A Shabby White Wednesday

Do you ever want to try a simple little project,

but for whatever reason it just never comes together?

Well, everything fell into place last Sunday

 when I had found a perfect old lampshade.

My crystal prisms were within easy reach,

the French Crinkle ribbon from Polly was in the cupboard,

and a beautiful crystal lamp

was just waiting for it's shining moment.

With a few minutes inspiration

I had what I'd been waiting for...

My little Shabby Lampshade!

And here she is dressed for Fall

in some Bittersweet. 

I'm enjoying having her in my studio these Fall Evenings.

Her reflection in the mirror,

maximizes her cozy glow.

Sometimes things in our lives "sit on the shelf",

Until God's perfect timing brings them all together...

at just the right time.



Then all the elements find their synchronicity

And a thing of beauty emerges.

Have a Wonderful White Wednesday, dear friends.

Love,

Debra

posted by Debra at Common Ground

End of Summer Cottage

When you think of cottages "New Jersey" isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind! But historic Hopewell NJ is home to one of my favorite cottages, my sister-in-law Amy's home. And even though it's home to one patient husband, 6 kids, a zoo of cats and a dog (!) it nonetheless remains lovely and charming, and, as seen by these interior shots, rather peaceful. (The journal and clipboard were inspired by Amy's house, and the outdoor pics were taken on Cape Cod- more to come on that)









Posted by: Meg