Hi! I'm trying to consolidate and simplify things..It gets to be too much posting on two blogs so I thought I'd post on Typepad for now...I hope you come and visit me there! I really value everyone who visits this Blogger blog.. Please don't let the move mean this is goodbye!
love,
Christine mybellacolle.typepad.com
Monday, May 26, 2008
Please Visit...
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Loveliness of Patina
Patina: (pat'n-a) noun. 1. A fine crust or film on bronze or copper: it is usually green or greenish blue and is formed by natural oxidation; it is valued as being ornamental. 2. Any thin coating or color change resulting from age, as on the surface of old woodwork.
I patina-ed some larger collage charms I made many moons ago today... I love how they turned out! They have a wonderful quality of loved and aged treasures from long ago.
Some folks have the luxury of being able to buy brand new high end furniture and accessories.. but we don't here..But that's okay because being the sentimental fool I am, worn and loved is what I prize!
Here it is as a drawer pull on a loved dresser at the top of our stairs that holds our linens...
These larger charms are so much fun! They add whimsy and interest where ever they are...
Patina is so beautiful in my eyes.. I use estate silver everyday, and no it's not bright and shinny.. Things that have acquired this wonderful warm look always remind me of older relatives homes... a feeling of comfort and fun...
You can find some of her wonderful creations at Homestead Hico
Can't you just see these wonderful treasures coming from some wonderful estate somewhere? Aged and loved pieces have history... that what makes them such a wonder to me. Who owned this originally? Was this a wedding present? Things like that...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Emotion of France
Here is my contribution to the 'les emotion de la France' book swap. Now... I just have to print out twenty four pages...glitterfy and send in!!
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Monday, May 19, 2008
New Charm and found texture
Happy Monday... Busy weekend.. I have been painting and sprucing up to get the house ready to sell our selves... I just had to pause as I was packing some odds and ends away... with the wonderful textures around me.. I'm constantly looking for inspiration around me and I didn't even stop and realize I had inspiration right in my own bedroom... This is one of my bedside table lamps.. I smudged my self out of the reflection..but I just love the silver sheen these lamps have.. smooth and cool to the touch.. mini gazing balls.
This is a beautiful white rose wreath that hangs over our bed. Now with the chocolate froth walls and white trim..soft pristine folds right above our head...
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Friday, May 16, 2008
A Birthday...
Well.. it's a birthday today! #1 turns 16!! Oh my...where did the time go? Just seems like yesterday he was born.... There are times I think teenagers have lost their minds..then he turns around and surprises me.. We had a wonderful dinner tonight...At his fave place "Old Chicago"..
When DH comes home from work we will have a party for this guy.. 16... hmm... he's going to go and take his drivers test for his licence this Wed... OH my... I love you #1!! I pray you have many more..
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Who's afraid of a little color?
{Designers in Residence 2000}
Who's afraid of a little Color ?
I must admit I am...a bit color shy when it comes to room colors...granted I have a dove gray bathroom..and a sage green hallway. But I've never been so carefree to add wonderful color. I stick to neutral backdrops...tan..white..lightest of pink, NEVER reds! or orange or yellow..
{Traditional Homes May 2008}
But, I think once we can sell this house we are in and move.. I will try some wonderful new color palettes!! Would you just look at the wonderful colors in this living room!! My scanner didn't truly pick up the colors like it should... that is chartreuse on the ceiling ladies and gentlemen! The chairs are pink with yellow piping..Aren't those curtain a wonderful splash of freshness?
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Life is a Song
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! I haven't been able to visit like I should...I will try and stop by soon!
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Labels: Black and white collage