ir a principal |
Ir a lateral
Tomorrow is my birthday, Ill be 29 again, okay 40 something
and I know as soon as I tell you its my birthday many of you will be
so kind and send birthday wishes so to thank you in adavance
I flew all the way from Vancouver to Florida to bring you all a very rare treat.
There is a hidden jewel of a shop in St. Petersburg Florida that you all
would love to visit but because you cant I have brought it to you.
Greeting you on the side walk is a magical life size rabbit dressed in his best party clothes
sitting upon a cow hide upholstered french settee.
I said RARE!
Upon entering this magical place you start to see the most wonderful
pieces of furniture painted in white.
Forget any worldly concerns you might have because
everything you see is surely here to ensure a journey into a fantasy land.
During your visit you start to notice all the amazing upholstered
chairs finished in a variety of fabrics including vintage chenilles and quilted florals.
Trimmed in pink and accent by the designs of the original fabrics
these chairs make you rethink a small corner of your own world.
Vignettes abound everywhere you look.
Including this miniature scene contained in a little box,
and the most cozy and inviting bed.
Many more pictures of this wonderful place can be seenfrom a previous visit here.
Read More..
WARNING: this is a Sunday posting much like a Sunday drive .. for your enjoyment.
It will have an option at the end so plz stay tuned
we suggest you grab a tea or coffee or
even a lemonade a sit back and enjoy the ride.
Way too long ago I mentioned a fabulous shabby chic furniture shop we
found on our vacation while in Florida. I had seen some adverts for a few antique
shops in the Grand Central district of St. Petersburg, only 10 mins from our beach side getaway.
As we pulled up to the curb, my involvement in the conversation
about our days plans dropped along with my jaw.
My eyes glazed over and I couldnt get out of the seat belt fast enough.
But then everything slowed down, including Georges voice trying to get my attention again.
"OH MY GAWD LOOK" I said to him, like he had no clue what power had
taken my mind, body, and soul over in those few seconds.
This wasnt on the list, the store next door was, even the one across the street was on the list.
How could this little shop not be on every list out there.
Upholstered french distressed white chair with a QUILT!
As I write this post I am seriously reminded of how child like I felt
during the whole visit. How I even managed to take pictures is a miracle.
Once we made it thru the front door, George jokingly announces to the 2 ladies over seeing
the shop that I was all theirs and hed be back in a few hours to pick me up.
Eiffel tower images on french chairs, white distressing, double welting,
luscious pink rugs under foot, Im thinking at this point *this could be better then the beach*
I can still hear George in the back ground chatting with the ladies, joking as he always does,
as Im running around touching everything with one hand and snapping pics with the other.
So many benches upholstered in almost every vintage fabric we all covet.
Mad Hatter Table for Tea?
By now I havent heard Georges voice in awhile,
I must have made the full journey into this marvelous land.
Look at that wonderful headboard tucked in behind the dresser.
It looks like something from far under the sea reminiscent of Poseidons crown.
Can you see the touch of whimsy sitting in this chair?
It would be so easy to imagine youre a character in a fairy tale or nursery rhythm
Ring a round the rosie, pocket full of posey .....
Flowers over head.
Soft blues, yellows, greens, pinks and of course whites greeted me every time
I rounded a corner or entered another room.
Maybe I could get to Narnia thru this wardrobe.
Is that the lamp post where Lucy met the fawn?
Im sure this is officially Tinker bells bathroom chandelier.
I hear the shop ladies still laughing at Georges jokes,
and then I recall where I actually am.
But before I give in and leave my fantasy
One last daydream about Sleeping Beauty.
Now to that option I mentioned at the started of this LONG journey,
and if you have made it this far you deserve another treat.
The Passionate Home
For local followers who have not become familiar with this lovely local shop
its time you visited and had your very own magical experience right here at home in
downtown Langley - 20506 Fraser Hwy.
Plz stop in and say "Hi" to Carrie the sole proprietor.
Spreading the word at:
Read More..
