Hi hi hi!
Hope you all are doing lovely.
How about some pops of color for your winter daze?
So you see...
I was supposed to be organizing last week -
When I popped onto Craigslist for a quick browse and found this sweet lil' desk. I loved it immediately and it fit right into this little spot like a glove.
Isn't treasure hunting the bestest?
Especially when it's unexpected?
I find treasure hunting to be relaxing and exhilarating all at once.
The bonus of this little piece is that it has its original working key.
Through the secret keyhole right there, insert hearts galore!
<3 <3 <3
Since my wall peeked out a little I thought I would show you my floral mural I painted last year.
I meant to take photos sooner but time just escaped me.
I should have taken a picture before I put the mantel shelf back up.
My favorite butterfly is being covered up right now but I'll take more pics in the future I'm sure.
I guess I just love a beautiful mess.
Maybe a plain mess to others, but layers of florals and old things have my heart.
One day (a few years ago) I bought an old painting at an antique store and the seller also had the artists paint palette. I have plenty of my own palette's, stacks really from years of use, but having someone else's seemed magical in its own way so I had to have it.
There's so many ways to bring happy pops of color into your home.
Spools and paper flowers are good for that, especially when it's not flower season.
I bought this record a while back (you might recall) because I just loved the colors.
It was such an easy way to bring some of my fave colors into my home.
I have a few John Derian plates that are always fun too.
I got the little bubble blowing girl in 2006 or thereabouts.
I am enjoying the petals and leaves peeking out around my bed.
I had no idea they would work well with the shelf up too.
I had not intended to put it back up but I left the brackets in the wall just in case.
I camouflaged them with paint into the leaves and petals and now I'm glad I did.
Plus I love a shelf to place artwork and candles and any random little assortment of treasures.
I'm in love with the little ledge on the desk because it gives me a place to use as a dressing table too.
To place my jewelry + etcetera's.
Tea and happy things.
What more can one ask for?
I love these hand tinted vintage postcards.
Another way to add a pop of colour.
Once you crawl into bed you are surrounded by a forest of red mushrooms at the foot of the bed.
Perfect place for dreaming...
Or water coloring, which I do happen to do sitting in bed from time to time.
I know, I live on the edge ;-)
I'm so glad I painted flowers on the wall.
It adds so much happy, especially when the winter garden is sleeping.
I think we should all paint on the wall at some point in our lives.
When I was 11 my parents let me paint on the walls, it opened the flood gates to my love for creativity.
They also let me paint my furniture, which I enjoyed profoundly.
I painted all sorts of designs and colors - several times actually.
I know a lot of us here love to paint on furniture, it's such a huge undertaking but so incredibly rewarding when you are done.
So, what about it, you feel like painting on your wall?
Show me if you do.
I'm sure some of you have already.
Well, it's a beautiful day out and I hear the breeze and sun calling me.
It's going to get really cold tomorrow they say.
Not as cold as some of you at all though, I'm certain of that.
Stay warm and happy.
Wishes, magic and starssss!
Off I go for now, but I'll be back soon.
Promise.
Looove, V
