Summer's Gift of Roses

A most perfect bouquet of roses

Such beauty!

May's Spectactular Flower Show

I simply cannot resist the amazing beauty of this month's flower show.  Such spectacular color and form...

Romantic Dream Boudoir

Nothing is more charming than Victorian style homes, with their intricate gingerbread, decorative eaves, ornamental brackets, arched windows, and elaborate porches.  

Focusing on romantic victorian bedrooms, with oak floors, oriental rugs, heavily flowered wall paper, potted ferns, and rich jewel tones, the following images and treasures lend themselves to decorating with a flair for the Victorian style

This charming room is romantic, but not overly feminine.

Grand and gorgeous with a French influence.

Totally romantic and elegantly appointed

Light and airy

Browsing for furnishings and accessories for a romantic, Victorian style bedroom, I browsed Etsy shops and found: 

 Beautiful Accessories...


Marie Antionette Bed Lamp
Vintage Antionette



French Cottage Baroque Wall Pocket
St. Gabriel's Garden

 



Petit Point Embroidered
Dresser Set
Paris Panache Antiques



Antique Beaded Silk and
Velvet Lampshade & Lamp
Bellasoiree





Antique French Jeweled
Pleateau
Paris Panache Antiques



        

Antique Handmade Pillow
Bellasoiree



French Shabby Cottage
Wall Pocket

St. Gabirel's Garden





Vintage Breakfast Tray
Southbury Treasures





  

Antique French Double Perfume
Bellasoiree



 

 





Antique French Ribbonwork
Hanky/Lingerie Bag
Bellasoiree



Vintage Crystal
Waterfall
Chandelier
Sheri's Crystal Designs



Romantic vintage furniture...

Cottage Aqua Chic Romance Bed
The Painted Cottage



Italian Carved Occasional Chairs
Paris Couture Antiques

French Antique Desk/
Credenza
Eva Shabby Furniture

Painted Cottage Aqua Chic Vanity
The Painted Cottage

Romantic Dressing....  

 

Ballet Flats
Ticcreationsuk



Chiffon Peignoir Set
Gilded Girl Vintage

Glamour of the Dressing Gown

Hmmmm... Which room should I do next?!? 















Summer Customs and Autumn Inspirations

These are some custom pieces I created for very special customers this summer...



Cherub Pendant Chandelier



Lilac Chandelier













   

Aqua & Light Rose

Pink & Cream Princess

      



While I am still working on chandeliers using light, summery colors, I know that Autumn ~ my very favorite of seasons ~ is just around the corner.  I love the rich jewel tones of fall......reds, oranges, deep yellows, gold, amethyst, emerald......

I am in awe of the artistry I have featured below.  These works by Etsy artists awaken my senses and offer inspiration for upcoming designs that welcome the fall season...

(Click on shop names under the images to visit these beautiful shops/blogs)

Haunting Greens Aqua Teal
Visual Emotionism

Martini Glass in Orange~Gold Metallic and Blues
SkySpirit 8 Studios







Fireflies and Moonlight
Jean Vadal Smith Gallery



Carnival Cocktail Ring
Klewism



Spanish Rose
Schulman Art Gallery Blog



Moon Shadows
Imagine Studio

The First Rose of Summer

'Tis the first rose of summer that opes to my view,
With its bright crimson bosom all bathed in the dew;
It bows to its green leaves with pride from its throne--
'Tis the queen of the valley, and reigneth alone.

Oh! why, lovely stranger! thus early in bloom,
Art thou here to assure us that summer is come?
The primrose and harebell appear with the spring,
But tidings of summer the young roses bring.

Thou fair gift of nature (I welcome the boon),
Was 't the lark of the morning that 'woke thee so soon?
Yet I weep, thou sweet floweret! for soon, from the sky,
The lark shall repose where thy leaves wither'd lie.

Oh! if beauty could save thee, thou ne'er wouldst decay,
But, alas! soon thou 'lt perish and wither away;
And thy kindred may blossom, and blossom as fair--
Yet I 'll mourn, lonely rosebud! when thou art not there.

The Color of May

Yellow, I have discovered, works so well with so many different colors, it can almost be considered  a "neutral"!

Here are some of my past favorites that feature yellow as well as a couple of inspirational pictures from my garden:

One of my most favorite roses, and such inspiration!

Pale yellow and pink combination petite pendant chandelier featuring a soft, romantic yellow rose...

A vintage brass reborn chandelier in a vibrant yellow that would be the focal point in any room!

 Early morning ~ the best time to take your rose photos!

Soft yellow and black combine to create this enchanting accent table lamp. 

 Love this hot pink, black and bright yellow pendant chandelier!

A unique favorite of mine...A combination of vintage and newer lighting components that I painted a very pale yellow and light gray...a stunning chandelier!