What happens on a rainy day when I do not want to venture outdoors?
I find what area needs refreshing and then try to
come up with an idea that starts with a single item as my inspiration.
That inspiration piece was purchased last year,
placed in a closet and eventually hung in the powder room.
Where it hung until I had an epiphany
of exactly where it should land or should I say hang.
This iron baluster once was part of the famous Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales, Fl.
When it closed the doors after being in business as an inn and restaurant for 83 years,
many of its furnishings, dinnerware, artwork and architectural pieces went up for sale.
Once I decided that this was the place I wanted to hang the iron piece,
which most likely was a part of a railing,
I started gathering items that I thought would coordinate with it.
Trying to lend to a “Country Frenchesque” feel.
The iron scroll lamp was brought up from the media room,
replacing the crystal and mother of pearl lamp previously on the table.
Then I searched for items of varying textures to adorn the table.
The antique 17th century vinegar jar that I purchased in France was perfect.
The vintage French print remains in the same place.
I wish I could say that these pretty wood candleholders
were from a wonderful European manor . . . but alas, they are from a barn,
good ‘ole Pottery Barn, along with the birch candles.
As I gathered all of the pieces together, from the pottery to the candleholders,
to the vintage books, I was loving how it was coming together.
Yet, I kept in mind that I needed some lighter pieces to offset all of the dark tones.
Ironstone pieces and a tea set that I bought from a most kind shopkeeper in France,
fill the shelves along with the antique (dated 1880) Charles Dickens books.
Note a small vintage bronze statue on the shelf had been tucked away
until I found a place for it. It belonged to my late mother-in-law.
I replaced the tall plant stand with this pretty pedestal candleholder
that I was able to purchase at the High Point Market.
It really lends to the look I was going for in this area.
I contemplated painting this candleholder, but I will make that decision later,
to paint or not to paint. That is always the question.
As you can see, I also added the fabulous toleware candleholders that I bought
almost a year ago from Mary Alice’s shop. They were previously in the dining room.
So rainy days and Mondays, never get me down.
As they tend to motivate me to do and create things
that have been on my list and my mind for a long while.
And speaking of rainy days … we had our very first snowfall of the year.
The falling snow was beautiful with the large white flakes billowing down to the ground.
However, the ground was too warm so it did not stay long.
Now that’s the kind of snow I love!
Have a most beautiful day!
I am joining:
Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Shirley, everything about that area is pretty. I’m very impressed with the way you balanced out the iron piece on the wall and the lamp on the other side. That wasn’t an easy trick..or at least it wouldn’t have been for me. Your tole candelabras sure are pretty too.
Thanks Stacey…I love creating new looks. This particular one was easy as I had everything on hand…love shopping the house! Have a great day!
Hi Shirley, Love the way the iron piece on the wall brings the eye to the lamp. Great balance and so pleasing to view. Love it and all the details you pulled in the mix. I love rainy days for the same reasons. Being inside usually means something creative will take place. Your styling is beautiful.
Have a great week. xo
Thanks Celeste…rainy days can sure have a positive effect on creativity…
You just have a knack for making beautiful vignettes! It takes me a long time to think of ways to display items~it has to percolate for a while for me. I’ll seeing something in a magazine or on YOUR blog, and think of something I have similar and what can I add to or take away? Lol, it’s difficult for me.
Oh Denise…once you get the hang of it, you will find it easier and easier to do!….Thanks so much!!
Love the way you designed this space! We are supposed to be getting some snow here tomorrow, looking forward to it!
Thanks Cindy…I bet it will be a beautiful sight!
Hi Shirley, you’ve made a nice, earthy arrangement with all your changes. I love the architectural piece and the tole sconces from Mary Alice’s shop. I’m with you on that kind of snow, if it must be at all (at least at home, anyway. I don’t mind visiting snow, just don’t like it at home). We had a dusting last night, nothing big, but frigid temps today! Stay cozy!
Rita
Frigid here too, but at least it is very sunny with blue skies!…Carolina blue skies!
Very pretty “Frenchesque” vignette! Always good to refresh on a rainy day or a pretty day.
Thanks and I agree!!!
I love ther new vignette, Shirley! It sure speaks to me, the colors and textures! LOVE that iron piece, beautiful. We got snow yesterday too but only a little stuck. It is still here though as it is 17 degress right now:(:( Colleen will be here any minute, for the day!!!
Thanks Pinky..have fun with Colleen!!!
Great use of your inside time, Shirley! LOL! Love the ironstone accents… enjoy your day! xo Heidi
Thanks Heidi…enjoy your day too!!!
Love your French vignette, Shirley! You have so many nice French pieces and put them together perfectly.
Thanks JoAnn….have a great week!
I Love how you’ve mixed together so many wonderful textures in this gorgeous display!! That iron piece is fabulous and perfect combined with the iron base lamp. So so Beautiful, Shirley!
Mary Alice
Thanks Mary Alice….And those tole candle sconces are the greatest too!….:)
Ohhhhh I love the iron bannister piece….how great to own a piece of history! Love the iron lamp too!
~Des
SHIRLEY!!! I love it all!!! That wall shelf is to die for…that vinegar jar…the candle holders…It’s beautiful! I have come to expect no less because it’s always gorgeous:D
Ooh La La…I likey and it looks very Frenchesque. I have the same Barn candle holders. I have been nesting for days …cleaning, rearranging, Pinning, online ordering. ..you name it. It’s just too cold to venture out.
It all looks great! I love vintage iron pieces!
Shirley, I love all the new touches, but I must say the small vintage bronze statue has me swooning! I love bronze and that is so pretty! I am so glad you found a lovely place to display it! Have a wonderful week!
It all looks perfect together Shirley!
We had the same snow down here, and I did something similar with my time that day–moved things around the house. Your vignette looks lovely, and I am especially fond of those wonderful old Dickens books. What treasures!
Such a warm and inviting vignette Shirley! Your iron fragment looks perfectly at home paired with your books, candles and wonderful lamp!
I like the dark brown tones and the white to brighten the entire area… Lovely statue…