LA DOLFINA

After reading Haute Couture Ateliers I was inspired to dig out several beautiful things I've found over the years that look like they could have come out of the Craft Ateliers of Paris, France! I just found this incredible Chinoiserie Sewing Box last week at a vintage sale.     I picked it up first thing upon entering the sale and carried it under my arm for at least half and hour before I found a spot where I could set my things down and inspect it. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up and saw a jumbled up version of this!   As I was contemplating the contents I looked up to see a very tall woman staring down at me.     I asked her if I was in her way and she responded, "no, I'm just watching you." A few minutes later she reached down and picked up one of the small bone accessories and held it up to her eye. She eventually told me what it was and that it was supposed to be screwed int...

A big THANK YOU to everyone who left me a comment on my autumn mantel ! I was so encouraged that I went a few steps further... and added some feathers around the base,   and some branches that Trader Joe's carries this time of year,   that have those cute miniature pumpkins hanging off them.   I tried to keep it light and not overdo it.       So now what do you think? I've never been one to arrange flowers, I'm the kind who buys one type en masse and plunks them into a vase, so this was a big step for me!