My Garden Retreat

My Garden Retreat
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Hello Everyone!
As you might have guessed, I have been spending all of my time at Horton's this past week as we prepare for our Annual Holiday Open House!


It's just a week away...
And...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here!
Next Saturday, November 12th is the big day and we still have so much to do!

I thought I would share some of my projects with you and let you sneak a peak at some of the vignettes I have completed at the store.
Sound like fun?

The first picture is of some of the pillows I have made for the event and then later....my etsy store!


It's printed burlap and ticking!


They were made for this room of the store.


Along with these letters.


I really love the tiny bottle brush trees in the center of the O



I might have to keep a set for myself!

I also made these sachets from printed cotton and filled  them with  my French Fig fragrance.


Such a sweet little gift idea or... to keep for yourself!


The fireplace mantle in this room. I love the paper script ribbon and butterfly's.

We have just started working in the main area of the cottage


The tree is nearly complete and I will share more photos with you as we finish each area!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend...I am spending mine out in the cottage finishing up some loose ends
Until next time...


25 comments

  1. Donna,
    It is going to be a very romantic French inspired Christmas. It all looks so pretty.

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  2. Oh such lovely Christmas treasures...I really like the JOY letters they look great ! Have a nice weekend !
    Gail x

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  3. Oh Donna, you have created some of the most beautiful things for Christmas. I love the pillows and those letters are fabulous.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. Everything is just beautiful!

    Hope the sale goes wonderfully.

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  5. How wonderful! I love love love those pillows! You take everything a step beyond and make it truly special. Lots of romantic vintage spirit and it is just breathtaking Donna!

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  6. yummy, yummy, love those glitter letters with those adorable little trees! I'd love to come shop! xoxo

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  7. So beautiful, it makes me want to glitter everything!! What a great job. Di@cottage-wishes

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  8. Dear Donna!
    I LOVE your pillows and I will be forever grateful that you introduced me to French Fig!

    I am burning my frosted pumpkin candle as I write. I lit it as soon as I walked in the door from work! Ah...weekend...but a busy one!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  9. Goosebumps girl...you just gave me goosebumps all over my body!
    I can't wait for you to add the pillows to your Etsy. I am in love.
    Deb

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  10. WOW! Everything looks soooo lovely.
    Love the large letters.

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  11. It's all so lovely. Normally I don't get excited for Christmas until closer to Thanksgiving, but your shop has put me in the mood for it.

    I can't wait to see the rest.

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  12. Cute pillows. I hope they end up in your etsy shop, too.

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  13. Most definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Looking really lovely Donna!

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  14. I adore all the things you make for the store. You must never sleep!

    Great lanterns from Peacock Park too. One of my favorite things from them. I'm a little sad about my chandelier orn. not coming in as my order was cancelled....long story.

    Have a great show!

    x
    C

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  15. Donna, I am so ready to come to the open house...and I am bringing my sisters. Yippee. Susie

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  16. Hey Girlie
    Can't wait to see you!
    It all looks fantabulous!
    See you next week
    Blessings
    RE

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  17. The serenity I see in your beautiful displays allow a calmness to this hectic season. Wonderful Weekend to you...

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  18. Found you at Nita's blog, Mod Vintage Life and I'm glad I did. Love, love, love the "JOY" letters. So pretty!

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  19. WOW! You have been busy, your house looks beautiful - so magical.

    Leeann x

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  20. I'm in love with all this. And I wish I had the time to do this sort of thing (and that my cats wouldn't destroy it gleefully).

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  21. Putting in lots of work, but it looks fabulous. Love your pillows.

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  22. o wow! these pictures are gr8!! and i am loving the overall feel of the decorations! those pillows are def way to cute!

    http://creativetryals.blogspot.com/2011/11/break-glass-in-case-of-emergency-gift.html?showComment=1320702504117#c4629314893556726111

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  23. Your pillows are so nice, and I love all old paper's objects in your shop! They have a great taste.
    I have just discovered your blog via Wayside treasures blog and I like it very much!
    Silvia

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