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







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29 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    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

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  2. StephanieSeptember 7, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Very pretty vignette!

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  3. bjSeptember 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    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!

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  4. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)September 7, 2009 at 7:58 AM

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

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  5. Susie~From My Home To YoursSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM

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

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  6. On The Wings Of LoveSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    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

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  7. Laura @ 52 FLEASeptember 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    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

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  8. Laura @ 52 FLEASeptember 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    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

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 7, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    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

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  10. SueSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    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.

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  11. Garden Antqs VintageSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:05 PM

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

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    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

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  13. CarolynSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I love your pretty vignette!

    Carolyn

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  14. bikimSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    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

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  15. Cottage DreamingSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:05 PM

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

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  16. Anne MarieSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    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!

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  17. CindySeptember 8, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    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.

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  18. savvycityfarmerSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:54 PM

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

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

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  19. Musings From A French CottageSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    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

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  20. RebeccaSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:31 AM

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

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  21. Room Service ~ Decorating 101September 9, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    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.

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  22. SeawashedSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    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!

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  23. Karen ValentineSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    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

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  24. CindySeptember 10, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    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.

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  25. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)September 11, 2009 at 9:50 AM

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

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  26. Altes Haus mit SeeleSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    so lovely!
    hugs,
    barbara

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  27. AnyaSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Chrissy
    as always :)

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM

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

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  29. Callie GraysonSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    LOVE the sea shells!
    xx
    callie

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