Both my Dd and husband is down with flu so to not expose me and my vulnerable lungs to being affected as well, they chose rooms far away from me to sleep last night. My husband chose to sleep in the home theater...(I suspect he watched movies right through, therefore he was even more tired this morning.., and Dd took to her boudoir all alone. I had the two Afghan hounds; Zirka and Yentl with me since they can go out on our roofgarden for fresh air and water should they need to..
I could not sleep...tossing and turning, camomile tea, nothing would do it. I have so much on my mind.. Old French Linen.... Old French linen..old French linen...
I wondered how photo's would come out in the soft light of the lamps.. Nanny Mel chose some of my favorite linen for my bed..so I thought I would take a pic of it.
that is how it started.
then, got out of bed, and without styling or dusting...without removing anything, took the next images...I chose to be honest about these.
So there will be clutter around
that I would normally remove before a photograph..but as you can see on the clock... it was in the small hours of the night...not doing that then.Just intrigued with the way the light fell on objects, I snapped a few.
my newest book
so long..Col x
to sum up the colors: old gold, pale gold, ivory,
old French linen and faded tapestry..is that a color?had some chocolat chaud with a dash,
and fell asleep with the smell of fresh
old French linen around me...
old French linen and faded tapestry..is that a color?had some chocolat chaud with a dash,
and fell asleep with the smell of fresh
old French linen around me...
19 comments:
Loved everything!!!! Esp last photo!!! Amazing the pictures came out so well in the wee hours of the night! Beautiful monograms. Old French linen old French linen old French linen...see...it's addictive! XO Trish
Well how could you sleep surrounded by all of that eye candy?!! :) Gorgeous stuff Col, thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with us and here's to a restful night tonite.
Hugs~
T
Beautiful pics, absolutely love the colours. Hope you sleep well tonight and everyone is well soon
Hugs
Jacqui
While I know you need your rest playing in the middle of the night agrees with your camera your pictures are beautiful. If I were sleeping on those gorgeous old linens I don't think anything could get me out of bed. I hope you family is well soon and sleep tight tonight Dear Colette!
Ahh! these photos are just magical and that soft diffused light is so... complementary to antiques!
Chocolat chaud and a waft of old French linen would make me sleep like a baby!
Beautiful post as always. xx
I also had a sleepless night - must have been something in the air - but I wasn't creative like you - just read my book. These pictures are just gorgeous and I can't get over the beauty of that linen! You are going to have such fun unpacking your container. xx Sharon
Wonderful Colette,loooove the fabulous monograms,
Hugs
Cecilia
wow! i'm speechless with the amount of gorgeous things you have! so many treasures!
that is so pretty!
perfect! take care,
Rosa
I am in Awww with everything you do and post!!
Your treasures are breath taking!!
I am on the edge of my seat holding my breath when I see a new post from you, perfectly timeless French over here!
xoxo
Sleep well.
Dore
Colette, such spectacular photos! Gorgeous old french linens and monograms. I hope you have a restful sleep tonight and that your family is feeling better soon.
You have beautiful treasures to dream upon.
I meant to add that we are all looking forward to seeing your treasures as you unpack your container.
Sleep well, dear friend. Good health to your family.
XO
Have a wonderful sunday Colette,
HUgs
Cecilia
Hi Col, I wish I was there to help you unload your treasures. How exciting to see everything you bought now in one place. Your home is gorgeous and I adore all the antiques. Oh my..those monogrammed bed lines are amazing.
xo,
Sherry
Colette sleep well and dreammmmmmm
love your linens
and old documents in aparticular, they look fabulous as wallpaper too Love fayx
Everything is so beautiful...and how I'm looking forward to the day(night) I can sleep in that spare bedroom!! My favorite images are of course those black and white pics....!!
XX
Ronelle
What a blogger you are Colette - up in the middle of the night taking pictures !!! We can't wait to see the opening of the container!
Have a great weekend
Sharon
Just found your lovely blog~ in love with all of it, but of course esp the linens....ahhh....I'm your newest follower!
Ah, the insomniac Post, I know those well *winks*, but it is obvious your creative juices were flowing... and your bed, well, I'd be languishing amid those fab French Linens until someone rolled me out! *LOL* Hope everyone is now well... And after seeing the Treasures from the previous Post no wonder you were kept up at Night in anticipation awaiting their arrival!!!
Dawn... The Bohemian
Hi!
I'm just curious to know where in Stellenbosch are you? I love your stuff and would love to make some purchases!
Mary
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