Enchanter

Enchanting European doors ...aren't they beautiful; where do they lead?

Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I love fall festivals .....

Lots to see...

Counting Blessings

The Pilgrims made
seven times more graves than houses.
No Americans have been more impoverished
than these who, nevertheless,
set aside a day of thanksgiving.
- H.U. Westermayer

Wonderful...

Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful.

~ A.R. Ammons

Hanging out with my nephews.....always a treat and unpredictable. Yes, this a Haunted Castle -are you scared?

Love my end of the season bouquet picked and carefully arranged by one of the castle designers! So sweet! Oh, and by the way; goldfish do not eat olives!

Have a great day!
Shelly

Wishing you the best ...

Let all thy joys be as the month of May.
~Francis Quarles

Flowers are popping up everywhere....tons of things on the "to-do" list. A list of projects, including spring cleaning, and gardening. Lots of yard sale signs this weekend....it's distracting! Weather changed yesterday; now were socked into a terrible storm of lightening and rain, rain, rain! Hope you have a happy Monday!

~Shelly

In Season.....

Louisiana Strawberries; Love them.....so sweet and yummy!

Everything is good in its season.
- Italian saying

The Strawberry Festival is this weekend ~ just imagine all the strawberry goodness: pies, milkshakes, jam and preserves, hand dipped in chocolate, Strawberry Daiquiri's, Strawberry cakes and icecream too! Oh, and don't forget about the Royalty; how cool to be the Strawberry Queen and wear a crown all the time!

This year I've decided that I am going to make my own preserves.....I'll let you know how it goes. If I don't make them fast; I'm going to have to buy more berries they are starting to disappear quickly!

In the meantime, I'd love to share these with you; enjoy!

~Shelly

Songs of Spring

A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. ~Chinese Proverb

Happy Spring!

~Shelly

Happy St. Patrick's Day

The Day.....

The day I see a leaf is a marvel of a day. -Kenneth Patton

The Dahlia's are growing....we're going to have lots of flowers!

Sunflowers too!!! I did plant some stuff to eat too; tomato's, squash, zucchini and bellpeppers. I am so looking forward to watching them grow.

I found this statue here last weekend. I think she's beautiful....gotta name her; what do you think? Maybe I should plant some lettuce for her to watch over!

~Shelly

For the Birds

I enjoy watching the birds in my yard. And last year, I decided to make petite bird feeders to hang in my yard. I found the recipe in one of Sandra Lee's cookbooks. They were very easy to make. I used my vintage jell-o molds for the forms.


The recipe is really simple, you beat a couple eggs and stir in the bird seed. Pack it in a mold and bake.

While the birdfeeder is still warm, use a dowel rod or a skewer to poke a hole about an inch from the top. When your birdfeeder cools you can put a wire or a piece of raffia thru the hole to hang your feeder.

I've decided to make some more this weekend.

~Shelly

Let the Good Times Roll......

Do you have time to take in a parade or two? For some; this is serious business! teehee The small town parades are great for little ones....Happy Mardi Gras!

~Shelly

New Items Added

I've added some new items...

Don't you love this chef set?!

....more to come, check back soon!

~Shelly

Never forget....

Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love.

~Nelson Rockefeller

When words escape...

When words escape, flowers speak. ~ Bruce W. Currie

Talk to me! This weekend was just beautiful in South Louisiana; 77 degrees on Saturday! I had so much fun playing in the dirt! I have ambitious plans for the garden and started some seeds. I planted them in pots that can be transplanted when the ground warms up a little more. I'll let you know how it goes!

The fruit stand had the most beautiful strawberries! Had to snap a few shots. I had planned to make strawberry bread, but the berries never last long enough! Gotta buy more next time.

I won this pretty milk glass bowl at an estate auction recently! Love it. We're planning to attend another this weekend ~ looking forward to the excitement! I wonder what we'll find....

Take care,

Shelly

Be My Valentine

Chic and Shabby Home and Make Mine Pink is the place to find a fantastic Pink Friday shopping experience ~ Each week Chic and Shabby Home and the participating boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature theme coordinated items ~ Shop from the comfort of home ~ Each Friday items to fit this week's theme will be added. This week's theme is Be My Valentine.

I have a special place in my heart for dresser boxes......they are beautiful and oh so girly! I especially love this porcelain box it has such a beautiful bouquet of roses.

Same box different vignette!

This silver dresser box was in the window of an antique shop - I had to have it!

I love the red velvet lining and especially the claw feet.
I found this 1940's dresser box at a flea market out of state on a trip! The portrait on the top is perfect for Valentines Day!

Hope you have a great weekend!

~Shelly

Wonderful Magical Winter White

Chic and Shabby Home and Make Mine Pink is the place to find a fantastic Pink Friday shopping experience ~ Each week Chic and Shabby Home and the participating boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature theme coordinated items ~ Shop from the comfort of home ~ Each Friday items to fit this week's theme will be added ~ Get a cup of coffee and come early ~ this week's theme is winter white.

Visit my shop for these items and so much more!

This papertowel holder is here. How many things can you think of to put on top of the shelf?

In case you need more, you can check out this publication of Victoria Magazine online until you can get to the bookstore!

Hope you have a great friday!

~Shelly

Romantic Roses

Chic and Shabby Home and Make Mine Pink is the place to find a fantastic Pink Friday shopping experience ~ Each week Chic and Shabby Home and the participating boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature theme coordinated items ~ Shop from the comfort of home ~ Each Friday items to fit this week's theme will be added ~ Get a cup of coffee and come early ~

Have fun, you can find the rest of our new items, here at Chic and Shabby Home!

~Shelly

Romantic Roses

I have some beautiful new items to show you; join me to celebrate Romantic Roses for this Make Mine Pink Friday!

~Shelly

Happy Day!

This sweet face turned 23 today!

Where does the time go??? Wish I'd taken more pictures!

We invited a clown to entertain for his first birthday ~ and oooooooohhh she did a fantastic job; balloon animals and lots of magic tricks. He was such a handsome boy in his blue velvet bow-tie suit! What was I thinking?! (It is January!)

Make a wish...he had his own clown cake; so cute! Gotta help blow out his 1st. birthday candle...I wonder what he was thinking?

I'm so proud of the young man that he has become; my wish is that all of his wishes come true!