on decor, unmentionables and car love

 One  of the things I love about looking through pretty blogs so much is being able to see the peeks into fellow bloggers homes. Sometimes the peeks are little glances of a corner or niche and other times, we get the grand tour of some pretty fabulous homes. I love seeing all the takes on decorating in vintage style. From frou-frou, feminine and French to shabby, industrial or cottage. There are so, so many really talented creative women out there and their style just carries over into their homes.   I have to say, I sometimes covet that style when the objects once used for inndustry is introduced a bit to their homes.... with rusted letters and old signs and clever coffee tables from old carts right up there with their glistening chandeliers. It all blends so seamlessly. I don't think I could pull that off. For some reason, it intimidates me. Such a step out of the box for me..... When it comes to decorating, I tend to like to mix the inexpensive.... like hatboxes with a few splurges, the things from near, with objects from afar... like a one of a kind lamp and the feminine with the ultra -feminine. I tend to stick to the things I grew up. Most of their items in our home aren't much of a stretch from the items I could have found in my mother's, grandma's and great-grandma's homes. I've always admired the furniture, knick knacks and accessories sitting about.{Now, if only I could get my hands on some of that great flocked wall paper my Nana had}I guess you could call it my comfort zone. This is the style I know how to pull off....   What about you? Do you have your own comfort zone? Do you have a name for your style?Ok, transitioning here.... A month or so ago, I planned on incorporating this little bra and panty set of gold charms into a blog post.  I've had them for a few years just sitting in my jewelery box, just waiting for me to take them to the jewelers to have them soldered onto my gold charm bracelet. Finally, one day, a few weeks ago, I put them on a gold chain just to be able to wear them. When I came home I realized they were missing. I had been all over the place that day. I searched and searched my house and my friend did he same at her house since we were there for a visit as well. I'm so sad.... even still. I did a internet search to see if I could find another set with no luck. So, this is a little ode to my beloved charms.  From golden bras and panties, to gummy cars... I am definitely not the best transioner(...... I found these pretty pastel gummy car candies at Ikea the a week or so ago....

I knew they would be this little sweeties new favorite candy. I don't think I ever shared with you that my oldest has this passion for cars. It all started about two months ago. She knows every make and model on the road and can tell you what each teacher in her school and every neighbor in our neighborhood drives. just as soon as her daddy's car magazines arrive home, she grabs them and then goes off to study emblems of the more exotic ones. She keeps me in stitches! I think it is so cute that this that little thing knows all about an ultimately male dominated subject. We have lots of car guys in out family along with my husband's friends and they can't believe it. Their expressions are priceless after quizzing her on cars.Well, lovely ladies that's it for tonight. I'm off to give the kiddos a bath. Over and out.....

 

Comments

[Cassandra]

How cute! I REALLY ENJOYED this post!

Decorating. . . .hmm that is a frustrating thing for me. My husband is anti cottage, shabby chic, or anything close to that style lol. I spend most the time trying to explain to him why he can't put all his rc car trophies everywhere. So we settled on a more primitive contemporary country look. Which ironically is what his moms house looked like. haha

That is too funny about your little one liking cars! HAHA My son will be 3 in Jan. It amazes me some of the things he comes up with on his own. I can't wait to be amazed once he is older.

I am the only odd ball in a family SURROUNDED BY CARS! lol My brother n law is a Nascar driver, Father n law rebuilds classics, and my husband does hot rod interiors for a living lol. We have a barn of cars, a 5 car garage of old cars, and 7 car ports that you would THINK the cars we use would be under, but NO only the hot rods that just sit go in them. sigh. lol

Such a cute post with lovely photos. Thanks for sharing! xox Cassandra

P.S wow I LOVE those charms. My heart breaks for you as well. I will give them a moment of silence. I hate when things like that happen to treasured items.

[tabitha]

hi gabrielle,
i just think you little miss is adorable. ok i checked ebay for those adorable charms and the closest i could find was from wanling2004. not as adorable but still cute. Hope that helps ease the pain. I know what is like to loose something precious.
xxxx's
tabitha

[amy boelter]

Love reading your posts, and looking at all the lovely pics! That is so cute how your daughter is so interested in cars! Happy halloween! Amy, pinkdaizies.typepad.com

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

Gabrielle, I love your pictures of your home... I love peeks into peoples homes too. It is one of my very fave things about blogging.

Your little girl is just TOO cute, love that story about her and the cars. Maybe she will have a life long hobby??

xo Heather

[debi]

What a beautifully, dreamy post! I think your decorating style is so feminine, romantic, and beautiful....I wouldn't even try to change a thing.

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your little bra and panties! They're so sweet. I hope you can find another set.

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[Fleur de Bee]

Dearest YOU are an inspiration and soo many of us strive to re-create the beauty you capture in your stunning home!

Big hugs! The hat boxes are FAB!!
xoxo