Love with Passion

Often times we find ourselves living to the beat of our perfectly filled in calendar rather than allowing for moments to engage in conversation with others and really spend “time” getting to know those around us.  A group of dear frineds have planned to get together once every few months to engage in fellowship with one another and to “love each other with passion”.  For the month of January I hosted the tea in my home.  With Valentines day right around the corner I decided what better way to celebrate the Love we have for one another than to make it a Valentines Day Tea.

Although decorating brings me great joy having each of these wonderful ladies over for tea and conversation filled my heart with an abundant amount of thankfulness and love that no amount of glitter could ever bring me.

I asked each girl to bring their favorite bible verse about love which would be used to create a special treat they could take home.  I provided a brief DIY guide and then they were off.  I loved seeing how each girl created a candle that perfectly represented them.  They were so beautiful.  I secretly wanted to keep them all.

I am blessed to call each of these ladies, “Friend”.

DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

I was always told, “The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his belly.”  When I met my wonderful husband this quote carried all too much truth.  He is one of those guys that will just gaze at you as your finishing your last bite in hopes that you will offer to share.  Of course, I then find myself reaching across the table to give him my last taste of deliciousness.  When I saw these adorable Valentine treat bags over at Twig & Thistle , yes their name gives you a peek at just how lovely their products are , I knew what I would be making for my Valentine.

This Valentines Day why not give a home made treat to those you love?  Baked to perfection, and packaged with love  any Valentine will surely love such a thoughtful gift.

So link on over to  Twig & Thistle to download your free DIY instructions and printable  design.

Whispering White Moments

As far back as I can remember I have always wished for a french styled bathroom.  A claw foot bathtub, plantation shutters, pedestal sinks, oval mirrors with wall sconces on each side, a vintage chandelier hanging from the celining, fresh gardenias, candles, marble floors, a plush towel and a cozy sitting chair to relax in after a warm, bubbly bath.

Although I may not have every element of my ideal bathroom I have created a cozy place to sit back relax and enjoy some whispering white moments.  Each element of the bathroom holds a special memory.

The beautiful, crystal chandelier which is hanging above my tub was given to me by my mother on my 18th Birthday.  It lit my room when I went off to college, hung above me at my bridal shower, highlited my wedding cake, and it now illuminates our bathtub.

Hanging on the wall adjacent to each window is a french styled mirror that was once tarnished and tattered.  With a fresh coat of paint it now reflects light and beauty.

Monogramed apothecary jars filled with q-tips, body brushes, cotton balls, and towels make for a perfect bathroom embellishment. These lovely jars were given to my husband and I as a wedding gift.  You can order yours through Pottery Barn.

As you sit, soak, and relax remember to Live each day to the fullest, Laugh often, and Love pationately.  Fill these dainty bottles with pearls, bath salts, or even love letters.  You can purchase yours today through our Etsy site.

Happy New Year

The house is filled with details of ringing in the New Year, family and friends will soon arrive to share in the festivities, and my heart is full; full of thankfulness for the abundant blessings that we are blessed with each day.

New Years Eve Table scape

Champagne glasses, Ice buckets, Top Hats, Clocks, Horns, Silver and Gold all details to ring in the New Year

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Ice Cream Sammies

We look forward to the new changes that will be coming to White Market during the 2011 year and cant wait to make you apart of our journey.

Blessings to you and yours!

CHEERS

When the Clock Strikes Midnight….

When the clock strikes Midnight it will be a New Year, a year filled with hope, peace and love.

As you gather with family and friends this evening make a point to tell them just why you are thankful for them.  I am thankful for each of you, our fans.

I created these New Year frames just for you!

Copy, paste, resize, print, cut and embellish your home.

Check back later to see just how we used these images in our New Years Decor!

Until then, here are a few ideas: minimize and attach toothpicks, then add to your favorite cupcakes, or desserts.  Add to a swizzle stick for guests to place in their drinks.  Enlarge and post in a frame or hang them with fishing line throughout your home, above a table or from a twiggy tree.

Gather clocks, champagne glasses, stars, glittered sprigs, candles, ice buckets and arrange your own table scape.

CHEERS!

Bonne Annee

When the clock strikes 12 it will be a New Year!  With 2011 being less than a week away I found these downloadable cupcake toppers and wrappers to be the perfect pairing for  your New Years Eve party.  Their sheer french elegance will add a touch of class and sweetness to your celebration. The greatest part about these is that you can print them from your own home and self assemble them.

So head on over to the Paper-Scissors-Cake shop to download yours for only $3.99

Pair these beautiful cupcakes with hanging clocks, fluted glasses filled with champagne, and of course bells and whistles to assist you with Ringing in the New Year.

Bonne Annee!!!

Sit Awhile

A place to sit awhile. A place to reflect, remember and believe in all things beautiful and wonderful that this season carries with it.

May your hearts be filled with the greatest gifts: Hope and Joy

May we join together in BELIEVING.  Believing in our King, believing in one another, and believing in the plans the Lord has for our lives in this up and coming year.

Sing a song of Praise to the King

photo compliments to a little cannon camera

The Gift of Giving

As I gander through magazines and others blogs I am often inspired by the many artisans that have a passion to create.  I have had the pleasure of working with Maggie Maie and when viewing her pieces I was inspired by her line of cuff bracelets.

I thought I’d try my hand at creating a few of my own and was pleased with the results.  Now I have been busy creating gifts for a few special someones who have made special Christmas requests.  Fashioned with material from an old sweater or white velvet, and embellished with a lovely broach and tooling, these once imperfect pieces all joined together to create the perfect Christmas bracelet.  I hope they enjoy wearing these hand crafted cuff bracelets just as much as I have enjoyed creating them and will have the pleasure of giving to them on that very special day, Christmas Morning.

A Precious Christmas Gift

As I sit and think of what this season truely means, my heart is filled with great joy. A precious and pure savior was born who later was nailed to a cross so that I (we) may live in eternity with him.

As we all come together with family and friends may we still ourselves to recognize, the greatest gift, the birth of our Great King who lives today. Take the time to sit, to enjoy priceless moments with those you love, to give generously to those without, and to look around you and be grateful for all of the gifts you have been blessed with, all year long.

A little white coffee table so full of wonder and praise to greet the great King who was born on this Christmas day.  Look under the pure white tree.  What gift do you see? The gift of our Jesus who came for you and for me.

May your home be filled with the spirit of Christmas and may your hearts be full of his praise.

May bells ring gloriously for the New Born King

As Angels sing unto him and shout his holy name.

December’s Welcome

A December Welcome to you and yours.  I’m sure you are enjoying the many moments of merriment that this holiday season brings; family, decorating, traditions, Christmas gatherings, and all things joyful.

Join us in welcoming the most wonderful time of the year!

Angel wings, glittered sprigs, snow flakes, vintage bulbs, a tussie mussie filled with sheet music, and song birds welcome each guest as they enter my home.

The air is filled with melodies of His Wonderful Peace!

A mini, vintage Tussie Mussie that I picked up at one of my favorite places, Miss Tiggy Winkles

Last year I found these beautiful, vintage bulbs, along with a few others, at an Estate sale and couldn’t wait to display them this year.  When I took them out of their wrapping I felt like I had discovered a treasure all over again.  Look at their charm, I’m sure they have a story to tell and have brought much cheer to many.

May your hearts be filled with all things wonderful during this Holiday Season, take time to enjoy the simple pleasures that come with this most wonderful time of the year!