French Bleu Inspiration

It had to be 20 degrees last Friday at the Flea Market if it was 1. I really didn't think anyone would even be selling, but lo' and behold, half a dozen die hards with their goods ready to show. Gotta love 'em.

I spotted this blue enamel beauty from Denmark, 20 yards away. You can't tell from the photo, but the glass knob on top is a gorgeous flower. So far, its a good trip to the frozen flea.

Next came this wonderful purple & green Austrian plate. I was just in a more color kind of mood.

These 4 pink floral Haviland Limoge saucers were a great find ~ I just wish I had the matchings cups...maybe tomorrow.

and I can never pass up a cute old tin........or a good party ~ so please stop by Common Ground, say hello to Debra  and check out all the other lovely Vintage Inspiration Friday posts.

Also linking up to Feathered Nest Friday ay The French Country Cottage ~ links @ sidebar

Thanks for stopping by and stay warm ~ Dee XO

A Fresh Start

Even though I utterly cannot stand the cold ~ there is something about January that just warms my heart. Maybe its the quiet stillness after the snow storms, or the soft fading sunlight shadows or just the fact that life's hectic pace slows down ever so slightly. I know for sure that I am practically giddy at putting away all the Holiday glitz and getting a clean slate back.

I literally just put the last of the Christmas decor boxes into the basement and did a little jig as I finished.  Then, I whistled as I polished the bare wood dining room table that I haven't seen in 50 days or more. At some point during the course of the year, piles will build up, I will bring home way to many cute things from the flea and scatter them about empty tables and shelves and dust bunnies will run rampant. But just for now, I will savor the soft January filtered sunlight spilling across my lemony scented not so cluttered  spaces.

I am linking up with Debra for another fabulous Vintage Inspiration Friday party at Common Ground ~ please join us ~ Her link is at my sidebar.

Also ~ A new party for me ~ please check out Feathered Nest Fridays over at The French Country Cottage ~ link also at sidebar

Dee XO

What Snow????

What else was I going to post about today?
Poor Chesca has a veerryy limited space this morning and seems a little confused.

This is the view out of the back door. I guess we have about 18" of the fluffy stuff already and due for more snow till this afternoon.

Looks like I know what I'll be doing all day.

Also ~ Still a few of these great "French Totes" left at FrenchBleuVintage.com Free with any $30 purchase.

Please swing by Faded Charm for more fantastic White Wednesday posts (link @ sidebar)

I'm Sensing a Theme ~

I am joining Debra @ Common Ground this week for Vintage Inspiration Friday. Just the right way to jump back into blogging after a solid month off. Link @ sidebar.

if you look really closely, there is a bullet hole in the second from the left

I have always loved collecting vintage bottles or vintage glass vessels of any sort really. Lately I have been picking up some doozies at the local flea market. These authentic apothecary bottles are made by the TC Wheaton  Company (circa 1800's) and are the cream of the crop as far as apothecary bottles go.  I just lov e these , and they make for some wonderful vintage vignettes. These are some of my favorites ~ most of them have sold the minute they hit the shop ~ but at least I still have the photos. Occupational hazard.....

Still has original label 

Circa 1800 flask

Never one to be shy of a little self promotion ~ French Bleu Vintage is having a Free Gift with $30.00 purchase promotion while supplies last. The gift is a super nice "Fabulously French" extra large vinyl shopping bag. Check out the shops link @ sidebar.

Have a great weekend everyone ~ Dee XO

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

Celebrate the New Year in your
own style

I am still not ready to jump back into the
world of
blogging just yet. Too much going on
and to
catch up with.
 I certainly hope 2011 has a
few extra
hours in it so we
can all enjoy the beauty around us
 every now
and then.

I want to wish everyone a very
Peaceful and Happy New Year
~ Dee XO