Time for Change. . .

Once the Christmas On Crooked Creek is neatly packed away,
I bring my white pottery collection from Studio One's storage
to the upper level Living Room.

I adore the pieces I've collected through the years!

Displaying them in my Entertainment Center
is the best space in the house for me to admire them.

However,
I wanted a change from my usual display 

of grouping them together in masses.

While contemplating a new design for the Entertainment Center,

I realized it was definitely time for change.

Perusing the internet,
I came across a beautiful white built~in cabinet display
styled by Sheila of Maison de Cinq.

While Shelia's clean modern French farmhouse style
and my more Traditional with a vintage flair are not the same, 
her flair and style filled me with inspiration, just the same.

Filled to the brim with inspiration,
I studied each shelf vignette then searched Studio One
for accessories that would make for an interesting style.

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Tip:

The framing around the glass doors
shortens the actual width of space within the Entertainment Center shelving. 
Keeping a tape measure handy saves me numerous attempts 

to keep the visual vignette evenly placed.

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One of my favorite combinations is that on the second shelf .

I adore the contrast between the mercury silver bowl
and the vintage brown and gray books!

Definitely time for change 

within On Crooked Creek's Entertainment Center for this New Year.

Now,
my Entertainment Center is filled to the brim,
with my favorite things, for my daily viewing pleasure.



Until next time. . .

Bordello Pinheiro Luncheon. . .

Nearly every Monday,
I join a friend for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

However,
every once in a while, her schedule allows for us to meet for lunch.

. . . And,
every so often, I serve luncheon On Crooked Creek.

One of my favorite collections is my Bordello Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Set.

I overlapped the cabbage leaf place mat
onto a brown quilted place mat to mimic the rimmed cabbage plate.

Ecru linen cloth napkins were freshly pressed 
then rolled and placed within a brown wooden napkin ring.

I place the teaspoon and the salad fork
atop the place setting as both would be used after our meal
of mixed greens, cauliflower and shaved Parmesan cheese
tossed in a Champagne vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette
served alongside of homemade Salmon patties.

A variety of mixed patterned serving pieces
from my Bordello Pinheiro Collection for lemon~lime flavored water,
my signature French Parmesan Bread and English Breakfast Tea were served.

One of my 1950's Restaurant Ware condiment jars held tartar sauce.

For the centerpiece,
I filled "Mr. Ed's" homemade gray box
with a variety of mixed flora in green and white.

I am ever so thankful for this friendship.
I adore that we meet within our home town for coffee, tea or lunch.

But,
I also enjoy preparing a lovely tablescape and a luncheon
where we can visit the two ours away, unhurried
within On Crooked Creek's Dining Room.

Until next time. . .

Winter's Nap

Winter Solstice has arrived. . .
               a time for slumber and sleep. . .
                                                       a Winter's Nap.

Especially after the hustle and busyness that the holiday season brings,
it's a comfort for one to take a long Winter's nap.

I can think of no finer space On Crooked Creek
for such a delightful Winter's nap, than within the Guest Room.

My vintage Jenny Lind full size bed 
graciously accommodates one for a luxurious Winter's nap.

The soft tranquil hue of Sherwin ~ Williams Agreeable Gray, 
combined with a monochromatic color palette,
sets the stage for relaxation within the petite perimeter
of On Crooked Creek's Guest Room.

I adore this petite French Provincial end table for its feminine detailing.

While the above table top vignette displays quite nicely for Spring's awakening,
I enjoy adding a few additional accessories for Winter's napping.

The same is true for the heirloom side table on the opposite side.

Again, with just a touch of  Winter's accessories,
a more serene mood evolves.

As with any napping room, comfort is of the essence.

Ample and comfortable decorative pillows
combined with caressing warm blankets enhance the napping experience.

Treasures to "capture the eye" offer visions of days gone by.

Subtle monochromatic hues,
as not to distract from one's slumbers,
offer tranquility to ones respite.

Crystal prisms perched above, reflect rays of illumination,
lighting the path upon arising from ones Winter Nap.

A Winter Nap. . .
                  a time for slumber and sleep. . .
                                     for Winter Solstice has arrived. . .
                                                                                       On Crooked Creek.



Until next time. . .