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Monday, September 7, 2009

Shades of white.....








A fresh vignette......I like the soft shades of white against the dark wood of the mantle,have a spiced pumpkin candle burning and nine burly men coming for chili and a football game......think they will notice my vignette????? Happy Labour Day........Chrissy







29 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh I love it. It is really pretty. The candlesticks and the crown planter are gorgeous, and I love the way you paired them with the shell, candle and the book. Everything is so lovely. Hugs, Marty

Stephanie said...

Very pretty vignette!

bj said...

Everything is just lovely, Sea...HOWEVER...chili and men just seem to go together and so don't be hurt if not a one of them notice this beauty!! That's just men for ya!! haaahhhaaaa...NOW...if their WIVES come along...yep...THEY will notice, FOR SURE!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Beautiful girl. I hope those burly men notice your gorgeous vignette. I hope you're having a super w/k..
hugs ~lynne~

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

Lovely vignettes! Let us know if any of the guys notice. You might be surprised! Happy Labor Day, Susie

On The Wings Of Love said...

Happy Labour Day to you !! ...my last official day of summer before school starts tomorrow.....it's always a shock after summer to remember that I actually do work for a living !

Have a great week !

Bre

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

No, I don't think they will notice, but I do and I love your arrangements! The chili sounds good too! Have a great afternoon!
Take care, Laura

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

No, I don't think they will notice, but I do and I love your arrangements! The chili sounds good too! Have a great afternoon!
Take care, Laura

Debra@CommonGround said...

Chrissy, you have such a way with vignettes. You can pull things together and they become "perfect" in your setting. I need to learn from you. It's an artform.
Debra

Sue said...

Once they smell the chili, they won't notice anything. We all noticed the beauty of your art. I think I'm noticing too much. I told my husband last night that I want to paint the guestroom furniture white. It basically got the "leftovers" that I don't want in the rest of the house. His comment, "some of those pieces are walnut!" He knows he won't win.

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Hope you've had a great weekend, mine has been busy painting!

Anonymous said...

So did the boys notice? Probably not but sure am glad you shared your sweet vignette with us girlies!!

Just came back from my 30 high school reunion- had a great time and reconnected with several friends I had not seen in ages! Was really having 2nd thoughts as to if I should even go but am glad I did!

blessings
mary

Carolyn said...

I love your pretty vignette!

Carolyn

bikim said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! so many white things! I love to play with several types of shades of the same colour. yours looks great. Have a lovely day,
Rosa

Cottage Dreaming said...

Sooo pretty as always. I love the old postcards and photos as a touch of texture.

Anne Marie said...

No! I seriously doubt they noticed! and if they did, then hope you gave them an extra brew ;)

my husband is VERY inspired by your John's ability to get it done and sell them - and was super thrilled that a craftsman like him got some recognition!!

sorry I haven't been here - no excuses.

ciao bella!

Cindy said...

The men may not appreciate it, but I certainly do. It is very pretty. I love the light against the dark, it looks great!!! Hugs, Cindy S.

savvycityfarmer said...

I alwys love your shad-y white stories...hehe

I feel honored to be your friend.
you always inspire.

Musings From A French Cottage said...

Beautiful my friend and I really enjoy spiced pumpkin candles too! I have one burning in my kitchen as we speak and there is spiced pumpkin bread baking in the oven too! I'm seeing a pattern here - haha! Have a wonderful day.

xo,
Kathleen

Rebecca said...

Very beautiful arrangements...love the candle light.
Thanks for sharing
Blessings
Rebecca

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

Can you believe that I did not use to like white...now I just love it. Don't know why that is...great photos and thanks for visiting.

Seawashed said...

I like that 'the carpenter's wife'...I'm one too.

I was trying to find your email so that I can invite you to my blog that has just gone private...if you want to still visit Sea Cottage please send me your email at ksseacottage@gmail.com
Thanks!

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Chrissy! Love your vignette! The pics on your blog are lovely too. I look forward to seeing more of your home!
Thanks for coming by to visit me.

Karen

Cindy said...

Dearest Chrissy, I am letting you know that I have mentioned your blog on my blog today and I have posted three of your photos. I clearly marked them as yours, I really hope you don't mind. I am not real sure about the rules relating to this. Go check it out though, when you get a chance and maybe you will get a visitor or two out of it. Hugs, Cindy S.

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Hope you survived the w/k with the chili and 9 burly men.
hugs ~lynne~

Altes Haus mit Seele said...

so lovely!
hugs,
barbara

Anya said...

BEAUTIFUL Chrissy
as always :)

Anonymous said...

Believe it or not, men do notice. Yup, that amazes me too :)

Callie Grayson said...

LOVE the sea shells!
xx
callie

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