enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Last week as I was grocery shopping I stopped by my favorite Goodwill and the Habitat for Humanity store. I was really in a hurry so I scurried through both and nearly missed these two sweet items in the Habitat store. I overheard one of the volunteers talking about a separate scale and noting that one had just arrived today. I saw the scale and … [Read more...]
Serenity in White After the brilliance of the Christmas festivities, I believe we seek the soothing, peaceful ambiance of decorating with white. A While back, I featured my collection of White Pitchers. I loved the look of them grouped together and decided that after Christmas I would aspire to recreate a lighter version … [Read more...]
Country Living Fair The day was perfect - bright and beautiful. I have been looking forward to the Country Living Fair returning to Stone Mountain, GA! I had such a good time last year and found some really lovely treasures.This year, I met up with my new friend, Karen. She and I share interest in crafting and home decor. This was her first time to … [Read more...]
A thing of beauty is a joy forever I have been reading a number of books on the different styles of collectors. The Collector's Style The Collector's Eye Decorating with China and Glass and The Way We Live with The Things We Love beauty is in the eye of the beholder 'collecting is a satisfying process that requires a … [Read more...]
As Unique As Snowflakes Recently, my husband and I were out doing errands. While he was at a meeting I stopped by a little thrift store nearby. My eyes scanned the room and I began to look at the glassware. I then moved across the room and in the back were the linens. On the top shelf was a stack of … [Read more...]
EXPERIMENT is my theory correct - could red be a neutral background? I had shared with you before my layered tablescapes. I had found two bedskirts that I layered over the slipcover tablecloth I made creating a soft layering of ruffles and lace. I then carried the theme through with layered china and … [Read more...]
WelcomeToHome and Garden Thursday3rd Thursday - Thrift-Collecting White PitchersThis has been an extremely busy week at A Delightsome Life!Did you have a wonderful Mother's Day? I did - a complete day of pampering - breakfast in bed, lunch out, go to a movie, 'The Avengers' - great movie! Love the character of Captain America! Then Dinner at my … [Read more...]
Creamy White Pitchers My eyes seem to be drawn to them and I head for them as if I were magnetized. I just love creamy white pitchers – of all sizes. Of late I have found two to three at a time. I am beginning to think someone’s dear collection is being given away and I am adopting the collection as my own – giving them a … [Read more...]
Thrifting Finds And a little Crafting on the side Last week, I had a meeting and it so happened that I’d pass a local Goodwill, two Habitat Stores and a Flea Market on the way. Soooo, I left a little early and began my rounds. I started at Goodwill and conveniently one of the Habitat stores is just across the street. Then onto the … [Read more...]
Rescue the lonely pieces I would just love to have complete sets of some of the china pieces I own. The artistry in the patterns and shape are just wonderful. I will, however, pick up a beautiful, lonely piece simply for its beauty. Whether it is a teacup, saucer, creamer, lidless sugar bowl, plate or … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
