My Valentine Mantel

Since the bungalow we are renting had the fireplace removed and bookcases in the living room, I am using them for my mantel.  We have a small space but it is so cute!  I have to believe that we are in the right place because all the events that led to us to move here happened with concise timing.  We are with family, healthy and happy.  We still have challenges, bills and worries but we take one day at a time and cling on to each other.  Our oldest daughter and family are living with us so I try to make the holidays fun!  My nieces and other grandson find the newest arrangements on my "mantel".  So have a look...

                                                                            

                                            
                                         BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 1
            
                                                      BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 2

                                                 
                                                         BOOKCASE "MANTEL" 3

Have A Very Great Week, Di

      

Ooh La La

The Paris Apartment...by Claudia Strasser, ooh la la look at what I received at my door!

I won this in December at Karena's blog Art By Karena , if you have not been there you have to see the artists she featuresClaudia has such great style and oh the apartments she styles, wow.  She also has a blog, Paris Apartment,  that is fabulous.

So, I thought I would share some more of Nostaliqic Antiques here in Asheville, I found some beautiful items that would fit right in a Paris Apartment

Lavender Bottles etched with the necessities!

Edith Collins Purse, the designer from Texas, oh don't I wish I had a few more of these, I love her vintage designs. 

A bronze starfish, it really looks like a stand but I love it.

Lace skirt, I loved it but it was pricey

A hand carved Madonna

Metal wall hanging

Vintage furs and clothing

I would love this picture for my bedroom

I like this one also.

Now to the things I did buy...

These pillows are from Home Goods, they are fabulous

Net Curtains with a velvety feel on the edges and flowers, 12 panels

A very tiny change petite point change purse, perfect for me to attach a necklace.  I have been searching for ages for something like this!  I was a happy camper

My buffet in the sun porch, my french clock from my mom!

From My Bungalow putting that French Twist wherever I can, Di

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All Things Beautiful at CottageWishes

 CottageWishes are my finds out and about.  I love vintage, European, French County, Scandanavian Style and Shabby Chic.  And while we are at it throw is some good ole country and rusty junk.  I love mixing it up and gravitate towards an eclectic mix.  My Etsy shop is brimming with beautiful estate finds.  I have been lucky to find some great estate sales here in Asheville.  Sweet Florentine pieces that I need to share.  Also, someone very sweet gave me advice that if I could not use my vintage curtains to share and let someone else enjoy them.  So, I am listing my vintage lace curtains.  One pair is from France, one set has 12 panels and is vintage net curtains (oh how I want to hide them away!) and I have another set of lace curtains from the 80's.  
The view from the top driveway of our bungalow
I have some new listings and invite you on over!! My Etsy shop , CottageWishes

 

 I am looking around Asheville and surrounding towns finding beautiful places to shop and great estate sales from some lovely people.  My dream is to have a cute little cottage, right now we are living in a Bungalow that we are renting.  But, I am lving our home and having fun decorating.  So, I will share with you my finds and I may keep a few along the way! 

 The House Blessing and Flower pictures are gold gilded frames from Florence, Italy (not South Carolina)

 This sweet Madonna and cross are from Switzerland

 The compact is awesome petite point Vintage

 The Plate from Italy

Vintage Purses

The pitcher from Finland

And these beautiful curtains.  I am posting more curtains as well.

Please visit and comb through my Etsy Shop CottageWishes and after please come sit a spell with me at my blog Cottage-Wishes.Have a Wonderful Day, Thanks for Stopping by And Now The GIVEAWAY  Homemaker on a Dime is hosting a great giveaway and more wonderful blogs with some shops and ideasThank You to Homemaker On a Dime for hosting this great group and a giveaway!!!