THE RARE BIRD......

One of my favorite antique malls is The Rare Bird. The girls there are so sweet and very helpful. I have found so many terrific vintage things here. From hats to amazing jewelry, you`re sure to find antiques of all kinds!



Did I mention the displays? You be the judge...... Enjoy!









I LOVE Victorian nightgowns and this is a beauty! It`s Batise and has a trail. It`s a little pricey, but I still have my eye on it!

I have some friends visiting me through out the year. I`ll be showing them around all the favorite spots of mine. This is definitely one of them!

If you`re in the area any time this year let me know. There`s so much to see in the antique districts!

The Finishing Touch......

The fireplace is all aglow with lights, peppermint striped light bulb ornaments, silver mercury glass garland, a Mark Robert`s Peppermint Fairy, and two Byer`s Choice ice skaters.




A whimsical peppermint snowman.....





..... Is a close friend of the peppermint Santa!





These are a few new Carolers I bought after Christmas last year. Santa always puts money in my stocking to shop special sales after Christmas- It`s my day!!




This Santa is just hanging around! I love him- He is full of mica flakes on a peppermint stick... You gotta love that!



















I`ve been collecting Byer`s Carolers for years. This set is my favorite! I collect all types of things from "A Christmas Carol." I just love the whole story because I truly believe there IS good in every one.




After looking all year, I finally found this vintage PINK flocked wreath! I love it.








Some whimsy in the guest bathroom. This is my tree I put in there every year.


I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of my wonderful whimsy world during this Holiday season.
Life can be so stressful and serious sometimes, you just have to take time to enjoy Christmas with a smile.....
and remember the REAL reason for the season!

Getting the table ready for guests...




Place cards are tied to their cup handles...




The table is set except for some pink napkins and napkin rings. (Note to self: center plates on chargers)!



Christmas Mooses....








Next: Some Byers Carolers and more Pink and Peppermint!! Stay tuned......

A Pink And Peppermint Christmas!!

My Peppermint frogs will greet you at the entrance in the foyer. I love Katherine`s Collections. They make everything with great details and quality. The clothes are exquisite!










These peppermint urns are filled with Dollar Store trees that my friend Teresa flocked. I added light and dark pink vintage mercury ornaments to add some color and shine!








This is my grapevine tree I made this summer. I started with a tomato cage and wrapped grapevines around continuously. I made ribbon roses, brushed glue on them then added sugar glitter. I wrapped lights and vintage garlands around. The baby`s breath added a little softness. It added a feminine pink touch to the whimsy!











I only put one tree up this year. This is my flocked pencil tree. If you look closely, you can see snowmen peppermint sticks with red top hats, vintage pink mercury glass, and of course peppermint ornaments!




I found these huge peppermint sticks a few years ago. I think they add the perfect finishing touch to my peppermint tree!



Next I`ll be setting the table for some special friends coming Friday for crafting and fellowship.
You`ll be introduced to my Christmas Mooses. And yes, they`re wearing peppermint striped sweaters!
The mantle is all aglow... waiting for Santa to come. Stay tuned.....

Feeling Blue...

Although I`m definitely a pink girl, I looked around my office/ studio, and found I was surrounded by blue. Everything from flocked wallpaper to wonderful vintage hats, I`m feeling blue....
What color do you feel today?

A True Artisan...

Have you heard of anyone carving a santa face out of a vintage spool?? Me either. Jill Motovidlak is a true artist! Look at the detail! I loved this little guy with the pink tree! Jill threw the beautiful blue tree in the box. That was just an extra. How sweet was that?




This is the sweet little vintage bird fur clip on top of the tree. I love pink and I love birds- I had to have this too!

Jill is a sweet girl with small children. I don`t know where she finds the time to create art... When she does it`s truly amazing!
Check out Jill`s etsy shop here.
She has some adorable carved santas just waitng for a new home!

We`ve Been Flocked!

This is Teresa Greene. She owns a garden center: "It`s Always Something." Teresa has the most beautiful flocked trees I`ve ever seen. I caught her in the act as I picked up my wreaths. Next year we`ll have one of those trees!
We`ll be going out of town the day after Christmas and I didn`t want to have to throw it away so soon.







I love our flocked wreaths! It looks like it snowed all over them! Teresa does a great job and makes beautiful bows. She called me a while ago to tell me she was in our neighborhood and dressed up the mailbox. Is that great customer service or what??