I hope you enjoy these lovely photos of my mantel dressed up for the holidays. More to come....

MARIE ANTOINETTE has arrived for the holidays at my home and here is the BIG REVEAL of some of my lovely decorations. I so hope you enjoy them. The lovely pictures are in random order and I will be adding a few each day this week.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed decorating.

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Hi Everyone,

Sweet Jan at Rose Haven is featuring her Annual Holiday Shop Stroll. Today Elegance & Whimsy is one of her featured shops.

Here are some pretties that are available in the shop.

Have fun and remember to Stroll the Shops for Christmas!

MARIE ANTOINETTE is coming to my house for Christmas!

The tree is up, the ornaments are out, the feathers are flying and the glitter is everywhere. I'm decorating my house with a Marie Antoinette theme this year. Tree top crowns, scrumptious cakes, sweet candies, coaches, masks for the ball, glittered garland, jewels, pearls and everything necessary when expecting the great Marie for a visit.

I am sharing my sneak peeks of some lovely decorations which are in their rightful place awaiting the finishing touches.

Keep checking back for the BIG REVEAL of the entire room full of pomp and circumstance!

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

Remember to visit our gracious host:

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for all the wonderful "Pink Saturday" participants. Thanks for stopping by today.

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I'M AN ANGEL!

Of course not EVERYONE I know thinks so!

But I know this Christmas one lucky little eleven year old girl is going to be really happy when her Angel (Santa) arrives with Warm Cupcake Adorned Flannel Pajamas, Pink Decorated Funky Sneakers, Warm Knee Socks, a great pair of Velour Pants with an awesome matching Hoodie, and a Justin Beiber CD.

I don't know this little girl, but she lives somewhere in my town (and in my heart). Her family is poor and they have been chosen by "The Salvation Army" to receive much needed clothes and shoes. So instead of shedding tears today ~ which I've been doing almost every day this year (it's been a very sad one), I'm going to put a smile on my face and thank God for everything I do have, especially friends like you who call me daily to see how I'm doing, who email me to let me know you're thinking of me, who send me handmade gifts and uplifting greeting cards to cheer me up, and who leave comments on my blog thanking me for giving them a dose of daily inspiration ~ but mostly for giving me hope that I'm not alone and there are people all over the world who love me and think of me often, even when I think I'm ALONE.

FOR ALL THIS LOVE AND KINDNESS I THANK YOU.

Perform a Random Act of Kindness Today
and Give to Someone Less Fortunate than Yourself,
IT FEELS REALLY GOOD!

Click here and be an ANGEL

BEACH COTTAGE HOLIDAY GIFTS

Just a few fun and affordable items for all the Beach and Seaside lovers. I'm continuing this fun summery theme throughout the holiday season because I know that even if it's cold here in New England, it's still hot somewhere else in the world.

Mermaid 3D Soldered Charm Necklace

The Mermaid Queen's Shoe

Aqua Seashell Candle or Candy Dish

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NEW MERMAID PRETTIES

A lovely Mermaid Cottage and a pretty Ocean Glass Ornament are the perfect gift ideas for the holidays. Beautiful one-of-a-kind treasures from Elegance & Whimsy studios. Lots more treasures will be added soon.

Enjoy.

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"Gli speciali di Casa Chic Magazine"

Rome, Italy

The Pink Fairy Cottage
goes INTERNATIONAL

Several months ago I was approached by the Editor of Lotus Publishing in Rome, Italy. She was so inspired by the photos of my Pink Fairy Cottage she asked if they could do a feature story in their upcoming Fall edition of
"Gli speciali di Casa Chic magazine".
OF COURSE, I SAID "YES".

The exciting part of the news is this publication is available on news-stands throughout Europe including: Rome, London & Paris to name a few. How amazing is that!

We've gone INTERNATIONAL. OH YEAH!

Here is the beautiful feature. Needless to say I am honored and beaming with pride that my fellow Italians in Rome and in France will have a chance to enjoy and be inspired by my English Cottage garden and my whimsical Pink Fairy Cottage. It's finally published.

"Bella in Rosa"

I'm thrilled to pieces at how much coverage they gave me and how lovely the feature came out. Thank you so much to Annarita and entire team at Lotus Publishing for a great story.

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"The Mermaid Queen Christmas Wreath"

A new concept for those of you who live by the shore or have a beach cottage theme in your home. I made a lovely wreath with all the elements of the shore plus added a glamorous Queen Mermaid and a lovely seaside Christmas tree.

This really came out lovely and will look great with your Beach Cottage Holiday Theme Decor. I've just added this and many more Mermaid-themed items to my Etsy Shop.


Click on the photo and you will be right there!











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