Wednesday, September 7, 2011

can you keep a secret...

I started another collection.
Sshh...don't tell Jim.

I really didn't mean to.

You see, I bought this pretty crown back in June...


Then my good friend gave me this little beauty...

I just love the detail, even in the shadows...
Thank you Mary Ellen!

Remember when I told you about the fun day I had with my girlfriends shopping?
Well, I wore this picked this up while shopping that day too...

I tucked in the pretty sachet from Judy...

Are you loving the shadows too...




Of course I grouped my new collection together...


And had a fun photo shoot in my Paris Hotel Suite...




I have a question for you...

With all these crowns in here now, should I call it my Royal Paris Hotel Suite?

These have been sneaking in since June and Jim has not noticed yet!

Let's keep my new collection our secret  ;)  !!

Sharing with the French Cupboard for French Inspiration Thursday.

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26 comments:

  1. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I promise I will keep your secret!!! Great new collection.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Laura @ 52 FLEASeptember 7, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I'll never tell!
    :)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    psssss..your secrets safe with me! (j'adore those crowns...said in a "whisper") ;)

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  4. Heaven's WalkSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Shhhhh! I won't tell a soul, Sandi....Just don't wear them while you're vacuuming. Jim just may notice them, then......lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  5. CindySeptember 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    They're so cute, and you're right, the shadows are wonderful! I love the way they look with your pretty wall color. Funny that your hubbie hasn't noticed.

    Cindy

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  6. NanaDianaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Boy-I must be losing it! I could have sworn you shared this secret before....Hmmmm...time warp here maybe?;>) Great little crown collection you have started there. We won't tell HIM and, besides, I don't count things as a collection until I have to buy a separate cabinet for them....(you are allowed to use this excuse too) xo Diana

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  7. Amy KinserSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Love your crown collection and I promise not to tell Jim.

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  8. JuuleSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Lovely... see how a rich feeling starts... enjoy it.

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  9. FRENCH LAUNDRYSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    SHSHSHSHSHSH...our little secret!

    Thanks for including the little sachet in your divine grouping. It looks mahvelous dahling!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  10. Anna at the Doll HouseSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Hello Sandi

    I share you love of crowns. I find them irresistible, but cannot explain the reason why. Perhaps they evoke a faitytale world that we secretly aspire to. You have started with three beauties.

    Anna

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  11. Miss Gracie's HouseSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    LOL...it's funny how a collection gets started! You are off to a great start. Very cute.
    Rene

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  12. PollySeptember 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    it's always fun to have something to look for and collect! I won't tell!

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  13. Faye September 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I won't say a word!
    I like how we start these new collections...just by 'accident'!
    Your crowns look great displayed there.
    Faye

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  14. hilary@oldhousetrueloveSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i love them! and i won't tell! : )

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  15. SandiSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    My lips are sealed Sandi! Double pinky promise! I have so many "collections" it isn't funny. ha!! Love yours!!
    Blessings~

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  16. trash talkSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I think there maybe a conspiracy at work here. We think we start collections, but have you noticed how crowns are just falling into your lap lately? Yeah...they find us and hold us by the heart...sneaky little devils!
    They're wonderful, but I gotta ask. Do I bow now when I click on?
    Deb

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  17. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I have the same crown you show in your first photo. After I brought it home I remembered I have a metal crown about the same size, so I thought that I really should return the other crown back to the store. It sat on the table day after day waiting to be returned. But everyday I looked at it and really loved it. Finally one day I said to myself, I love this and I'm keeping it! :)

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  18. TrishaSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I think it is a fantastic collection! Keep up the good work!

    ~Trisha

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  19. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    That is too funny that he hasn't noticed! Love, love, love your crowns! Very pretty and elegant! Found you via The French Cupboard. Toodles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-goodwill-finds.html

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  20. michelleSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Your secret is safe with me. :) They are so pretty and it makes me giggle that he has noticed them yet, sounds like my hubby. :)
    xo

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  21. Okio B DesignsSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Love those crowns! I have a sneaking suspicion though that Jim will catch on very quickly!

    Jeanine

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  22. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Your crowns look so pretty together! I love how different they are even in size. Makes them really interesting to look at! Shhh!

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  23. lvroftiquesSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Watch out those crowns can be so addictive! But your secret is safe with me *winksI Vanna

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  24. A Shabby Moment in TimeSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Beautiful collection Sandi! And Congrats on winning the French Farmhouse giveaway! You lucky girl you! :) Make sure you post pics of where that gorgeous pillow lands!
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  25. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    All princesses need their crowns! :D Nice start to a lovely collection.

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  26. My Shabby Streamside StudioSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Oh, I love the dainty little wire one, Sandi! Thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog!
    xo
    Sandy

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