Going Off The Grid For A Bit.......

Living With White - Edited....

As I was looking at my previous post featuring my 'white' living room, I noticed that the pictures were dull and yellowy.  I realized the reason was that all my curtains and shutters were closed.  The windows face west, and we have to keep the blinds and shutters closed to avoid extremely hot sun.  It's hard enough to keep the house cool in our 90 degree weather.

So, this morning I opened the curtains, blinds and shutters and took more pictures.....

Much better!  

 

Before:

After:

Big difference, huh?  Sometimes it takes me a while to 'get it'!

I love having all curtains open....this is a nice, bright living room!

This is an antique folk art wall basket which I have added vines, a hornet's nest and feather.

Well, I'm always learning.  Maybe I should start hinting for a fancier camera for my birthday in October....and a few photography classes?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,

Susie

Nature Behind Glass

I was just messing around in my studio today to get some stuff ready to take to the antique shop where I rent a small shelf.  I seldom start with a plan as.....I seem to do my best work when I'm spontaneous.

 

 

I've had this glass display case for a while with no inspiration and even tried to 'rust' the metal (it didn't work).  I actually now like the juxtaposition of the natural, rustic elements and the glass and metal.

"Nest" woven from Black Eyed Susan vine, assorted mosses, quail eggs, hornet's nests, tallow berries, a vintage clay pot, feathers and a few branches.....nature's bounty!

I'll be taking it to the shop tomorrow...

Thanks for stopping by, and I would love to hear from you.

Blessings,

Susie

Sometimes Inspiration Takes A While

Found this at the thrift store......my husband thought I had lost my mind.  

Just had to wait for a vision.... 

6 months later:

Contents:

Vintage galvanized basin

Potted amaryllis bulb and violas

Stack of vintage greenhouse pots

Oh, I love it, but....

I sold it!

Oh well.....next

Blessings,

Susie

Simple White Easter

 Happy Easter
My decor is simple this year...

 

"Behold the Lamb of God"

John 1:29

Wishing all a wonderful Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Linking up with:
 Faded Charm for White Wednesday....
Vintage Inspiration Friday with Debra from Common Ground

Blessings,
Susie

E Is For Easter

Neat Vintage Picture Card

Blessings, 

Susie

A New Puppy In The House

Her name is Rebecca.  We'll call her 'Becca'!

We adopted her yesterday for our 'forever' dog.

She's 9 weeks old and most likely a combination of lab and boxer...a real sweetie.

Oophs....this post was just literally interrupted.....she pooped.  Oh well, here we go!

Introducing....Becca

She's a little shy..

Have a wonderful week...

I'll be catching up on my dog training skills.

Oh, and yes....she slept in our bed last night!

Blessings,

Susie

How Cute Is This?

Annie Britt in my dough bowl.........

Silly kitty!

Memories In White

My Memory Box

An Interpretation In White

 

Linking up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

  Blessings,

Susie

Natural White Christmas

Mine is a simple Christmas this year.

Lots of fresh greenery, some purchased and other greenery is from the woods (well, not really deep woods....I was able to gather fresh pine from a friend's home in St. Augustine, and cedar and arborvitae are from local bushes). 

We purchased a smaller tree this year as it was cheap inexpensive.

We put it in a vintage Dutch tulip gathering basket to add a little height.

The decorations are simple....wild grapevine for garland, local pine cones, white berry wreaths and light green hydrangeas.

A folk art Garden Angel adorns the top.  She is the design of famed folk artist, Mason.

These antique linens sacks were going to be stockings...oh well, next year?

White hyacinth bulbs...just recently planted.

Paperwhites, wheat grass, don't know what it is green and white plant, live moss and dusty miller under the cloche in a vintage galvanized basin as centerpiece for our farm table.

I recently found this awesome antique cast iron tree stand..original white paint, of course.  

This year; however, it serves as a candle base!

I'm linking to the following parties:
Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Jennifer Rizzo Holiday Housewalk Party

May you all be blessed as we celebrate the birth of our Lord.

Merry Christmas to all....

and to all, a good night!

Susie

Christmas Vignettes

 I'm still 'tweeking' my Christmas decorations.....imagine that.

Here are a few vignettes that I've put together (they may change tomorrow...who knows!)

I blame it on Pinterest....too many great ideas!

I'm linking up with Savvy City Farmer for

Thrifting on Thursday (on Monday)

Merry Christmas!

Susie

One Turtle Dove, Four Calling Birds and a Partridge on a Faux Tree

One Turtle Dove

Four Calling Birds

And a Partridge On a Faux Tree!

Still decorating....

Follow with me to these fun parties:
The Charm Of Home
LaurieAnna's Vintage Home Christmas
Feathered Nest Friday 

Over The River and Through The Woods...

One of my must-do things this time of year is to go pickin' for my Christmas greenery.  I have my route figured out, my favorite spots have been scouted, and I hop in the pick-up and off I go.  

 

 Today, I even managed pick a few trash piles!

 

Old metal step ladder...white, chippy and rusty!

 

I love this willowy pine(?).  How about these tiny pinecones?

White drawer (I had to leave the workbench behind) with arborvitae and check out the purple berries.  These berries will not dry...but their color is so striking, I had to pick 'em.

Pepperberries grow prolifically here in Florida, and the berries turn a lovely shade of red the first of December...just in time for decorating!  I'm always jealous of those who have bittersweet readily available in the Fall, but here we have pepperberries.  I have listed a few bunches for sale in my Etsy Shop.

And lastly, this rusty old thing.....perhaps a plant stand?

Well...this post is not 'all white', but I'm linking up for White Wednesday hosted by the talented Kathleen of Faded Charm.  Be sure to stop by as she is offering a great giveaway too!

 Blessings,

Susie