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Sunday, July 5, 2009






Old silver, shells,postcards & moss....what is it about this odd mix of treasures that I love so much.....hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Chrissy









33 comments:

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

Love your photos, the sofa is wonderful! Thanks for always leaving me such sweet notes...

Stephanie said...

I think it's the soothing colors that draw me in. I'm repainting my kitchen this week and taking inspiration from your lovely home with it's muted color scheme.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a pretty vignette. I love the mix of things and you always seem to put them together so pleasing to the eye. I love your previous post also. Everything is so pretty with the old silver. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty

Sue said...

Alot of my inspiration is reminicent of you! Come see! xoxoxo

Polly said...

Hi Chrissy, Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I always love a sweet comment from a new blogging pal! I have added your blog to my list....I just love your style! Take care, Polly

cheryls fascinatingfinds said...

Hi Chrissy, thanks for the visit and now I've found you. You have a wonderful blog, I'll be back! For sure.
Cheryl

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Lovely post Chrissy!
Beautiful photos....calm and relaxing!

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Chrissy, you always post the best pics. Do you think you could come to Texas and help me decorate :) Hope you've had a great weekend, T

Carole said...

Hi Chrissy,
These are all the same things I love too. Your home is so romantic and serene I'd never want to leave.
Hope you had a wonderful time at the beach!!! The weather here was fantastic.
Carole

Michelle said...

Hope you had a wonderful weekend, Chrissy. I so love that pillow and below, the silverware..just beautiful!! Love those egg pictures too. :)

Picket said...

Cause it is beautiful that's why!!! lol lol Your vignettes just make us sigh!!!! lol I love seeing you decoorate...hope you had a great weekend...uhhh bank day huh?...does that mean no BBQ! lol lol Hope you had a wonderful weekend anyway! love ya girl!

Debra@CommonGround said...

So pretty, love your shelf above the wicker settee. Such a nice mix.
Debra

Anne Marie said...

so nice Chrissy........

very very nice.....

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Paula said...

Dear Chrissy,

I love the same things you do! Old things are loaded with such charm and beauty!

Your home is gorgeous! I love all the details! Your vignette is fabulous! I get so much inspiration from you!!! Thank you for sharing.

Love, Paula

Anne Marie said...

I'm sure you know about her, but wanted to share nonetheless....
http://warrengrovegarden.blogspot.com/
and thanks for you comments...you are too kind......but i love it.

I LOVE FRANCE said...

Hya
Yes i am so glad my daughter is home for the holidays
It is great to have the company
My daughter loves boots and saves up her points to get her make up she is a hoot
Well done to your son i hope he does well and goes on to his chosen profession
We are off to our house in France on thiursday for a week ,i cant wait although oh my there is lots of work to be done
To be honest im going to try and leave billy with irt all and me and rebecca will go shopping ha ha
I will let you know if my plan works
Speak to you soon

Millas hem said...

Hi!

I was here visiting! Nice blog I found!

Camilla

Musings From A French Cottage said...

So gorgeous! I always love to stop by for a visit!

Hope you're having a wonderful afternoon my friend!

Kathleen

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Hi Crissy, I just love the feel of your home! You know how to create the most beautiful spots. I love the book, the shell and the wonderfully tarnished candelabra. So relaxing and so inviting! susan

Piitis said...

Hello Chrissy!
Thanks for visiting my blog and now I get to visit your beautiful blog.

Wonderful photos!!!

Hugs:)
^_^Piitis

savvycityfarmer said...

breathtaking al always.

You inspire, dear one!!!

I've been using sea shells alot, too

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Chrissy,
I just found your charming blog through Carolyn's {Aiken House & Gardens} blog. I am also a Canadian and would love a visit from you. Seems we like some of the same things too! It's nice to 'meet' you!

Blessings,
Sandi

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

C, you are always so good to me...I am glad we are friends. Thank you.

Anna said...

beautiful pictures
I love shells.. I also collect them ..
have 100derds of them, they soooo very lovely!
Gr. Anna

The Quintessential Magpie said...

What a romantic vignette!

XO,

Sheila :-)

KeKe said...

You've been tagged! If you want to play~


((Hugs))

Unknown said...

lovely photos, a great combination of textures- love the pillow, love your blog.....

vicki archer said...

What beautiful pictures and I just love the old silver candlesticks, xv.

Tootsie said...

girl...I have not posted it yet...but I found a crown!!! a fairly big one too!!! I also am waiting very excitedly for the one my mom said she got me...I get to have it on Sunday...at my son's birthday party!!! yea me!!! you were the first one I thought of when I saw the one I picked up yesterday!!! hope you are doing well. I just spent the last hour snooping for inspiration on your blog...my husband is cringing at the arrangements I am putting together tonight!!! he calls it clutter...I call it eye candy!

Barb said...

Hi Chrissy,

I have missed visiting you. As usual, your vignette's are always inspiring. I am telling you, a book is somewhere inside you.

hugs,
Barb

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

C, I feel so stupid...I just saw that you and seacliff are one and the same. I did not know that. I thought I had two very talented friends...I assume you know that I was vickydarnell from rms...your not as dumb as me I am sure.

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