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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Browsing With The French Sisters




Hello Again From The French Hen's Nest,                                        


  As I've mentioned, I'm staying with my daughter and her family for a little while, so buying is out of the question, unless of course, I just can't live without it.  However, I can browse, and that is exactly what I did today.  I took a little trip to the local Goodwill, and enjoyed browsing.  I'm going to share my trip with you, and some of the good finds they had today.
I should have gotten these, they are so pretty.  How much space can they take, right?  And only 96 cents each.






Really pretty  for $5.95




Where else can you get a crab pot for less than $3.00, and not used?

Looks like someone had to give up their Franklin Mint collection


Cute little teapot

A pretty decorative vase


Original fine art


Nice wooden bowl for $6.00


Another decorative wooden bowl, perfect for
beautiful shells


A glass sculpture


This is an oil painting, nicely framed for $24.00


This is a large oil painting for $50.


This was like new for $10


A four slice toaster for $10

Cuisinart coffee pot for $10




Nice little $10 chair

I was picturing this painted white, what a steal for $60



I liked these lamps, they were heavy

and pretty for $8



An Asian style lamp



This was sold, couldn't find price

These little tables were $10 each

A pretty chandelier for $19

A bigger one for $24

A set of decorative plates for hanging



I have way too many of these already

Really wish I had bought these, I'm sure they are gone by now.


These are fabulous for $40 each

   Well, that was my trip to the Goodwill, hope that you enjoyed browsing with me, and that you are having a wonderful weekend.

Till Nest Time,

Jeannie





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
Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter
Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple
Tuesday
Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Made in a Day @ Made In A Day
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
 Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch
Tightwad Tuesdays@ Home Made Modern


Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
 Friends Sharing Tea @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
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
Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
 Friday
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways
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
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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Friday, August 9, 2013

Decorating Your Mantle




Hello Again From the French Hen's Nest,

   I love the idea of a mantle on the front porch.  Here at La Bella Luce, the mantle is dressed for every occasion.  This is a patriotic decor, but just replace the flags with some sun flowers, and a couple of green plants hanging on either side, and it would be lovely.  Even a row of candles would be pretty, the battery operated ones to be safe.  Aren't they a brilliant idea?





The fireplace inside is really dressed up with an assortment of pretty glassware reflecting in the mirror.

Here the use of milk glass, clear, and aqua glass looks lovely together.

I love the way the fireplace is framed out with an ornate frame, great idea for a non-working fireplace.  I would cut the bottom off though, and maybe paint it white.


Here is a winter mantle with a mirror and two over sized candle sticks.  Behind all of the pretty things.


  I had a great old home in the historic district of New Bern, NC, and it had four fireplaces, one with gas logs, the others with electric logs, or candles.  I loved decorating them, and all were different.  All of my pictures are temporarily packed up or I would post them.  The point being, that I love a fireplace, whether it is inside or out, there is nothing prettier than a decorated fireplace.

  I've seen some pretty fireplaces out in blogland, so I know you love them too.

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
Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter
Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple
Tuesday
Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Made in a Day @ Made In A Day
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
 Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch
Tightwad Tuesdays@ Home Made Modern


Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
 Friends Sharing Tea @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
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
Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
 Friday
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways
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
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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Sunday, August 4, 2013

More Decorating Ideas



Hello Again From The French Hen's Nest,

  I just moved from my house a couple of days ago, and I'm temporarily staying with my daughter and her family.   I can't find anything, and have very little space right now, but I'm happy to be here until my place is ready.  Haven't had much time to do anything exciting lately, except pack.  So I'm going to share some more photos from my last trip to La Bella Luce.  Hope you enjoy them.



These are just beautiful, a great selection of colors to match any decor.




 





This picture doesn't do this tray justice.  It was made by a local artist, and is painted on wood and framed with numerous coats of acrylic.  Isn't it lovely?



I think these are so pretty, hanging on a rail in the bedroom. These lovely Christening gowns are from Italy and France.






Don't you love pretty papers, I like to line my drawers with them.



Isn't this gorgeous?  I'd love to have it, it was love at first sight.

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This room is set up for a man's use with more masculine touches.











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This is just perfect for a little girl's room.




   Well, that's it for the day.  Hope that you enjoyed seeing these decorative touches from La Bella Luce.  I'm sure that you know by now that La Bella Luce is an antique store located in historic Clifton, Va.  It's a beautiful little town, not too far from DC.

 Thank you so much for the visit.

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
Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter
Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple
Tuesday
Brag About It Tuesday @ Be Betsy
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Made in a Day @ Made In A Day
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
 Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch
Tightwad Tuesdays@ Home Made Modern
Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Tweak I Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Cottage Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
 Friends Sharing Tea @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
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
Time Travel Thursday @ @ Brambleberry Cottage
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
 Friday
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways
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
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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