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June 25, 2014 By Shirley

Adding French Country Style to the Coffee Table

Well, I find I have a “time limit” of how long a vignette stays on the coffee table. . .

Time’s up for the crystal theme . . .

~ ~ and time for a more casual feel of French Country.

Coffee Table Vignette

So what do you do? . . . you add some lavender buds in a crystal compote.

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

Lavender

Then you add stems of lavender in a “pretend French Confit Jar” . . .

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

And add a pretty violet for color and texture and a bird bath of lavender vs. water . . .

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

What would a French Country vignette be without wonderful Charles Faudree books . . .

~ ~ and a gathered bunch of lavender stems.

Coffee Table Vignette

A gathered bunch of lavender tied together with a pretty ribbon. . .

~ ~ is this saying French Country yet?

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

A “petite” Ridgways Blue and White Oriental bowl holds vintages keys . . .

~ ~ the bowl is from England, but the keys could be from the South of France!

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

French Country Coffee Table Vignette

I am loving the wonderful smell of the lavender as I sit on the sofa . . .

~ ~ admiring the French Country accents gathered in and around one of my favorite baskets.

Have a wonderful day of enjoying the wonderful smells of summer . . .

~ ~ of hot dogs on the grill, the amazing scent of watermelon as you slice one open . . .

~ ~ ~ ~ the smell of fresh cut grass . . . and for me, the smell of clay at the ballfield !!

I am joining:

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

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  1. Gee says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Pretty vignette. I do believe if I try really hard, I can smell the lavender. Like you I am getting tired of seeing the sea shells. Ready for something new.You have inspired me to change things up ambit…
    Happy summer Shirley !
    Hugs, Gee

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  2. kirby carespodi says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Nicely done, Shirley!

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  3. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Lavender is one of my favorite fragrances, and one of very few that don’t give me migraines. Love your new coffee table vignette. 🙂

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  4. Mary Alice Patterson says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    You know I LOVE your coffee table filled with lavender in all its forms!!!! And I’m going to have to use your idea of the skeleton keys in a pretty dish. Everything is so Lovely, Shirley!
    Mary Alice

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  5. Des says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Wonderful vignette….I love the little blue and white dish with keys!!!
    ~Des

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  6. Stacey says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    So pretty. I really like the old keys.

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  7. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    That’s really lovely Shirley. I especially love that white colour blocked jug.

    Happy Wednesday!!!

    xox

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  8. Kelly - Talk of the House says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Clay in the ballfield? I would take the glorious smell of lavender any day over that.:) I love your new vignette, and yes it does say Country French all the way. The smells around here are rain dampened dirt and wet rosemary. All this rain does my herbs worlds of good!

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  9. Babs says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    So pretty! Love your Charles Faudree books, the little blue and white bowl with the antique keys and that wonderful basket. You also reminded me about the bunch of lavender I bought in Sautee Nacoochee. Thanks for the inspiration. My coffee table vignette is definitely past it’s “sell by date”.

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  10. Sheila says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Shirley, I am loving your basket and your bowl of keys. I love blue & white, so you had me at first glance. I always enjoy your creations
    Sheila

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  11. Rosie M. says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Just lovely…..I especially like the keys in the bowl: I am going to start hunting for skeleton keys on my antiquing journeys!! Rosie @ The Magic Huch

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  12. Jeanette Price says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Nice job Shirley! I think that all those keys must be for for me. You’ve locked everything up so you wont find me lurking around your house!! He he. Your home looks so lovely no matter what you do to it.

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  13. bonnie says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Lovely Lavender!!

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  14. kelly says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I like your new coffee table vignette. Hard to believe that Charles Faudree is gone now. I guess his books will become even more special now.

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  15. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Shirley, your French vignette is lovely! I can almost smell the lavender! I love the basket and the way it anchored the vignette. Your home is always so pretty!

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  16. Kris says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    So lovely Shirley. I love that basket you have the vignette in. Love the smell of lavender so relaxing and fresh.
    So pretty.
    Kris

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  17. Pam says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Love this so much. I had some lavender growing last year but it was destroyed by all the snow. This blog makes me want to plant some more. Did you buy those French keys together or separately? They are awesome.

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  18. Shenita says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Shirley, this is such a pretty vignette. I love all of the lavender accents. I am sure it smells wonderful; and the Charles Faudree books are perfect!

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  19. Cynthia says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    What a beautiful vignette, love all the lavender and the keys in that dish are super cool!!

    Cynthia

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  20. Penny @ the comforts of home says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love lavender. Your table look looks wonderful.

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  21. Mimi says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Very pretty! I love the contrast of the lavender with the red chair in the background. You have such an eye for detail.

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  22. Pinky says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Where did you get your lavender? It is beautiful and I bet your house smells HEAVENLY!!!! I just love that little bird bath! You have the cutest pieces. I have my shell collection all over right now. I only get to use them in the summer but I really love your vignette!!!

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  23. Mary Feguson says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Very pretty vignette and I love the lavender. Looks very French.
    Have a wonderful evening.
    Mary

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  24. martina says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    BEAUTIFUL my friend!! I have the same confit pot from PB…mine is filled with wheat right now but after seeing yours with the lavender I think a change is coming!

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  25. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Beautiful vignette, Shirley. I love lavender!

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  26. Kathy @ Creative home expressions says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Your lavender looks so pretty and I’ll bet it smells fantastic, Shirley! I love your coffee table vignette, including your decorating books {especially the Charles Faudree}.

    Reply
  27. Joanne Boulter says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Shirley I just love lavender. I put a few drops of lavender oil into an atomizer by my den every night and I sleep so well.

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  28. Patti says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:18 am

    Love thee old keys in the dish. A simple detail, but so very beautiful.
    A great french look, … and smell. Love Charles Faudree, he was my favorite designer.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  29. Jayne says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:39 am

    I bet your room does smell as wonderful as your coffee table looks! Such simple ways to use the lavender! I just love simple! Love the keys in the bowl. I just remembered I have some old keys. Now I know what I can do with them!

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  30. Sharon says

    June 26, 2014 at 8:32 am

    So lovely!

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  31. Linda says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:53 am

    What a lovely vignette! I love Lavender!! Mine will soon be ready to harvest then I will have that lovely aroma in my home.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  32. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Shirley, Beautiful vignette and I bet your home smells wonderful!
    xx,
    Sherry

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  33. Alycia Nichols says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:14 am

    I like the change! I also like the vintage keys! I have a small collection of them myself, and they are on display in our library. I’ve considered putting them in a shadow box, but I really like them just kind of casually put out in a bowl. It’s kind of a “Downton Abbey” look in its own little way! 🙂

    Hope you had a good weekend, Shirley!

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  34. lorB says

    July 1, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Love the smell of lavender and the display of it is gorgeous…

    Reply
  35. Isla says

    June 13, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Where can I buy a bird bath with the two birds that you used? It’s adorable and unique.
    Isla

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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