HomeAbout MoiMy EtsyDIYMy Studio

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wonderful White Wednesday

Another White Wednesday...oh my..these weeks just fly! I always look forward to Wednesday though and am joining in with Kathleen at Faded Charm for some white inspiration.
...some flowers on my pantry windowsill...

...that darn ironstone pitcher again! (i think i may get kicked out of this party for sure now!)


...the back hallway entrance...

...a child's roll top desk that i found curbside while my husband and I were dating (i knew he was a "keeper" when he hit the breaks and helped me load it into his trunk and then carried it up 2 narrow flights of stairs into my first apartment!)



..a little tabletop vignette in the living room...


...another tabletop vignette in my living room...


...love this HUGE cloche i found as well as the nest that had fallen out of a tree in my yard.

Happy White Wednesday dear friends! Don't forget to click on my WW sidebar and head on over to Faded Charm!
Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wonderful White Wednesday

I am so late this White Wednesday dear friends so these are just a  few "whites" that I snapped from around the house.

You're probbaly getting tired of seeing this old ironstone pitcher but my tulips have long since wilted so i replaced them with some sweet baby's breaths from the market.


..a planter on my kitchen windowsill (those speckled eggs make there way into almost EVERYTHING around here)...

...and a cannister set in my pantry...

Happy White Wednesday Mon Amies! Now go on over to Kathleen's Faded Charm Cottage for more white inspiration!

Avec, Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Art Inspiration

I recently participated in my first ever "Petite Inspiration Box Swap." This one was hosted by Heather at
The Speckled Egg. I've seen lots of blog posts about these petite swaps like Heather's Valentine Edition so when I saw that this one was a
"bird-themed" swap...well...i just had to jump in and give it a try! The pressure was ON! These are some talented and creative ladies!
...these are the three boxes I received.....sigh....

The first box I received was from Lisa at Tarnished and Tattered. If the inside of this sweet box was HALF as beautiful as the outside...i was in for a real treat! And..let me tell you...i was NOT disappointed!

It was obvious that Lisa had spent a great deal of time and put a lot of thought into making this such a SPECIAL swap box for me. I was speechless to say the least!

She made these beautiful resin pieces with vintage images...sweet handmade clay buttons with hand stamped bird and nest images as well....

...lots of gorgeous lace, trims and beaded pieces...vintage buttons...
"Merci" Lisa from the bottom of my heart  for such thoughtful bits of inspiration for me!

The next box to arrive was from Melissa at Abigail's Pocatello. She decoupaged the outside of the box with a sweet bird image, a music page and created the tiniest nest with three petite eggs inside!

...it was filled with buttons, trims, flowers and glitter...

...rusty metal stars...scrabble tiles...bird paper cutouts....truffle tins...
...and 2 of the tiniest birds i've ever seen!
"Merci" Melissa for this sweet assemblage of inspiration for me!!

The next box to arrive was from our hostess, Heather at The Speckled Egg (I know...i almost died when i saw that I was in her group! This gal has been "around the block" if you know what I mean! I was nervous!) 

..her box just took my breath away! a tiny nest with pearl beaded eggs....lots of ribbon..buttons...trims...

...seam binding in every color imaginable...silver foil angel wings..tiny metal bird charms...gorgeous flower appliques...

...speckled eggs (no pun intended Heather)....feathers...victorian scrap bird images...lovely tags...

"Merci" Heather for creating a petite box of art that I will cherish and that will inspire me for a long time to come!
Thank you too for making my first Petite Inspiration Box Swap such a pleasure to be part of! I look forward to many more!

Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~

P.S. If you like any of the boxes you've seen...go on over to Haiti By Hand where some of them will be listed for sale real soon! All proceeds to benefit the Haiti Relief Fund!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Wonderful White Wednesday

Another Wonderful White Wednesday with The Faded Charm. This time.... i am sharing some pictures from one of my "junking" trips and some stuff from the shop....

...i found these lovely treasures at some thrift shops on my way home from Cape Cod this past week-end. I just love the shape of the gravy server and i never can pass up ANYTHING with angels! The religious card and the cross were such finds as well! (sorry for the fake "blooms" but we're not quite "blooming" here in the Northeast yet!)
...this is a pouch/tote i've been working on for my ETSY shop. it's made out of a cutter piece from an old bedspread and embellished with one of my favorite bird images, vintage lace and button....

...more of my French Flea Market coverless book bundles....this one isn't listed in the shop yet but will be soon!

..here are two bundles that just sold in the shop. i always hate parting with some of my creations. I keep them on my mantle until they're sold and then the "space" just look so empty (until I make something new to take its' place!)



Happy White Wednesday to you all dear friends! Don't forget to click on my sidebar button and go on over to Kathleen's Faded Charm Cottage and see all the other "white wonderfuls!"

Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Fresh Air

Several years ago, I traveled to Italy with my mother and one of my sisters. What I experienced on that trip and everything I saw there has left an indelible impression on me to this day. From the majestic guilded cathedrals to the simple stone houses dotting the Tuscan countryside..I was inspired! In honor of Spring....flowers in bloom... and the pure luxury of being able to open windows and allow the fresh air to fill your home...I am sharing pictures of some of my favorite Italian windows..... 
...Assissi...


...Firenze...
...Sienna...

...Assissi...

...Roma...



...Assissi...

...Assissi...


...Ferenze...
...and "Bella Nonna Lucia"...my mother.

Happy Spring and may opening windows breathe fresh air into your own homes and lives.

Avec Amour,
~*Michelle~*~

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Wonderful White Wednesday

I'm posting early this week as I will be at an all-day seminar tomorrow...ugh! So...because I'll be trapped inside a conference room all day, i thought I'd share some cheery spring-time blooms and some decoupaged eggs...remnants of my Easter decor....



.....Happy White Wednesday to you all! Don't forget to check out The Faded Charm to see all of the other white wonderfuls!

Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle~*~

Friday, April 2, 2010

Joyeuses Paques!


"Joyeuses Paques...Happy Easter!"


Avec Amour,
~*~*~*~michelle~*~*~*~

Thursday, April 1, 2010

French Souvenires


I am joining Frenchy over at Le Chateau des Fleurs in the first French Obsession Party and sharing some French souvenires....



....french souvenir bracelet....


...don't forget to check out all of the other French Obsessions at Les Chateau des Fleurs!

Avec Amour,
~*~*~michelle~*~*~*