Old Time Favorites

The pretty pink peony blooming in our back yard...



I was so excited when I sat down with my new issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine...
Two of my favorite things....peonies and enamelware are included in this issue.


photo JDL

I have been collecting vintage enamelware for decades!
In fact, if you have been following along for a while...
...you would know that I have been collecting a lot of things for a long time...
...poor Mr. Flea.

In any case, it has been gratifying to see some of my favorite old treasures recently become popular decorative items...
I don't even have to leave my home or go shopping anywhere other than my attic, shed or basement to get the look!
...which is good given my employment status at the moment!


photo JDL

Another thing I noticed with this issue of JDL is that there is a little more color...
...especially blue!


photo JDL

All the light streaming in and the pale blue cupboard in this picture....mmm... so pretty!


photo JDL

...and then this photo with the touches of red...
...it is just so cheerful!


photo JDL

...lastly...this totally feminine, ethereal looking pillow on top of the rough linen upholstered chair.
LOVE it!



Moving on to a quick stop at Anthropologie the other day....
...aren't these pocket pillows adorned with buttons charming?



This was a linen covered jewelry display board with more pockets...
...too cute!



...and finally...
a question for you...

Is yellow-ware ever going to come back in?
I have a huge collection packed away and just recently I pulled a few little pieces out...

...I think I'm liking it again!
:)

Chicken Wire and Funnels

I have been trying to behave myself and seriously... I have been good...
...really good.
I take an alternate route on the way home from work so that I don't have to drive past Anthropologie. I have been eating lunch at my desk.....and have been trying my hardest to stay away from Corey's fabulous online brocante....
So....when I decided that I needed an Anthro fix...you know some creative inspiration....I left my purse in the car and went in to browse with only my little pocket camera in hand.

Look at what I saw......Giant chicken wire!
Pretty cool, right?



Lots of zinc and industrial props....paired with botanicals and pretty soft fabrics ...





Look at these C clamps....
We have tons of old tools and funky junk in the basement, shed and garage...
...the wheels are starting to turn...



Funnels!
Funky decorating with fun funnels...
Have these....can do!









....spring colors and flowers...
I thought this table was fun....



...pretty bedding and lots of soft ruffles...



As I was snapping away with my little Canon....I felt someone's eyes on me...



...yes, security was definitely on to me...
...watching me closely...



I slipped out the door, having completed my covert mission to "steal " some inspiration...
...but just before I did...I spied this delicious springy sweater....Field Flower...

...I better not weaken and go back in with my purse...
...only a little over 2 weeks left of work!

It was a successful endeavor...
...and despite the huge snowstorm that we are currently in the midst of...
...I am feeling a little more optimistic that spring might actually come in another month or two...
...a seed or two of creative inspiration is beginning to sprout...

Hope you are warm and safe and happy!

:) Laura