Beach Market Basket

Hi Everyone~

I would like to share my latest addition to my Etsy shop~

It has just been chosen for a NEW treasury called

"A Tisket A Tasket" on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4de4d7086c1d6d9155eeec99/a-tistket-a-tasket-a-very-pretty-basket

It is a Beach Market Basket...

It can be set on a table or hanging on the wall~

Either way, it brings beach ambiance all year long~

I have placed it in my 2 Market 2 Market section of my shop where everything is $10 and under!

I am also linking this up to Alphabet Thursday where the letter for the week is "G." "G" is for "Goin' to the beach!"

I hope you're having a wonderful day~

XO

Cindy

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Vintage Book Bundles

Hi Everyone~

I love books, especially those tied into book bundles for display--I think they're dreamy. For these I have attached hand-stamped muslin with French writing and created 2 tags...The female graphic is from Dezinaworld--I adore this image!

Today, my husband and I combed antique malls where we found these books and this vintage camera--I just had to put the camera in the photo!

(Just Sold)

This book bundle is part of my 2 Market 2 Market section of my Etsy store where everything is $10 and under--I hope you'll take a look to snag some bargains!

I would like to dedicate this post in celebration of my friend's upcoming birthday this week. Lynne is an amazing artist and friend. Please join me in extending warm birthday wishes to her. Her blog is at: Adorn I am sure that many of you know Lynne too as she is just wonderful and so inspiring. I remember when I got an email from her once and how she talked about loving to read, so I thought books and the pure dreaminess of vintage images would put a smile on her face as she always creates such delicate treasures with beautiful graphics. Happy Birthday, Lynne!

AND I hope you're ALL having a great weekend!!!

XO

Cindy

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Pre-Launch Announcement!!!

Newly formed Scrapworld !!!!!!

Just wait and see !!!!!

“Be Supportive ... Be creative, invent, try, paint ....

and your comment helps!”

Hi Everyone~

I am part of an international design team at a newly-formed blog called Scrapworld. Why am I excited? Because I was asked to be part of this wonderful team that is connected to ONU United Nations and ONU Brazil.

Several weeks ago I received a letter asking me to design for it. Of course, I said, “Yes” because its purpose is to build relationships and solidarity around the globe.

Very soon, you will be able to see my first entry and to see the work of this dedicated team of designers from around the world--I will keep you posted!

Please scroll down to see my Pink Saturday post~it's got a beach theme!

XO

Cindy

Coastal Chic Pink Saturday

A Special Birthday Celebration!

Hi Everyone~

This weekend is the 3rd birthday of Pink Saturday and I hope you will join all of us with your "pinks" to celebrate this happy occasion with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!

This week is also the Grand Opening of a brand-new section of my Etsy store and it is called 2 Market 2 Market. Everything in this section is $10 and under, so if you need to do some shopping this weekend, I hope you'll take a peak in there for both Shabby Cottage and Beach Cottage Treasures.

For those of you who love Pink Saturday (and don't we all love it?) I thought you might enjoy a little "excursion to the beach" with these newest creations of mine from my Grand Opening.

(Oops! Since I made this post, this set was sold,

but if you'd like to buy a set, just let me know.)

These little peat pots can be placed on a table or shelf for added ambiance and a touch of "Coastal Chic."

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

And before you go, I'd like to tell you that my friend Holly from 2911 Jeremiah Avenue has a feature of me on her blog...It is called "A Woman of Hope." I hope you will go take a look! Thank you Holly! You are so dear to me.

Happy Birthday, Pink Saturday and congratulations Beverly for keeping us all "in the pink!"

Also, if you love vintage-style decorating, I hope you'll scoot down to the next post to take a look at my newest items!

XO

Cindy

My Own Little Paris Party for a Friend

Hi Everyone~

Today is my girlfriend Donna’s birthday, so I am making this post in honor of her. She loves all things French. Donna, I want to wish you a special “Joyeux Anniversaire a mon ami!” Her happy blog is at My Shabby Chateau--Please join me in wishing her a very Happy Birthday!

I have a new section in my Etsy store called “2 Market 2 Market” where everything is $10 and under! The little fairies in my studio have been getting things ready for the shelves...Here is a sneak peak at some of the items that have just been listed.

Shabby Book Bundle with Handmade Tags

(Female graphic is from Dezinaworld!)

Large Paris Market Basket

(Sold)

(Eiffel Tower graphic from The Graphics Fairy

and postage graphic is from Shabby Cottage Studio.)

A full view--and it comes with

the sheet music too! (Sold)

Paris Peat Pot

Paris Peat Pot 2

Wishing you all a happy week! And Donna, wishing you the happiest of birthdays ever!

XO

Cindy

There is one more thing I would like to add....After creating this post, there was something important that I discovered. I had made these pieces and then found out that a very special man named Ted passed away recently and he was the person who had this picture of the Eiffel Tower that came from a vintage postcard. Ted, you will be missed.

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!

Linking this to Blogger's Bodega!

Linking this t0 White Wednesday!

Linking this to Time Travel Thursday!

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday--"F" is for "friend."

Shabby White Treasures

Hi Everyone~

Tracy over at The Prairie Patch just did the most awesome feature on me on her blog. If you'd like to take a look, just go here! Tracy is a super-great person that I am so happy to have met in blogland. I hope you'll have a chance to go visit her.

I wanted to show you some of the newest items in

the brand-new section of my Etsy store where

everything is $10 and under!

Paris Book Bundle

Shabby Birdhouse

Altered Baby Shoe

Distressed Heirloom White Candlesticks

(Sold)

These candlesticks were just listed and they were chosen for an Etsy treasury here:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ddbd4d173928eef5c58f4a3/farmhouse-on-the-beach

Shabby Chic Art and Decorating Kit

I hope you're having a wonderful week!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to White Wednesday!

Linking this to Sunburnt Cow!

Making a House a Home

Hi Everyone~

As many of you know, I have just opened a new section

of my Etsy store--it's brimming with "home decor chic"

for $10 and under!

I wanted to show you my Southern home~

Here are some views of the inside~

Please click on the images to make them

larger.

Thank you so much for visiting!!!

XO

Cindy

2 Market 2 Market to Get a French Deal!

Hi Everyone~

I have some exciting news--I have a brand-new section in my Etsy store! Here are just a few examples of the items I have listed in my French flea market-style section. The shelves will be brimming with vintage finds, repurposed items, and brand-new deals all for $10 and under! Here's a "sneak peek" at some of the items~

Paris Tin

I was lucky to get my hands on some antique bottles~My research indicates that they are at least 100 years old! I decided to decorate them and make them available for the opening of this new section.

This large repurposed cross is positively dreamy and can add that touch vintage and "Paris Chic" to your home...It can be hung or placed next to a book bundle for added ambiance.

This book bundle is full of shabby goodness for your home decorating!

Here is my "French Frosting" decorating kit--filled with items you can use to create art or incorporate into your own home decorating.

Here is one more of my antique bottles and as you can see, it has been embellished with the dreamiest of materials (lace, faux pearls, mulberry paper flowers, curly seam binding, and burlap.)

I hope you have fun taking a look into my new 2 Market 2 Market section~And come back often because I will be adding more items!!

XO

Cindy

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Linking this to Blogger's Bodega!

Linking this to Time Travel Thursday!

Oooh la Magazine!

Hi Everyone~

This week on my Whimsical Musings Magazine blog, I have 2 awesome women to introduce you to--I know you'll love their work~It's beautiful--and so fun!

I hope you'll go take a peek here!

XO

Cindy

Happy Pink Saturday!

Hi Everyone~

I just created this digital piece with an image from Dezinaworld!

Wishing you a Happy Pink Saturday and a happy weekend!!

Nest weekend (Sat., May 29th) is Pink Saturday's 3rd Birthday--

please join Beverly with anything "pink!"

I will be taking a blogging break this weekend to get out and

enjoy the weather!

Linking this to Pink Saturday!

XO

Cindy

Humbled and Speechless

Hi Everyone~

My husband just came in the house with our mail--and guess what awaited me--these 2 stunning pieces by 2 of my wonderful blogger friends!

The first is a gorgeous piece of mixed media art by Michele at Art from the Well. (Little did Michele know that these colors match my house!) Don't you just adore that chic crown made of fabric?

And next I opened this package from Debra and Nicole at Maison St. Germain...I about flipped! It is one of their vintage-style lace purses. In fact, Debra and Nicole host Blogger's Bodega every Tuesday--it is a fabulous blog event. And right now, they have a giveaway for one of their gorgeous purses, so hop over and enter and say "hello" from me!!!

All I can say is "Thank you so much." I am indeed grateful for such SPECIAL treasures from such BEAUTIFUL friends.

XO

Cindy

A Little Western Fun

Hi Everyone~

As many of you know, I design for Dezinaworld and just created this piece with this cowboy and rocking horse from their awesome images. Thank you for stopping by!! Y'all come back now, ya hear?

XO

Cindy

Vintage Beauty

Hi Everyone~

Nothing says "vintage" like this magnificent 2" round aurora borealis brooch (it's truly vintage--It's not my creation.)

In case you don't know the history of this "rainbow" stone, the Swarovski Company worked very closely with Christian Dior in the 1950s to create a stone that would have this magical affect.

For those who have a love of everything vintage, this stone has resurged as a popular "must-have" item! They have been popping up on scarves, jackets--and even purses all over the country.

But, they are also popular to use as tiebacks for a curtain panel--pretty dreamy, huh?

If you are from the U.S. and would be interested in making a bid or purchasing this piece, you can find it listed here. I only have one! It's only available through Friday of this week.

Linking this to BLOGGER'S BODEGA!

Linking this to White Wednesday!

Linking this to Show and Tell Friday!

XO

Cindy

Happy Spring!

Hi Everyone~

It's a beautiful spring day~

The perfect day to enjoy some time in the

garden--and to make a spring tag!!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Tag Tuesday

"Nature's Promise"--New on Etsy

Hi Everyone~

For the past week, I have been creating this latest piece for my Etsy shop--a mixed media bird's nest entitled "Nature's Promise." To see close up, please click on the image.

It was created with cheese cloth, raw soy silk, fibers, and moss.

I adore anything with a "nesting" theme, so this piece is close to my heart.

And finally, here is a decorator tag with a flower seed graphic from Dezinaworld~Once again, I am reminded of nature's promise of birth and the wonder of life.

XO

Cindy

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Aero Tags

These 3 Aero Tags made with images from Shabby Cottage Studio.

The music graphics on each tag are from The Graphics Fairy!

These decorator tags would make be perfect

for decorating a living room or library.

And all of these come inside a stylish

paquette tied up with curly seam

binding!