The quiet house feels peaceful and requires only a print of sunshine for me to be carried away on the wings of floating dreams…
Talking about dreams, have you seen the current issue of Victoria yet? Toward the very last pages there’s an article that I’m sure it will transport many of you to a place of storybook secrets and enchanted surprises... It has surely transported me! There is a table laden with all sorts of lush woodsy greens and mossy treasures, and there is an exquisite display of hand-painted china and flatware gleaming with sunshine that entice your senses with the charm and mystique of the deep forest... It was as if I was stepping right into this verdant dream deep within the woodlands! You ought to see it!
Would you believe me if I tell you this is a shower curtain? Yes it is!
I seem to go through many tablecloths throughout the year, from seasonal changes to holiday fashions to my own changeable moods, but mainly because I’m just in love with textile... I love fabrics and lace, and when I'm hunting for treasures and see pretty remnants that really appeal my senses, I usually would have to take them home with me; even when I know I wouldn’t find any use for them... That’s why I have these pretty wrought iron little "closets" here and there around the house... to keep my bits and pieces odds and ends prettiness all in one place...
May you have a beautiful day, my friends. And may you all allow the wild beauty of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging.
- John O'Donahoe
Happy Friday, Cielo! I have seen the Victoria issue, and the mill house is located in Mountain Brook, Alabama. The little house's picture is even on the side of the police cars in the Little Kingdom, as Mountain Brook is called!
ReplyDeleteThe article is lovely, and most of the props can be bought right here in Birmingham :D I do not need to go shopping, but WOW! What pretties :D
I love your tray all set for coffee. I wish I could join you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Hi Cielo, Your phtos are always gorgeous. I really fell in love with that first one with the white china and the beautiful purple flowers. Oh, those iron shelves are gorgeous too. I thought the corner shelf was especially romantic with all the beautiful laces and fabrics. Gorgeous!!! It's fun to display things out in the open for everyone to see :) :) Have a great weekend, Cielo. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a lacey "girl" and adore your lace.
ReplyDeletewow this is just a beautiful & gorgeous post !! do you really have all tthose flowers right now !
ReplyDeletewe are still covered in 3 ft of snow and it was below -30c all last week !
I love love what you share with us . Thank You so so much .
this is a beautiful celebration for national womans day !
Thank you for bringing a bit of peace and beauty to my Friday, which has not started out so great...you have reminded me of the blessings and grace in each day...thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the beauty and serenity your blog gives...so once again, thank you.
Such pretty fabrics. I adore the shower curtain fabric. It is spring in a glance.
ReplyDeleteYou have so much beautiful lace and fabrics. It's a joy to look at!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend & lieve groet, Madelief
I don't think there is anything prettier than layers of linens!!
ReplyDeleteThe tablecloth you found is so cute!
Woke up to overcast and a few snowflakes swirling round! For some reason I thought it was to be sunny and warm so am a bit sad but will enjoy as much as I can which might be saying not alot!
bee blessed
mary
Hi Cielo,
ReplyDeleteLike you I can't pass by pretty linens and lace without wanting to take them home.
I love how you have displayed yours.I love that woodland table in Victoria too as well as Cotswold Cottage.
Enjoy your weekend,
Carolyn
Oh Cielo, Your post today is so beautiful and peaceful. I love visiting your blog. You truly embrace the beauty of life. Thank you for sharing that beauty. I love the lace and linens you have collected. So beautiful. I too love lacey things and beautiful linens. Have a most wonderful weekend. Hugs. Karie
ReplyDeletehow beautiful - I enjoy so your lovely blog...
ReplyDeleteKaren
Everything looks so lovely. I must try to buy the magazine when I get a chance.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
THEY ARE RARE AND SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS GIVE AND GIVE,TO THEM IS NOTHING SPECIALIT IS HOW THEY CHOOOSE TO LIVE.THEY ARE NEVER TO BUSY, NO MATTER WHAT THE TASK,THEY SEEM TO THINK OF EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU EVEN ASK. THIS PEOPLE ARE QUITE SPECIAL THEY ARE RARE AND KIND AND FEW,I M THANKFUL THAT I HAVE FOUND ONE OF THEM- THAT IS YOU! DEAR CIELO.THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL POSTS.I SALUTE YOU TODAY..BLESSINGS....SANDRA
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA Foggy Friday Morning sounds heavenly, where I live it usually means a sunny day ahead, have a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post to open tonight...after a long and very stressful workday. I felt like I was transported to a soft place..one of light and sweetness. Thank you Ceilo for being YOU and having your unique blog...a place where worries drop away and leave me lifted up. Hugs- Diana
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post! Seeing all your gorgeous linens and laces is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI too love tablecloths and other textiles. You can never have too many : )
Hugs,
Terri
I love all your textiles... and what an unexpected joy to run by a quote from my favorite John O'Donohue. He was my muse...
ReplyDeleteI love your post, everything seems to be where it belong. And I love your music too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired as always by your beautiful post. Love the lace and the angel, everything is lovely,
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jacqui