~ French Beauty ~

Hello my friends...I hope that you're having a fabulous day!

Earlier this week, I shared with you a lilac bouquet that I fashioned for my

 living room.  While I was there...I took a few photos of the vignette that decorates

 the large arched window area in that room.

  The sun's bright rays filled the room and really illuminated the "frenchy" vignette.

  It was sooo pretty!  I hope that you enjoy!

~ French Beauty ~

Here we are...in my living room.

I love this large arched shaped window!  As you can see...it allows

 lot's of beautiful sunlight to fill the room.  The window is framed with long,

 white sheers and gold draperies that puddle onto the floor...lending a

 romantic ambiance to the room.  I love it!

The antique cherry sofa table that sits in front of the arched window

hosts a summery vignette.

A vignette with a soft...romantic...french beauty!

Creamy whites...and antique silver...paired together for a light summery vignette.

I have had this tall silver table lamp for a very long time.  I love it's curvy, frenchy

 lines.  An oval shaped silver platter sits front and center...and acts as a foundation for

 the creamy white french pedestal and antique silver lidded tureen.

And...of course...on the right side of the vignette...

my french beauty!

The sunlight illuminated and framed this frenchy vignette sooo beautifully!

  I just had to get photos!

A close-up of the creamy white frenchy pedestal and the antique silver tureen.

I found this beautiful silver tureen at a thrift store...can you believe it?

"Victor Silver Co. Quadruple Plate...3735" is stamped on the bottom.

  I think it was a real-steal at just $19!  The silver plating is worn in a few

 places but it really just adds to the beauty of this piece...and I love, love, LOVE

 all the ornate detailing.  I am not using it here...but the ladle also came with

 the tureen.  A great treasure find for sure!

Just a few photos...

photo effects created at Photobucket.

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Voila...and there you have it!

~ French Beauty ~

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I am joining these fabulous parties today...

Home Sweet Home party...hosted by Sherry over at The Charm of Home.

Feathered Nest Friday...hosted by Courtney over at French Country Cottage.

Thank you, ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!

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Well my friends...I'm so glad that you stopped by for a visit today!

  Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here.

  I would love to visit with you!

Warmest Wishes!

Lilacs in the Living Room

Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

Wow...I bet you thought that I dropped off the face of the earth.  It has
 been awhile since I last posted.  It has been busy...busy...here at my place.
  My step-son Darrin just graduated from high school...we are sooo very proud!
  And...to top things off...I have had major dental surgery/work going on.
  I'm doing much better now but it has been a rough and tough time.

Today I thought I would share a pretty bouquet of lilacs
 that I arranged for my living room.

I hope that you enjoy!
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~Lilacs in the Living Room~
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Here we are in my living room.
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A large bouquet of freshly cut lilacs grace the small table in the
 center of the "conversational area" of the living room.
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An embossed white pitcher holds the pretty purple blooms.
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Ahhhh....lilacs!
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I am smitten with their beauty and scent!
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Since we are visiting in my living room, I thought I would throw in
 a couple photos of my springtime fireplace mantel.
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Several pieces of white ironstone grace the mantel.  I love the stark
 contrast of the bright whites against the dark wood mantel
 and olive green wall color.
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You can see the reflection of the large, arched living room window
 in the glass of the art hanging above the mantel.  I love it!
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If you would like to see more of my springtime mantel...just click HERE.
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Voila...and there you have it...
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A beautiful bouquet of lilacs for the living room!
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I am joining these fabulous parties...
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Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.
WOW party...hosted by Kim over at Savvy Southern Style.
Open House party...hosted by Sherry over at No Minimalist Here.
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Thank you, ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!
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Well my friends...I'm so happy that you stopped by for a visit today!
  Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here.  I would
 love to visit with you!
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Warmest Wishes!
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