Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Sneak peek
Hello dear friends! I've decided to keep my first wall color after all. It is very pretty even though it wasn't what I first wanted and (with a crazy little 1 year old running about) I just don't have what it takes to paint it all over again!
I still have a lot to do before the room is done, though. Like finding pretty bedding and a chandelier. I've been eying this lovely vintage inspired bedding from Pennys.I'd prefer to find an old one, but there are some really gorgeous new chandeliers on Ebay for pretty cheap if you're willing to add all the crystals on yourself! lol! I just might do that.Since I'm not ready to show my room yet, I'll just give you a sneak peek. I've been having fun decorating my fabulous Simply Shabby Chic (found at the Goodwill for $30!) bookshelf with some of my favorite vintage treasures. Here's a little sneak peek of the wall color too, behind this chair! This is my mom's baby dress on an adorable vintage baby hanger. I embellished the glittered "C" with a photo of my sweet mama as a baby.
I love this vintage hanger! My mom gave me two like this and I think they are too pretty to leave in the closet! I added the rhinestone button because I just can't have enough sparkle!
Thanks for coming to visit today!
Michelle xoxo

51 comments:

Claudia said...

I love all your pretties. I have a dress my Mom wore when she was a little girl - I also found a vintage children's hangar for it.

Your blog is looking beautiful.

Claudia said...

that should be 'hanger' - oh boy.

Lori said...

Michelle, it is looking so pretty already...LOVE the hanger{S} from your mom, what a gorgeous pattern they have!!!

Home and Heart said...

OOOOOOOooooo! So much vintage yuminess!! I love the color and al your goodies, especially the hats!

Connie said...

Delightful, sugarplum! I understand trying to do something like painting with a munchkin running around. Almost impossible! LOL
xoxo,
Connie

Victoria said...

Everything is so pretty! I looove the chandelier!

Jill said...

So many pretties... I love it! I fell instantly in love with those vintage style sheets--- so I just bought them for two bedrooms! What color? One set of pink floral, one set of blue floral-- and I ordered a set of the white pillowcases, with a monogram (oooh! I've always wanted to have monogrammed sheets!). I've been wanting vintagey-look sheets forever. Thanks for time-saving tip-off!
Hugs,
Jill

Poppies and Sunshine said...

Can't wait to see the final room! All these pictures are so pretty. I love the first picture with the old-fashioned hats. :)

Paula said...

Hi sweet Michelle,
I think your new wall color is very beautiful! I love all of the vintage pretties you have on your Shabby Chic bookcase. You have created a gorgeous vignette on each shelf! I love your mom's beautiful baby dress and the sweet hanger you have it on. You did a beautiful job embellishing the sparkly letter. I love the new bedding at JC Penneys. I know you will find the perfect chandelier! Thank you for sharing your progress! You are doing a wonderful job! Oh, I love the sweet vintage hangers your mom gave you. The bling is the perfect touch. Love, Paula

Your blog looks gorgeous!

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

I love how your room is coming together! Just keep looking and you will find the right chandelier! There is nothing wrong with finding one and then buying the crystals separately..all that counts is the end result! I will be anxious to see the room when it is finished.~Hugs, Patti

Angela said...

I love your mom's sweet dress! Her picture on the sparkling monogram is very cute!!

vintagesue said...

come to my house and help me!!
from that little peak behind the chair, your wall looks yum.
i can't wait to see it all. you have so much talent!!!
good luck
sue

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Lovely sneak peek Michelle!!!

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hello Michelle,

Oh, look at all this vintage sweetness. Love it all. I still have my baby book, and it is like the one you have on your shelf only in yellow. You are doing a great job of decorating, and I love the wall color! I don't think it is too dark at all!!

Debbie

JoAnne said...

Hi Michelle,
Enjoyed my visit. Everything is so beautiful!
JoAnne

Sherry Williams said...

Your blog is beautiful...love the header! I really enjoyed the sneak peek of your bedroom makeover! Can't wait to see it finished! You are doing a great job....
hugs,
Sherry

The Tin Rabbit said...

Michelle...I cannot wait to see your room...I love everything you have here. I love the little hanger too...I'm always on the lookout for those and they are so hard to find! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Love, Ann

shabbyfufu said...

Hi Michelle...I LOVE aqua and it really does make a room so soothing. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Rebecca Nelson said...

Thank you for visiting, Michelle. I LOVE that bedding from Penney's. It reminds me of what my big sister and I wanted so badly as children.

Dreamy, vintage beauty. LOVE IT ALL!

Love to you~

Rebecca PS: I KNOW I use to follow you. And then one day your blog wasn't on my list. What is up with that? :( :( :( I'm going to check this out! xo

Ginger said...

Loved your beautiful post, the shelves are great and you decorated so sweetly. Want to steal all your hats. LOL

Thanks for stopping by.
Ginger

The Polka Dot Closet said...

I can't wait for the total studio reveal, the sneak peaks are so pretty!

Carol

June said...

Michelle I'm crazy about that wall color! I think you will find that you love it!
What a gorgeous space you are creating for yourself here. I can't wait to see it all put together. you have such gorgeous treasures. I do believe we have similar tastes, because everytime I visit I think...I would love that!hehe
Thank you for your sweet note about my studio.
hugs

zandra said...

What a great tease, can't wait to see the rest. So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party.
Hugz,
Zandra

Anonymous said...

can't wait to see! Looks like it will be beautiful!!

Pamela Kellogg said...

Oh, what lovely pretties! I could sit here and stare at your photos all day long! I'd never get anything else done but I'd feel peaceful! Beautiful!

Decor To Adore said...

What a wonderful creative space!

I adore your storage solutions. You have inspired me to work on my own crafting paradise.

Rose Garden Malevik said...

NICE BLOG :)
HÃ¥kan

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

Everything so far looks simply too sweet! I love how you're decorating your bookshelf. So much eye candy there. And how sweet it is that you have your mom's baby dress. I can't wait to see your whole room!!
Patricia :o)

Melony at Whimsy Daisy! said...

I love your new wall color, but then, it looks a lot like the wall color in my Craft Cottage and once the accessories were up, it didn't seem quite so overwhelming. I hope you will end up enjoying it. You have a beautiful blog and I have marked you as a new favorite. I'll be back to look and read some more.

Becky J. said...

such lovely collections. thanks for sharing.

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craftyles said...

I almost dies when I saw your banner-Childs Garden of Verses. I collect them and did a post on them. Love your space-so pretty.Love the hats!

Sue@MyArtsDesire said...

Michelle,
LOVE, ADORE, and more similar sentiments what I see on your blog. You've got fabulous taste and all of your pretties speak my language, LOUD! Oh...that hanger...sigh. Going back for another peek at your photos as they are so inspirational! Xo, Sue

Anne Lorys said...

Just beautiful, Michelle!
Love how you blinged out the hanger. :-)

Hugs,
Anne

Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...

You have so many pretty little treasures and I look forward to seeing your newly decorated space! Thanks for stopping by to see my barn treasures!

Romeo said...

I am loving what you did with your Mom's baby dress - the hanger, the "C" and the dress itself - PURRFECT! Love your style!

Purrs!

Romeo and "her"

Anonymous said...

you always find the most beautiful treasures! Can't wait to see your reveal! Happy Decorating!

Nancy

Milly and Dottie said...

Hello Michelle..
Now there's a funny thing.. I have been looking for hangers just like yours. They are so adorable.
Very pretty blog and much to delight!

Michele
From Milly & Dottie

Lee Weber said...

Oh, gorgeous!! How have I not been here in so dang long!! I love all the pieces, such a sweet C. I love the wall color. I pickd a pale lavender for my laundry room- UGH- was too pink. So I went dark- can ya' believe it. I'll post pictures soon!

Sweet Magnolias Farm said...

Hi Michelle ... Loving every picture you have posted !!!

I didn't know penneys had such cute bedding out ..will have to check that out !!

and Love your touch of rhinestone on the hanger !!

Wishing you a Beautiful Day ..Sara

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Hi Michelle~ thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments~ it let me discover your wonderful blog! I love your new wall color and all your wonderful goodies~ we like the same little things! Looking forward to reading more~ I am a new follower!

Rosélani Jasmin said...

Each little detail is so dear! How gorgeous this is - thank you for sharing!

Terri said...

Love the sneak peak... so much pretty stuff! TFS!

Carol Anne's Boutique said...

Hi dear Michelle,
Thank you so very much for the lovely comments you left on my blog!
You have one of the most beautiful blogs I have ever seen with such gorgeous vintage pretties!! I just love your Mom's sweet baby dress and the glittered "C" with your Mom's picture...it is just as precious as can be!
Stunning photos Michelle, thank you for sharing such loveliness with us!
Hugs & Love, Carol Anne

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

I love what you have shown us so far ! I cannot wait to see your room completed ~
Those sheets are so pretty ! I am off to Penny's today to see if I can find them ~

xoxo
Lori

The Old Parsonage said...

Hi Michelle

Love, Love Love everything that you shared. Thanks for the tip about Penny's linens that have a vintagey feel.

Thanks for visiting me a few weeks ago - I'm just getting around to visiting everyone.

Happy Holiday!
Leann

I'm off to follow your blog!

The Blackwood Cottage said...

Sneak peek said it all....its going to be lovely!
Machelle

Jen Kershner said...

I think it's going to be just gorgeous! I had no idea Penney's had a line of linens that cute. I'm off to take a look at them!

Alaina said...

Your sneak peaks are great, I love the fabrics and I can't wait to see the room finished. I loved the inspirations in the ealier post.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I didn't know Pennys had such pretty linens!

Have fun on your search for a chandelier. Such a wonderful item to have on a shopping list!

Connie Eyberg Originals said...

Love all the sparkles and bling and the pretty colors. Look forward to someday seeing your entire studio as it is completed. Connie

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

What a beautiful blog filled with precious moments, words, and vintage treasures! I love it!
Thanks for sharing!
Coralie