The simple pleasures of home shine brighter
when the spirit of God intertwines our hearts
with His gentle Joy.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Ribboned Sweetness. . .

Thank you to our dear hostess,
Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for 
extending an invitation to participate in 
A Winter Cloche Party!



While preparing My Sweet Little Valentine Tablescape,
I brought out all my fabric valentine's 
made from vintage elements and materials.

Last year, after purchasing these handmade Valentine's
locally @ Roadhouse Antiques and Gifts,
I displayed them in our entertainment Center
On Crooked Creek.



This year, the Vintage Valentine's 
were moved to the built~in china cabinet off the dining room.
I've paired them with some heirloom silver 
and vintage ironstone in keeping with a lighter decor scheme.



Once I removed the mercury silver snowflake ornaments,
I needed something seasonable and short 
to fit under my cloche.



This petite shadow box 
 filled with a heart made from creamy ivory buttons
and framed with soft buttery yellow grosgrain ribbon
atop Frenchy script paper is a gift from a former co~worker.



Beneath the cloche,
I layered my Gold Crown China. . .
a bowl, a bread and butter plate and a dessert / salad plate.
Then, I dropped a few soft buttery yellow faux petals
and tied a double bow in satin ribbon of the same hue.



This sage green urn is one of my favorite pieces 
for decor in the dining room. Its height and the mouth
allow for easy and stunning floral arrangements!
This is a lighted cherry blossom bush. . . ^sigh^. . .
now they have battery operated ones!!!



I placed the vintage Valentines along the buffet
to fill in the voided spaces.
Bringing them  front and center required the use of easels!



A vintage ironstone platter placed as a backdrop
tones down the red of my wallpaper for this subtle hued vignette.
The miniature vintage Valentine 
rests against a crystal votive holder.



Trying desperately to capture the lighted cherry blossoms
with my camera lens!!!  



Practice, practice, practice!



Sweetness, either in the miniature Valentine 
or the heirloom cream and sugar 
that accompany my heirloom silver coffee urn,
sweeps across the buffet.

Below are some random photos 
of these intricate vintage Valentines for you to enjoy. . .





Vintage buttons, trailing embroidery, seed pearls 
and a stamp~size Edwardian photo!




Strands of pearls in various hues and sizes 
making strands at the base!




Seed pearls, a miniature locket 
and a crocheted lace rosette!




Delicate seed pearls, lace and linen fabric blossoms 
with vintage button and seed pearls!




Vintage buttons and lace in various hues and sizes, 
embroidery stitches, ribbon and seed pearls!




The Edwardian postage stamp~size photo 
is the essence of femininity!




Vintage buttons, Battenburg lace, 
seed pearls and a lace bow!!!



Ribboned sweetness in these vintage Valentine's
is the added romantic touch needed On Crooked Creek's buffet!





Until next time. . .


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On Crooked Creek will be joining
Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for
Table Top Tuesday's 
Winter Cloche Party!

AND. . .

www.commonground-do.com
Debra @ Common Ground for
Be Inspired Friday!

Be sure to visit
for you’ll come away
filled with amazing inspirations
for use in your own home décor!

19 comments:

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Oh what a sweet little picture on your heart. Anxious to see everyone cloche's...did not get one done here. Your is so tranquil and pretty.

Marigene said...

I love those cherry blossom lights...they would be so cool in a tablescape.

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

My favorite thing here is that postage sized photo!!! Of course the silver service is exquisite and the vintage hearts are so beautifully done. Lovely vignette my friend. XO, Pinky

Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

Hi Pat, this is a beautiful post! I'm mesmerized by the lighted cherry blossoms. Where did you find those? I always have twinkle lights on in my house. Those would be right up my alley. On top of that, all your hearts are too pretty for words. What a lot of work must have gone into those. The little picture is such a sweet addition along with the seed pearls too. Just adorable!
Liz

Anonymous said...

Pat what a lovely vignette!! The picture frame with the sweet button heart and the lighted cherry blossoms--love those!!!

It will soon be time to put Valentines away! Goodness I am still finding Christmas!

bee blessed
mary

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Very pretty vignette. Those lighted cherry blossoms are pretty. Your silver service set is really pretty. I like your heart and your cloche!

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat! This is so pretty!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Donna said...

So pretty and elegant! Love the cherry blossoms also.
Hugs
Donna

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

What a pretty display, Pat! The cherry blossoms are so eye catching, and the fabric hearts are so charming. I love the vintage button heart in your cloche too. All so sweet!

On Crooked Creek said...

Dear Ones,
Oh, how you flatter me!!!
The lighted cherry blossoms are electrical with a HUGE connector! They now have battery ones!!! Mine were purchased three years ago at a unique home decor and gift shop called Memories of Home.(in my sidebar)www.memoriesofhome.biz
I didn't keep the box, so I have no idea who the manufacture is...sorry!
Fondly,
Pat

Unknown said...

Such a sweet vignette! I love the lighted flowers. I'd like to find some of those. The fabric hearts are so sweet. Thank you for visiting my place! Have a fabulous week!

Babs said...

Beautiful vignette. Love your silver pieces and the darling fabric valentine and little framed button heart. So sweet and the lighted cherry blossoms are gorgeous.

Susan said...

I absolutley love the little white lace hearts and mother of pearl buttons attached. They are gorgeous!
I am your newest follower.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

This is so pretty, I love the beautiful hearts and buttons and the cloche is lovely. What a pretty vignette. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Chubby Chieque said...

I love the hearts displayed too. They are so cute.

Honestly, I had made one heart last Autumn and I do enjoy playing. Maybe next time, I take your button inspiration.

Happy mid-week.

Greetings,
/Chie

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Your little cloche is adorable, sweet Pat and I love that stunning coffee urn heirloom!! Your entire vignette is beautiful and so warm. Thank you for your sweet and kind comments, I love it when you come over, you make my day! Have a lovely week, my friend.
FABBY

Michaela Braun said...

Hi. I am a follower, and I nominated you for the Liebster Award. Go on over to http://thegatheringroomchic.blogspot.com/ and check out the details. Congratulations!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Oh Pat...your attention to detail is enviable! Love the button heart ~ did you see the red one that Vicki made over at Ranger 911?!

foreverdecorating said...

Love the button heart. I made a framed button star but now I see I need to make another one, but a sweet heart! Thanks for the inspiration.