~Just One of Those Days~

..."it's very nice to have a friend...someone to lean on when the road bends"-this is a sweet song in my heart. ~Photo courtesy of Decorative Country Living~

Passion for Vintage Plates

I have quite a collection of French and Bavarian vintage plates but have always hesitated to hang them into a grouping for fear of the "gandmother's look". But I found several inspirations from Martha Stewart Living magazine and found them beautiful and not granny-looking at all. Soon, they will find their place on my wall.

Simplify

I picked this photo at www.hookedonhouses.net and was quickly inspired by its vintage style and simplicity. As our family is moving on to simplifying our lives and downsizing our acquired worldly possessions, this is such an inspiration.

Sister, Sister

My sisters..my best friends....

Spring

A garden leading to Disneyland is picture-perfect for spring...and weddings, too.
I don't have a floral garden as my husband and I love to adorn our small garden with perennial greeneries. What I do have is a row of hydrangeas in the corner of our house. I visit it often to check if flowers are in bloom for my vase or in winter, if the plants are thriving well.
Today, I see leaf buds signaling the coming of new blooms....then I feel spring is around the corner. March 20 on the calendar is the first day of spring- my favorite time of the year.

The Peak of My Inspiration: A Heart in Provence

I can only dream of living in Provence, France. But when I landed on the blog, A Heart in Provence by Laeriss, it took my heart to a place that encompasses my whole world of creativity and vintage style. The moment I saw her photos, I was sure she is a professional photographer, a famous designer, or an author of some great design book but her profile introduces her simply as Laeriss. She is one lady endowed with great creativity and style.


One can only be mesmerized by the way she gathers elements to create vignettes incorporating things she loves from nature- twigs, branches of leaves, nuts, and many more. It is such a great art like a painting you would admire in a museum.


I can also feel her grace in the photos of vintage-style clothes and jewelries. I am able to identify my style again when at 52, I lose track of my own taste in fashion and is in constant confusion of what looks nice on me.


I will definitely be a frequent visitor and this short write-up does not justify the beauty of her blog. It was sweet of her to share her creativity in French and English- a must see blog at www.heartinprovence.blogspot.com.