Thursday, May 26, 2011

Inspiration straight from Cindy's Romantic Home!

A few years ago, I was reading Cindy's blog post about her $20 garage sale chandelier find! I remember thinking... that Cindy is one lucky gal... I'd never find anything like that in south Texas... That was in 2007. Now flash forward to 2009... wandering through one of my favorite junk shops in Geronimo, Texas... I found it.... now I have to admit... I didn't find it for $20... but I did find it... for $100. Already wired, this beauty had it's original Made In Spain metal tags on it.

So I carted it home, and got it in the front door... where it sat on a side table in my living room until February, 2011, when I finally got around to redecorating the guest bedroom... and now my beautiful chandelier proudly hangs there ... I just love it!
Notice the "wax" effect on the candle-liers? That was inspiration from Cindy too... on her "Drip, Drip, Drip" post... which was inspired by a post from "Miss Mustard Seed".
And... that's what I love about blogging... wonderful ideas from so many creative people... thanks Cindy... you are truly an inspiration to many.... and many more than you may know...
My perfect crystal chandelier... greeting guests when they retire... and making me smile...
Down here in French Lique...
I'm joining Cindy for Show & Tell Friday... so jump over and see who else is playing!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Spring Cleaning Vacation... and a break!

This week I'm spending most of my time Spring Cleaning... taking a week off to clean... must be in my Southern Girl blood...



But on Friday... I've got fun planned... a much needed break for a girlfriend day of thrift shopping with Candy... We'll meet in Geronimo at Blue Hills Antique Mall and then visit our friend, Miss Beverly, at Glory B's before decided where to venture next... Bet I'll some interesting stuff to post about if I can just remember to take my camera!!!


And last but certainly not least... my new fav photo of my sweet granddaughter, the Panda...


Holding her faux camera in hand... she said to my daughter... her mother the photographer....


"Hey Mom! This is YOU!!"


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