Our White Fireplace & Mantel's Last Hurrah!

 The need to start some packing and a wee bit of spring fever resulted in
Our Mantel's Last Hurrah!

 Yes, that's right...a long distant move is on our horizon. I don't know how this, tremendously painful, move will go. We will be leaving our very special home and cherished offspring behind to a temporary place to call home. What to sell...what to take and how to NOT say, "Goodbye"...please, give me strength to persevere!

Thankfully, I have my new camera to make sure that we will have the best pics, we possibly can, of our home and those we are leaving behind :(

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Our fireplace was one of the many favorite features that stood out in our, formerly abandoned, house. The fireplace, once grey and charred from years of use, immediately got a fresh, white coat of fire retardant paint.
It is now our white beauty!

A mix of rustic collections with romantic pearls and lace are having their last show and will remain until we leave.

A favorite plaque takes center stage, with chippy shutters as a backdrop...

and other country favorites set off to the right...

A pearl collar necklace adds romance to a tiny white creamer filled with delicate baby's breath...

while vintage pearls and an old, ironstone pitcher command attention the left.

My new, little mirror (click the link to see more) and precious locket add a golden touch!

Vintage suitcases and a ribbon wrapped book flank the hearth, on the left, below....

a shabby, white basket holds heirloom lace, rustic strings and grandma's, very old pin....

and lace hearts on a pearl strand hangs off to the right.

Baby's breath in my little, copper, watering can and the loves of my life sit beside.

Always & Forever my babies they'll be!!!!

My posting will be slowing down, now...there's just so-o-o much that I have to do. I'll keep you posted on our progress and share some little projects, here and there, when I can.

'til next time......


Love, Hugs and Kisses
JP

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New Year's Eve Glitz....the Party's Over!

Sharing a re-cap from last year's glitz!

Wow! What a whirlwind this Holiday season has been!

Incorporating blogging into my daily life, at this time of year, was a real eye opener for me.  The fast pace of posting, linking and visiting, to share, keep in touch and make new friends sure was a challenge....damn you seasoned blogger's are GOOD! 

So, not to be one to miss out on an opportunity to share my talents, LAST NIGHT, I  decided to take on the task of creating a New Year's Eve Fireplace and Mantle.

Our plans to spend a few days with our best friends fell through so, we are now staying home to celebrate with one very special lady...my husband's, beautiful and very elegant, 90 year old, Mom!

As I mentioned, at the start, this was a very last minute creation... it kind of just happened as I "putzed" along and gathered most of my finds from around the house.  One quick trip to my nearby dollar store completed the scene to my content.

"Happy New Year" was added to the mirror, after most of the photos were taken, using a white paint marker...easily removable!

Here's the whole "shabang!"

Some of my pics show the white lights that I added then removed. I loved the lights, but hated them in the photos!


This  golden, glitz candle was a very special gift and was the beginning of my theme of

"New Year's Eve Glitz."

Lots more "party" details...a feather and an earring add  a touch of "glitz" to our clock!

"Grandma's" watch adorns a festive, party hat!

Golden glitter candles with some extra "glam"...gotta have the bling!

Dollar store "poppers" that I wrapped in gold glitter and personalized with letters for a special touch!

A little something" special inside the fireplace, too!

 So, another year has passed...another year ahead to look forward to. I  hope that, you, my loved ones and friends will all stay healthy, be happy, find true love and gain financial improvement and have much success with whatever you may do!

Now, I've got major Holiday packing to do...will post pics of my mess, soon!
Then I promise to be back, next week, with a winter mantle re-do...'til then I need a nice, much needed break!!!


But, before you go you might find a few more ideas here
New Year's Party in the Clubhouse



Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

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Wonderland...Our Mantel Reveal

I want to begin by saying that I am, so, thankful that my husband and I have our comfortable home and the things that we love and cherish to share with you, in my posts, on my blog and thank you for following me!

But, before I begin, I am feeling the need to dedicate this Holiday post by sending thoughts and prayers to all of those not fortunate enough to be celebrating their normal festivities, in their own homes, this Holiday season. Specifically, those who lost their homes from the devesatations of hurricane Sandy, the train de-railment in New Jersey, those who are hospitalized for whatever reason and our brave men and women in the armed forces. I wish, all, a fast return to homes and loved ones and a new start to carry on and be surrounded with love!

Happy Holidays
& 
May God Bless 

   Now, if you saw the "little peeks" in my Pearl and Gold Candlescape post  then you kinda know what my mantel theme is for this year, so-o-o...

Let it Snow....Let it Snow...Let it Snow!

It snowed on our mantle and even in my pics.....I had a lot of fun with Pic Monkey's winter editing tool.

 

Here's an evening shot w/out the falling snow... 'though I did add more fake snow to the greenery.

 You'll notice more snow in some pics...look closely!

My wonderfully, detailed snowmen are cherished gifts, handed down, from my dad...I just adore them!

Jolly santas, from my mom, stand in place on the hearth.

Stay tuned for lots more upcoming posts of our tree...entry...chandeliers...vignettes and more!

Til then...enjoy the Holiday's to the Max!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,   

JP

This beautiful wreath is available to purchase by WildRidgeDesign on Etsy 

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