Pretty pastels are everywhere in the house today. It seems I have projects happening in every corner. Quite a mess, but a beautiful one I think! There are painted eggs with pearly patinas, ready to be embellished. They will be in the shop in the next few weeks. Is anyone else thrilled that Easter is late this year? It's nice to have a little more time for Springtime projects and decorating.
A pile of Bella Notte swatches I got from a shop that closed last year. The colors and fabrics are scrumptious....velvets and linens, laces and damasks. I can just picture a little doll sleeping on top of these, kind of like the Princess and the Pea!
I can't tell you how much inspiration I get from these vintage Chalkware children. The soft colors, the lines, the patina. Love love love. Chalkware is one of those fairly inexpensive collectibles that really adds a vintage feeling to an area or space. This piece has been all over the house, but now sits on the buffet.
More inspiration. An old handmade pin cushion with lovely details, embroidery and soft-as-silk ribbon laced through the edges.
This rhinestone piece came from a flea market, where the seller told me it was a component for a headpiece that was never finished. I thought that was interesting.
And what would a pastel post be without a rumpled gorgeous old rose?
Spring is upon us, and I can't wait! Are you feeling the same way?
Yes yes yes... I'm lovin' it all. Spring is in the air for sure.
LOVE those sweet eggs, can't wait to see what you make with them.
You always have beauties in the making.
Love You
Love me
xoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | March 14, 2011 at 02:25 PM
so beautiful. I wouldn't mind making a mess either, when it's this beautiful to look at!
x
Posted by: sadie | March 14, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Oh yes, I'm feeling the same way...hurry up spring!! Your pretty pastels are soooo yummy and offer a colorful dose of cheer:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 14, 2011 at 03:39 PM
so pretty! YES! I am loving Spring and that Easter is late this year--more fun time!
Posted by: april | March 14, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Everything is just Beautiful....you certainly know how to find lovely things. I am so happy that Easter is late. I have been glittering everything in site in anticipation. Have a lovely wonderful day.
xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | March 14, 2011 at 05:52 PM
I'm SO ready for Spring! Thank you for sharing your fabulous, inspiring photos! I just discovered your blog and smiled as I scanned through... just loveliness! :)
Posted by: mercedes scott | March 14, 2011 at 07:28 PM
I do think it's quite lovely that Easter is late this year, but I must admit that with so much to do outside...I don't mind if the snow lingers a bit longer. It tidies things up a bit. Your pastels are lovely. I think it's interesting, too, that the beautiful rhinestone piece was considered just "a component."
Happy Tuesday!
: )
Julie M.
Posted by: Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop | March 15, 2011 at 05:35 AM
ah, spring! although i keep expecting a surprise snow storm so i'm leary!
beautifully dreamy post, as always. loved your princess and the pea reference. come see why:
http://tinkeredtreasures.blogspot.com/2010/11/princess-and-t.html
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | March 15, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I LOVE your pastels! those soft roses look so amazing. Thank you for making me happy this evening :)
(and it's endless summer here in Singapore with rainstorms in between... I kind of wish spring would "sprung" here!) :)
Posted by: miss vio | March 16, 2011 at 06:17 AM
waaaaaaaaaaait a minute--wait a minute!!!
you didn't get those swatches from abby's did you??!!!!
oh i SLOBBERED over just those SWATCHES let alone what you could get made out of them! i used to carry those around her store while i shopped for other stuff--and she would laugh and say--"oh michele!?"
i'd make her laugh saying something stupid like--"oh, i just want to have them near me while im here"
i WONDERED what she did with those!!!
hahaha!!
;-)
Posted by: Michele Colaner | March 16, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Your post is like heaven for me. Pure heaven. All your photos and finds are stunning!
p.s. I would love to know where you find your heart pins.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | March 16, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Your house is looking like spring indeed, Andrea! I'd love to be the little princess sleeping on a stack of Bella Notte fabrics!
Posted by: gabrielle messina | March 17, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Oh my goodness I just LOVE those photos! I would die to have those lovely roses I know that for sure! te hehe. So lovely.
Posted by: Cassandra | March 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
So sweet are the pearly eggs! Love all of the sunwashed pastels and drooling over the crumpled rose. {sometimes it is the simple things that make a girl's heart flutter, lol}.
Have a great evening ~ Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | March 23, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Pretty, pretty, pretty! I love seeing all your vintage treasures!
Posted by: Michelle | April 01, 2011 at 01:02 PM
I only follow 3 blogs, and one is yours as I am new to the world of blogs! I have just looked at your ostrich eggs, and 'wow'd over them all but particulary the aqua/mint and cream one..then scrolled up to see the name of it and it was 'Millie'..amazing..cos thats my lil girls name!!! Your work is gorgeous and your blogs so inspirational..if I lived over there..then we would deffo be friends :) Thanks for sharing..I look forward to your blogs xxxxx
Posted by: Deb From Across The Pond | April 08, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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