Blissful~

Looking around, you'd never know it is a busy home, with two little ones~
What a great way to enjoy Valentine's Day, too~

Aren't these treat bags just the prettiest pink? (Martha Stewart)

Today, a photo gallery for you of blissful details at my daughter, Rachel's home~

You may remember from previous galleries that she loves to use books as risers.

Details to enjoy, everywhere~

Glasses for wine are at the ready in the dining room~

Candles nestled in lavender

Olive branch over the dining room entry~

Favorite ribbon spools out for us to see~

She's been collecting vintage for a while, too~

With 'new' French in the mix

An 'Alan' locker in her entry, with a freshly painted dark gray interior, just waiting for the hooks~

The curved mirror reflects her fresh white curtains~

Living room console~

Vintage French map - note the linen wrapped edge

And, great old clocks

Loved for their look and feel, not the correct time~

And one new clock, ala France

Thanks for sharing the 'bliss' that I've enjoyed the past few days~ TERESA

Decorating transition~

The last time I posted photos of my daughter's (Rachel's) home, it was aglow in candlelight and holiday warmth.

She uses alot of Ikea frames; they have every size and style - this one is a shadow box, holding an old paper 'slide', tacked in place with French brass-head nails.Everything is simple, yet beautiful - as in French style~

Everything is January 'fresh' now, that decorating niche just before Spring~
She uses her favorite decorating books as risers in the cabinets.

Yes, she has an 'Alan' cabinet, made with leaded windows she had found~

She has several glass-front cabinets, full of eye candy, but it's not there just for display - she uses everything she has.

'Old Paris' porcelain serving pieces are a favorite of hers~

She didn't plan on my taking photos, this was just her home yesterday.

She found the iron French quail at an estate sale

The silhouette she applied to the mirror continues up the wall behind

Yes, it's this comfortable there. Meme come and read-? What a nice day for me~

Beauty and the season.....

A welcome 'ala francais' for you today: Bienvenue!

Join me on this petite candlelight tour of Rachel's (my daughter's) holiday home~

Joy to you~

Rachel's home is a warm, welcoming, beautiful experience - any time of year. Be sure to take some candlelight time for yourself ~ TERESA

Holiday Decorating

A nice holiday home welcome, don't you think? Rachel (my daughter) has completed her outdoor decorating, and this is one view that greets you. She used the cedar roping on fences around the yard, too. Credit: Cottage Living

Last year, Rachel sent me this photo, and the next. I did re-create this look outside The PORCH lower level entrance last year, and plan to use the net lights idea this year in a similar fashion.

Credit: Cottage Living

~Enjoy your holiday decorating

Gardening is in the family

My daughter, Rachel, sent photos this morning of her hydrangeas. The dining room of their Como area home is comfortable and always has a fresh vignette (so very French) on the table.

The hemp cloth with heavy embroidered dots (most likely Scandinavian) and urn were found at an estate sale two weeks ago. She's great at the everyday, impromptu use of flowers and finds, has a great eye for it, and makes decorating seem effortless.