Magical Mysterious Winter Whimsy!!

There's definitely something mysteriously magical, crisp, clean, and inspiring about winter's whimsy!! The way the bare tree branches, brushed with soft white snow, reach up to sky, very hopeful, very strong. There's something extremely beautiful and awesome about that strength and perseverance that captures me!! Although I look forward to the newness and fresh happiness of Spring, I'm captivated by Winter's longing...

All these scenes/items remind me of Winter!! What do the long Winter months represent to you?? Freedom, Perseverance, Whimsy, Anticipation, Stillness Tranquility, Captivity, Sorrow, Hopelessness, Hope, Warmth, Love, Home?? I'm sure it could represent all these feelings...As I look to the months ahead, I'm going to keep my eyes focused on freshness, excitement, and inspiration...

12 fabulous finds to enthusiastically kick off 2012!!

Ah, New Years Resolutions!! We're on Day 16 of 2012, and much to my disappointment, I'm not quite as far along as I'd hoped on a couple goals. However, much to my excitement and happiness, I'm much further along with a couple of other goals, which evens thing out a little, and definitely permits me to conclude that Jon and I are in good standing thus far. As we eagerly plan for an amazing 2012, I've decided to showcase a couple of...12 to be exact, fresh fabulous finds that have served as awesome additions to our Botbyl Style home decor collection for our new house.
1.) Vintage Salvaged Door (my favorite btw!!) This unique piece lends a terrific sense of depth and character to our entryway, which is currently in the process of being stripped naked of its wallpaper and painted. I'm totally in love with all the gorgeous details, cracks, hinges and everything. As you can see, Cece is rather intrigued by it as well.

2.) Salvaged Barn wood mirrors. Awesomely unique and weathered. Love them!! Found them at the Philadelphia Homeshow at an Antique Market they were showcasing. Love that beautiful shade of kelly Green.

3.) Vintage Birdy - Love this little lady, whom I found hiding out at this small Victorian shop in Pitman. She even has a scarf just like I always do!! Aint she a purdy birdy??

4.) Wooden Box with Chalkboard paint. Adorable!! Fantastic find from Marshalls!! Not sure where I'm gonna put him yet tho :(

5.) Vintage Ruler - Housed in my french bathroom, also from Home Show Antique Market

6.) Rustic wooden star - Groff's Millpond Christmas collection, I have a couple of these!!

7.) Rustic White twig wreath - I've been eyeing this (ok, falling madly in love with) since Groff's Millpond Grand opening which I believe was in November, but I'm extremely glad I waited because I scored this awesome find for half price, $12!! Isn't it lovely?? I tied my famous stripped patterned material around the top of it to hang it. I'll call this my 2nd favorite treasure!!

8.) My Blue Peace Candle - This was a gift from one of my flute students, Ann, who's a fashionista!! Isn't it great?? It's so wonderful I had to display the awesome candle...on top of the awesome box!! It just happens to partially block Jon's view of the cable box in our family room, which is a whole other story.

9.) Trellis Patterned Lampshade - Originally for my office, but currently glamming up our living room poll lamp, on which it will definitely stay!! Love it!! Target btw!! Couldn't resist...and have been searching for a mod shade since we painted the room. This one is sooo perfect!!

10.) Fiery red wall art - From Bed Bath and Beyond, had a gazillion coupons and a gift certificate (thank you Shari) Jon picked it out, rather design-savvy-ly!! He said it inspires him!!

11.) Vintage Rustic Hanging Candle Cage - I'll call it?? Love it!! Groff's Mill pond.

Last but certainly not least...A pollyanna Gift from Jon's family Christmas party, better yet, Jon's pollyanna gift!! He just happened to get this...But I stole it from him, and I LOOOOVE IT!!

12.) Modern Candle Globe - I'll call it!! 

Well there ya have it: 12 new fabulous finds!! Have a Fantastic Day and a wonderful week and Thank you so much for stopping by!!