Scenes from the South

Bonjour Ya'll!

We are having a nice and relaxing time down here in Savannah.  While some of you have been hit by that massive snow storm on the East Coast (hope you are safe and snug!), we feel pretty far removed from our usual cold and snowy Michigan!

 There is so much to see and do in Savannah and the surrounding area.  The homes are just amazing!  What I love is that they all are different, and so full of character and details! Isn't the ginger bread trim on the house above pretty?  I wish that I could've gotten a good shot of the weather vane, it was a cherub!

 This stunning home is a bed and breakfast.  I was in awe of all of the gorgeous trim!

 Right outside of the inn was a beautiful flowering tree, I think it may have been a type of redbud (?).  Back at home in the midwest, we won't see anything blooming for several more months!

The other day we took a day trip down to St. Simons Island.  There were several fun shops in town, many with a beachy feel.  Love these fun aqua vintage metal chairs!

 And just look at this vintage wooden mermaid!

 Thought this sign was a cute spin on the usual "keep calm & carry on"!

 Ok, back in Savannah now!  Look at this very genteel looking brick home!  Notice the moss hanging from the trees?

 I loved this amazing urn, outside of a restaurant!

 I thought this Venitian mirror was stunning!

 This is us! (not a good picture of me at all!)  We had dinner the other night with a nice couple we met at the campground. They were raving about "Uncle Bubba's Oyster House", owned by Paula Deen's brother.  Well, I can see why they loved it, the food was delish!  I had shrimp, and I even tried an oyster (which I thought I would hate!) that was covered in melted freshly grated parmesan cheese.  It was so yummy!!!  Hubby and  shared an equally yummy piece of key lime pie for dessert, which was amazing!

 

So after several days of site seeing, we are spending some time at the motor home just relaxing and enjoying the warm temps.

That's it for today, hope you all have a great week!

More Savannah Fun

It's a rainy day here in Savannah, so we've been hanging out at the motor home.  I just keep reminding myself that rain is better than the snow we are getting back at home in the Midwest!

So today I thought I would share with you some more shots that I took when we were downtown the other day.

Just love this gorgeous display in the Paris Market shop.  It is the most amazing store, I can hardly wait to go back and do some real shopping!

 Neat prayer candles.

 I don't know what I would do with this paper, but I love it!  Huge rolls of brown craft paper, with neat graphics, including giant knives, forks and spoons.

 The Old Cotton Exchange building, built in 1887.  Notice the pretty fountain with the winged lion?  So much history here!

 We drove over this suspension bridge when we first got here.  It may not look very large in the photo, but it is huge!  And a bit unnerving driving over it in the motor home!

I just love soaking up all of the unique details, such as these pretty old shutters, below!

 

 After leaving the snow and cold behind, it's such a treat to see green grass, and flowers!

Isn't this old urn amazing?

I'll be sharing lots more photos with you, hope you are having a great day!

Please Pray For Nana Diana and her Brother

*** Feb 6th, Edited to add:***
 Sadly, Diana's brother Charlie passed away yesterday. I know that Diana and her family really appreciate your prayers.  I also know that Diana is glad she was able to be there, to tell him goodbye. It is hard not to be shaken when life is taken so unexpectadly.  All the more reason to tell the ones that we love just how much they mean to us, isn't it?

You may know Diana, from Nana Diana Takes a Break.  Her brother Charlie, her only sibling, was just diagnosed with terminal cancer, and was given days, if not hours, to live.  Could you please pray not only for Diana and her family, but for Charlie as well?  You can visit Diana here, to read more.
Your prayers for comfort, and a peaceful passing for her beloved brother would mean so much.  Thank you.

Greetings From Savannah, Georgia!

Bonjour, Ya'll!

Hubby and I are taking a much needed break from the cold and snowy Midwest, and are hanging out in Savannah, Georgia!
We visited here several years ago, and couldn't wait to return!  The huge moss draped oak trees are amazing!



Here is our home away from home.  We stayed at this same campground last time, it's so peacefull, and the sites are just huge! We towed hubby's car, so it will be easy for us to get out and explore.

This is the view out our window!  As you can see, Emily loves to camp just as much as we do!

I thought the setting sun looked just magical, and a bit spooky as well thru the moss covered trees!

We just arrived here yesterday, so today we went downtown for awhile.  If you've never been to Savannah, you are in for a real treat!  The city is full of amazing architecture, numerous squares with fountains and statues, cobblestone streets, and is full of history, and very friendly people!

I'll be sharing lots more photos in the coming weeks with you!  It is such a treat to get out of the cold and snow, and actually see flowers and trees starting to bloom, like these magnolias!

I fell in love with this amazing building!  Just look at that old stonework, and the pretty shutters!

Love that shade of blue!

 

I also could hardly wait to go in my very favorite store in town the "Paris Market", below!



You would love it!  It contains all things French, and so many unique things that are hard to find elsewhere.  Not sure if this Metro sign was for sale or not, but it was direct from Paris!

I was ooohing and ahhhing over these beautiful little glass cloches, as well as all of the other amazing treasures!

Just look at this gorgeous table setting!  Those dining chairs looked so elegant, yet comfy!

 

They had this Valentine's Day display at the entrance to the store.  And just look at those gorgeous chandeliers!

I was in love with this gorgeous mercury glass lamp!

And look at these sweet little bunnys!  Aren't they darling?  Notice the tiny ironing board, and iron?

How cute is that?!

 

That's it for today.  Now that we are settled in, I'll be able to catch up with ya'll and see what you have been up to!  Have a great day!

Sweet Blogging Gifts

Bonjour Mes Amis,

Hope you are enjoying your day so far!

I was so excited to receive the most wonderful package in the mail yesterday!  My sweet blogging friend Susan over at Evelyn & Rose sent me these gorgeous gifts!

 Susan shares my love of blue and white, and all things French!  If you've not visited her blog before, be sure to head on over, as you are in for a treat!  Her home is as lovely as her sweet and thoughtful spirit is!

Just look at this gorgeous crown fabric that she sent me!  Love! Glittery light blue crowns on a white background!  I will think of something exta special to create with it!  And this equally beautiful light blue lace trim.  Light blue has been my very favorite color since I was a young girl (many moons ago!).  Also some tres chic tea died Eiffel Tower tags, oh so pretty shabby chic floral tags and pencils..........

 And this gorgeous red & white damask ribbon, perfect for Valentine crafting!

And, these beautiful floral magnets that I adore!

I was so touched by Susan and her thoughtfulness!

I am continually amazed at all of the wonderful kindred spirits here in blogland.  You all have truly enriched my life, and I feel blessed to have gotten to know so many of you!

Thank you again, Susan! You know my taste well:) You are the best!

French Valentine Peat Pot

Bonjour Mes Amis!

I've been having so much fun creating little peat pots for Valentine's Day!  Last week I shared with you a bunch that I made in more traditional colors of pink and red.  Well, you know how much I love all things French, and that blue and white is my favorite color combo.  So I could hardly wait to make a little Valentine peat pot with a French twist!

After painting the pot white and lightly dusting it with glitter, the fun part of embellishing began!  I stitched up a cute little ruffle out of blue crepe paper.  This time I wizened up, and sewed the ruffle from a double layer of the crepe paper. This worked so much better than the single layer ruffle, as that was  fragile and tended to rip too easily as I was stitching it up.  I still had some of my tiny light aqua blue pom pom trim left

 (isn't is just darling?), so that was added to the top edge.  Oh, before all of that, I fashioned a little handle by twisting two iridescent pipe cleaners together.

 The cute little heart was made by gluing a snippet from a vintage French book page to a heart which I cut from chipboard.  And of course I just had to add a generous dusting of glitter!  A decorative brad with an aqua center made the perfect embellishment for the center, I think!

 Then began the fun part of filling the little pot with glittery goodness!  I printed out my very favorite vintage Valentine image from the Graphics Fairy (love those sweet little birds!), and mounted it onto chipboard, that I first covered with a vintage French book page.  More glitter, a cute little silver fleur de lis charm, blue and white baker's twine, and a teeny tiny clothes pin were all added.

 A sweet little German glass glitter birdie decided to perch in the basket, too! He's nestled in amongst shredded vintage French book pages.

I also added a few tiny white silk flowers, that I dusted in glitter.  'Cause you know my old saying: 

 "You can never have too much glitter!"

 I had so much fun creating this little pot!  I guess you could say that peat pots are my latest addiction!

 Oh, I almost forgot to mention that I also added a white glittered sprig, as well as a puffy white glittered heart.

 The puffy heart was actually left over from my red and pink basket projects, and started out life all red and glittery!  Of course that wouldn't work for my Frenchy pot, so I painted it!  Yep, I painted over the red heart with a thick coat of white, then sprinkled on a generous dusting of clear Martha Stewart coarse glitter, my favorite "go to" glitter!  So remember that if a craft supply isn't fitting in with your project, you don't necessarily need to make a mad dash back to the craft store!  Don't be afraid to change it up in some way, with paint or whatever else strikes your fancy!

 Ok, this last shot has absolutely nothing to do with my peat pot, but I just couldn't resist sharing!

We have a heated bird bath just off our back deck.  Hubby and I really enjoy sitting in our sun room watching all of the birds that stop by for a visit to our many feeders, and to get a drink at the birdbath.  Well, yesterday we were treated to a flock of bluebirds in our back yard!  I quickly grabbed the camera, trying not to startle them (they are so shy!), and was able to get this shot before they all flew off!

How cool is that?!

Hope you all have a great week, thanks for visiting!
Linking up with Timewashed for Blissful Whites Wednesday. Be sure to visit for tons of inspiring ideas!

A French Themed Vignette

Bonjour Mes Amis,

Hope you have been enjoying your week!

I first posted this vintage pedestal bowl makeover last summer.  So if you saw it then, I apologize for the repeat!
I am always hunting for pedestal bowls to transform, and I must say this was one of my favorites.

I've just submitted the above photo to Jeanne d'Arc Living facebook page. They are having a photo contest, and the winner will receive a copy of their new Easter book!  So if you haven't yet voted, and you feel so inclined, maybe you could vote for me?  You can vote here.here

Thank you!!!

Anyway, back to my pedestal bowl!  I added this gorgeous label from The Graphics Fairy to the front (love!).

Oh, in my excitement I neglected to mention that I first painted the pedestal bowl my favorite creamy white, then gave it a generous dose of distressing.

I guess you could say one of my "signature looks" is using vintage sheet music in many of my projects.  So I just had to line the inside with some from my collection!

She ended up being bought by a customer in Australia!

So funny to think of my little decoupaged bowl finding a new home clear around the world!

Hope you have a great weekend!