Romantic Country 09

FALL HAS ARRIVED
after a long rainy summer.

You might have noticed that I haven't been blogging, flickering, creating, tweeting or posting new product for the past several months. After 10 years of working 24/7, I knew it was time for a much needed break. I spent the cool, rainy summer months designing and creating several new lines of gorgeous treasures which I will be unveiling throughout the holiday season into Spring of 2010. I am extremely excited about my new line of creations and I know you will be too.

Now for some EXCITEMENT.
Several weeks ago I received an email from Fifi O'Neil, (Editor Extraordinaire of "Romantic Country" magazine) informing me that my "Pink Heaven", vintage ornament wreath was going to be featured in "Our Favorite Finds" section of the upcoming holiday edition. Needless to say I was beyond excited. What an exciting way to usher in the holidays.

I practically attacked my postman when I saw his truck pull up. There it was in all it's glory featured on Page 15. The picture is so big and beauitful, you can't miss it. In addition to this lovely wreath there will be new and exciting products added as fast as I can get them photographed and uploaded. "Pink Heaven" is currently for sale at my "Elegance and Whimsy" boutique, where all my creations are "one-of-a-kind" and never duplicated.
Click on photo below to purchase.

I also want to give huge kudos to three amazingly talented friends whom were also featured in this issue. Their beautiful homes and holiday decorations are stunning and I know you will all enjoy their stories, their homes and their amazing talent.

Jennifer Hayslip, Page 28
Jo-Anne Coletti, Page 69
Janet Coon, Page 74

COMING SOON:
Another New England Estate Sale Blow-Out
Preparations are in the works so be sure to sign up for our newsletter
and look for all new vintage goodies over the next few weeks.

HUGE NEWS

I've spent the long summer months working on my new "Portal" ~
"Cathy Scalise Collections".

"Cathy Scalise Creations" is quick, easy access for everyone. Not only is it a one-stop, webspot, for both of my online boutiques, "Treasured Heirlooms" and "Elegance & Whimsy", but you will also find up-to-date information about my newest creations, blog news, estate sales, upcoming contests and more.

*Remember: you can still access both of my websites and blog separately for those of you who already have them bookmarked.

My shops are being filled up as I write this blog with a plethora of new treasures which are perfect for holiday gift-giving. I have traveled down a very "sweet" path to bring you exquisite, decadent, opulent, and over-the-top collections which are always one-of-a-kind, Cathy Scalise creations and will never duplicated.

I take immense pride in bringing you the best of the best in elegant and whimsical home decor. I know you will be delighted shopping the boutique shelves for your perfect holiday gifts.

Click here to visit my new Portal ~
"Cathy Scalise Collections"

Here is just a tini tiny sneak peak at what I'm working on for the holidays.
Soooooooooooo much more to come very soon.

HAPPY SATURDAY EVERYONE!

To all my loving friends and followers, I just want to say "I've missed you very much". I have taken a much needed break and am now creating several new lines of wonderfully, sweet, heirloom treasures.

I can't wait to show you everything I'm working on. If you love pretty, sweet, adorable, wonderful, precious, and always "one-of-a-kind" creations, hold onto your hat 'cause you'll need to!

All of my newest and oh so sweet creations will be coming to you in small doses over the next few months so you will have them in time for holiday "gift-giving". You won't be disappointed, I'm sure! Here is a sneak peak at something I created yesterday!

Enjoy the view and please leave comments ~ I've missed you!

Please welcome... "Katie Kitty Kone"

Maya Angelou's Poem About Michael Jackson: 'We Had Him'

"We Had Him"

Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing, now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind.

Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace. Sing our songs among the stars and walk our dances across the face of the moon.

In the instant that Michael is gone, we know nothing. No clocks can tell time. No oceans can rush our tides with the abrupt absence of our treasure.

Though we are many, each of us is achingly alone, piercingly alone.

Only when we confess our confusion can we remember that he was a gift to us and we did have him.

He came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance.

Despite the anguish, his life was sheathed in mother love, family love, and survived and did more than that.

He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his.

We had him, beautiful, delighting our eyes.

His hat, aslant over his brow, and took a pose on his toes for all of us.

And we laughed and stomped our feet for him.

We were enchanted with his passion because he held nothing. He gave us all he had been given.

Today in Tokyo, beneath the Eiffel Tower, in Ghana's Black Star Square.

In Johannesburg and Pittsburgh, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Birmingham, England

We are missing Michael.

But we do know we had him, and we are the world.

GUARDIAN ANGELS

I think we've all heard the saying "Everyone has a "Guardian Angel watching over them". Well, I do know that there have been too many times during my lifetime when something tragic happened in which the end should have resulted in my not being alive today. Since these incidents I have experienced were extremely frightening, I think it might be best not to post the details. Just the memories of them make me wonder... "who is MY Guardian Angel"... because I KNOW I have one!

As I was taking pictures of my "Pink Fairy Cottage" today, I was thrilled that it wasn't raining for the millionth day in a row and the tiny pink roses were actually blooming on top of the roof. Getting pictures of the roses in bloom each summer is quite the challenge, as the window of opportunity is most often very short. Usually the roses bloom for a few days while it is pouring "cats and dogs". By the time the rain stops all the petals are on the ground and I have a beautiful "green" veil covering the house with no pink fairy roses.

Today was my big chance! I walked up to the cottage to straighten up the little sign I have there which I painted years ago which reads "Angels Garden Here". I loved it so much I could never sell it, so now it adorns the outside of the "cottage".

Once I had a couple of pics that I thought "might" be o.k., I came inside, downloaded the photos and continued on with my day which consisted of adding new treasures to my websites. While I was working I noticed there was actually a "theme" happening today. It seemed as though all of my newest treasures were adorned with Cherubs, Angels, or both. What an inspiration as I worked through the day and the sun finally came bursting through the 8 days of rain clouds! I guess my "Guardian Angel" was answering my prayers today.

I thought you might enjoy taking a look.

First and foremost, as always
Pink Fairy Cottage in all her Pink Rose Glory~!

1800s Angel & Cherub Print

Vintage Cherub Lamps

Guardian Angel Planter

Cherubs Plaque

"Bliss" Cherubs Banner

SEE YOU TOMORROW!

HAPPY MONDAY
&
50% OFF SALE

I'm having a sale on all FRENCH APOTHECARY (only $7)
(at Elegance & Whimsy).

They are glittered, blinged, sparkly, pretty and a great item for holiday "Gift Giving". Grab them up while the price is right because I am
planning all new designs for the upcoming months.

WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT I'M CREATING
AT MY "GLITZ & GLAM" STATION. hehe

A GLITTER PARTY!

A Unique Glitter party, what fun. Gabriela Delworth is hosting a glitter party today and through the 20th of June. So get your glitter out and join in the fun. If you visit Gabriela HERE you can find all of the participants.


I think most of you who know me would agree, that
"Nothing is Complete until it Sparkles with Glitter"
Here are a few of my own Glittery projects for you to enjoy.

Marie's Wedding Shoe

French Altered Apothecary Bottle

Glittered & Glammed Apothecary

Glitz & Glam Starter Kit

BLOG GIVEAWAY!

I love her pillows! Michele at "Petit Coterie" is having a giveway and she's giving away TWO of these pillow slips!!!! You just have to be the one who sends the most people to her giveaway post!

Visit her beautiful blog and please tell her I sent you! JUST CLICK HERE!

I'm off antiquing, but before I go here are some wonderful pink pretties for you to enjoy this week.

WELCOME TO PINK SATURDAY

"Pink Saturday" is hosted by the lovely
Beverly at How Sweet the Sound blog.
Each week ladies such as myself are encouraged to share some of their favorite pink pics. It can be anything: pink, flowers, pink clothing, pink nic nacs, pink linens, pink lace, etc. You get the idea!
If it's pink, you can post it!

TREASURED HEIRLOOMS
& Make Mine Pink celebrate

PINK FRIDAY ~ JUNE 12th
"ALONG THE GARDEN PATH"

Delights and pleasures that make your heart beat a little faster await you along the garden path. Sights and sounds and smells that excite your senses and inspire your imagination. Perhaps it's the purple cone flowers, multicolored morning glories, fragrant angel trumpets, or the lordly foxglove, all grown from seed and tended with love, that line the path and remind you to dream. Or the delicate shadow of a Victoria trellis supporting a new vine that takes you on a new flight of fancy. In the early morning hours, or when the sun begins to set, a verdigris candle holder or metal scroll work lantern might illuminate the garden pathway. But it's the vintage metal buckets painted with floral designs and planted with overflowing flowers, that seem to light the way.

The garden scenery is reflected in a beautiful handmade cushion, stitched from fabric alive with pink blossoms, then placed on a nearby garden chair. A decorative vintage birdcage hangs from a weather hook. On the table lies a gardening book filled with inspiration and ideas to share. Later, you'll remember absent friends and lovingly write to them on note cards reminiscent of a favorite rose garden. But for right now, you'll celebrate with those who are here, and share the treasures you've found along the garden path.

GOOD MORNING!

It's been raining here for the past day so I've decided to get going an fill up my shops with new treasures. Both "Treasured Heirlooms" and "Elegance and Whimsy" are filled to the brim with new vintage china, linens, rose adorned antiques, candy dishes, pretty vases, garden goodies and lots more. I thought I would post a few treasures before I headed down to my "Glitz and Glam" station and get back to work.

My Sweet, newly discovered Friend Marilyn at Our Victorian Cottage has given me this AWARD!! I am going to name a few of my newest & favorite Blogs friends then I am going to list 5 things that I really LOVE......

I will repeat my presenter & say if you are busy or don't have time to do all the voodoo to do this award just enjoy & know you mean a lot to me as a friend in the blogging world!!

1. Debby at "The Gathering Nest"
2. Anita at "Castles, Crowns & Cottages"
3. Jil at "Say It With Roses"
4. Char at "Someplace in Thyme"
5. Allison at "A Little Shabby Always Chic"


1. I love Pistachio Ice Cream or almost any flavor ice cream for that matter!
2. I love it when its quiet and all you can hear are birds singing.
3. I love anything Glittery and Pink.
4. I love reading everyone's blogs and making so many wonderful friends.
5. I love everything about England. The castles, the gardens, the people,
just everything!

Thanks Marilyn, this was a wonderful Award. I so appreciate it.

New Pretties Added Today for your
shopping pleasure!

GOING GREEN WITH COLOR

The garden is finally finished! The seeds are down, the new perennials are in the ground, the pots are filled, and the mulch is perfect. Whew, that was a lot of work. But its really paying off. The garden is really beginning to flourish now that Spring has finally arrived.


I decided that once the garden was "all done", my next project was to get to and "finish" all the "stuff" I had in storage waiting to be created into something pretty. We all have "stuff" that we buy and say to ourselves "I'm going to make something really beautiful with this". But we also know that the "day" doesn't always arrive for a couple of years.

The time has come for serious clean-up in the Scalise attic and basement. I am digging out all the buried treasure and turning it into gorgeous heirlooms for your romantic home and cottage. Today I am adding as much as possible of the finished projects to-date ~ to "Treasured Heirlooms" and to "Elegance and Whimsy" boutiques. It will probably take me a day or two to get everything posted. This picture is only a small bit of what I have to offer.

I'm very proud to say that I'm "GOING GREEN with COLOR". Recycling antiques and vintage "cast-offs" into gorgeous and must have "treasures".

DH and I also did a bit of antiquing along the New England shoreline last Saturday. We drove all the way up to the tip of Maine antiquing. Loads of great finds all being added as well.

Beautiful Frilly Lace Hand Mirror
Kick off your shoes, grab a glass of PINK lemonade and go shopping.
I will pack it up and ship it to you "as easy as that"!

Antique Wicker Mosaic Tray

Vintage Wicker Bed Tray

Have a wonderful weekend my friends.

WELCOME TO PINK SATURDAY

"Pink Saturday" is hosted by the lovely
Beverly at How Sweet the Sound blog.
Each week ladies such as myself are encouraged to share some of their favorite pink pics. It can be anything: pink, flowers, pink clothing, pink nic nacs, pink linens, pink lace, etc. You get the idea!
If it's pink, you can post it!

Here are a few of my favorite pink things for you to enjoy!

Happy Pink Saturday everyone.