Why am I asking this? I know the answer already...of course you do!
A few years ago, on my way to my son's baseball banquet, I had to make a pit stop at TJ Maxx. In all honesty, I didn't really have to make that pit stop. I just wanted to.
I spotted her from afar,
lying on her side,
and I swear there was a halo of light around her.
C'mon now, you know what I'm talking about, don't you? That halo of light shining down, calling your name, drawing you in?
After an out and out run to her, and several exclamations of joy along the way, I seized her & held her bulkiness close to my chest, while I floated to the checkout.
Never mind that my husband would later meet us at the banquet and my kids would tell him of this uncalled for pit stop & how I behaved in the store. Never you mind. I had fallen in love with this white wire shelf from the moment I laid eyes upon her.
I find that no matter what I put on her shelves, she handles with grace & dignity.
I love to decorate her for Christmas!
With white & silver accents (just a touch of blue), a little sparkle & some precious white stockings made by Ann of Sutton Place Designs, she's all set for the holidays.
I love her cottage loveliness and I can still see that halo of light shining around her, the one that once called to me in a few years ago.
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It's absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou have done some knockout vignettes, but this one is just fabulous. xo
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. I would have probably raced you for that one Gina...no kidding.
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty... and I am still lol at your story....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Gina! Ann's little stockings are just adorable! You have outdone yourself with this one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and subtle!!
ReplyDeleteI love that, too, Gina. I would have arm wrestled you for that one- It is gorgeous!!! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteGreat shelf for an almost all white display.
ReplyDeleteHi Gina! Oh, I love your shelf and you've decked her out gorgeously! I know about those halos and name calling! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
She is beautiful Gina, know wonder you floated to the cashier.:)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely positively perfect.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the choir of angels singing the Alleluhia Chorus when you saw that definately.
Gina, are thoseroundy things openable? Would they hold Christmas cards? Know what I mean?
Huge holiday hugs,
Michele
If I had seen that before you, the kids would have been telling Dad about the cat fight in the store aisle LOL...I love it!
ReplyDeleteCarol
You fixed her up just right!!! Thank goodness a halo of light has never shined down on me or called out my name in a store....ha,ha,ha...I have however, heard a chorus of angles singing!!! Ya know, that Halleleuia song???
ReplyDeleteDon't you love when pieces "speak" with you? And that when you place them on place they appear to just belong there?
ReplyDeleteI Love it! And I love this vignette of yours. You're achieving an amazing and whimsical atmosphere for your Home Holidays.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Love,
T
Gina, just gorgeous! No wonder you had to take it home with you. It is fabulous and it looks so beautiful all decorated for the Holidays!You always do such a great job. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh Gina, I can see why she was calling your name.....it's beautiful! I LOVE the way you have it all dressed up for Christmas...it's gorgeous!! Enjoy your day, Gail
ReplyDeleteGirl, I can see why you floated to the checkout! She's awesome and she does look beautiful. Hope you're having a great week!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a beautiful cottagey shelf. It looks so pretty decorated for Christmas. I can see why you had to have it....Christine
ReplyDeleteI think I might have fought you for it - lol. sandie
ReplyDeleteOh, Gina, we're all alike aren't we?? Love the story...I can relate...and of course you had to go for that very pretty white wire shelf. So pretty with all your whites.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
That shelf is stunning-I think even I can see the glow from Wisconsin!
ReplyDeletePicture perfect Gina. It really is a great looking shelf. I love your displays too.
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect Gina! and those socks are so cute!
ReplyDeleteShe IS cottage looking! I love it too and would have been drawn to it, especially because there are hooks for hanging things like cups. That's my favorite part.
ReplyDeleteAnd she looks fab for Christmas!
Oh, GIna.....*le sigh*....your Winter White Shelf is so *dreamy* I LOVE IT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI ordered something from Ann, too....dontha wanna know what it is????? ;P
Gina she is so beautiful,especially the way you've decorated her. I can see why you were so excited.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me and for your nice comment. We are almost there.just the table setting to plan now. xx
Oh Gina, your shelf is sooo pretty and you have only enhanced her beauty with your special touches.
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see why it was love at first sight...Hee, Hee, Hee. It's beautiful.
ReplyDelete❤Ana
I am so in love with all white! It is so beautiful. What a lovely display Gina. You have talent to put things together! Truly gorgeous and perfect for all winter!
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful piece! I can see why you made the mad dash for her! And she's gorgeous, decked out in white Christmas finery! :)
ReplyDeleteThis piece has your signature all over it! I can hear the Angels harmonizing! Lovely!
ReplyDelete~Lynne
w/L.
Oh my gosh this is pure perfection! I love how it's so simple and fresh. I forgot all about those little stockings. I didn't make any this year so you might have the only set! They look like they were made for that shelf. I've pinned almost every picture in this post. :o)
ReplyDeleteActually I pinned both pics!
ReplyDeleteI used to love all the wire stuff they would get.. like my plate rack. Good score. This stuff is harder and harder to find. She looks lovely in Winter White for the holidays G :)
ReplyDeleteI, too, would have seen the glow; heck, I can see the glow through my screen! It's wonderful, and I love how you've decorated it, Gina!
ReplyDeleteI know EXACTLY how you feel when you find just the perfect thing for your home. Looks like you did very well, too.
ReplyDelete*Smiles*