A Table of Pretties

     My mom and I have been having a lot of fun.  We've been working on sewing projects (the projects will be in my next post), watching mysteries, looking through loads of decorating magazines and decorating books, and of course playing with Evy.  I just wanted to pop in and say hi, and leave a picture of the little table that sits next to our chair and ottoman in our bedroom.  I really like the arrangement on the table, especially with the silver tray of perfumes and old bottles, the lucite-esque lamp (it is actually from Target so it isn't lucite), and the gold frame.  I also like the way that the silver, gold and "lucite" work together - it mixes well even though they are all different. 

 

In the background are the new chocolate brown velvet curtains.  They are from Restoration Hardware.  There are a few perfumes that I really love and typically wear one of them every day.  Most are on this tray.  Burberry (not shown), Jo Malone (I have two: one is Orange Blossom, the other is Honeysuckle and Jasmine), Kate Spade, and L'Occitane (one is Vanilla, the other is Neroli).   The flower is a lapel pin made of vintage fabric and a vintage piece of jewelry.  I usually get one every time my mom and I go to one particular antiques occassional  sale in Buffalo, MN.  I have four different ones now.

In my next post I will show you the great sewing projects that my mom and I did.  We made cosmetic bags, small change purses, and a beautiful liner for a picnic basket I have.   Hope you are all doing very well - I've been thinking of you.

Comments

[annewithane65(Kim)]

Allie, beautiful, simply beautiful!

I can't wait to see what you and your dear Mom have been making. I'm so glad you're having a wonderful time.

[Karla]

Beautiful! I love arrangements on tables. I have to get better and creating them myself. You are inspiring me!
Karla

[Kim]

Lovely, as always!!! I can't wait to see your sewing projects.

[Rhoda]

Allie, what a beautiful photo of your bedroom. Love it!

Rhoda
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[Rosemary]

The picture of the bottles, is so pretty.
Glad to hear that you and your mom are having such a fun time. That is so nice. Can't wait to see your projects.
Happy Mother's Day!
Rosemary

[Mary]

Allie, having your Mom there to work on projects and be with you for Mother's Day is just wonderful - know you are enjoying every moment, Evy too.

Don't you just love L'Occitane perfumes - my favorite is Verveine (Verbena)which I use always for daytime. Only the French can do perfumes that make one feel like you're really there in the fields with the flowers!
New curtains are lovely - and the tray of pretties is a lovely boudoir touch!
Have a really happy Mother's Day.

[shabbyinthecity]

Mmm love it all and can't wait to see more! Hope you had a sweet Mother's Day!

[Lizzie]

I am not sure my last reply posted- sorry if this is a ditto!

I also love high school musical- I even get teary during the duets!

I love your pretty tablescape, I hope we can visit one anothers blogs often!b

[Gypsy Purple--Chamara]

This is beautiful....Hope you had a lovely Mothers Day...

[Sue]

Just so pretty...I really love the colors and arrangement!
I know you had a wonderful Mom's Day!
Hugs,
Sue

[Aina]

Yes i am doing fine thank you, and good to hear that you had such a lovely time with your mother :) I also love this arrangement, like you said, it works well with each other :)The bottles are just adoriable!! I wish you a very nice week Allison and see you soon again :)

[Meredith]

Ooh I hope you can pass on any sewing knowledge to me! Lovely pictures and post....looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!

[Lizzie]

Oh, I am back- I didn't realize you were a fan of mysteries, too.

I even chose my china pattern "Old Country Roses" because it was JESSICA FLETCHER'S in "Murder She Wrote".

Hee!

I bet you would love the Nero Wolfe series- ever read Rex Stout or see the A&E series?

I have been looking at pictures from your home, I love your pretty sofas! You have the same mix in tastes that I do, I enjoy primitives *and* romantic decor as well. Its hard to mix them together, but you have done a wonderful job!

[Jen]

Those are some pretties! It sounds like you and your mom are sharing the perfect day. I look forward to seeing your sewing project.

[willzmom]

I love the table, you've really inspired me to clean off the books and add something prettier.

[Southern Heart]

Beautiful bottles...and I love those new drapes! I'm glad that you all are enjoying your time together! :)

Andrea

[Marilyn]

I love seeing other people's projects! Pictures, lots & lots of pictures, please!
My daughter & I have been going through all my years & years of collected Mary Engelbriet, Romantic Homes, Country Decorating Ideas, Cottage Living and Cottage Style magazines, too. She has about 50 of them at her house that she's wanting to take ideas out of and I have about 150 here that are just waiting to be looked at AGAIN!!!! I love my decorating magazines.
Have a great day!!!!

[Monique]

Hi, so nice to see you're having such a good time with your mom. I love the little display you made. Thos bottles look very pretty too.
Hope you're having a great time, have fun !!!

[Karin (creativechaos)]

I love the arrangement....but especially love that pin!

[Amber]

Ca-yute!

[Lallee]

Absolutely beautiful vignette!

[Jackie]

I love your blogs. They are so interesting to read. I absolutely love the pin that you have on your table. I want one lol. I have been looking online for one like that.

[Craftmatic]

Oh I just can't wait to see your next project then, I hope you could share more photos. I'm really having fun going through your article were I could really fetch something productive and inspiring from you.