A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

                                MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!  HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH JOY AND LOVE...BE HAPPY , BE GRATEFUL, BE KIND ....LOVE CHRISSY XO

French Christmas Decor...

                             Hello my lovely friends ...just wanted to pop in quick and show you my little French treasures!

                              Too hard to pick a favorite but oh how I love my little 23 f  wine glasses..always wanted a set of them and recently found them in my favorite little French shop...

                 The other thing I always wished I could find was a few torchons..I found twelve of them & I love them stacked neatly on my shelf in the kitchen..such an authentic French touch.

                          Last but not least my sweet little bundle of twine wrapped in its pretty jdl paper.Thanks so much for stopping by..hope everyone is ready for Christmas! Till next time xoxo

No Room Left Untouched..

                                  From the kitchen....

                  to the den...

                   high up on a shelve a bit of greenery ....

                      even the bed post is adorned...yes there is a touch of Christmas in every room.

                          Just the way I like it...have you started your Christmas decorating yet? Have a wonderful day my friends..be back soon with a few French finds and more winter décor..xoxo

Of All The Seasons....

                            Of all the seasons...from the first sign of spring..

                to the hot hazy days of summer...

              to the fresh feeling fall brings...

                its the winter season that so many of us dread that I kinda have a soft spot for.

                   The cold crisp days and dark cozy evenings...not to mention Christmas..the best "season" of all. I know its a little early but who can resist the smell of cedar and pine..I know I can't !!  Let the Christmas décor begin...xoxo

Every Now and Then...

                Its true you know...you cant take the city out of girl...

                but every now and then you can indeed DRAG her out to the country for a day or two.

                     The air was fresh,the nights quiet and even the near constant rain didn't bother me.

                          Could I live in the country...most likely not...

                    but I sure do enjoy it while I am there! Hope everyone is keeping well...be back soon with some early Christmas décor (cause I just can't wait..) xoxo

French Romance...

                     At first it was the light..the way it bounced perfectly off the lace in my bedroom window...

                         then it was the colour of the hydrangeas..a rich, crisp red.

                       even the old rad adds a bit of European charm...

                          Of course looking at the old church outside my window evokes such a feeling of peace and warmth...

                    All of these things combined just made me want to create a romantic..French still life.

                           After all who doesn't like a little French romance...xoxo

At Last....

                A French mangle cloth ...

                      looks right at home on the harvest table...

                     my old filing cabinet...takes pride of place in a new spot..

                          old French books with their tattered pages...go hand in hand with dried hydrangeas.

                        A new season is upon us...at last!

                            Enjoy the week ahead! x0 Chrissy

A French Affair...

               At first of course I thought it would not last....it started off slowly..

                      a small piece here & there...but then it grew..so big there was no turning back..

                           my love only got stronger..my passion more intense.

                             I have learned it is not simply a style, it is a way of life. A calm, serene and peaceful way to live..my French affair will never end.     x0x0 Chrissy

                          

Written On the Wall..

                              There were two things I really,really wanted to find this summer....

               one of them was a chalkboard...not just any chalkboard though..it had to be old..it had to be big..and it had to be affordable! Just when I had all but given up hope of finding one...there it was....hung way up high in a funky little shop in" Shakespeare" a small town miles from home.. 

                its big(four feet long..) its old...and it was very affordable..at under fifty dollars!!!

                   I love how it looks in my little nook....recipe on it today..perhaps a quote tomorrow...who knows! As if that wasn't enough to make my day..I also found the second thing on my summer "bucket list"....what a wonderful Saturday I had..out with friends treasure hunting...life is good!! Be back soon...x0x0

That One Special Something...

                                We have a lot in common...you and I...

                            not just the fact we all love to make our homes as lovely as possible...

                     it goes way beyond that....

          we all love the thrill of the hunt...right? Of course its when you see that special something....

                    like this beauty...a vintage market basket...

                       its then that you realize....as much as you love it and as perfect as it is...

                       its not just for you to enjoy....you know that those kindred spirits...those far away friends...

                 those like minded strangers you've invited into your life....will love it too...and that's whats so wonderful about blogging I am sure you will agree...the joy of sharing something you love with others that "get it".....so glad you took the time to visit...your all just lovely! x0x0