some new finds - and a new vignette

 One of the many things I have a fancy for is vintage pictures, especially botanicals.

Found this latest framed beauty at my favorite shop (Goodwill).

This shelf arrangement is one of three above my fireplace, as I don't have a mantle.

Mama and baby canary figurine is Goebel, W. Germany.

I so wanted to make a lovely tablescape on my kitchen table today, 

but it just didn't happen. The first step would've been to iron a tablecloth.

First of all, ironing tablecloths isn't my idea of a good time. 

Secondly, the tablecloth only ends up looking good for a day or two,

as food or drink gets spilled on it, plus a couple of naughty kitties

love to jump on the table and lie down like they own the place. I'm forever
taking a lint roller to the tablecloth to pick up all the cat hair.
Ick.

All I managed to do is make a centerpiece. I found this glass piece at 

TJ Maxx for only $4.99. Filled it with a soup bean mixture (Trader Joe's)

and stuck a pillar candle in the middle. It's a start!

How do you like this cute bird? Another one of my obsessions "fancies".

Of course, it's also a Goodwill find.

I ordered this book, "Decorate" from Amazon, thanks to a birthday gift card

from my mom. Got it a few weeks ago and haven't even looked at it yet!

From what I've read from other bloggers and online reviews, it's fantastic.

Can't wait to delve in.

Found this unique glass and iron (?) house at _______ (guess where?!)

The back has a little door that opens up - I'm assuming you can put a tealight in there.

There's a sticker on the bottom of this house that says it's made in the Philippines.

Another gorgeous picture find at Goodwill. 

This one has the artist information on back that says it's black and white

photography that is hand colored.

I have it hanging in the main bathroom, as the purple walls

pick up the purple in the flower.

 Now for the new vignette. Previously, I had a bunch of framed pictures

on top of this table, leaning against the wall. 

I think it looks a bit "cleaner" with just three of the pictures and 

the candelabra. The two pottery bowls in front were made

by my son, Tim in his college ceramics class.

Thanks for visiting - and happy thrifting and decorating!