tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30866611012051473132024-03-13T05:16:34.548-07:00Fete et FleurFete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-14011870863591511322018-09-28T19:38:00.000-07:002018-09-28T20:01:04.788-07:00Autumn 2018
Well, as you can see from my last post, we’ve moved! And its been a long time since I’ve told tales of our small home. An interesting chapter has opened in our lives and it seems like this may be the right time to explore being creative again. The new home we’re living in is a rental. A tiny little home which is 317 square feet smaller than our last one! I fell in love with it because it was Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-40944994261079026232018-09-23T21:33:00.002-07:002018-09-23T21:33:38.915-07:00The Story Begins
Once Upon a Time . . .
A perfect little home was sold. And the people who left that sweet home took a journey hoping this change would improve their fortunes.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-36870436379225540142018-09-18T17:46:00.000-07:002018-09-18T17:46:02.220-07:00When Photobucket ruins your blog and you try to salvage the mess . . . Long time no blog...
I'd come to check out my poor little neglected place and I found that Photobucket has left it a mess. Sorry if you're receiving old published posts. I've been trying to restore them. Please bear with me as I do this. You can unsubscribe if you like. I'm actually thinking of resurrecting this little blog soon so you might want to stay tuned.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-64201049126789729712017-05-26T09:58:00.000-07:002017-05-26T09:58:47.778-07:00Claire Basler Artiste Peintre ~ InspirationIf I could paint it would be like this . . .
I recently came across the work of Claire Basler and have fallen in love with her beautiful paintings. She paints from her home, a gorgeous French castle called Chateau De Beauvoir. Claire uses her chateau as a canvas for her artwork and life.
To see more of her amazing work visit Claire Basler Artiste Peintre.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-29842893102642647492016-11-15T14:44:00.004-08:002016-11-16T14:03:07.304-08:00You can find me on Pinterest Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-8584855794656735572014-08-03T11:43:00.000-07:002014-08-03T11:43:41.000-07:00Summer FunWe've been visiting the beach as often as we can.A sweet gray seal poked its nose out of the ocean waves and then its head. What a cutie!
I was so excited to find these vintage party balls from Italy. They're so much fun to decorate with.It feels like a celebration every day with them.
Gorgeous natural quartz candle holder.It sheds a lovely warm light with plenty of sparkle.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-9388482759609342602014-06-21T10:35:00.000-07:002017-05-24T11:45:27.687-07:00Natural BeautyI have completely fallen in love with jewels from the earth. The natural sparkle of these beauties makes me happy.
A collection of shining quartz
The formation of the tiny needle quartz points boggles my mind!
Fragile gypsum crystals
Beautiful blue celestine
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-41522470339729411792014-04-24T17:00:00.000-07:002014-04-24T17:57:26.217-07:00DIY Mini Pajaki Paper Chandelier and More FlowersIt's been a dreary gray day today, which makes it a perfect day to craft. I have always wanted to make one of these pajaki paper chandeliers. I got to work making a mini pajaki and it took me only a couple of hours. You can find DIY tutorials: A Beautiful Mess, Fine & Feathered, and Zakka Life for the mini flowers. I sort of mixed a bunch of the tutorials together and I didn't use straw to Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-71274475358278914782014-04-10T22:11:00.000-07:002018-09-18T17:58:11.498-07:00Decorating with FlowersFete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-75297694482666362522014-03-08T19:06:00.000-08:002018-09-21T00:26:35.447-07:00Spring 2014
Spring has arrived in all its glory. I've been fluffing our nest with paper feathers and a bit of spring cleaning. I haven't put up a new post in a while because of the theft of my camera last year. Losing my camera has been a huge blow to my creativity. I decided to try taking some photos with a phone camera. They aren't great, but it did get me dreaming again. You can find the paper feather Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-80819886011820877802014-02-10T21:03:00.001-08:002014-02-10T21:03:52.818-08:00Valentine's Past ❤ Happy Valentine's Day ❤
Here are some photos of Valentine's Day past. I'm having an issue with my Photobucket. I'm finding it hard to believe that I don't have enough bandwidth for my photos to show. Considering that I very rarely post here. I'm looking into this. In the meantime enjoy the romance of my very favorite day.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-59582749352006445962013-12-03T00:07:00.000-08:002018-09-21T00:53:21.057-07:00Simply Christmas
I've been decking the halls . . .
Delicate garlands ~ White washed photos
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-12353736477645022992013-03-02T09:58:00.000-08:002018-09-18T18:24:21.823-07:00The Oceans Call
I'm longing for the sun and warm ocean breezes.
I've brought out all the shell items I love to decorate with.
I know it's bit a soon and it looks like I've skipped over spring,
but the creamy coziness of seashells suits me right now.
Wishing you all a warm and cozy March.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-40237469888423229282013-02-10T22:09:00.000-08:002018-09-18T18:37:35.364-07:00Influencescomfort ~ beautiful curves and lines ~ light ~ sparkle ~ breathing room ~ whimsy
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-13044202436767044932013-01-11T19:44:00.000-08:002018-09-18T18:49:00.474-07:00 Pink and Gold ~ Valentine's
Loving splashes of pink and gold together. Valentine's Day is around the corner.
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-1882076750507096202012-12-17T23:20:00.000-08:002018-09-21T00:01:37.669-07:00Christmas is HereOur Merry Christmas Decorations 2012
I made another bauble wreath. I will probably take this apart and make another next year with more vintage ornaments.
A pretty little snow village
I'm in love with these clear glass baubles.
Christmas boat to dreamland
I found these fun holders and couldn't resist hanging mini ornaments from them.
Our Christmas tree
It looks pretty wildFete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-47521270933953687552012-11-29T16:00:00.000-08:002018-09-20T23:49:45.918-07:00All is Calm A quiet has settled over our little home. We lost the use of our main bathroom (the only one with a shower!) and after two contractors and a boat load of workmen it's taken almost three months to fix it. With all the construction shenanigans going on around here it's a very welcome peace.
The fall season has flown by. While its been a hard season, we are well on our way to using our whole Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-64538394297334707312012-08-29T22:00:00.000-07:002018-09-20T23:17:35.532-07:00Living in the MomentThis afternoon, after a very long day, I didn’t immediately start preparing for tomorrow’s busyness. I just lived in the moment.
I photographed this bouquet of flowers, and took a half hour to finish a project. Free time is a precious gift during this season.
The project below was a difficult one. I had to pry every stone out of its setting without destroying this amazing piece. TheFete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-28627402821873384782012-08-16T22:22:00.000-07:002018-09-20T23:11:31.651-07:00Small Treasures Come out to Play
Below are some small treasures that make me smile. I hope you enjoy!
~N
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-3447227627226021192012-07-09T15:40:00.000-07:002018-09-20T23:06:28.319-07:00Summer LovinA sweet dilapidated old wash sink with great hardware. I restored it with a little love, turquoise blue paint, and my favorite pink roses.
Hope you're all having a great summer!
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-87972147196373275692012-06-28T15:38:00.000-07:002018-09-20T23:00:23.798-07:00Pink
I love this rosy color . . .
Have a lovely weekend.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-76009734099161110222012-06-18T21:45:00.007-07:002018-09-20T22:56:29.080-07:00Presents and TradingThis last Friday, I received this wonderful book from the beautiful Irina. I've been pouring over its pages with admiration and determination to age gracefully and embrace the coming years with vibrant living. I just loved it, Irina!! Thank you so much for having such a fabulous giveaway.
Thank you for the lovely gift wrap and Anita's tag. I don't have one. I will treasure this beauty.
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-50554769519477019682012-06-07T11:21:00.000-07:002018-09-20T22:44:38.889-07:00Decorating with Gifts from Nature
An old night light that I covered in mother of pearl and various shells.
I love the way it glows.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend . . .
Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-87058129410768370222012-05-31T10:30:00.001-07:002018-09-20T22:33:00.692-07:00Summer is Calling
Hoping to get to the beach on Sunday. I'm needing a day of ocean breezes. Have a beautiful weekend.Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086661101205147313.post-76197936449550598372012-05-29T15:17:00.000-07:002018-09-20T22:27:16.828-07:00DeconstructionThe definition of deconstruct: to expose or dismantle the existing structure.
When I first saw this table, I fell in love with the legs. The top looks fine in this photo I took in March, but it was really a mess of peeling and cracked veneer. When I got it home, the dark wood top was a distraction from those beautiful legs. I lived with it for awhile.
Yesterday, I just couldn’t stand it Fete et Fleurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.com6