I AM IN LOVE.....PART TWO

We have arrived at Part Two.

And we have arrived in style.

I fell in love with this little car, which reminded

me of my very first car....

a Volkswagen Beetle...

 Our son, who loves vintage cars

(and owns a vintage car...American make),

informed me that this is a Citroen 2CV...

the French version of the Bug...made from

1948 - 1990.

All I can say  "wish it was mine"

I would drive it VERY carefully.

Gals, have a glass of wine,

get comfortable and enjoy more of

Lillian August.

And after a few bottles, you might want to start saving them

to make an interesting chandelier.

You got to start somewhere.

You have to have some set of doors for these

wonderful keys.

In my next life I want this in big.....

unfortunately, I get VERY seasick.

These would fit nicely in our home when I 'm in

my red phase.

How sweet!

Again an interesting use of shells.

Love all the different shapes. They had many more.

Now this bin would be perfect for gardening things,

tools, pots, bulbs, etc., but since I am not that tall,

I would need a ladder.

They had antique ones too.

What I actually did take home was a vintage

olive gathering bucket.

I could see this mirror on a dresser with a collection of

perfume bottles on it.

Crazy, funky...just wonderfully weird.

Men's best friend was not forgotten.

Oh yes, I could do this....

Oh soooo elegant.

This is sheer luxury!!!!!

More pretties.

And if you want and need storage,

this would hold tons of goodies.

Truly interesting.

How do they come up with these settings?

The people at Lillian August are truly talented

to take these everyday items and make them look

so inviting, intriguing and special.

Do you remember how charming these looked

filled with herbs right at the entrance?

They are huge.

Wonder what they were actually used for.

Lots more charming storage.

These cotton ribbons are wonderful.

I purchased some and also tiny clips.

So, take time to appreciate all that is beautiful.....and.....

"if you invest in beauty,

it will remain with you

all the days of your life"

Frank Lloyd Wright

I hope you enjoyed part two of our outing.

Next we are going to another of my absolute

new favorite places,

Terrain.

Until next time....

God bless,

Evi

I AM IN LOVE....PART ONE

I am in LOVE with a store, well actually two......

Lillian August and Terrain.

You might be laughing, but you will see.....

both stores take your breath away.

Both stores have the most beautiful and unusual things.

Both stores are in Connecticut, about 1 1/2 hours away

from my home.

Lillian August has stores in Connecticut, New York

and Los Angeles.

Terrain is new to Connecticut and I will take you

there in part three.

Lillian August has an interesting and unique mix of retail furniture mixed with the most wonderful antiques from all over the world.

Just look how they used the old wooden bowls hanging from the ceiling, filled with herbs.

Awesome!!!!!

In both stores I got permission to photograph.

My girlfriend Debbie (I have shown you her beautiful

home last year)....took me out for a delectable luncheon

and shopping.

This was one of my belated birthday gifts.

The weather has not been cooperating lately, too much rain.

We waited for good weather, but finally we picked last Tuesday...and guess what,

we had sunshine and rain again.

But we did not care.

So get comfortable in your chair.....

I am taking you along on our trip....

part one.

Oh, I would have loved this set in my home!

I fell in love.....over and over.

Can you believe what you can do with sea shells?!

This is such a fun and girlie room.

I saw a lot of scrubbed pine for which I have a great fondness.

Some of my pieces of furniture came from Lillian August.

I treasure them!

Please, please adopt me.

Aren't they fun!

This picture makes me giggle.

You can see the reflection of Debbie in this charming mirror.

She fell in love with this chandelier.

She looks like she is praying for divine intervention.

Please God, let me have this chandelier....and the castle to go with it.

Too cute!

Lovely!

Pretty girls.

So Swedish.....

I almost bought this, came mighty close.

More pillow beauty...and many more to come.

I have a penchant for them, and have earned

my hubbies nickname for me

"the pillow queen".

Although I loved everything in this picture,

it was the little alarm clock, that stole my heart.

It is vintage and from the Ritz.

Unfortunately a bit too much for my budget.

French antique linens mixed with new throws.

Now that was actually what I would have LOVED in my porch.

Unfortunately also not in the budget!!!!

But I do LOVE ours too.

Definitely more suited to my purse.

The store has everything, even things for the garden.

A feast for the eyes.

OK, and I thought I had a lot of these

lovely old wine bottles....

I am ending part one of our excursion with this lovely bed,

decked out in fabulous linens.

It is almost time for me to go to bed...

so to all of you,

"Good night".

As for me, I will still be dreaming of this

heavenly trip.

In my dreams I will be furnishing my castle

with many of these things.

I wish you all  the best of dreams!

God bless,

Evi

BATHING BEAUTIES

We have been working very hard.

Spring is always such a busy time, cleaning up in the garden.....

cleaning out the attic....what a mess.

So what is nicer, than a relaxing bath, filled with the scent of

lavender, rosemary, lovely bubble bath and fragrant soaps.

This antique English bath tray is the perfect vehicle to

carry all the essentials for a relaxing time.

I often add a favorite magazine or book to make it

even more special.

Lovely natural soaps.

I have never been able to open this soap.

The packaging is just too lovely!

I keep lots of bubble bath close at hand in pretty

glass containers. Love the edging on this one.

Funky bath sponges and a soft chamois

leather ring to exfoliate are in this pretty jar.

The chamois is as soft as butter.

Some of my collection of bathing thermometers.

Most are from Germany, and yes, they still work

just fine, but in Celsius.

My favorite bubble bath...

Lilly of the Valley.

That does not surprise me at all,

since my birthday was last Sunday, and they

are the flowers for the month of May.

Another pretty wrapped soap.

Isn't she sweet!

I treasure this pretty nightgown that

once belonged to my Mom.

Her name was also Eva.

Her middle name Marie-Louise.

So, I became an Eva-Maria with lots of nick names....

Evi, Evchen, Evemie, and many more......

Evi being my favorite.

I adore old hangers.

Well, I now feel soooo relaxed after my bath....

time for a much deserved nap.

To all my blogger friends.... take time for a bubble bath,

smell the roses [or Lilly of the Valley],

or just take a brake and appreciate and enjoy life.

God bless,

Evi