Courting settee a perfect spot for taking tea

A treasure we found at Scott's Antique Market a few months ago. 

It is an 18th century French courting settee. Original for the most part and I left it alone .

I had a new silk cushion made for it and that is the end of the" restoration". I adore it. 

I can move it around for a party, I can relax on it with a cup of tea and I can certainly see gifts set on it near the Pinkmas tree!

Having all these pretty objects from 18th century France just feeds my soul and my fantasy of living in that time period.

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Swans and more swans

 Swan Princess oh how I want to have this!!She is soo pretty

 I'm wearing this hat next year in Charleston, SC Easter Parade

 Swan rocker can't find it anywhere!! Love it the dogs would love to sit in it.

Swan wall art I'd like it even more as an entire swan

I google swans a lot. Many times I learn new facts about swans. Sometimes new images pop up and I find a source for some lovely swan artwork or hat .

I keep my eyes open for swans to put around my swan theme Pinkmas tree. I like to add new elements.

Now I must save my money for swan hat and swan princess soft  swan art work.

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Pink swans

 Pink swans!!! 

It really is very hard to be good and not buy things when they come as a double whammy of things I adore PINK and A SWAN. Now come on,  how could I not want them? At least they were not expensive.

Swans make me so happy, as does the color pink.My own brand of double  happiness.

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Quest for the pink mercury glass trees

I found this photo on Pinterest ( I think) and have wanted these pink trees for over 2 years now.

I think they came from Michael's craft store.but I didn't see them there to buy them.

Now I can't find pink mercury glass trees anyplace!! I would think they would be a popular item! 

If anyone sees these please leave me a comment. 

They fit in so well with all my Pinkmas decorations.

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Souffle likes to hide in the pillows on the bed

My sweet quiet girl Souffle-Marie loves to hide in the pillows on the bed.

She somehow get right in the middle without knocking any over and sits there so pleased with herself but not moving.  After a few minutes she somehow pops out, again not messing up any pillows. We call her the perfect girl,she is so quiet does nothing wrong, likes to look at stuff and sleep near me.She even sneezes quietly. 

She makes us smile and makes us slow down and take the time to talk to her and sit still with her.
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Portrait vintage ring

I like vintage jewelry!

 I find it is made well and many times one of a kind. 

This is a portrait ring I found on an antiques web site called Ruby Lane. I was actually looking for a miniature portrait and this ring popped up among the other offerings.

I have never seen a portrait ring before. It is actually painted and behind glass. It is a ring that I will wear only when I am not going to get my hands wet. I believe it is from 1960's or a bit earlier.

Have you seen one before I am curious let me know.

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Lavabo... say what?

My dear friend is going to move to assisted living and she had this antique lavabo in her bathroom and she gave it to me. It is pink and red and white and has chinoiserie scenes so pretty. 

Lavabos were originally used in churches for ecclesiastical purposes and then some were made for gardens. Now they are largely decorative. This one is missing the bowl at the bottom where water for hand washing would spill into.  But I think it is gorgeous and best of all when I look at it I will be reminded or my friend.

Sharing with friends is so important. Sharing our time with others helping out or just listening is important too.

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