~ The Promise ~

Sometimes I think about something and it happens.  So this year, instead of making resolutions (which I gave up years ago), I'm going to will good things to happen.  Remember The Promise?

Years ago, I cut this picture out of Victoria magazine and saved it.

And guess who appeared at my door years later in the middle of a hurricane, in need of a good home and some TLC?  I'm just saying...

So, in 2011, my friends and family will enjoy good health and happiness; the wonderful, hard-working people at the office will receive the respect they deserve; and the generous, kind-hearted people I know will receive what they need to continue to touch the lives of others.

Wishing you all the best in the new year and lots of special surprises along the way.

Lulu

~ Inspiration File ~ Updated ~

Merci beaucoup to my wonderful blog friends for sharing such wonderful photos.  Here are a few of my favorites from my inspiration file. 

Image via Grange de Charm

Image via Grange de Charm

Image via Grange de Charm

I'm so sorry that I didn't save the source of these images!! If you know, please let me know so I can link back.

[Hi eveyone.  I've updated the first three photos.  I should have known!  They are from my absolute favorite blog:  Grange de Charm.  Every photo Tania posts is so beautiful.  Please visit her site if you haven't already.  It is wonderful!]

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lulu

~ Just Because ~

I found two totally shabby chic medicine cabinet fronts and knew they would be great for the shop. The only problem is that my scathingly brilliant idea for how to convert them into something fabulous isn't quite working out the way I expected.

So, I'm taking a break to regroup. I picked these pictures just because they're pretty.

And I can't resist shabby book pages right now. I've been collecting them for the shop.

I hope you have a good week.

Lulu

~ All About Me ~

It's going to be such a busy weekend.  I'm heading out to pick up a coffee table from my favorite store, Bungalow Classic, for my new living room.  The sofa looks a lot like this. 

Right about now, I love how peaceful this room feels.

Then, I'm going to a bridal shower and Scott's Antique Market.  I'm looking for a huge French leaning mirror for the living room

and treasures for the shoppe. 

Tomorrow I'm moving my booth at One of a Kind. 

You will now be able to find me near the front in the burlap room. 

Please stop by to visit when you are out and about. 

I have lots of wonderful new things that I will be sneaking in over the next few weeks.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Lulu

~ Signature Style ~

Last week, Vicky from Room Service ~ Decorating 101 challenged her readers to define their personal style in five words.  Here are mine:  antique, French~European, enchanting, lovely and eclectic.  Vicky is always thought provoking and inspiring.  Today she suggested that one's personal style can be illustrated by those objects that they always use or display (discounting major furniture pieces) regardless of other changes to the home.  She challenged her readers to post pictures of the things in their home that define their personal style.

Always up for a challenge, I clicked a few pictures.  These are the things that were in my old house five years ago, survived the move and a change to a lighter pallet in my new house, have never seen the inside of a closet, and (aside from my kitties) are probably the things I would grab in case of a fire. 

Here goes:

This antique dress form moved from my old bedroom to my current bedroom.

Antique linens are a consistant theme in all my bathrooms.

I love old books and boxes and have them in several rooms.

Loving all things white, I find bright whites and pops of color breathtaking.  But I tend to live with warmer whites with pops of bright white.  That's where my antique oil paintings come in.  

This coral and shell display and hand colored antique botanical was transported from my old living room to my new living room and hasn't moved in five years. 

Finally, I can't live without white dishes.  I replaced my cabinet doors so I could see them.  To me, the simplicity is so pretty.

So let me know if you agree with my five words:  antique, French~European, enchanting, lovely and eclectic; and head over to Room Service ~ Decorating 101 and take Vicky's challenge. 

Have a great weekend!

Lulu

~ Living With Natural Objects: Inspiration + Retail Therapy ~

photo via Atlanta Bartlett

the objects I live with

Now in the shoppe:  cluster coral, conch shells with barnacles, murex ramosa, pink sea fan and....

my favorite ~ crazy looking finger sponge!

For endless ideas, The New French Decor celebrates the art of arranging unique objects.

cover photo The New French Decor

Bonne nuit.

Lulu