Aqua ~ Blue ~ Green ~ Gold

This room is inspired by the glorious colors of the peacock

and all the W O N D E R of the season

Above photos are of the Christmas decor in my studio.

Next week I'll have photos of the other decorated rooms for

~  A Christmas House Tour  ~

I am thoroughly enjoying visiting many of the lovely blogs

delighting in the beauty of Christmas.

May the blessings of this joyous season fill your hearts and homes!

Violet

Glitter Fabric Project

Vintage (as in old, chipped, imperfect) frame...

that I bought an an estate sale for $8.

I painted over it here and there with more gold paint,

and left the imperfections.

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Then a trip to the fabric store

~ Where I found this fabulous glittered design! ~

... I wish the photo showed the blue sparkle...

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I covered a foam core board  and VOILA!

AN INSPIRATION BOARD

for my desk wall

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Where I hung some of my vintage-inspired art.

I am so loving the new creamy pale buttery walls and blue ceiling in here

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The desk wall so far

... I know I probably need to paint that small cabinet white ...

~ another day ~

The inspiration board cost me a total of  $17

for the frame and fabric.  I had on hand the foam core board,

spray glue and duct tape

(not highly decorative, but I used duct tape to attach the fabric to  the back)

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 I wasn't sure if foam core would work,

as usually cork board is used,

but I had it, so thought I'd give it a try.

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Finally, a project that didn't take me hours and hours

more time and work than I estimated!

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After I showed this to a friend, she sent me a link to a shop

in her town that had for sale a similar, but smaller magnetic board

with glittery fabric in a gold frame,

priced at $197.

Now I'm liking my project even more!!!

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I am so loving glittery fabric!

~ There is just something so joyful about glitter ~

How are you incorporating glitter or sparkle into your life?

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~ Violet ~

Loving Some Blues

This Blue Pillow

found in a flea market shop, is the perfect touch for this room!

And I found these shoes at a thrift store, just my size ... love them!

The Dress Form

was found at a flea market last year, and it called my name

~ it was decoupaged with Paris images and script! ~

This Angel Painting

inspired the blues coming into my studio

And Today, This Ceiling Becomes Pale Blue!

and then I will paint the walls a creamier lighter shade of what it is now.

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~ Saturday update:  new photo of painted room ~

Will try to get some photos later that show the shade of blue better!

A close-up of my vintage chandy

my birthday present from my husband ~ now hung in my studio

and casting light upon the new blue ceiling!

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I am loving these blue accents!

What colors are floating your boat this spring?

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Old ~ NEW ~ Borrowed ~ Blue

My Dear Friend Anita

of the Castles Crowns and Cottages blog

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has tagged me, so I'm going to play!

The darling sketch above is hers

and you can click on her blog name to go visit

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Something

Old ~ New ~ Borrowed ~ Blue ~
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Here is the 'something old'A Vintage Silver Tea Set


Bought the velvet and sequined jacket
right off of an antique store mannequin the other day
for a mere $29. So it's old, but also NEW ~ to me : )

It fit me perfectly but the velvet skirt that goes with it

is way too small for me ~ or my mannequin ~ and will have to be re-purposed!

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Here is the shop's mannequin wearing the jacket before I nabbed it.
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and what a lovely crisp white dress,
photographed in a local antique mall

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and now for the something
N E W
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Oh Precious Baby Girl

( I love you )

My heart dances a melody of joy whenever I see her,

hold her, think of her, or watch her mommy and daddy love her,

and when my dear husband holds this tiny bundle from heaven

so lovingly in his arms

~ our daughter's daughter ~

beautiful gift from God
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I could go on and on and on, but... here is the

Something borrowed

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My friend Lynette let me borrow her jewels

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Necklace ~ and Earrings Too!

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She is a J E W E L of a friend

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And now, something BLUE

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Dresses for my daughter's two little girls to grow into

found at an antique store for only $15 each

Gorgeous! Not vintage, looks brand new,

For two very special little darlings.

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... and more blue of a paler shade ...

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Y U M!

and from the same shop,

this lovely vintage doll in a lacy blue gown
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I'm pretty sure she wanted to come home with me

to play with my doll with the pink lace dress

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but for now, she shall stay in her shop
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Content to be part of the "Something Blue"

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So, "TAG! You're it!

please leave a comment and share your

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S o m e t h i n g O l d

Something New

S o m e t h i n g B o r r o w e d

Something Blue

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( or blue-violet )

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... or just say hello ...

Blue ~ Turquoise ~ Aqua

My good friend in her vintage hat.

(That I should have bought)

... Oh well, I am sure she will lend it to me ...
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The blue peacock feather hat I did buy that day
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Not Mine
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Not Mine Either
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This One is Mine.

Well, in my dreams. I think I'd be darling in it ... sigh

It seems most of the cars that interested me at this

car show that my husband and I perused ~ were blue.

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My own car is a pretty shade of lavender.

I'd show you but it doesn't go with this posts color scheme.
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I glittered this angel and made her a crown of turquoise
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Have you noticed that when you are liking a certain color

you see it everywhere? Had to get the belt.

And the flower.
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Do you need a new vehicle?

This one is for sale, saw it on the side of the road

and made my husband stop so I could take a photo.

Blogging can make you do strange things.

STOP!!! I need that for my blog post!!!!
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Loved this old blue bike in front of an antique store
I wonder where my old bike is?

The one I use to ride every summer day back in my youth.
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Glitter and Ribbon

Isn't it delicious?
Speaking of delicious, and I can't seem to fit blue into this,

but last night at a Thai restaurant I ate some amazing

coconut ice cream

Does that even sound good? It didn't to me,

but after tasting it I formed another opinion.

Oh, now I want some. Bad. And it is 10 p.m.

So I don't think it's gonna happen.

craving. craving.

Oh wait, I am getting away from the subject of

B L U E

(I am feeling blue about no ice cream)
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Turquoise Blue Aqua

What if God had not made blue? What would the world look like?

The sky, the water, my childrens eyes...

I am thanking Him for creating blue

~ For letting me see it ~
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I love this old mixer

~ waiting at an antique store for it's new owner ~
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As well as this wall-mounted telephone

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Hello? Hello? Hello?

My Blue Glass Bowl

filled with sea shells
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These are the colors of summer,

the beautiful hues that are speaking to me

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( ~ even in attire ~ )

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What colors are delighting you?

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What colors represent to you

~ J O Y ~

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