scattered roses...

Today I thought I'd share some scattered roses around my nest...

Pretty dreamy vintage white rose print with a chippy old frame. This one is at home in my den. Also in my den is this lovely framed poem...

I bought this at the shop. Originally the frame was painted silver but I warmed it up with a cottage white. A few sweet roses in my bathroom, an old Homco rose plaque that, of course, I painted white...

I have another one of these in my little corner in the shop. Look how pretty this bowl is...
and lovely plate...I love roses and aqua together...
Love the deep colors on this hand painted canvas...
I have this sweet vintage book displayed with it that I got on Etsy. The cover looks like leather...

I got this sweet vintage booklet on Etsy. I have it in my bedroom... Sweet old pitcher adorned with roses...

Look how beautiful these hatboxes are...my kids got them for me for Christmas. They were filled with wonderful, thoughtful gifts. I use them for storage in my craft room...
I'm planning on listing this adorable pink spice rack with rose adorned little jars in my Etsy Shop soon...
Finally is the dried yellow rose from my Valentine's Day bouquet from my husband. I've got it nestled in among my small collection of vintage swivel mirror bases in my craft room...
And that happy couple...my Mom & Dad on their wedding day! Miss you guys...Thanks for peeking at the scattered roses around my nest. If you've got a moment please go check out Jo-Anne Coletti's beautiful blog, Vintage Rose Collection. She visited the shop, The Wrentham Country Store yesterday and posted about it on her blog. The photos she took are amazing! Thank you Jo-Anne! Have a wonderful day everyone!!

vintage black treasures...

I love to participate in Show and Tell Friday hosted by Cindy of My Romantic Home. I love her new blog look! I recently discovered Vintage Black Friday hosted by French Cupboard which is held on the first Friday of each month. You know I am one who loves dreamy vintage whites but I do like to add in a few of my vintage black treasures for some interesting contrast. I learned how to feather my nest from the best, my Mom. This vintage black mink trimmed hat was hers...

Other than some tearing in the netting it is in wonderful vintage condition. I have one just like it in the shop but it doesn't have any netting. This vintage black fan was a find on one of Mom's treasure hunts...

It has seen better days though, when it is fully opened it is broken at the center and will just flip over...
I am sure I am probably responsible for most of the damage as I remember loving it as a child too, always opening it even though my Mom told me how delicate it was!
If you've been following my past musings (and thank you so much if you do!) you know how I love sweet vintage books...

Isn't this lovely! My Mom purchased this not only because it is lovely but because it is by H.S. Perkins...Perkins was her maiden name! It is full of wonderful aged pages of meaningful songs like how I feel about all you kindred spirits visiting and leaving such nice comments...
I'm so glad you stopped by...now go have fun and check out what Show and Tell Friday and Vintage Black Friday have waiting for you...hope to see you soon!

shop whites...

Welcome and Happy White Wednesday everyone! Thank you Kathleen of Faded Charm for hosting!! Yesterday I went into the shop to bring in a few new treasures and tidy up after the busy weekend. I remembered to bring my camera so here are some shop whites from my little corner. The above sign I created on vintage beadboard which I painted white. Below is this old syroco mirror that I just love...Tucked just below the mirror is this white vintage tissue box with a sweet cherub...
I have lots of vintage frames shabbied up in white...

Aren't those little ones just adorable!! I got that sweet image from The Graphics Fairy! Time passes so quickly when I'm there...

Don't you just love the scrolly detailing of this clock! Now something for your vanity. I think this old silver trinket dish looks pretty painted white...a bit of distressing and some lovely roses and it's perfect for your vintage jewelry.These next photos remind me that I really need to do laundry today!!

I just love this old piece...

Now let's take a peek around the shop to find some other dreamy vintage whites... Betsy has this great old hobnail lamp...so cottagey! On to a bit of fun. Did any of you ever go roller skating on Friday nights? Look what Lee has in her space...
After a few times around I'm sure you'll need to sit and relax. Perhaps for your little ones this vintage rocker in Mary Ellen's booth...
Or maybe roll over to Karen K's and sit and have a cup of tea...
I absolutely love this piece...Jeannie is so clever!!


I spied this unique shelf in Karen P's space... Well, I hope you enjoyed some shop whites today. Yesterday's weather was sunny and beautiful but it's raining and snowing today. Hurry up Spring!

filling in the blank...

Do you all hesitate like I do when it comes to making a commitment to actually hang something on a wall? Especially after a new coat of paint goes on? I gave my little old kitchen a fresh coat of paint after Christmas...2008...and still haven't finished hanging things on all the wall space. It went from sage green walls to beautiful blue. You might remember from a past post that I love mirrors so I knew I would definitely hang one to reflect more light and found this amazing vintage medicine cabinet mirror.



Of course I couldn't have just one mirror! I found this one while treasure hunting. It was originally gold but knew it would look better in a dreamy vintage white...

Look how sweet this little tray is!!

I bought this on Ebay...hand painted by 4wits-end. Her work is amazing!! Then I framed a lovely vintage looking piece of scrapbooking paper in an old frame that I painted white then lightly distressed.
Still looking for a little something to put over it, which needs to be just right. I purchased this old frame on Ebay, painted it white and had my husband add wood so I could make a chalkboard for messages ~ 19 days til Spring!

I found this beautiful calender at Michaels for a buck!

I'd love to find one of those old style phones for the wall that Pottery Barn used to sell. I think they only have desktop ones available now.

As you can see there was still a big empty space...

Until Friday's mail came...


Isn't it spectacular! It's from the very talented Paula at Castle and Cottage. I finally committed and am so glad I did!!

Pa-tis-se-rie...noun ~ A bakery specializing in French pastry. My family thinks it is funny because I am so not a baker!

I was going to hang some milk glass plates underneath but thought it might be too much or maybe I just can't commit yet!