Thursday, February 20, 2014

Garden Stools and more.........

Hi everyone.  I've been having spring thoughts recently I guess I can't wait.  What's new in my Etsy shop, well this cute little garden stool.  I remember as a child my grandmother had a garden stool to work on her tea roses.  She would work on them for hours, she loves roses and I gained that love.  Funny how memories are so sweet and time goes on.
 
I also added this garden table, it has a very French conservatory feel.  A great piece in a miniature conservatory or miniature home.
 
In the Etsy shop I found a way to reduce the shipping on smaller items.  I hope this helps if you are interested in anything you see.
Make it a great day....

Thursday, February 13, 2014

French Conservatory

Hi everyone, I'd like to welcome you to my French conservatory,  well the one I dream about having.  You know go out in the morning with my coffee or tea and enjoy nature (without the bugs).  Well enough dreaming................This room box is actually an Ikea Terrarium, I took the front off and added a floor.  I also added side pictures for a little more realism.
 

 Where I serve morning coffee....
 
 ...and pot beautiful plants.
 
 This little rusty bench is ideal to sit and enjoy the outdoors.
 
 No French conservatory would be complete without a birdcage.  This rusty one hangs from the ceiling "LOOK OUT BELOW!!!!!!" 
Here is some of the inspiration,(I don't remember where the photos came from, but let me know if one is yours and I'll give you credit.)
 This conservatory, beautiful and very French.....
 
 Love the daybed.
 
 What can I say classically beautiful.
 
 There you go birdcage.......
 
I love the chandelier......
Thanks for stopping by and some of the items in my French conservatory will be in my Esty shop.  Make it a good day.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Shabby Chic Inspiration - Darcy Chair

Hi everyone,  I just put a new item on Etsy today.  I was inspired by the iconic Darcy chair from Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture.  I have always loved this chair, its strong French presence with a fun update.  I found this poor little mini broken in a box, I said to myself that looks familiar.  I got it took it home put it back together and said that looks a little like the Darcy chair.  So I set about making it more Shabby Chic, I even simulated the slipcovered seat.  I loved it so much I didn't want to part with it.  Here it goes, I hope whoever purchases it loves it as much as I loved making it.
 

 My mini Darcy Chair....
 
 (photo:rachel ashwell shabby chic couture)
The real Darcy chair....
 
 (photo:rachel ashwell shabby chic couture)
So perfect in a nursery or wherever a truly timeless chair....
 
Thanks for visiting.  Make it a good day.
French Vellum