I am still enjoying my Vanilla-Strawberry Hydrangeas — especially as they are drying, and just in time for Autumn.
I filled my grandfather’s old box with burlap, pumpkins, hydrangeas and pinecones.
I added crystals and chunky candles in different heights to the brass candelabrum my mother brought from Lebanon.
…stacks of my grandfather’s books with architectural details from the old house.
Again, everything vintage including the window from the old house and photos of my great grandmother and a close family friend.
You know I love the rustic texture of the old wood with the crystal and antique Chinese silk, but I love using things I already have most of all:-)
Anita
I’ll be joining:
I love all the glamorous shots, the little crystals are so sweet and I love the old books, thanks for the cool shots…I have some creepy house sitters, come over and take a look and let me know what you think…Phyllis
So pretty. Love the candles on the stack of boxes and the box filled with flowers is beautiful.
your hydrangeas are just beautiful, and love that wooden box, great mix of textures and lovely subtle colors!
This is a beautiful vignette, Anita. I love your arrangement in the wooden box. I was at Winners (TJMaxx Canadian style) today and saw a 'silver' candelabra and remembered I have a family heirloom one in the closet. I must get it out for this holiday season! Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Pam
Just gorgeous, what beautiful pics.
I luv it. I have only added dried hydrangeas so far about the home. Now I see you added pumpkins to your… luv it. Will be adding a pumpkin or 2 to my bread box full of hydrangea blooms. Thanks for the inspiration Anita.
Hugs, Gee
I really love this. So pretty!
Have a great week. Thanks for sharing.
Ellya
The box is beautiful…you are so creative with details. I so enjoy when you share pictures of your lovely home, Anita!
XO,
Jane
Gorgeous vignette!! You have the most beautiful colors of dried hydrangeas.
Mary Alice
Beautiful, Anita!!!
The memories attached to your beautiful pieces are what makes them so stunning. The drying flowers are gorgeous eye candy, and I especially love the sheet music in the old window. You give an entirely new meaning to fabulous!
So simple and so elegant! I have missed you Anita! I have to catch up on all your kitchen redo! I have been such a bad blogger! The whole "crazy life" thing has gotten in the way of blogging! I hope you are well and all your babies are enjoying their new school year!
I have some left over crystals from a recent project and want to bling up some things. I love the way this all looks, and I really want to do the sheet music in a window. I love to decorate with sheet music, and I love to decorate with windows. I'm feeling like a big "duh" that I haven't put them together before.
This is gorgeous. I love the elegance of your vignette. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Absolutely Shabby.
LOVE it the way you created your vignette.
Greetings,
/CC girl
That is just beautiful Anita. You really have a talent to know how to group things together to make a wonderful display.
Just beautiful, I love seeing how pink work in fall! Clarice
STUNNING!!
Just stumbled upon your blog while visiting Mary Alice at Chateau Chic. I absolutely love the pink chippy cabinet in your header. I look forward to looking around and stealing ideas:) I am your most recent follower. Hope you'll visit and follow me too.
Bonnie
White Lace and Promises
I'm a pink freak!
Holy bleep that's so beautiful…and you take spectacular photos! Just gorgeous….
Lovely vignette! I enjoyed all the details…great!
Besos,
Silvina
YOur title is right… your vignette brings out the glamorous side of Autumn! Just stunning!
This is so pretty -just a touch of fall with all things delightful added in! Jennifer
A gorgeous post. I love the way the rough and rustic work with the chic and elegant, so lovely.
We'd love to have you share with us.
Hugs,
Patti
What a gorgeous vignette, Anita1 I love how the pumpkins look with your hydrangeas! That candelabra is just beautiful.
Looked at all the photos…wow…what a lot you learned and put to good use. Back in the dark ages (1980) I bought a Pentax K1000…the bottom of the line camera. I took a photography class at the local Jr. College and I was fortunate enough to have had a great instructor. I LOVED, LOVED, black and white photography and spending time in the dark room (that's where I had to learn not to be afraid of the dark). Now I am 73 yrs old and all I have is a Fujifilm DSLR camera with a zoom lens (not removable)which my daughter bought me. I am discouraged about the quality of the photos…and was wondering if a class like the one you and Luis attended would help. I also have the "Photoshop" software which I have not installed. Your outdoor shots have me drooling. I don't have a lot of money to spend for a class but I am willing to look into the cost of one. The cameras you have…I wish I could afford some like them. Thanks for posting these beautiful shots. Your indoor glam shots are so beautiful. Warmly, Mary (The Old Elf) iwasamightymouse[at]yahoo.com
I just viewed your profile…about time I did. What a great write up you posted about yourself, your husband, your devotion to singing and serving in the armed forces. In addition to having such a great home built from items from the home your grandfather built. That is a wonderful heritage for you and to pass onto your children. In reading the posts about the kitchen counter you and Luis both worked on I thought it was so great that Luis is so meticulous(sp). Thanks for all your posts and sharing about you in your profile.
Warmly, Mary (The Old Elf)
Exquisitely gorgeous Anita! Feels perfectly Fall and vintage, like a fresh breath of crisp air. Love your new pic by the way:)
Love the chandelier and books. Thanks for sharing
Sandra
De Oude Huize
Oh that is soooooooo pretty
my kind of arrangement of beautiful things
love the candelabra
Janice