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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

My White Wednesday Post...again!




Happy White Wednesday mes amies! 
My original post hit some snags so I am posting something new and quite late at that....


...signs of autumn around my home...



I'm heading over to Kathleen's Faded Charm Cottage for more white lovelies....



Sunday, September 11, 2011

Never Forget....

To those whose lives were tragically lost .....



...may we never forget.


Friday, September 9, 2011

"What's A Girl To Do?" (Part 9)

What's a girl to do when she covets THESE but can't seem to find them anywhere?



She takes these.....


...and makes these....


French Grave Markers or Mourning Plaques....

~authentic~





~mine~

I've long admired these for their rustic beauty.... 

~authentic~


 ....and their spiritual value.
~mine~


Simple metal tags.....
...with a rusty-colored patina....


...are adorned with images from actual grave stones....


...and old French Prayer cards.....



...to create the look of my coveted French Enamel Mourning Plaques.




Torn paper edges....

...and ink give them that "old world" feel.



Authentic French Grave Markers can be found in most every burial ground in France. 


Many are left to rot in the ground.....


...their beauty left unappreciated....


...and their sentimental value disregarded.


One day, I'd love to find an authentic one for my own....


...to always remind me of those souls whose sacred resting places they mark.

(soon for sale in my ETSY shop)

And The winner Is.......


Merci to all who entered my "Summer Appreciation Giveaway!" 



Without further ado, the winner is......


Nicki at....
"The Vintage Farmhouse!"
If you have never visited this oh-so-creative gal and her lovely blog.....it is a MUST see!


Congratulations Nicki! 
Please send me your address and I will get your tresors in the post!




Wednesday, September 7, 2011

White Wednesday

Happy White Wednesday mes amies! I'm keeping it sweet and simple because this is all I have to offer you this day!



Joining Kathleen's White Wednesday at Faded Charm Cottage! Don't miss it!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Finally....My Giveaway!

~*~This giveaway is now closed~*~

Since Labor Day signifies the final days of summer...I thought it was about time to host my "Summer Appreciation Giveaway!" I think you've all been patient enough! 

Before we get started though......I wanted to share with you a few things that I "appreciate"...

~ "Faith"... and the comfort of knowing that we are being watched over and guided along the way even when that very faith is tested time and time again....

~"Love".... from  family and friends. Without you, it would be difficult to weather those "storms" that are a part of this thing we call "life"...

~"Blessings"... like a roof over our heads......food on our table...and clothes on our backs.....

~"Time".......precious "time" to share laughter, tears, joy and pain with those we love. May we never take it for granted.....

~And....."Gifts"....not the tangible ones but rather those that can only be felt with the heart. Aren't they the best kind, after all?

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Now.....my "appreciation" gifts for you...


A set of my signature, hand stamped, coverless book bundles....

..."La Plus Belle"....


..."Je T'aime"...


One of my "Inspiration Holders".....


...simply adorned with a vintage brooch from Germany....



 ...it's removable if you'd like to pin it on a tote, a scarf, a hat or your lapel...
....."tresor"...because I "treasure" you.


One of my French Paper Parcels...

..."Parlez-vous Francais?"





A set of tags...
....I created using paper coasters....


...with lovely Italian rosettes....


...distressed and hand stamped with numbers....


A sweet charm I created....

...with an old watch bezel and resin....

...it hangs from a delicate length of French lace and will come in a tea-stained muslin pouch.


Another set of my French tags...

...featuring Le Petit Trianon de Marie Antoinette."




And, lastly, a pair of candle sconces....

...wood and metal....


...painted a creamy white and lightly distressed.








How to enter....

1. You MUST be a "current follower" to win. Sorry....while I am always ever-so-happy and grateful to have new followers...this giveaway is to show my appreciation to all of the followers who've  been "there" for me this past summer.

2. Just leave ONE comment on this post. That's it! No need to blog about it or grab my button. Sweet and simple!

3. Winner's name to be drawn on September 10th!

Bonne chance mes amies!