Vignettes

I am always looking for ways to display items that are near and dear to my heart and I struggle when I try to place things that I love in a grouping that doesn't look fixed but natural and simple.   I am drawn to rumpled linens in colors of stone, grey, and white, lavender buds, and old, worn, faded items and whenever I come across vignettes that have this look I like to spend time wondering about the items and the history that surrounds them.

I found some very lovely photos via e-magDECO taken by Laetitia Russetto who is the magazine founder and writer.  These photos are of a beautiful old farmhouse in Au Bend Of An Alley, a charming village near Uzes decorated by a woman named Christine that Laetitia did an article on.  I think these are gorgeous vignettes and wanted to share them with you.

Beautiful old cabinet.

The grey door with the pink ballet slippers so pretty.

I love all the cubbies for storage.

Great view from the top looking down. I love the Chandelier and floors.

I love the patina on this clock as well as the books stacked upon the cabinet.

Here are a few more vignettes from Pinterest that are really lovely as well.

I love the mirror.

Look at this beautiful grey bookshelf and all the beautiful books.

Simple Beauty

All of these vignettes are gorgeous and each have items that hold special memories.  Some perhaps, given or purchased as a memento.  Sometimes, a simple ribbon, twine, old letters, books, and pottery placed in just the right way can make a beautiful statement about the person who created them.

Eat Your Peas (For Tough Times) By Cheryl Karpen

Last year in May, I went to visit a friend who lives in British Columbia, Canada.  We happened to stop in at a little shop and I came across this sweet little book, Eat Your Peas.

 Cheryl Karpen has written a series of these little books that can be given to just about anyone i.e. sons, daughters, moms, dads, someone special, girlfriends and like I said just about anyone.  These books are on specific topics with each one chocked full of inspiration and wisdom and are given as a gift to encourage people. It only takes about 3 minutes to read and is a great gift to give to anyone, yourself included.

This particular copy is on tough times with phrases that can enlighten the spirit and give someone who is going through a tough time hope.

In conclusion, I leave you with this excerpt from my book:  There is no challenge in life so big we can't handle it together.  Remember my promise.  I want to be there for you.  To celebrate your courage, to champion your dreams, and of course to remind you to...Always eat your peas.