12/17/2008

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Joyeux Noel mon Ami...

My little French girl bust! Many of my friends remember when I found my little French girl. I found her at an Antique Flea Market this past summer. I was on a mission to find one...and there she was...in all of her beauty! Hehe! I have to say a special thank you to my friend Vanna for giving me the bug....the moment I seen Vanna's pretty "Frenchy" busts....I just knew that I just had to have one (or two)!!!

My friend Vanna just recently started her own blog and it's fabulous!!! It's called "Delusions of Grandeur" ...you just have to go and see Vanna's beauties!!!


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During the Christmas renovations...my French girl was moved to the living room. She found herself right at home on this table sitting in front of the window. Do you see her smiling? I think she's quite happy here in her new spot! I added some greenery, ribbons, ornaments, and a candle for a table piece. Did you see the little gold letters that spell out the word "LOVE"....they have the most precious little cherubs perched on them! Below the table on top of the hat boxes...I placed a silver cake plate filled with gold candles and ornaments...oh yes, and a few pearls! Psssst....I really liked how this photo turned out....it was snowing at the time and the lighting was really pretty!!!






Well my friends....there you have it! Just a little more of my Christmas decor. I really haven't done as much decorating this year....it's going to be a quiet Christmas at our house! I didn't even put up a tree, but I did put out just a few things. I sure have enjoyed all of my fellow blogger's Christmasy homes though....they are all so beautiful!!!

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Love ya'll,
Chari

17 comments:

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Chari,
It's all sooo beautiful! Love the french girl.
And of course I always love "LOVE" spelled out. Very sweet. Love your table and centerpiece too.
Have a great day! ~Melissa

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Chari...girl I love her in the living room also..and what a beautiful job you did on that table..love your new header..and I know I still owe you an email and will get to it in the morning..Have a wonderful day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gloria

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning dear friend, Oh she looks "great" in the living room too! She's one of those things that's going to look "great" anywhere !! lol Your hat boxes all decked out in their glory is perfect girl.. Oh you've given me a few ideas..hummmm off to open the shop. They are calling for ice to start around here today about 10, I sure hope it misses us..
hope all is well with you ..
hugs ~lynne~

xinex said...

Beautiful bust! Look at that pretty amicable face!...Christine

Anonymous said...

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.AND YES,I'D SAY SHE IS VERY HAPPY...ANN

Anonymous said...

Chari- You always have such a classy touch to your home! French Girl is lovely and does look quite content! I love the huge tassel from your lamp shade- I have a few tassel and never can quite get the feel for what to do with them beside hanging them from a knob! I think I will have to borrow your idea!

Any snow your way today? Think Sunday is the day we are supposed to get a dumping-

blessings
mary

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Chari, You know how much I love that French girl, and your Christmas decorations just highlight her! That greenery on the table looks gorgeous with that ribbon running through it so gracefully. This is beautiful. laurie

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Bonjour Chari! As soon as I saw Joyeux Noel on my dashboard, I had to rush right over to see the Frenchiness! I love your little French girl. Now you and Vanna are making me think I have to have one, too! Merci beaucoup!...Debbie

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

STUNNING!!!!!!!!! Busts and crowns are all the craze, love your vignettes....talk soon!

Kathysue said...

Hi Chari I love her sweet little face.She looks perfect in the window surrounded by all of your pretty Christmas goodies. Very pretty.OOOH and snow outside how perfectly Christmasy.Hugs Kathysue

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU DEAR FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE.HOW ARE YOU?YES,THE SWELLING IN JAMES HAND HAS GONE DOWN.THE PAIN IS LESS.HE GOES BACK TO THE HAND SURGEON MON.THE GUESS IS SPIDER BITE.SO FAR THEY REALLY DONOT KNOW??????????ANN

Anonymous said...

I love your display! Reminds me of something in a fancy home decor store. :) I did a linkup of Christmas homes in Colorado on my blog today and included yours!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Chari, my friend..just getting around to swinging by today.. We were without lights last night due to all the ice. Our driveway looks like a skating ring..I hope you're just getting snow and no ice.. Stay in and stay warm my friend.. Happy Holidays!! ~lynne~

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Chari...I just love this little french girl! She does look very happy there! And that pic is gorgeous...it could be a header pic, even! :-) Although, I love your current header pic, too! I'm off for a few days from work...I can finally visit around and see what I've been missing...Yipeee!
:-) Susan

Tomarie said...

Oh Chari! Your little french girl is beautiful!! I love her!!! She looks perfect on that table too! I haven't done much holiday decorating myself..but at least we won't have a lot to put back..teehee! :-) L~

Salmagundi said...

She is a beauty! I see the snow in your window - more is on the way tomorrow, I guess. Does it seem like we are getting snow earlier than usual? May be we will have an early Spring. Merry Christmas! Sally

lvroftiques said...

Chari I saw your little french girl and my heart skipped a beat!! Awww I'm so glad I helped get you hooked on them!*winks* She would be a perfect addition to any room! But she looks particularly lovely in your livingroom! I just LOVE her!! I also love that tassel on the lamp!! What a gorgeous one that is!! Thank you so much for giving my blog a "shout out" *winks* You are such a sweetie! (((HUGS))) Vanna