I put together this little "Cottage Vignette" in my sunroom, because the light there is just so natural. It's on the north side of the house, so it's bright without being harsh.
This little wicker basket is holding some sentimental treasures...dried roses and hydrangeas from my younger daughter's wedding, a conch shell that my mother used as a doorstop for 50 years, (my Dad found it on a beach during his Navy years) and a little nautilus shell I recently found at a flea market. The two shabby white candlesticks were once electified and the linen is an old French piece.
Click on the links below to see other great ideas for the "Beach" and "White".
How pretty- the muted colors of white look so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job,
Laura
Lovely ... TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteI want the candlesticks when you are done with 'em. Have you noticed you make me covet at least once a week? ~Mindy
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful vignette! Clever combination of two themes. I'll take your backyard view in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hello Debra - love your sweet seashell display! Especially the little nautilus. And those candle sticks are fabulous. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Your basket of goodies is sweet and holds so many memories.... I love it!
ReplyDeleteI came back by to tell you we do have bois d'arc apples here in Texas and I have used them in my booth for their color. It looks great with a lot of black!
ReplyDeleteOh and don't fuss at me...you sound just like my daughter!
Trash
It's all so pretty and relaxing at the same time! I love those candlesticks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect spot for your basket of beach and sentimental treasures.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have the dried flowers from your daughter, and the conch that your dad found for your mom.
The Beach Parties are so much fun to visit! I had to split mine into 2 parties, cuz I think I found too many photos! I'll be posting the other tomorrow. Hope to see you at one or both of my parties :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
That is a beautiful vignette! I love how you have included such personal items that bring back good memories.
ReplyDeleteAnd that piece of embroidered linen, is so gorgeous.
Wonderful memory basket.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
Barbara jean
Debra,
ReplyDeleteI live close to the beach, but you girl made it look like the real beach-side cottage! I love all the textures you put together. Once again, very nice vinettes!..P.S. I started a little sheep/lamb collection!See the effect your blog has on me!
Hi Debra,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection! Such wonderful sentiments attached too. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sandi
PERFECTION! I loved this post!
ReplyDeleteBeth
your basket and display, they are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI love all those textures combined together- how lovely. Wonderful story behind the conch shell, so romantic....
ReplyDeleteKaren
Love those big shells! My mom had some when I was a kid.... I wonder where they went..? Love yours, though...so shabby & pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in on the party!
Love all the white vignettes! ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteHi Debra,
ReplyDeleteThis vignette is so beautiful. And you are so right about the lighting in your sunroom. It has made the loveliest of pictures. Loving the feet!
Hugs,
June
Wonderful vignette...fond memories, weathered elements and white...just perfect!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI am delighted that you came over - Because it led me back to your beautiful place. I love your sheep header, I love enlarging the picture and seeing all of the wonder details of your white/beach photos. I can't wait to see more. Rhonda
ReplyDeleteYour shells are very pretty and I like the display.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comments today.
ReplyDeleteYour whites today are so clever and beautiful. Love your backyard and your feet look great girl!
Mine are in dyer need of help...
Blessings
Rebecca
How pretty... seashells seem to go with everything, and yours have such a special meaning behind them...
ReplyDeleteWhats not to love in your pics.Every detail is so very sweet!! I absolutely love what you put together even better that each item has a story with it.I want to join the party.Im excited!!Talk to you soon.Oh and Fun Finds 2 U.. Chickie
ReplyDeleteFabulicious vignette!!! I love it! And I love the photo of your feet at the pool. Our pool is the closest I've been to a beach this summer too. I miss living close to the beach. But I don't miss the sand.
ReplyDeleteDebra,
ReplyDeleteWhite Wednesdays are so romantic at your place. I especially love the old hydrangea and roses with the shells.
Hi Debra,
ReplyDeleteI love how you combined both White Wednesday with Beach Party. Your "Cottage Vignette" is beautiful! That must be one big and heavy conch to serve as a door stop! It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing and for dropping by at A Petite Cottage. Have a nice day.
♥Ana~A Petite Cottage
Beautiful post with such a cute ending!
ReplyDelete~Jermaine~ @French-Kissed
What a pretty combination! My favorite is the ironwork with roses(of course).
ReplyDeleteI hear ya on "no more furniture"...but that piece was worth *not listening* to.
Rene'
I'm loving all your beachy white wonders today. So glad you are enjoying the "White Wednesday" theme. I am too and am already thinking about what I'll post next week. Thanks for all your lovely comments.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Kathleen
I'm lovin' your white beach party! Actually, there's hardly anything I love better than beachy anything, white linens, hydrangea, and sea shells. Beautiful post!
ReplyDeletexo...Kathy
what a lovely white wednesday...i love your basket there, so pretty...and your white linen is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love any decor that is white and beachy so it is no suprise that I adore your grouping. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet vignette, & the light is perfect. North light is so wonderful.
ReplyDeletePeaceful day,
~Julia
Lovely post. Love your blog too.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Shelley
Debra, you have such beautiful pictures of white with the touches of pink and rose. Really pretty! I'm trying to make the White Wednesday rounds that I missed yesterday--thanks for your kind words while visiting my blog tonight. I'm going to enjoy everyone's blogs while I recuperate!
ReplyDeleteLove the beach scape! It's absolutely lovely! :D
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