Love ...

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself.

~ Jean Anouilh

A beautiful red dish is the base to which I have added a bar of luxurious european soap; a gift that I would love to receive myself!

Getting ready to give Valentines?

~Shelly

New for You...and me, too!

Happy Make Mine Pink Friday! I have been shopping in my jewelry box and wearing some things that have been tucked away. You know how the favorites get put on top and you pull them out over and over? Time for something new!

I love this set, look at all the colors!

Pearls, always a favorite of mine! This bracelet will end up on the top of the pile in the jewelry box!

This beautiful Sea Treasures Necklace will complement any outfit!

I love these bold earrings; they are fun and funky, too!

Dozens of "gems" on this bracelet! This year I have added a jewelry category to my store! I am so excited about the new items.

Only the heart knows how to find what is precious.

~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Happy Friday,

~Shelly

Here fishy, fishy

The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
~Anonymous

Had a great weekend with my nephews.....we saw a movie Saturday afternoon. Then, Sunday morning we took a trip to the Big Easy . It was the perfect day to spend hanaging out exploring!

Caught in the act...picking a flower for his nan-nan! Mischevious and so loving! I pressed my sweet flower into a journal.

Polka dotted sting rays! How cool is that?!

This exhibit was the most fun. We arrived in time to feed the sting rays! They suck the food right out of your hand; a vacuum that smacks and splashes, too!

Can't you hurry, we've got things to touch!?!?!

Macaws in the rainforrest. These guys came with a warning not to touch!!! Thankfully, we came home with all of our fingers.

Hope your new year is filled with blessings.

~Shelly

Welcome to Pink Friday

I hope that you are having a Happy New Year. I have been straightening closets and moving things around. I am making room for new items that are coming soon! I found some things that I had forgotten about; don't you love when that happens? I gave this ceramic dish to a friend for her birthday. She loves it. Another friend enjoys these adorable candles. They smell great, too.

These tray's are so chic and shabby.

Don't you think these frames will look great on any wall? They're on sale too! I can't possibly list all of the things that are on sale. You may want to check out a couple of the categories on the website: like Chic and Shabby and Home Decor to start. If you are ready for some pampering after the busy holidays, you should look at the great deals in the Spa Collections!

Visit often for great deals. Thanks to all of my great customers and many friends for a fantastic year! I am looking forward to a great 2009 with you!

~Shelly

Making Way for the New

Join us for PINK Friday at Make Mine Pink, your invitation to

“Shopping With a Twist” as the boutiques continue

"Making Way for the New"
on January 9th.

Riches......

To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.

~Cicero

Happy New Year to you and yours,
Shelly

Cajun Christmas

This is White Oak Plantation; all dressed up for Christmas. 22 acres of southern grandeur; owned by a famous chef, inspired by Houmas House Plantation that was built in the 1800's.

The main entrance opens to a grand staircase and beautiful parlor.

The main parlor with it's 26 foot ceiling and antique crystal chandelier are a impressive sight. The tree is decorated with fleur de lis and poinsettia's. I love how you can see the second story balcony from this room.

Papa Noel vignette...simple and elegant.

More poinsettia's; this fireplace mantle is so pretty.

LeBaron crystal chandeliers are stunning.

These fantastic lead glass doors lead to a court yard. The private dining area was decorated for an event tonight. The elegant Grand French Ballroom features a black and white simulated (insert faux!) marble floor and three chandeliers with matching wall sconces. Fantastique!

I'd love to attend one of the Culinary Garden Seminars that are offered. I'm going to have to keep checking the calendar for upcoming events.

I'll post pictures of the grounds another time.

~Shelly