Magazine Copy Cat Challenge

You know I love a good challenge...

and magazine inspiration is at the top of my list.

 Debbie from Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing

is hosting a magazine copy cat challenge.

Julie from Idyllhours reminded me last week

that I had this old rake that I had found a few years ago.

It's been around for a few leaf seasons and I actually use it when I have to.

I had a few twigs of bittersweet left

and a little faux cedar from a Christmas branch.

my original attempt was too sparse,

so I added in some Fall leaves to help out.

sorta blah...

So here it is,

and I think for Christmas I'll just take out the bittersweet and leaves,

then add more evergreens with red berries and holly.

This is where it ended up.

Love the way the light shines through the leaves.

Now run by Debbie's Party and see the rest of the fun!

I'm also joining in on these parties:

www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

xoxo,

What I managed to snag while in St. Louis...

We didn't get to some of our regular antique spots like, Big Bend, Treasure Aisle, or Warson Woods, but we did make it to my favorite little shops, Tin Roof and White Swan Antiques (University City, corner of Bruno and McCausland). These are true antique "stores" not a mall. There are always great finds and good buys.

So there's this little chip on the rim,

but who cares, this Majolica was only 12 dollars!

Books for 80 cents.

immaculate grain sack, rusty yellow garden tool,

and gravy boat from England.

Since painting the Living Room "white" this summer,

I've started collecting white matte pottery for the mantle.

Anyone know about either of these white pieces?

They didn't have any markings.

And another of my small obsessions,

Biscuit tins. and if they're plaid...

well, just get outta my way!

whoops, another biscuit tin, this time in green

and a silver plate heavy platter for 5 bucks that has a little copper showing through...

nothing that a few strategically placed goodies won't take care of.

(good grief, I can't believe I haven't shown off my million dollar velvet pumpkin!)

this sweet baby isn't old, but I have Christmas plans for him.

and my next project...

...with "help"!

xoxo,