I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me.
Philippians 4:13

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Wintry Christmas Scenery







Hello Again From The French Hen's Nest, and Merry Christmas!    

  We've had a lot of snow and ice lately, which is beautiful, but treacherous.  As I was on my way to La Bella Luce to pick up my chandelier I snapped a few photos of the lovely scenery.  The trees were heavy with snow and the fields are beautiful with a light blanket of snow.  And as usual the ladies at La Bella Luce had the store decorated beautifully.  So many trees, so many beautiful ideas.  I took a few pictures of the store as well, and I'm sharing those with you.

  Hope that all of you are enjoying this beautiful season of joy, and sharing with those that have a little less joy right now.   Let's keep them in our hearts and prayers.   I believe that people are just a little kinder, and more thoughtful during the Christmas season.  Let's keep it going....

  The French Hens wish you much joy, and a very Merry Christmas.


Iced tree

More Icy trees





Front Porch Decorations


Isn't this candlelier lovely?










Isn't this dough bowl decorated beautifully















   What a peaceful, beautiful drive through the country.  Only God can paint a picture this lovely.  Hope that you have enjoyed the drive, and the lovely La Bella Luce in Historic Clifton, Va.  Once again, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays, and  a very Merry Christmas.

Till Nest Time,

Jeannie and Linda



Sharing with some of these great parties...
Monday
Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings
Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally
Give me The Goods Monday @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Inspiration Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Block Party Keeping It Simple
Tuesday
Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
 Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
Home Wednesdays @ Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Thursday
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Think Tank Thursday @ Joyful Homemaking
Throwback Thursday @ Glitter Glue and Paint
Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
 Friday
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Furniture Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique
Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme
Stylish Friday Finds @ A Stylish Interior
Thats Fresh Friday @ Home and Lifestyle Design
What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors
Saturday
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Party Junk @ Funky Junk Interiors
Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life On Lakeshore Drive
Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Sunday Showoff @ Twig Studios
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

So Many Options



Hello Again from The French Hen's Nest,

  I'm still not in my own home, and really miss decorating for Christmas.  Here is a look back at a post from last Christmas.  Hope that you are enjoying this joyous season.


  I don't know about you, but I decorate, redecorate, and then decide which I like best.   And then I may add more.  I can only describe it as a decorating frenzy.  I have so many ideas, they have to be narrowed down.  I'm sure that you know what I mean.  So below are a few pictures of decorative objects,  decorated differently for Christmas.


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Saturday, November 23, 2013

A Few Good Finds





Hello Again From The French Hen's Nest,


  As many of you know, I am staying with my daughter, still looking for a house, with all of my worldly possessions packed in storage.  Occasionally. when I'm shopping, I find something that I just can't resist, most of the time I just pass on my good finds, but when it involves blue and white, it is very difficult for me.
  I visited  Good Will last night, and happened upon a blue and white box to add to my collection.  I very rarely find porcelain boxes, especially at a good price, so when I do, I must buy it.  I only paid 96 cents for this little beauty, and I am thrilled to have it.  The design is lovely, and the blues are just right.  The photos not so great.









                              Some of my collection



   This is a wreath that I found at another Good Will.  It was only $2.  I bought green ribbon to make a Fall wreath for my daughter (she loves green), and voila, perfect together.  


 




This coffee table had so much storage,
had a sold sticker on it


Love a big coffee table


This is a great little table

I would paint this

Nice antique piece

These were about $24 each

This only $17

Johnson Brothers plates for $1.96 each


These were $3.96, made in France, I bought
one, only blue and white



This wall hanging was only a few dollars

   I was visiting a friend in my old neighborhood, and happened upon these pictures.  All were free.  Sorry about the glare, they are in the back of my car until I can take them to storage.  What a great find!





This is one of my favorites.  The colors are actually
more vibrant than shown.

And last, but not least, my very favorite, a canvas for $5.
Really like paintings of fruit


This definitely came home with me










  Well, that's it for now, hope that you enjoyed seeing my latest finds.  
Till Nest Time,

Jeannie



Sharing with some of these great parties...
Monday
Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings
Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally
Give me The Goods Monday @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Inspiration Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Block Party Keeping It Simple
Tuesday
Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
 Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
Home Wednesdays @ Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Thursday
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Think Tank Thursday @ Joyful Homemaking
Throwback Thursday @ Glitter Glue and Paint
Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
 Friday
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Furniture Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique
Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme
Stylish Friday Finds @ A Stylish Interior
What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors
Saturday
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Party Junk @ Funky Junk Interiors
Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life On Lakeshore Drive
Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Sunday Showoff @ Twig Studios


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