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Hi there, hard to believe its Thursday already…..the days are flying. How was your week? Mine has been a little hectic, not the most relaxing and yet strangely productive. Kind of glad its nearly over. Have a big party this weekend so the wardrobe quandaries are kicking in….I am STILL waiting for the relaxing chill laid back summer vibe to kick in. Oops its almost over, maybe its not happening! This is where I wish I was and this is what I wish I was doing…

But since that is far far from my reality….I will have to settle with keeping this picture close (real close) and just imagining!

OK first a winner for the lovely mousepad donated by Alexa Pulitzer, stationer extraordinaire, congratulations goes to…….

Result:

49
I’m a Leo so I love the Lion cards!
Jordana
Please contact me here to provide your shipping details! And thank you Alexa, love your line!

Moving on….here is what is new in my little corner of the world. Let’s get started, shall we……

My bedroom. Yes, I know I have talked about it off and on for a year. My stubborn streak has forbade me to do a thing to my room until I get my wall to wall carpet. It was an argument my husband and I had but alas he agrees that wall to wall feels might cozy and cocoon like especially in the dead of winter which for us can be a good 4-5 months.

So…I am on the prowl for a great carpet that is not stratospheric. Its a very large room so its an investment either way but some of the prices were just beyond. In the meantime, I am gathering all my information and just bought a beautiful trim to have some ivory velvet pillows made, it is slowly (OK very slowly) coming together……..I know when its done I will love it:) LOVE this pale gray/blue leopard for chairs and/or a pillow.

 The pale blue velvet would be pretty on the bench at the end of my bed.

A few great new skin care items. I am always excited to share with you something I am using and enjoying. Two new products (for me) that I have to say I am really really liking one for my skin and another for my eyes (both  moisturizer and for puffiness)……

This eye cream from Origins is meant to reduce puffiness and has some kind of highlighter in the cream, it is not my imagination or my will for it work…its working! It is now part of my every day routine.  Click here to find out more.

This, Filorga hydra filler is referred to as “fountain of youth in a jar”, you know this had me hooked with those five words!!  I had read about from Tishs blog, A femmeduacertainage, (click here to read her full review) so I immediately bought it on Amazon where it was shipped from France. I got it in a week, so it was fast. So far so good, indeed my skin feels like it is plumper and is that a glow I see?, 


A great bag. Rather obsessed with these bags. I want one in every color. Stay tuned yours truly may start carrying them in my online shop for my soon to grow personal accessories section. I have to love what I sell and these will fit right in!

Something yummy. You know I always have to throw in something good. How amazing does these potato stacks look? Plus they are so pretty. Best part, they don’t even sound difficult. Talk about a way to wow your guests at your next little dinner party!! Click here to find out how to make them.….

Scout Guide. I had heard of it, knew nothing about it but boy, the minute I saw one while in Charlottesville…I was hooked! Brilliant!! It is soooo beautifully done, an aesthetic that totally appeals to every one of my senses and I cannot say how much I have enjoyed flipping through it. The ads and taste level are just sublime. A wonderful brilliant idea. Be sure to visit the website, a plethora of amazing ideas, resources and information. Click here to find out all about them.

Great movies. The movie selection out right now is dismal. Come on Hollywood…I haven’t felt compelled in months to go to the theater, and I love movies! Two old favorites that I did watch recently were worth sharing just in the unlikely case that you haven’t seen them. One a classic and because it was filmed and based in Savannah, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil  had a special allure and the second, if you love fashion and all the power/glamour behind it…The Septmenber Issue (documentary style) is a must watch!

Pillows!!  As I am trying to wrap up the pillows for my back patio, I got in a first big batch of monogrammed beauties from one of my favorite pillow makers, Calicodaisy. I am going to be playing around and adding a few geometric but decided to keep this area simple and crisp.

Also, waiting on some garden stools along with the geometric pillows, the only thing likely not happening this summer is the planters. I found some that I love from Haddonstone but they take 6 weeks to make so at this point I think I will just revisit the planter idea in the spring for next summer. I lived this long without them, no biggie.

I will be doing a post on the back patio in the next week or two once everything has come together, but here are a few “in the process” pictures….

 Teddy wanted his close up too……..

Newport. Does this picture not make you want to go? Like now? A very good friend of mine and I are planning a short mini mansion tour getaway to gorgeous Newport in Sept. I cannot wait….

The most outrageous cakes. By now you know I am a little obsessed with certain things, beautiful interiors, monograms, blue and white anything, flowers, and amazing cakes. This woman’s work is to be believed. Seriously drool worthy. Bring on the milk, never mind these cupcakes are too pretty to eat! This is her photo journal and you must scroll through the whole thing….its worth seeing!
 Click here to visit.

Shop News. A bunch of my classic blue and whites that have been sold out finally came back in stock. All these below are now back in stock and ready for new homes…….

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And adding these two beautiful new tole lamps to my line….

Also my Enchanted steals and deals of the week are below. I was able to get a batch of these beautiful blue and white beauties at a significantly discounted price. Once they sell they will go back to regular price. Wonderful pieces to add or create a perfect blue and white vignette with! Contact me if you are interested in purchasing…only 4-6 of each item available!

1. 6 of these beautiful flower pots ($50 each) 7.5″ tall
2.  Wonderful planter, so practical! ($55.00 each) 6″ x 10″ 7 available
3. A pair of beautiful blue and white candlesticks ($48.00) So decorative! 8 pair available
4. Decorative candy box with lid ($42.00) 7″
5. And last but not least these darling mini Staffordshire dogs ( I have 5 pair in blue and 6 in black) $52.00. 4″ X  3″ X 5″


Contact me here if interested in purchasing any of these items. Please refer to the number in front of description. These are subject to availability.

Well that about wraps things up over here. Anything here excite you or catch your eye? Hope you have a fabulous day and end to your week. Hard to believe some schools have already started and we are down to the last three weeks of summer. Where oh where did it go? Enjoy and savor these last weeks of summer……….

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As always so much to comment on Tina. Your backyard is a dream, love how the navy pops against the white, cannot wait to see it completed.

Love Origins and use a lot of their products, they work well for my sensitive skin, have to try those potatoes, they are so pretty and I love all your new blue and white porcelains, they are so beautiful.

I hear you on summer, for me too it went by way too fast. I cannot believe my kids are starting school next week!

Lisa

I just love all of your choices for your bedroom and know that once it’s finished, that is going to give you the calm you are craving…it’s all gorgeous!! Anything that says fountain of youth in a jar, I’m sold. As a certified sugar lover, the cupcakes are ALMOST too beautiful too eat, but I’m sure I’d manage. Happy Thursday!!

Tina, If your going to be in Newport on Sept. 6, 7 or 8, check out the Secret Garden Tours. It’s a “Self-guided walking tour of private gardens in historic Newport”. The Fall Tour is not a true walking tour as the gardens are spred throughout Newport but plenty of parking at each site. Each year the gardens are amazing, it’s my 5th year going and I have never been dissapointed. http://secretgardentours.org
Also, want to Thank You, for sharing your home with us. You have such a beautiful home and I have enjoyed watching it take shape and the end result is simply lovely.

Victoria

Wow, Tina, you’ve covered it all. Love the choices for your bedroom, and my heart skips a beat each time you show that shot of your gorgeous home. It makes me think of the amazing chateaus of France. Magnificent! Thanks for the product review, will order some of these myself. Puffy eyes no more! That sounds great to me. Thanks for always sharing the best! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Those planters will make a perfect spring project. ‘-)

Tina I am never sure where to begin, Seeing your back terrace makes me think “wedding reception”! So gorgeous and spacious.
Love the color palette for your master bedroom; the bench fabric is a favorite! I am enthralled with those luscious looking cupcakes; little works of art! Movies; I know what in the world is wrong with Filmmakers!? I did see All you need is Love with Pierce Brosnan which I loved! He is also getting more and more handsome…

xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer Series

Good morning, beautiful!

Yes, the summer is whooshing by too quickly; on Monday, I have my first meeting at school, then the entire last week of August, I have meetings and preparation time to get my books and curriculum in place. AHHHHHH!!! But the nice thing is that I’ll be teaching just FRENCH this year at the high and middle school level.

Newport, or any coastline right now, sounds exactly what many of us need…a place to think, crash, and get recharged.

Have a super day, Tina! Anita

Oh my gosh, so much to comment on-
Love seeing Teddy!
Your back patio and house is to die for
Love the new blue and whites especially first jar
Yes loved Sept Issue, great soundtrack too!
Newport is so pretty, we go every Thanksgiving

Love visiting you for these random posts, always learn so much Going to go check out those creams now for my puffy eyes, I need a miracle!

A.D.

Tina- love everything! The totes (YES carry them), the doggies, the Scout Guide (have it from Dallas) and it is such a great idea. I never cease to be amazed at the sheer beauty of your home either. Just beautiful and so tasteful. Thanks for sharing your world.

Sharon

Tina, re new movies — I recently saw Woody Allen’s newest, “Blue Jasmine,” with the wonderful Cate Blanchette. I’m not always, always crazy about every WA movie (most of them, but not all), but this one is so good. The most fun of it is to enjoy (and salivate over) Blanchette’s Chanel wardrobe, and, her performance is Oscar-worthy too. I too love the totes, so good-looking.

Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, Viginia

Tina, PLEASE add the totes to your shop! I want to start off with the large size in Grey. p.s. so fun to see new pics of Teddy! Whatever happened to your neighbors’ bad dog that attacked Teddy??!!

Hi Tina…your musings are always a bright spot in my day! Where to start…

Are the handbags the ones from J. McLaughlin? I was just discussing them with my daughter – we both are coveting them in a fun color…

Teddy is so adorable – thanks for sharing the pics of him…

About movies, “Blue Jasmine” is a must see – you will love it. We are huge movie buffs and haven’t seen anything else good at all recently.

The cakes are TDF…makes me want one NOW.

And finally, Newport…have you been before? Where are you staying? I was born there but we moved when I was a baby. You reminded me that I need to add in a few days in Newport to one of our visits to Carter in Providence this fall.

Enjoy this absolutely gorgeous day! xoxo

The totes are perfect! Your bedroom color and textile choices are gorgeous Tina..and way to compromise with your hubby!! You have such an amazing way of pulling everything together. The movies look good and I need to get a few DVD’s to take on my trip next week.. maybe I can pick one of them up?:) Hope you enjoy your party this weekend and can have a little R&R!

xxleslie

Hello, my beautiful Tina!

How are you doing today? I hope everything is great with you!!!

I’m loving this post, but what really caught my eyes is the most “puppy” in blogland: Teddy! πŸ™‚ I juts love him! πŸ™‚

Wishing you and your family a wonderful day/weekend!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Hi Tina:

Really enjoy your blog, seeing your lovely home evolve and all the great tips. Thanks, really appreciate what you do.

Melanie

Tina, I am sure I speak for many when I tell you I am so in awe of how much you know about everything. I have learned a lot from you and your taste just blows me away on EVERYTHING from home to clothes to great new finds. I love The Scout guide too. Your new goodies so beautiful as is the entire shop.

I agree about movies, last one I saw was Blue Jasmine which I loved, definitely recommend it. Other than that its slim pickings.

Teddy is precious!

Hello, Teddy!!
Well, Tina, this was quite a fun post! I love everything you shared, and have to watch the movie, because loved the book, read in one afternoon.
Love the bag, and have to try the cream. And the cupcakes are divine.
Love The Scout Guide too.
Teresa
xoxo

Tina, I know what you mean about Summer…I want to relax too. Thankfully I did get to do that last week with a few good books and of course family at the ocean.

First, Teddy…there are no words for how cute he is!

Second, take your time on the bedroom, I am sure it is going to be fabulous! I am looking forward to seeing it.

I am a huge fan of the Scout guides, beautifully shot and filled with lots of great information.

The bag looks like the perfect travel bag! I may need a few of those too!

I hope that you have a fabulous time at your party!

Elizabeth

wow I loved the back of your home…it looks so beautiful Tina!! Crisp is right! Quite restful and tranquil but still sharp in design. Loved the bedroom fabrics as well…nobody does it better…that could be YOUR theme song!

I know I will love your bedroom when it is finished…we are both “blue girls”! I also adore those bags you showed….and always have a picture of cute Teddy in your post please….:)

Tina this is like opening up a favorite magazine, a great book and watching a shopping channel all in one! So many good things here. I LOVE th bags, hope you will carry them, I will be your first purchase, I promise!

Your patio is absolutely amazing. The navy is perfect there, cannot wait to see it done, also your bedroom, so far so good.

I am not much of a cook but those potatoes look quite good! Hope you have a fun time at your party.

Teddy, the cupcakes, new movie options, blue and whites, your house…whats not to love here Tina.
As always you brought a big smile to my face and made me realize the world is a really beautiful place πŸ™‚

Oh my goodness! I won! I won! Thank you so much. I’ll be in touch via email.
Jordana
p.s. Two members of my family emailed me to tell me the happy news. We’re all fans of the Enchanted Home Tina!

Tina,
A must see movie is the just released “The Butler”. Anyone who is old enough to remember the Freedom Riders in the 60’s or young to have read about it in their history books must see this view of our nation’s history from the unique perspective of a man who served as a White House butler for over 20 years. Sure to be an Academy Award nominee.
Your tole collection is exquisite!

Tina:
So glad to hear you like the SCOUT books, they are a great way to see what is happening in special towns all over the US. We, in Charlottesville, are lucky enough to have the first SCOUT started here.

Love the bags, do you have prices yet?

Very excited you are going to New Port, I would so love to be doing that trip. Give me a heads up on where you stay. I need a little sojourn now.

Hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Melinda Bennett

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