Messin' in my office...

I came across the nicest cloche I've found from Pottery Barn 

(on line only).  

I splurged a bit on it but I really feel it's a life long purchase 

because of the extra large size and 

the beautiful mercury glass tray 

it comes with.

12.25" wide x 17" Tall

I stripped everything off the top, shook the linen runner and cleaned all the glass and mirror objects.

 

This is a picture from Pottery Barn. I didn't capture a good enough shot before I filled it up, but you can see the tray has a wonderful design on it.

I have this white monkey (not everyone likes it but I do) and I was determined to put him in the cloche.  I borrowed two books from my shelf on the desk and I added a the brass piece and a little topiary tree I had stashed away.

 I bought this monkey from One King's Lane a while ago.  

It is from the 1930's

I watched a little video on the Bombay Company web site and this designer was referring to a trend watch he called 

"A Well Traveled Home".  

He was pointing out how to make your home look like you've collected things over time.  As he said "Finding globe trotting elements for an authentic and eclectic mix". 

You can watch it if you like- click this link below

Bombay Video

My vision when I started decorating this area last year was kind of in line with what he was describing.  

Today was my experiment and try things out day.  Currently this is where I'm at but I'm not done.  I'll show it to you again when I've finished the whole area.  

When the Sherlock Holmes movies came out with Robert Downey Jr.-  I was intrigued with the decorating.  What a fun job it must be to set up all the rooms for the scenes.

     Well I can't quite achieve this kind of look but I can have a small go at it!

 I antiqued the picture to add a little old world look to it.

It's a bitter winter day here...I'm literally being snowed in.  So it was a good day to have a project like this!

I've got a pot roast in the oven and the house smells so good!  

Thanks for visiting!

 Liz

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Red, White and the Sun

With the 8th, 12th and 14th being birthdays 

and Valentine's Day it seemed to busy 

things up around here.  

I'm grateful for the distraction!

We don't make too big of a deal about Valentine's Day, 

but some of the simple pleasures like flowers, 

candy and a nice dinner make us happy!

I bought the flowers for a tablescape I created.  

 

This morning the sun was beaming in and I snapped off a few shots of my leftover arrangement.

Ever practical- 

Dan bought a huge box of chocolates! 

He knows me well!   

Don't worry we're sharing! 

This morning we are again blessed with the sun. We're under a Lake Effect Advisory for the day so I don't know how long this will last!

 ~

Artistic poses

Ahh...

 Party lights crystallized by ice...

I have to admit I'm more than done with winter but I must endure this white dressing for at least another month!  

February seems to be flying by, perhaps March will too!  

Can't wait to see the flowers this spring!

    Thanks for visiting!

I'm joining 

My Little Home and Garden 

for

Sunlit Sunday

 

 

 

Happy Valentines Day....

 I wish you a 

Happy Valentine's Day....

Romantic Confectionery Cloche Valentine's Table

I wrapped together a bit of romance and some confectionery goodies in this Valentine's Day tablescape.

 I used some cloche's to display some of my elements.

I reused the plastic wrapper that the flowers came in. I cut and arranged the flowers, then I cut off several inches from the bottom of the bag, wrapped it around the flowers and lowered it into the vase. This way it hides the stems and added some color!

 Another confection was added with that big heart shaped cookie!

Dan and I like a little sweet something after we eat so we each have a personal cupcake to satisfy our sugar tooth! 

These cute little personal sized cloche's come in 

handy for desserts!

 My Mikasa stemware works it way in nicely.  

I fell in love with these Ralph Lauren plates. Both came from T.J. Maxx about a year apart. The red chargers were purchased for Christmas but work well for Valentine's Day too.  I used three napkin rings to pop some more red in and to highlight the silver!

  We like some bubbly but not too much, so I was delighted when I found these half sized Champagne bottles.  

The flatware has a tailored look that pairs well with the black and white Ralph Lauren plate and contrasts nicely against the red runner.

 

I didn't add any chocolates (just yet) because Dan usually buys me some! I used inexpensive flowers just in case someone brings home some roses!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm joining the following parties

Cloche Party 

  and

Between Naps on the Porch 

 Tablescape Thursday

Here's a Romantic Video

My Funny Valentine