A Sentimental Vignette

The other day I shared this photo of the beginnings of a vignette on top of my behemoth cabinet. I originally put the old tool crate up there thinking it might be safer-you know, keep the iron headboard from falling over on our heads. I just didn't want to secure the bed to the wall.....

Original post here

Well, I changed my mind (shocker). I decided it just covered up too much of the old headboard I really wanted to see. So I took it down. Sigh. Show of hands: Can anyone guess why Jeanette might have a bad shoulder? Two bad shoulders? I'm so glad I have an exceptionally tall (and helpful) 15 year old daughter : )

What can I say? I chose visually pleasing over safety. Please pray for my kids : )

 

I put a much smaller wooden toy box, along with a string of mittens and a hat, all from my kids' babyhood. I love using sentimental things to decorate!

 Two of these sweet little dresses my baby girls wore. The one in the middle has exquisite detailing and I found it at a thrift store for pennies.

 I made a little "clothesline" from a jingle bell garland.

 Add a sweet little doll and a classic Pooh bear.....

Sometimes it's nice to decorate for a winter look that can go beyond the normal Christmas decorations.

 Sweet and sentimental, vintage Winter charm. I like that. 

Sharing over at:
TIMEWASHED-Blissful Whites Wednesday 
Embracing Change-Creative Inspirations 
Common Ground-Vintage Inspiration 
French Country Cottage-Feathered Nest Friday 
The Charm of Home-Home Sweet Home 
Funky Junk Interiors-SNS 
 

Don't forget to take a look at the FREE vintage Christmas images I'm sharing here ! They are from an antique book that belonged to my grandpa when he was a boy. I'll be posting the rest of the images over the course of the week, so don't forget to check back! 

 A few new things in the shop-stop by when you have a minute!

 The Penny and the Pearl on Etsy

See ya soon!

Jeanette