Creating a Romantic Vignette

Bonjour Mes Amis!

Today I wanted to share with you a little vignette that I created, with a touch of romance!

 I started with a large galvanized metal tote, that I found a few years ago at a yard sale for just a few dollars. I really love the contrast of the rustic tote and the soft and feminine accents.

 For this vignette, I knew that I wanted to add some of my vintage linens, as well as this sweet little light blue cherub, and my favorite Valentine image from the Graphics Fairy.  I found the angel a few years ago at a garage sale.  It was unfinished plaster when I discovered it. I painted it my favorite shade of light blue, followed by an antiquing glaze to give it time worn appeal.

 Beyond that, I wasn't sure what I was going to use, so I just started gathering bits and pieces from around the house that spoke "romance" to me!  I must admit that it took me way longer than it should have to pull together!  I just wasn't happy with the way my tote was coming along.  My hats off to you ladies who make it look oh so effortless to create interesting, creative and unusual displays!

 So, after what seemed like forever, I finally am happy with the end result!

 I turned one of my shabby chic picture frames into an impromptu little chalkboard, that I propped up on an easel (I love easels!). 

 Ok, so here is what I added to my little romantic vignette:

some of my mercury glass votives (for safety's sake, I added battery operated tea lights), a pretty aqua vintage doily, and one of my favorite vintage linens with tatting, and a silk hydrangea.  I raided my jewelry box and added some of my vintage Austrian crystal necklaces for a bit of bling!

 Since hearts speak of romance, I added this heart shaped lavender sachet that I made from linen fabric, and embellished with crinkly seam binding and a glittered silk hydrangea blossom.

 And what could be more romantic than Paris?  I just had to tuck in this little Eiffel Tower that I brought back from a trip to the city of lights!

 It's hard to get a good photograph of it, but I also added this adorable little glass cloche. Tucked inside is a real birds nest, with some pinecones and acorns that I've glittered 

('cause you can never have too much glitter!).

 Aren't the little birdies sweet on this pretty vintage Valentine image?  I just printed it out and glued to chipboard, followed by a generous dose of glitter.  I added vintage sheet music to the back (forgot to get a photo of that!), so it would look pretty from the backside, too!

 I also scattered some of my vintage sheet music glittered roses.

 I've place the vignette on our coffee table, and I'm now finally happy with the end result!

 Hope this has inspired you to add a touch of romance to your decor!

Have a creative and wonderful day!
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