Monday, February 07, 2011

Amour...
Hello dear ones! Here is a fun Valentine vignette I created with some favorite finds.
I was inspired by this adorable little pale pink cabinet I found at the antique store.It's a perfect place to store my art supplies and show off my favorite vintage goodies on top!
I haven't used my cloche for a while, so I dusted it off and added these pretties inside.I adore vintage rhinestones. These beauties are heading off to California because they are some of my birthday presents for my dear mama!I also found this sweet vintage Valentine to give her.
The girl reminds me of me when I was young and I love the colors and style of it.
Here is the inside. What it says is perfect. We love all the same things, so we really do agree on most everything. And I am definitely very happy when she does come to Texas to "play" with me! We love going to antique stores together!
I also found these pretty pieces of lace and mother of pearl buttons and buckles for her. I think they are so pretty.A few more finds for my mama's birthday. A vibrantly colored millinery flower and bingo card.As I was leaving the antique store, I saw a huge basket full of lace sitting on the floor by the register that was not there when I had arrived. Of course, I sat on the floor and dug through them for a long time, untangling them and finding the prettiest pieces. The only trouble was, there were no prices. When the dealer showed up, she could not have been sweeter and she gave the flower for free and told me I could have the huge pile of lace I found for only $2!!!My new pink cabinet is the perfect place to store them, but they are so pretty I may have to keep the drawer open! For some reason I always have a hard time finding pink buttons, so I was happy to find these lovelies!
I'm linking up with Vintage Inspiration Friday with Debra from Common Ground. Wishing you a lovely week girls!
Michelle xoxo

26 comments:

FourSistersInACottage said...

Gorgeous as always...I think I just need to become a millionaire and buy your house and move right in....of course, I would hire you to do all the decorating!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
Hugs, Amy

FourSistersInACottage said...

PS...Please tell me you have an etsy shop so I can buy some of this awesome stuff.....
Amy

Denise said...

I love all your pretties my Dear.You are giving your blessed Mother so many lovelies.I find those buckles with jars of buttons but never know what to do with them.What do you do with them?

Vintage Gal said...

What a lovely vignette and the little pink cabinet is adorable ~ LOVE it. The pink buttons are fabulous ;-)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Oh Michelle how cute is that pink cabinet! Love how you dressed her up too!

Have a wonderful week!

Kim said...

Once again you've outdone yourself Michelle, putting together such a beautiful Valentines vignette.

Your Mother is one very lucky lady to be getting all of those gorgeous treasures you have found for her and what a steal on that pretty lace. I can't believe you only had to pay two dollars for that. You are definately one lucky shopper.

Hope all is going well with you and that you have a great week!!

Gayle said...

Oh wow, everything is so pretty! I especially love your Eiffel Tower.

-Gayle, Pen&Ink blog
http://gaylewritesinpen.blogspot.com/

One Cheap B*tch said...

So very sweet! Everything just fits together so perfectly!

Jeanine

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

What sweetness! Love the lace tucked in the drawers, and I, too, am a fan of vintage rhinestones!
:)
~Becca~

Paula said...

Hi sweet Michelle, I love your beautiful pink cabinet, the drawer full of lovely laces and the gorgeous vignette you created!!! Your dear mama will have a wonderful birthday and love all of her beautiful vintage goodies!!! I am so happy you got the box of lace for such a good price and she gave you the millenary flower! Your photos are so beautiful and I enjoyed seeing all of your wonderful finds! Love to you, Paula

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I am the same with pink buttons, I never turn them down, because I don't see enough of them.

lvroftiques said...

What a darling vignette! The eiffel tower with the rhinestones stopped me in my tracks! Your mom is going to be so thrilled! And I would leave that drawer open...very very pretty! Vanna

Anonymous said...

Wow Michelle,
What a gorgeous vignette!! I can't believe you got all that beautiful lace for $2.00. You did such a lovely job!
Have a great night.
Sincerely,
Melinda

Simply Bungalow said...

Love all the wonderful details. So many pretty things.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
~Heidi

Jane said...

Such a gorgeous vignette. That little pink cabinet is a perfect piece to store your supplies and display your favorite pieces.
Jane

Decor To Adore said...

Oh how beautiful! I am visiting via the Valentine linky.
I wanted to invite you to the two linky parties I am planning. The first will be on February 23~ High Tea Tablescapes. Details can be found on my Wednesday posts. There will be PRIZES!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Unknown said...

Hi Michelle,
I have been a follower, but peeking in from Common Ground Valentine Party..hoping you make it over to see my Valentine's
you will like them I'm sure..
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day,
Yours Sincerely,
Shirley

bikim said...

so romantic!
Rosa

Alexandra said...

Hi Michele, I love your photos and the old lace. FANTASTIC!
Have a nice week.
Alexandra

Kathy said...

This is so wonderful - you've found some very Delightsome items for your mother that I'm sure will make her smile,
Kathy

SewPaperPaint said...

Love reading about your love for your sweet mama! What a wonderful thing. Your goodies are luscious. So happy a shopping trip set your spirits right. xx,
Autumn Clark

Nan Nix said...

I see you DO love crochet lace, as well as I do! One can NEVER have too much lace! Thank you for your kind comment on my blog! So nice to meet you!

awal.ny said...

I love the Valentines vignette.

Ana_Hanna said...

so sweet ^_^

CIELO said...

Everything looks lovely... you ought to show off your cottage at SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY... ;) nice meeting you

cielo

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