I won this giveaway!

Today I'd like to introduce you to Annie of Plum Siena make sure to visit her lovely blog.

I won a giveaway from My French Country Home and the prize was these pair of gorgeous bookends offered by Annie.

They can be used as bookends

or hung on a wall and used as a shelf

Annie was so sweet to add to the giveaway these cute ornaments made with rose buds.



The pictures don't do justice, they are gorgeous!

Thank you Annie!

Have a lovely day mes amies!

Ido



My spoon re-do

I have previously showed you pictures of an awesome find, remember this?

I decided that gold is not for me, so I painted it white, then rubbed off some of the paint to show the details

I have an awkward layout in the kitchen, there is absolutely no wall space for anything, so I had to hang my spoon here.

I love the "frenchy" details, yes that is a fleur de lis.

I like how it turned out.  I didn't know what to put on it so I just threw in there some ivy, should I go with this look?

Or this one:

Thank you for stopping by.  Until next time mes amies.
Linking to Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday 

and Feathered Nest Friday


Ido

Finally my first white pieces

While thrifting last week, I found a few pieces that I couldn't resist.

 

A little white pitcher

A white tissue cover for my Parisian bathroom (which I don't have....... yet......)

White napkin rings to set up my Easter table

A little butter bell

And last, the white view from my back door....

(what spring?)

Have a great day!


Linking to Faded Charm for White Wednesday

Ido

Need help from bloggers, decorators, everybody!

In previous posts I have showed you pictures of some of my decor at home.  It's very country, some things are very rustic and I want to change all that. I am tired of country.  I want a beautiful home with French inspired decor, lots of patina, whites, architectural and intricate designs etc.  I know I can't have it all at once, so I've been thinking on changing my decor little by little.

The first thing I want to do is get rid of this wall paper in my living room AKA "library".  My husband loves it but I don't like it (it came with the house) he said I can change it if I want to, he just doesn't want it to be removed and noting put back there. In a few words, he likes wall paper borders.  

So what I'm asking of you is, if you know a place where I can get a nice "french looking" wall paper border. Is there such thing as that?????  Or if you have any ideas on how to change the look of that thing I would greatly appreciate it.

Please don't mind the dust. I actually like the corbels, are they called that?  I want to keep those.

It doesn't matter how crazy the idea could sound, just let me know what you think.

Thank you all for your help.

Ido

More ballerinas

I haven't been that creative this past week, the only thing I have to show you is this ballerina stool that I just finished. 

I'm very bad at taking pictures at the "befores", just picture this little stool a dark maroon color with a christmas scene in it.

The graphics are from The graphics fairy, I chose this ballerina because it has a good amount of pink and matches the color of the stool.

I'm working on some pillows right now, so far none finished.  I paint the images by hand, it takes me some time to get them done.

Linking to these parties today:

Studio Sunday with Rebecca Ersfeld

Brag Monday at the Graphics Fairy

Hava a fantastic day mes amies!

Ido





And the winner of the giveaway is.......

Ria of It's Me

We did it the old fashion way, my little angel picked the winner.

Ria please e-mail me with your address so I can send you your goodies!

Thank you to all of those that participated in this giveaway!

Ido

A few vintage pieces

Hello all, hope you're having a wonderful Friday.

Today I want to show you a few vintage pieces that I have in my home.

I love this old tea set that Mr. ARCE bought for me, I tried cleaning it but it is worse now than it was before, ooops!

This is an iron casserole (I have only cooked pine cones in it LOL!)

 

An old oiler

A lantern and milk can by the fireplace.

Shelf holding a few of my lovely hats (No, I don't wear them, they are only for decoration)

And some mexican pottery on top of my niche.

 

Linking to Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
&

Feathered nest friday

Make sure to visit the other parties for more inspiration.


Au revoir!


Ido