Fairy Wands, Ginger Jars and French antiques New Orleans Style!

This beautiful fairy wand was made by the gorgeous Anita from www.castlescrownsandcottages.blogspot.com

It is amazing what we can access from all parts of the world and it seems so far away and yet so close ......

This delicate little bird wand with the flowing ribbons is so sweet and so elegant ... just like Anita .... she has started her etsy store and is finding her passion.... already a very experienced and talented French teacher this lovely lady decided to follow her creative heart and start designing and making these incredible treasures!  My little bird is nestled in a silver mercury vase on our mantle and her name is "Rose". Thank-you and congratulations Anita....

which brings me to the next fabulous creation from Florida based Anne Harwell ..... Anne's ginger jar/ming vase on the hot pink canvas took my breath away and I thought it belongs on my Designer's Guild stripe wallpaper.  Anne's work is incredible and is so versatile ..... www.annechovie.blogspot.com

I also bought these so cute match boxes with the same art on the side .... I have bought Anne's work before and everytime I love it and it works with everything ..... she is a very talented lady ..... what is it with the American ladies .....

I want to share something very special with you all ..... today I received a phone call from my wonderful friend, Karina, in New Orleans and it was just what I needed .....

Like everyone I have been so busy, stressed and out of time .... time is so precious and so are people .... our family, our friends and also ourselves ..... I have realized that people are what make me feel inspired, energized, excited and happy ... with what we can share and laugh about.  I sometimes feel quite isolated as we live in a regional area so I often think ....  I have no idea what I am doing and then I get a call from a beautiful friend and I feel instantly positive and excited ... (by the way this beautiful mirror above at Karina's 1st dibs store has my name all over it!)

Then I remember all the things that are special like this sofa below .... I love this sofa .... the tufting, the patina of the frame and the story it tells ....

This chair above is one of Karina's and is also one of my favourites ..... the elegance of these French antiques is stunning and something which Karina is so brilliant at ... her ability to create something so beautiful out of tired, worn out pieces is incredible.

 

more of Karina's work and yes she does ship to Australia ....

for more beautiful pieces go to

www.karinagentinetta.1stdibs.com

with my love and best wishes

M.A. the 2nd!