Look at this great site! There's also a Jean d'Arc Living Magazine

This is an example of what you might see on the Jean d'Arc Living site. A friend, Kim Kelly of Bella Rustica blog), told me about the magazine. Their site has items they refurbish and sell plus things they create in their Nordic workshop. From the furniture, accessories, lighting, to the stationery, soap, candles, all of it is just plain wonderful.

Wonderful antique, metal European wash stand

An old grain sack made into a cutlery bag. Love it!

 . . . and how about a cafe curtain made from old grain sacks? It works for totally natural look, repurposing something and making it into a totally different use.

These antique siphon bottles from France can be just the right touch on a bar, in a kitchen, bathroom or dresser. The color and patina make for an appealing accessory.

Lastly, they have some charming wrapping papers, for just the right touch. It's the details that matter!

Here's Jeanne d'Arc Living Magazine. You can purchase them on their site, here.

Enjoy!

~ Cordelia

My neighbor and friend's home in Country Sampler Magazine and on the cover!!

My friend, Jerilyn, is the consummate collector. She made the cover of Country Sampler Magazine! Enjoy the tour of her home! 


OOPS! I've been asked by the editor of Country Sampler to remove the photos because of copyright issues. Sorry! Only the cover can be posted.

Our trip to Carmel-By-the-Sea

My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary in Carmel, CA. I always feel so much at home in Carmel because my grandparents lived there. I have fond memories of summers and many holidays spent there. Here are photos I took during our stay, mostly on our walks. We stayed at the luxurious 1929 Cypress Inn, which was awesome! The rooms are beautiful, updated to the 21st Century and the staff were wonderful. I love the charm and diversity of the homes in Carmel. I'm always fascinated with the natural, weather-worn look of gates and fences framing so many of the houses. 

My husband, Bob and I, at the Cypress Inn.

Here are a few examples, along with photos of the breathtakingly beautiful beaches and trees.

 I never tire of the storybook homes. 

This is a beach south of town, in the Carmel Valley.

An adorable 1905 cottage:

 A deer in the road - we never see this in San Diego!

 A garden arbor, Carmel style

. . . and yet another arched door

 I sound like a broken record, I loved all the whimsical gates and entrances to gardens

and more fences . . .

 A wonderful corner bistro we found and had a great lunch!

it was delish!

 

and yet another great fence!

and lastly, the Mission Ranch Inn, where we had dinner on our anniversary

 The beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue in the village of Carmel

 Pacific Grove Antiques - felt at home in this charming shop!

More fences and arbors:

 The Homestead Cottages looks like a sweet place to stay.

 and a view of the sky and sea through the trees.

xox,

Cordelia

Best Fleas & Tent Events Across the USA! Right here in Point Loma!

The Spring 2012 issue of Romantic Country Magazine is out and the Point Loma Garden Walk boutique is included in the magazine's selection of the "Best fleas & Tent Events Across the USA".

Thank you to Sunday Hendrickson, stylist extraordinaire, for her wonderful photos! . . . and to all of the wonderful vendors who took part in the boutique, the volunteers and Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary - Dana Unit members. You all rock!

Everyone, come on out for the Point Loma Garden Walk on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Hope to see you there!

Our Christmas Eve Luminarias

This was our first year putting out luminarias. It's our new tradition! A lot of people in our neighborhood do it and this year I was so excited about it. There's something so warm and welcoming about the luminarias.

It was fun doing it (although we live on a corner so we had to put out 78 luminarias!)

Merry Christmas, everyone!!!

Trunk Show & Sale ~ Just in Time for Christmas!

10% of proceeds will be donated to Mission Beach Woman's Club

Take a look at Bella Rustica's holiday giveaways:

My friend Kim is having a holiday giveaway. So treat yourself to a peek at Bella Rustica Market's weekly give-a-way through Christmas. Her signature burlap pillows are two-for-one for another week. Limited to stock on hand so hurry . . .

http://www.bellarustica.blogspot.com/

Comfy "NEST" Pillows

Debbie Hodge with Breathing Beside Us made these for me. These are the perfect touch in our master bedroom. I thrilled with them. Out dogs, Bella and Sunnie like them, too. (Hah! . . . they know food treats are sure to follow, after posing for the photo!)

I feel lucky to have found these great Victorian blocks with bullseye motif and original paint that has the perfect patina. Now to find a place for them, otherwise they'll go on ebay!

Have a wonderful week,

Cordelia