alabaster rose lifestyle

18 December 2012

Early Gifts & Houzz


I got an early Christmas present from my hubby yesterday, a wonderful vintage watering can from Atelier de Campagne.


They have the most beautiful things, but I had to hold back a bit and only choose 2 things. Let me tell you, it was not easy!! :)
I was finally able to meet Trino and Martin, and they are just the sweetest. Thank you both for being so gracious to me and my family!!


I added some white tulips and Chinese Mums in white to tie in with my Christmas decor.


This is the 2nd thing I chose, a wonderful French mushroom basket to hold all of my vintage linens.

I had my first shoot last Monday and it actually went pretty well. I had been so nervous a few days before, but once we got started with the photos, I felt more relaxed and we all had a wonderful time. It was great practice for me!
I also wanted to tell you that I am a contributor for Houzz Guest Picks every month, so if you'd like to follow me, just click here: Alabaster Rose Designs Houzz Ideabook.

Hope you all have a lovely week.
Sincerely,
Melinda

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos Melinda!What a wonderful gifts from your husband! Mine should be here this week.I ordered a treat from Jeanne Oliver can't wait! I am now following you on Houzz too!
    xx
    Anne

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  2. Melinda your Christmas gifts are awesome! You made some good choices. Its always hard when there are so many beautiful things to choose just two!

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  3. Hi Melinda~ Everything looks so pretty...as usual!! May you and your sweet family have a wonderful holiday!!!

    xo~ Cheryl

    Hoping to meet up in 2013:)

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  4. Gorgeous and I adore the wire basket, ooh, the linens look perfect in it. Congrats on your photo shoot. xo Rhonda

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  5. Terrific choices! Your photos highlighting your gifts are beautiful.
    Mary Alice

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  6. How did you ever choose? Love both of your choices though!
    Wonderful photos...

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  7. Love your choices! I also adore your vintage linens, so beautiful and the always look amazing in your photos.

    ~Shanon

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  8. Wowwww...it is beautiful Melinda...7 days to go...love Ria...xxx...

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  9. You chose well, and have displayed them beautifully. Love the gorgeous photos, too.
    I'm following the beauty! Wishing you happiness and joy!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  10. Hello there sweet friend! I LOVE visiting your site and looking at all your inspirational images!!! Everything is gorgeous! I see that you have visited the Long Beach Flea recently....oh how I love going there! Your gifts are just lovely. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!


    Hugs,
    Jessie

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  11. What beautiful new treasures Melinda ~ they look wonderful in your home!

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  12. Merry Merry Christmas my friend! Your photos are just beautiful! I will be looking for you on Houz now :). Enjoy the eat of your Christmas break with the family! Love, t. xoxo

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  13. All of it is just beautiful...so nice to look at...thank you...Happy Monday, Mariaelena

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