New Vintage in the Petite Boutique

Recently I found some wonderful old rosary crucifixes and religious medals, so with a few added charms and tags, I wanted to share the "new" vintage one-of-a-kind pendant necklaces that are in my Etsy Shop, the Petite Boutique.

I've also added a new chain to these pieces; 

a small link, but with a nice weight.

Love the antiqued brass.

One of the great things about these pendant clasps

 is that you can add on or remove the individual pieces. 

That way if you have some personal charms or pendants

they can be worn with the rest.

I also can put together a special pendant 

with your choice of elements,

just email me for info.

I'll be making more of these,

 just wanted to get these first few listed.

Seeing this pretty girl wearing my very first necklace listed on Etsy,

was what inspired me to make some pieces with a new look.

Thanks,  Anne...

(isn't she cute?)

 I'm linking up with my friends Patti and Paula

over at Ivy and Elephants

xoxo,

Pretty in Pink

Thanks everyone, for weighing in on the Master Bedroom post from yesterday. I think that the first thing will be to find some neutral drapes that will work with a new wall color, too. And then when I'm ready to take on another paint project that I'll probably go with something in a lighter taupe with a gray undertone. I think those two changes will go a long way to freshen up the space, AND my attitude about it. We've lived in this house longer than any other house, so I'm used to getting to make a fresh start more often. It's easy to get into a rut, and then one day look around and be dissatisfied.

But today, I want to share this precious pink hyacinth before it fades. I've never forced these bulbs before;  I actually bought three, but this was the only one to bloom. I worked on bringing some "Spring" into the sun porch on Saturday, where this pink sweetie took center stage.

The fragrance is just intoxicating...

I'm ready for more of this... 

My sunroom is always the first place that gets decorated 

for the new season.

After the bloom is finished I'll plant it out in the front

with a few other hyacinth bulbs that are already in the ground.

Hopefully it will bloom next year.

Are you ready for a little touch of Spring at your place?

joining in for

 White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Primp your Stuff at Primp

Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

House Party at No Minimalist Here

Creative things Thursday at The Vintage Farmhouse

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Wild about Mother Nature at Grits and Glamour

xoxo,

I can't believe I'm doing this...

OK, so I DO have a bedroom, and it does now have a sunburst mirror above the bed, and I can't believe I'm actually showing pictures, 'cause I can't get good ones, and now I will probably have blog remorse once I hit the "publish" button...

There are some things I want to change out, like the old school curtains, which were fine 9 years ago. And of course there's that itch that would have me repaint it all in a taupe-y gray. But the master bath and my closet are also in this camel color so that's a big job. Right now I don't want any more big jobs, at least for awhile. So I guess I'll wait until I can't stand it anymore, then I'll do it.

oh gosh, these photos are not very good...

anyway...this room is a booger bear to photo;

it's dark with all the gold, dark rug (which used to be in the Living Room),

and large pieces of dark stained furniture.

d.a.r.k.

(our TV is in here)

but, I bit the bullet and I'm outing myself,

'cause I promised a pic of the new sunburst mirror,

which DOES help bring it just a tad bit more up to date.

maybe...

I bought a new duvet cover and shams from Pottery Barn last fall,

and I love them...

I could still use them with gray walls...

hmmmm...

I had fun putting together little gallery areas on either side of my dresser.

This carved trunk came from the Philippines, 

when my dad was in the Korean War.

He shipped it home to my mom

 full of Japanese kimonos and handmade items. 

frenchy mirror

frenchy things on my dresser.

can you tell I like old "frenchy" things?

anyway...be kind.

I have some decisions to make on drapes and painting.

I hope I can decide what needs to be done,

so another almost three years won't go by

before I show it again.

Joining in for these parties:

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

It Doesn't Have to be Perfect at The Nester

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll thru Life

Tuesdays Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Show Me What You've Got at Our Delightful Home

xoxo,