First off today, I would like to share with you a few random pictures from around my home...shots that for some reason just make me smile. And then, in keeping with the thankful spirit of November, I would like to share with you a few of the things in my life that I am grateful for. This is not an all inclusive list...just what is on my mind and in my heart right now...
this little candle holder is a repurposed vintage light fixture part that I had no use for, until I thought to turn it upside down and stick a candle in it (yep this is about as "crafty" as I get)...it makes me smile because it has the most perfect patina...
these little beauties I picked up at the flea market last weekend...they now hang from branches I gathered in my yard and placed in a vase...
oh and this button garland is another flea market find...it doesn't have a spot in my home yet...but it will soon
why is it that little...white...vintage buttons can bring me so much happiness??!
my husband can't quite figure that out...
and that yummy grey linen you see on the chair is a new addition I made this weekend...I felt like she needed a little update...yep, I'm still on the grey kick...
I am thankful for...
...my mom...for giving me the gift of faith, and for teaching me that for a marriage to be successful, there needs to be three people in it: you, your husband, and God
...having a husband that I can truly say is a good man...who is completely unselfish...and who loves me unconditionally
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...the blessing of being able to stay home with my children...and that it has not dampened my creative spirit or entrepreneurial drive, but instead, made me appreciate all the more that I have these traits
...a community of people that I am proud to call my friends...who lift me up with their words and support me with their kindness...who "get" that chippy and rusty are good qualities in an item...these friends are all of YOU...
and I am thankful every day that I've found you...
Tracey
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Beautiful sentiment, Tracey. I love the button garland, and I may just have to give one a try myself! I think it's so appropriate that the season of "Thanksgiving" comes right before the "Christmas" season! The candleholder is just perfect!
Debra
Your posts always make me feel good! I just passed on the Kreativ Blogger award to you. Details about the award are on my blog.
Very, very sweet....it's so important to appreciate what we have, especially our loved ones.
Thanks for a lovely blog entry...:)
Tracey, I adore you! I'm thankful that you're thankful for all the right things at this time in your life. It takes some people years to be thankful for the REAL things in life.
And I'm probably going to steal that ornament idea with the buttons and make some for me!
Beautiful pictures of beautiful things.
Hugs,
June
I just found your blog via my sister's frantic email that I absolutely HAD to read it right away...and she was right. If I could copy and paste your vignettes into my home, I would do it immediately.
Especially the button garland. I wonder if I could make that myself...
Thanks for the inspiration!
The buttons are wonderful! And the frames! And the grey tones! And the candle-holder! Yep -- it's all wonderful! Loved the peek inside! :)
Ruth
Tracey I would call you my new friend. I love those buttons and the garland is great. I don't think one can have too many old buttons do you? Thank you for introducing your self to me through the blog world. Florence
I love your vintage candle holder! im happy your thankful for ur important things in life. November is a good month to remind ourselves what we're thankful for!!!
loooooove it! Duh! :)
Susan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com
Love your blog, found it thru my friend Florence. Everything you said here really touched my heart. Just what I needed to read tonight.
Many Blessings, Erin
What is it about buttons ? I love them too and your candlestick is delightful. I love your taste and I'm so into grey at the moment.
It does us good to remember all of the good things in our life and to bring us down to earth and remember the simple things and how lucky we all are. Thank YOU for being there too, and for such wonderful inspiration. XXXX
Great!
I love the photos of your home... I want to see more, or you could just have me over ;)
Such a beautiful post, Tracey. Oh, those button ornaments and button garland are SO wonderful! Do show us where you decide to put the garland in the end!
Hello,
Love the style of your blog, so elegant...And these button projects are awesome, especially the ornaments. What a great idea!
~ Gabriela ~
Oh how I LOVE those buttons! LOVE it! Your pictures are beautiful...that ornament idea I just LOVE...really cannot get over how cute that is!
Lovely items!! More inspiration. At this point, I'm thankful I haven't lost my mind.
You are a sweet soul my friend!! This post like all your others is filled with sooooooooo much inspiration,have a great weekend...if you need me I will be in my bathroom!!!!! Talk soon,Chrissy
Hi Tracey,
I love it all and I am moving in! :)
I have a book that shows how to make the button garland. I must do one of those asap.
Love the candleholder and your other little goodies hanging from branches too! I want to flea market where you do.
Hugs~
Beautifully said! Oh, and love that button garland...so cute! Glad you gave the taco soup a try, it is quite yummy on a cold day! ;o) ~mary~
beautiful...
and i am thankful for a friend like you;-0
xo
so sweet tracey!!! it is so important to take the time to think about what your are thankful for. i love that my list is different at any given time but just as important. have a wonderful day. oh yeah, i get the buttons!!
Beautiful post, very inspirational. It is so important to realize the blessings we have in our lives. Your photos are so pretty- love the pillow on your bed.
beautiful post... and that vintage light fixture... I am smitten I tell you!
Michelle
OMG, what a darling idea...to string my old buttons on wire to create a garland. Gotta try that this weekend :-) Love the glass balls with buttons and lace on twigs. Another fabulous idea! We thank YOU for sharing with US :-) Cheers,
Cheryl
Oh goodness, I do love those white buttons! And those ornaments embellished with them...lovely!
And Tracey, I just have to tell you, I'm so thankful I found your blog; I never "leave" it without feeling inspired :)
And all the people said...AMEN!
I am afraid that a lot of marriages fail because they forget or never knew that a third party is involved.
Love the gray, love the vintage buttons, love your blog!
Rhonda
Wonderful post. I enjoyed the photos very much too, and I love your candleholder - beautiful!
But your vintage button-love reminded me that I cannot for the life of me find my little jar of buttons. I may have given them away to the Goodwill accidentally last Spring. I hope whoever finds them will love them as much as I did. :)
Enjoy your day,
Zuzu
Hi Tracy, yesterday I told someone I was grateful for that furball that sits at my feet every single day. :) Your items are gorgeous. I also use an old ceiling light fixture as a candle holder...have for years. Your post are so special! I saw where the Frenchy magazine will be out soon. Don't forget to keep me posted so I can order it. I'll go look on you website right now. xo
You said it beautifully! Cream buttons (and lace) can also bring a joy to my heart and a smile on my face! Just love those ornaments and garland. Thanks for sharing!
what a neat post! I totally feel the same way~ it's so wonderful being a part of this community. I love every single picture & message you post.
Please show what you did in the grey linen!! I am dying to see!
Shellagh
A lovely post, Tracey. I am thankful I found you, too. Not too many crossovers from foodie blogs, I know. But I love your sense of style...and I think we all have collections like buttons that drive our spouses nuts. Would that I could have collected something more on the $$ line of buttons rather than my antique silver-topped crystal jars!
And I am thankful for you and your gift of decorating that makes me happy every time you leave something new for us. Like today. It's such a treat. That's also calorie free.
Beautiful photos Tracey.
And I would have to say your grateful list is quite close to mine! {no kids yet...but that one will make my list someday I am sure}
Dear Tracey,
Thank You for visiting my blog and sharing your story with me. It means so much! Please say a prayer for all of us here. This blogland is truly a "Beloved Community" and bigger than I ever imagined. I will mention you on my humble blog today and hope to call you friend.
Erin
Tracey, I love all of those little things. Brilliant on the candleholder! I really enjoyed yesterday. You area real sweetie! Jen
Tracy, what a sweet post!! I love how you worded your 3rd "thankful for"...my heart swells for you! Your photos are lovely..the button garland would look fabulous on a christmas tree!! :) Happy day to you sweetie!
Lovely post, Tracey! I too feel the same way about getting to "know" quite a few awesome women thru this blog world...it has been truly inspiring for me! Have a wonderful day! :)
Trace - awesome.
You've COMPLETELY inspired me for posts for this month.
I love your thankful heart, your pictures....!!!
(PS - check out Ballard Designs, they have the CUTEST white buttons on a garland string....you would LOVE them!!!)
Bonjour! What a lovely post. Love the grey chair, grey is so versatile. It is so refreshing to hear about being grateful, you've inspired me to stop and be thankful for all I have!
So good to take a minute every now and then and be grateful and to realize how blessed we are. Great post Tracey. So glad I found you:)
Lovely post, Tracey....
Yep....the button thing? I don't know, but I love 'em toooo. Yours are yummy.
Blessings,
Spencer
Gorgeous post Tracey! I absolutely love your repurposed light fixture/candle stick holder idea ~ so very creative. I've been posting Thankful {things I love} Thursday on my blog for a while now ... love this gratitude post ♥
Those buttons! I have never seen anyone do such creative things with buttons. Ever.
Tracey,
I am loving this post and just your grateful heart. Your candle holder is beautiful and in some ways reflects us, no. People that have life written on them but their heart has a smile that is light to the world. Sorry to go off on that tangent......oops.
Wonderful day to you!
Great post Tracey. I feel the same way about my blogging friends. We all "get" each other!
I love it all, the candleholder, grey chair and the BUTTONS! I was actually playing in them today, embellishing some floral cones for my boutique. Hope you are having a great week too! If we lived closer, I'd tell you to meet me at Starbucks!
What a beautiful post Tracey!
Thank you for sharing such uplifting words and lovely photos!
Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing your beauties with us. Luv the pillow with words.
-marie
Dear Tracey,
Beautiful post.
Your photos are always so lovely, buttons and lace, we all love.
Thank you for your friendship and always been an inspiration and sharing your love and kindness.
Have a happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
I love your gratitude list...sweet buttons..anything with buttons in it..on it...around it...under it..through it {I'll stop now} has a special place in my heart too...expecially if they are white/cream vintage ones. I NEED some of that garland!!!!!!
white buttons are little joy bringers for me too...
Hi Tracey,
I ws dpoing some blog hopping when i just discovered our blog and had to leave a comments. Youhave such a beautiful and inspiring blog. Your pics are gorgeous. Love that old silve candle holder - love silver and candleholders so that's the perfect match. I'm already a follower.
Will be glad if you have a chance to pop by muy blog. Il'' be happy to show you around a bit.
until then, happy blogging.
Warmely
Rita
Mmmm...such lovely photos! :) You have such a beautiful home!
Smiles,
rachel
what a sweet list! you're so sweet, so glad i found you too!
The pictures brought some much needed peace to my day.
Oh so loved the button ornaments ....I have a friend who collects buttons big time, sent your blog over to her immediately. ~ I may just have to have a couple of those hanging around this Christmas too...such a darling idea.~
Rose
http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/
Beautiful post! I love those ornaments...and the garland. You always have the best photos!
I am thankful for my hubby and my three boys and all my bloggy friends, too! :)
xo,
Adrienne
Tracey ~ you sooo got me hooked on buttons! You are a bad, bad girl! This is such a beautiful post and I love your list ~ we do have a lot to be thankful for.
Thanks Tracey for the sweet support...I had a little health scare and it made me really think about things...what am I thankful for...a blog friend who is always encouraging, full of creativity and shares so much of herself to brighten the lives of others...mine included...may God bless you and yours!
Tracey.........that was beautiful!
and on a totally different note: I went to a sale yesterday in Prestbury - I was able to sneak in the day before because they are friends of mine.......
linens from Scotland - riding apparel from Scotland.........and her mother is an antiques dealer - and I picked up some really great stuff - and if you buy that green table that is all wire and awesome and paint it white - well - DO! because I couldn't fit it in the car!!
your list is lovely.
thank you for your continued kind words and prayers.
chasity
just lovely, jules
Gorgeous blog, I'm so glad I found it!
Melissa
I can't believe I didn't see this most recent post until I was looking at another bloggers blog roll, yours is usually one of the first I read...I guess God knew I needed this "word" today rather than yesterday! Thanks so much.
Angex
Tracey,
Got my morning dose of French Larkspur, I feel inspired by both the pictures and your feelings. It reminded me of the gratitude I feel every day as well. Thanks as always. Lisa
PS Love the idea of putting buttons in the clear balls.
Sweet Tracey, I am thankful for YOU! First, your home looks amazing and I would like to see more and second, you inspire me in so many ways! Have a great weekend!!!!
Tracey - this is one of my favorites - one - because you're more than sincere two - always creative - three - the button ideas are fab ...
Jennifer
Oh Tracey your post is marvellous...you touched me with your words! You have a wonderful family and we can feel love in all your posts! I like buttons either and your pillow is a beaty! I'm also grateful to have all nice blogfriends who always help and support me!!!
Wish you a great week end!
Big hugs from Lucca!
Vale
hi tracey,
it's me once again.
I would like to let you know that you have an award over at my blog.
Hope you will accept it as you truly deserve it.
However, if you would prefer not to participate, no worries at all, I just wanted to say how much I like your blog.
Rita
Hi Tracey,
I love your thankful list. I need to slow down and remember to take the time each day to be thankful for so much in my life. Thank YOU for the reminder.
~Janet
Bonjour!
What a lovely blog you have to share. Such clean lines & so elegant. I love your button ornaments (didn't even know I liked buttons!)I came your way via obee designs. So happy I dropped by. Will be be back again soon!
Merci ~ Rochele
TRACEY,YOU TAKE SUCH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES! I THINK YOU SHOULD CONSIDER PUBLISHING A BOOK WITH THE PICTURES YOU HAVE ON YOUR BLOG. IT WOULD BE A SELL-OUT AND EVERYONE WOULD JUST DROOL.
LOVE THE PICS OF THE GLASS BALLS YOU GOT FROM ME. CAN I HAVE YOUR PERMISSION TO PRINT A COPY?
HUGS, JUDY
Such a sweet post! with adorable photos, Have a sweet weekend! x
Your list of things to be thankful for is beautiful...oh...and your re-purposed candle holder...is perfectly imperfect.
Everything you do is beautiful and so peaceful. I so enjoyed this post and gratitude is a GOOD thing.
PS I LOVE buttons too!!
Tracey..You have a lovely blog. I can tell you are such a beautiful person...just by your writing. Thank-you for visiting my blog. I will come back for a longer visit...still tired but resting and ready to go monday morning.
lovely post! your home must be amazing!
It's true - marriage is 3 people and God has truly enabled us to cover many a bumpy road - I know He must shake His head and smile sometimes...such humans at work. Jennifer :) XXOO
Good sentiments.
LOVE the button garland and the balls with the buttons inside.
Tracey,
You are a girl after my own heart..I love love love this post on what you are thankful for...Blessing Emilie
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