SILVER SUNDAY 1/31/10

It is once again time for another sparkling SILVER SUNDAY with our sweet hostess Beth of Gypsy Fish Journal. Please be sure to stop by her blog here to say hello and see what pretty silvers she and all the other party participants are sharing today after you view my pieces.

I posted this closeup picture of my three little salt spoons just for Ceekay of Thinkin' of Home. Ceekay, have you ever seen such an adorable CHERUB salt spoon? Just perfect for me! She has lots of very pretty ones here, too!

Some of my favorite pieces of silver all grouped together

Silver candlesticks that I picked up at an estate sale.

Spoonful of Sugar Felt Birdies on Silver Spoon by my sweet friend Laurie of Charming Designs.

The silver service coffee set and tray was originally my mother-in-law's.

Silver Service Tea Set

I adore the squatty teapot and the pretty handled tray on this one!

Miniature Silver Service Set

Silver Candlesticks on a beautiful diamond beveled edge antique mirror

with sweet pink cherub compote on my dining room table

One of my all time favorite antique frameless mirrors

reflecting one of my vintage pin money purses and a silver mint julep cup.

My favorite silver water pitcher

The roses on the base make my heart skip a beat!

My mirrored top silverplated cake pedestal

Faux cake was designed by my talented daughter.

Silverplated Hurricane Globe base that I bought at an estate sale for $3.00!

** I sealed the base with a light coat of Deft Clear GLOSS spray paint after polishing it ~ Lots of you had asked what sealer I use ~ Use Deft and you will NEVER have to polish again. Just be aware that this is only for pieces that you do not intend to eat or drink from! **

I fill the globe with vintage ornaments whenever I find some that tickle my fancy!

Isn't this a fun Sunday event?!?! I have really enjoyed getting to know so many new friends that share my love of silver. Now I'm off to visit.....

Hugs,

Stephanie

CHRISTMAS HOME for the HOLIDAYS PARTY 2009

Welcome to our holiday home!

I am so happy to link up with the ever-talented Rhoda of Southern Hospitality today for her Christmas Home for the Holidays party! She is an extraordinary decorator and you are really in for a treat anytime you visit her blog.  Please be sure to visit all her other friends that are participating today!

~Most pictures may be enlarged by clicking~

Someone is watching......

Our Living Room

Both of these Santas were birthday gifts in years past ~ I just love having a December birthday (the 15th) so that I can receive lots of pretty holiday decor from my family!!

You should have seen hubby's face when he saw this guy getting into our car!

I love adding vintage jewelry in with some ornaments in my vintage china compote

Our Family Room

I've had this little pink bottle brush tree since I was a wee tot! And the beautiful silver ornie was made and gifted to me by my dear friend Jen of Jennifer's Petal Palace.

Jen also painted the beautiful pink ornaments with roses on them in the apothecary jar on the right.

I made this little snowman scene ~ check out the little guy on the left making a snow angel!

My precious Daddy made me the beautiful wooden caddy. My sweet friend Celeste painted the Santa for me.

Celeste also made this precious little pink cottage.

Our Dining Room

Our Master Bedroom

My dear friend Bertie of Aunt May's Cottage made the heart sachet holder and sweet Becca of Of Bluebirds and Roses parted with the sweet white Santa because I REALLY needed him!

Bertie also gifted me with this absolutely awesome Santa that matches the fabric in my armoire ~ Laura Ashley's Isabelle fabric.

My little darling Jack Russell Terror Terrier, Sissy, sleeps in her own shabby chic bed (also made by my Daddy) and has her own "Dreaming of a Pink Christmas" pillow from Becca.

The Kitchen

Hallway

I love Bethany Lowe ornaments

Living Room ~ tree still isn't quite ready to show!

The beautiful PINK mitten is from my sweet friend Katie of Rose Breeze Boutique.

I sooo love my reindeer.....

Vintage Pink Lefton Reindeer with Rhinestones

Porcelain Hinged Box Kissing Ball with Roses on it

1950's Plastic Christmas Tree

See, I've still got more decorating to do!

And lest you think all that I have is pink, nooooo.....

I'll be picturing tons of my Santas for the next party!

I'm pooped and hungry after making all these pics, so I'm going to sit a bit at our kitchen table, enjoy some tea and cookies, and then come visit everyone else's homes!

Please stop back here again on the 11th and the 14th when I'll be joining another home tour with Julia over at Hooked on Houses with even more new pics! And please feel free to visit my CHRISTMAS blog here in the meantime!

China ~ SPODE Pink Tower     Silver ~ ONEIDA Heirloom Michaelangelo

Christmas Hugs,