the other day. I covered some of them with my vintage lace crochet doilies.I love to make even items from nature look more romantic..<br />
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Until next time..Enjoy the lovely fall weather..Make your time beautiful & romantic..xo..Karen~Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-21086334415275002322012-07-02T14:43:00.001-07:002012-07-02T15:03:26.954-07:00~Pretty Finds for Summertime~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">~I spend my Saturday mornings browsing thrift shops, church shops, and yard sales..I look for vintage treasures that tell a story and speak to my romantic soul..I found this beautiful prayer plate this past weekend..The pink carnations and the faded patina immediately caught my eye..The pink summery fabric will be dressing up my kitchen window..I love the open crochet detail..I will capture my beautiful finds in their new setting and share them with you soon..I am looking to make things fresh, light and even more romantic..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Summer for me is about enjoying nature, flowers, picnics on a pretty day, and decorating with pretty vintage finds that grace my home with romance and whimsy ..I hope you are enjoying the start of your summer..Make it beautiful & romantic in all the ways that make you feel inspired and happy..xo..</span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;">Karen~</span>Reflections by K.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305930111885586724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294106199181815070.post-29642344126609977032012-05-21T15:59:00.002-07:002012-05-21T15:59:49.055-07:00~Feeling Blue~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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~I am a pink girl at heart..My mom was always the blue person..I found a set of vintage blue Ball jars at an estate sale a few weeks back..I adore the color..Paired with pink roses..it's delicious..I love the Shabby Chic style..so this color combo is not new to me..I enjoy mixing pinks, greens and blues..They make me happy..The colors of nature..Perfect to me..I wanted to share my find with all of you..Until next time..Have a beautiful & romantic week..xoxo..~<br />
Karen~<br />
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<span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: inherit;">~When I was a young girl I could often be found puttering about in my mothers garden..I loved nature..flowers..butterflies..the rain ..Spring time was my favorite..We had these beautuful pink Magnolia trees by our home..I would climb the blooming branches ,surrounded by pink blossoms, their sweet perfume lingering heavy in the air surrounding me.. I would daydream ..I loved wearing pretty dresses, my mother would always have my hair up or in braids..We would hang freshly washed laundry on the clothesline..I loved seeing my mother's lacey slips flowing in the breeze..She ONLY wore dresses..She would make us tea and would read poetry..Some days she would let me stay home from school...We would have tea parties and watch old movies..Audrey & Grace seemed like elegant girlfriends to me..I have many fond memories of baking with mom in our kitchen.. Her white Sunbeam mixer resting upon an old white enamel topped hoosier cabinet with clear glass knobs..We would bake delicious cookies and breads..gather flowers from the garden ,sip tea and play records.. I grew up in the seventies..Chenille bedspreads graced every bed,vinyl records played on the record player..I had a pen pal from another country, I read Judy Blume, sung in the church choir, loved shopping at the 5 & Dime, bagging up penny candy at the drugstore,,browsing through Tiger Beat and Seventeen magazines, & drinking fountain soda's at the counter..I am an old fashioned kind of girl..Only 45..But I adore tradition and the memories of my childhood that I hold within me..My mom and I often reflect back upon those lovely romantic days..I thank her for those beautiful times..She taught me so many lessons.. She gave me my appreciation for nature's beauty..For gardening,baking,music, poetry,home making & decorating, my passion..I often tell mom she was Shabby Chic before Shabby Chic was founded..We didn't have a lot of money.. but you cannot buy life lessons taught by a mother to her daughter..Lessons I am now teaching my own two daughters Devin & Lauren..My memories as a girl are priceless ..and have helped to shape me into the woman I am today..A precious heirloom given as a gift to me by my mother..Because of her gift,I am always looking for the beauty that each day holds..From the gentle petals of a flower..to the radio playing a favorite old tune..A table set with vintage china...the smell of fresh baked cookies & bread..Memories that transport me back to a more simple time..Where a girl I used to know would dream about her life through the branches of a pink Magnolia tree..That girl is me..And always will be..Thank you momma...Until next time..Have a beautiful & romantic day...xo..Karen~</span></div>
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