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Monday, November 21, 2011

For a great cause...

Home for the holidays is such a festive tradition in Morris! 
The house walk is a great way to get ideas and inspiration, as well as support a great cause!






Sunday, November 20, 2011

What a wonderful time....

Our 3 French Hen's holiday market was absolutely amazing!  I was so thrilled with all of our vendors - they had great merchandise, displays and variety:)  The weekend was really busy so (as always) I didn't have time to take many pictures. 
Here are a few...














Thanks to all of our customers for coming out to support us!
XO Traci

Monday, November 14, 2011

Just a reminder....

Don't forget the 3 french hens holiday market is this weekend - I am soooo excited!!!


XO Traci

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Holiday Items

Here are a few of my favorite items around the shop!
I have a few different burlap ornaments this season.  I love these burlap birds!

The shop is filled with a variety of these cute snowmen!  These are always a favorite of mine - I have  a HUGE collection at my house. 


These burlap poinsettia pillows come in white or red.  I love the bells in the center.


German glass glitter!!  If I could pour this over everything I would!


I love lace so of course these are a favorite!


I LOVE vintage skates and I LOVE decorating each pair in a different way.  They don't stay in the shop for long, but I am always bringing more in daily!
  This pair is sold.


Glitter snowflakes!


More lace ornaments!


Who doesn't love glitzy jewelry!?!  The shop is filled with lots of affordable jewelry that will be perfect for holiday events!


Have a great week!
XO Traci

Monday, November 7, 2011

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Trying this out!

I am officially a professional photographer..okay, maybe not but I did just finish some classes!!  I had no idea all that goes into a simple picture - I am happy to finally know what all of the buttons on my camera mean and I actually know how to use them!! 
 I thought I would practice and show you some pictures of my guest bathroom:)

I made this vanity skirt from two linen, ruffle european pillow shams!  all I did was tack them to the existing cabinet and I can easily remove them to wash - sooo easy!



Not the best picture - but I thought I would still show you my sweet cabinet - clearly I need a little photography help with this pic!!


You should always have extra disposable toothbrushes in case your guest forget theirs!


I always like my guests to feel a sense of privacy...


This jar of soap rose petals is perfect for guests who want to relax - they can toss them in the tub and they smell amazing!


I love candlelight so made sure to line the windowsill with pretty holders!


and a sign to remind my guests to relax and enjoy:)


Thanks for taking a peek!
xo Traci

Saturday, October 15, 2011

A little vintage glam...

Today I helped Sarah decorate her wedding; which was held at a country club near starved rock (I love the area around starved rock, it is so beautiful!) Sarah loves vintage items and wanted to incorporate touches into her wedding.  Her goal was to create a room that was dramatic but not stuffy! 
By incorporating vintage brooches, gold, black and feathers we ended up with the perfect vintage glam look:)

The bridesmaid's bouquets featured roses, hydrangeas, silk ribbon, a brooch and feathers!


 All of the boutonnieres and corsages were handmade from paper to resemble one of my favorite flowers - anemones.  Fresh anemones are not available with black centers in the fall, soooo my paper bouts and corsages were an alternative and actually turned out better than using real anemones!


Sarah began collecting milk glass as soon as she became engaged!  She sprayed them black to stick with our theme, it also made the vases look much more elegant.  Each table hosted different vases which made the decor so unique!



What a beautiful wedding!

I've been meaning to share some pics from our french market - here are a few great ideas and pretty fall things to look at:)









Have a great weekend!!
XO Traci