I've been waiting for you, my lovely.

 

I love vintage mirrors. They are heavy, not plastic, and I am particularily fond of gold French Rococo as I like paring it with neutral shades, textures and even something a little rustic. If you look in the mirror, you will see the wall where this beauty will be placed.

ps: no I don't have a baby, that's a dog gate!

So the day I received this mirror, went like this:

•  go to an auction with husband and son
•  leave the auction with husband because I am tired, (insert yawn)
• tell son a couple of things that I like, but no need to get the mirror
• text from son said, "you liked the gold mirror, right?"
• "It's yours"

Awe, it's mine.

Now, if that child of mine could find this little French Rococo styled headboard at an auction for $20.00 we'd be in business!

http://www.decorpad.com

Blessings, Ele

Church Studio III

A few more pics around the work area in my studio. Remember, I said I was planning to change the color, so keep the ideas coming!

Some of my silver candelabras, collected seashells, and a piece of fabric framed sit on top of my white cupboard.  

A framed article about the origin of this church building, china plates hung on the wall, as well as a fabric stash in the corner are part of my church studio.

A mannequin clothed in cards from my childhood, and a little chippy outside goodness. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,

Ele

Church Studio II

Believe me, the inside of my church studio is not always so neat and tidy. But today, I have cleaned up my work table just for you!

My table is positioned under a wall cabinet that once belonged to my husband's grandmother. It houses part of my teacup collection. Been thinking of changing the pink walls. What do you suggest?

The pen/pencil scissor caddy is made with modge podge, paper, and a millinery flower.

Think I will go softer with the color. Please give me your ideas.

See you Friday, for part three of the Church Studio.
Blessings, Ele

Church Studio

My vintage church building comes with a lot of wonderful history. It was a place where people got married, babies were baptized, and lots of fellowship ensued. A place of warmth, love, and refuge. In many ways, it still is, even though it has traveled 60 miles, (after the church closed), from it's original location, to a place on my farm, beside my home. 

It is my refuge, my place of warmth, my creative place.

Inside my vintage church, a white cupboard holds jars of goodies. I opted not to put on the cupboard doors. This way, I can see a few of my favorite things, (yes, this is where you can break into song from the Sound of Music).

My cupboard holds lace, wedding bells, pearls & vintage jewels,

glitter letter, scrabble letters, brides, grooms, millinery flowers, 

a pink crepe bird nest,

 glass poodle dogs, yo yos, a ballerina from Holly Abston, 

and a sweet pink girl under glass.

For those of you not familiar with my building, the outside looks like this:

I will be back on Wed., for a continued look at the inside of my studio!

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I am linking to Metamorphosis Monday, after all a church building converted to a studio is quite a change. Please visit http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/05/short-or-tallplease-help-me-choose.html for other great posts!

Monday Blessings to all of you!

Ele

Kris Hurst from Blissful Elements http://krislhurst.blogspot.com/ is the lucky winner (by random generator) of the Annie Sloan book! I have long been a Blissful Elements admirer. Congratulations Kris!
On Monday, I will show you around my studio, which is inside a vintage church building, located next
to my home. It's a play house just for me!