It is so icy outside and I'm snuggled up here in a warm blanket. I went to my favorite antique shop on Sunday. It is one of those shops that has room upon room as you wind down the corridors, a loft space, and a bargain basement. That basement is my favorite! Everything in the basement was all 75 percent off. I got this beautiful and ornate silver tray for a really great price. The photos make it look small, but it really is nice and big. I love it!
And then I grabbed several little bags of mixed cream and white buttons to fill an apothecary jar I have. I am obsessed with vintage notions and papers! I don't know what's better sifting through them on a antiquing trip or collecting them. :)
I treated myself to some more dreamy cream roses. Having fresh flowers around during these cold winter months definitely is a pick me up. Roses can last for a pretty long time if you change the water everyday and keep cutting down their stems.
Did anyone else watch the season premier of Downton Abbey last night? My husband and I are in love with that show! We have been counting down the days! Sunday nights are Downton nights here at my house. :) Thanks for your visit and have a wonderful fresh new week.
Hi Lara,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog ... your pictures are so beautiful.
regards
Ivi
Absolutely Heavenly photos Lara!! I love the apothecary jar filled with the creamy vintage buttons, and the roses are breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteDownton Abbey is my absolute favorite show!!! So excited that the new season is out!!
Wishing you a warm and happy week ahead!
Sincerely,
Melinda
Oh, and I adore your new header!!!!
Beautiful photos Lara! I LOVE old white buttons too! I don't know what it is about them!Beautiful white roses! A favorite of mine too!Mine at getting a bit droopy I need to refresh them.But looking today at the market they were looking stale too! I think I will wait until the next shipment.Nothing like fresh flowers espcially this time of the year! How are your paper whites?I still have some blooming here.
ReplyDeleteI think I know what antique shop you are talking about.Is it the one in Elburn?My very good friend lives out that way and when I can I stop by.
No we don't watch that show.I would like it not sure about my husband though.
xx
Anne
Antiques shops are my favorite! I recently went to two nearby antiques "malls" and was so disappointed in the selection. I went home empty handed. On a different note, my husband and I are also big fans of Downton Abbey and yes, Sunday nights are now "Downton" nights in our house too.
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P.S. I really enjoy your blog.
I really like your new header photos as well as the ones showing your new goodies. I can totally relate to the flowers and just did a similar post last night.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your beautiful blooms and stay warm!
xoxo
Kathleen
I always come back to your posts more than once, just to soak in the beauty of the photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, lovely style and crafsmanship. You are such an inspiration! And I'm fetching fresh flowers this week just from this post!
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