Monday, December 16, 2013

Is It The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year?

A Little White House Christmas - 5 -


So, this weekend, I was supposed to go pick the Christmas tree and to decorate it... One gas leak later, one completely rebooted computer later, one new Internet system to install later and one very sick cat later, there's no tree at the cottage.


Ce week-end, j'avais décidé d'aller chercher le sapin et de le décorer. Mais, une fuite de gaz plus tard, un ordinateur remis à zéro plus tard, une nouvelle box Internet à installer plus tard et un chat bien malade plus tard, il n'y a toujours pas de sapin dans le cottage.


I did decorate, in my very simple way, the kitchen window.


J'ai juste décoré, de façon très simple, ma fenêtre de cuisine.


So, as you can see, the kitchen is not done... I'm working on the project and if you see that countertop above that goes right in front of the window... This is one of the thing I'm working on, so it won't be as ugly later (hopefully)!


Donc, comme vous pouvez le voir, la cuisine n'est pas faite, mais j'y travaille, je le jure. Je voudrais notamment trouver une solution pour que le plan de travail ne s'arrête pas en plein milieu de la fenêtre comme actuellement, car ce n'est franchement pas terrible!


The decoration is very simple, because I wanted to keep my white and black dishes I usually have here. I added a white lantern that you may or may not recognise, a few white glass baubles and some evergreen with a few silverware pieces for a touch of glam.


J'ai gardé ma décoration habituelle de vaisselle blanche et noire à laquelle j'ai juste ajouté quelques branches de sapin, un peu d'argenterie pour le côté chic, quelques boules en verre et une petite lanterne d'un célèbre magasin que je ne nommerai pas!


I can't resist showing off my brand new-to-me vintage French tureen that happen to have some toile pattern I adore... and you wouldn't belive how much I payed for it! In small cottages, things must be both pretty and useful, so the tureen holds my cookie cutters.


Je suis désolée, je ne résiste pas à l'envie de crâner avec ma toute nouvelle/toute vieille soupière française aux délicieux motifs "toile de Jouy".


But, clearly, the decor is only magical, when the night comes, which is pretty early in Brittany at that time of the year.


Mais, honnêtement, c'est uniquement la nuit que ce décor prend son caractère magique.


If you see an orange square on top of that picture, it's not a problem with the new camera as I thought at first. It's my neighbour who just turned on the light of her bedroom at that moment!!!

The good thing with this post is that you finally got to see my new kitchen chair, since it's in front of the window...

How many of you scrolled back up just to realise I had removed the chair? Now, it's not because I'm evil of course, it was just so you could see the display better...

Ce qu'il y a de bien avec cet article, c'est que vous avez pu voir ma nouvelle chaise de cuisine, puisqu'elle est devant la fenêtre... Non? Ne me dites pas que je l'avais enlevée??? Oh, c'était juste pour que vous puissiez mieux voir la vaisselle! Bon, allez, une petit aperçu, parce que je vous aime bien.

Ok, just so you don't all unsuscribe, here's a sneak peek...


If I don't reply to your comments as soon as I want to in the next few days it could be because a) I'm calling and/or visiting the vet - b) I'm calling the plumber - c) I'm calling the technician for my computer - c) I'm calling my Internet service... But I love you!

Si je tarde à répondre à vos commentaires ces prochains jours c'est soit que j'appelle le vétérinaire, soit que j'appelle le plombier, soit que j'appelle le technicien  informatique, soit que j'appelle la hotline de l'accès Internet... Mais je pense à vous!

See you soon,

A bientôt,




I'm sharing my "Wonderful Time Of The Year" with:

Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home             http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/12/home-and-garden-thursday-60.html                  

47 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! I hope the expenses stay low, and issues resolve on their own!

    The black and white toile tureen is beautiful, and I love what you did with the window sill.

    Ha ha... on the chair! I didn't see it there, and so I was surprised that I missed it, and then realized you tricked us! The spindles are pretty.

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  2. Je me demande même comment tu as le temps de faire ta déco et tes photos... qui sont magnifiques. Et la nuit, c'est vraiment très mignon ! J'adore ta soupière... j'en cherche de nouvelles vieilles... car finalement toutes ces vieilles soupières ont un charme fou !

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  3. Oh no, not another gas leak! On a plus side, your decorations look lovely! Good luck with sorting everything!

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    1. I had a plumber check the whole gas system (which is brand new) this morning, just to be on the safe side!

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  4. So sorry that you are having so many problems - I guess the old saying "When rains it pours" is true. So sorry about your sick kitty, hope she is better soon.
    Your window sill is very pretty and I love the tureen.
    Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas.
    Mary

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  5. je ne vois pas de solution pour le plan de travail, mais ça n'est pas choquant??
    bravo pour cette petite déco toute simple... et puis il reste encore pas mal de jours avant Noël pour paufiner

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    1. Oh, moi, j'ai bien une petite idée pour le plan de travail... Merci de cette visite!

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  6. Yikes bikes, hopefully all the woes will be sorted in time for a well earned relaxing Christmas!

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  7. Oh, I adore your tureen. So sorry for all the problems that have happened.

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  8. Oh no, don't you just love the timing of these things!!! Crazy. I hope it all settles down for you Magali. Your window is looking lovely.

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  9. The Christmas spirit has more to do with the special and unique decorations than with the Xmas tree - so the window sill is precious, indeed! I love every single item, especially the cookie cutters in the bowl and the juniper branches next to the silver spoons! I hope your cat is better, now...meow!

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  10. It's so frustrating when daily life gets in the way when you want to be playing instead! Hopefully you'll find the time for the tree soon. Your kitchen window display is looking oh so pretty. I love how the dishes sparkle in the sunlight and all the fun holiday items added makes it the perfect display.

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    1. I'm replanning the tree decorating for tomorrow... Life will tell! Thanks for visiting.

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  11. Everything is looking so wonderful Magali! Just magical !!!!

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  12. Love the window! Everything is just beautiful. Did your little lantern come from Ikea? I just bought one like it a few days ago...:) I love your simple and elegant style...so pretty! Have a lovely week...Blessings, Vicky

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  13. You created simple elegance in your kitchen window. I adore your style and would go so far as to say I connect with it :) I'm sorry for your string of mishaps. In December we rush so to get everything accomplished and there's just no time for setbacks.

    Happy Day!

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    1. Thank you so much, Your sweet comment is so nice to read after the long day I had. And maybe the little bumps in the road are just there to remind me having everything perfectly in order for Christmas is not what's the most important!

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  14. Je connais bien les coups de fil à répétition au véto, tu parles avec cinq chats & trois chiennes.
    Pour ton plan de travail, si tu enlevais l'angle pour en faire un arrondi, ça te changerait la vie & la vision, mais je ne crois pas que ce soit possible car l'intérieur de ce plan doit être en aggloméré & je pense que la finition ne pourrait être rattrapée à moins que ce plan ne soit à changer???
    Je te souhaite d'excellentes Fêtes de fin d'année.
    Amitiés. Babette

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  15. Oh my goodness, you do seem to keep having bad luck, I do hope your cat is ok and that everything else is being sorted out. Your sill looks very pretty, especially now with the wonderful new window and café curtain, and the chair looks like the perfect addition !

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  16. Your Christmas decor is very pretty. I hope your cat is okay!!! She is always a delight to see in your pictures!

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  17. Magali, I am in love with your kitchen window. The cafe curtains are perfect, and the splendor of all your white at night is "MAGIC."
    Sorry I forgot to add it to my post earlier, but you are the lovely guest to receive the extra (actually two) Narnia tags. Woo-hoo!! Hope that lightens up your plumbing and technical troubles. =D
    Thank you so much for playing along and for your perfect description of friendship.
    All I need from you is a forwarding address which you can email me by clicking CONTACT underneath my header.
    Much love!
    xoxo's

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  18. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Your kitchen window is so lovely, Magali :)
    Holiday greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  19. Hi Magali!!!

    Your beautiful window looks great!!!

    Pam
    xox

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  20. It's simple and pretty. I especially love the new chair! ;)

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  21. I think your simple Christmas touches are perfect. Hope the cat is feeling better and your computer/internet! No worries about the tree, we just finished trimming our tree yesterday and I could still add a few more things to it. Love, love the new toile tureen. Diane

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    1. The cat seems to be better... I think all the kind words he received through the blog helped him a lot!

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  22. Good health wishes for your cat. Hope your holidays are taking a turn for the happier - I despise plumbing problems! Love that tureen you found - beautiful and practical.

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  23. So not fun when all those issues pile up at once! Best of luck!

    -andi

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  24. Dear Magali,
    First of all I am really sorry to hear about your sick cat :( I'm going to keep her in my thoughts and hope that she gets better SOON !
    Your Christmassy decorated window looks sooo beautiful.Truly magical.
    I put the Christmas tree up a few days ago,it's decorated with small glittering gold ornaments...There is also this large gingerbread Christmas heart hanging on the wall near my desk...yummy -but I promise it is STILL there. :-D
    Love&hugs from Izabella.

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  25. Sorry you've been having so much trouble. I hope you can have a peaceful and relaxing Christmas. Your windowsill is enchanting day or night. I love that toile tureen and the silverware in those little pitchers. Have a Merry Christmas!

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  26. I love the black and white dishes and I love that you showed the display at night as well as daylight.

    Plumber, computer, cat . . . hope things go better the next few days.

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  27. For all the little problems you’ve had this week your window looks so festive. I love the black and white and oh those cafe curtains are gorgeous! Love the window there and I see nothing but pretty! Love your baubles and sprigs of green, just perfect. Love the Christmas song too..........

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  28. Your kitchen window is just perfect--I love your china, and especially the new tureen, and what a great idea to put the cookie cutters inside. Also really love the sprig of greenery in with the silverware--so pretty. So sorry to hear about all the crazy things happening, and hope that you cat feels better soon. We have one with sniffles at the moment.

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  29. Your style is simplistic yet wonderful! Love your b&w treasures. The tureen is gorgeous. I adore toile! Hope kitty gets better and all other problems are resolved soon! Merry Christmas!
    Jann

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  30. Love your little window decor, and your pretty ceiling light! The china is gorgeous and makes a perfect vignette.
    Hope all gets better, sometimes when it rains, it pours. Good luck!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  31. I love simple~ regardless of the reason behind it, I think your kitchen looks very festive! Hope things ease up and that kitty is better! :)

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    1. Thanks for visiting back! The kitty is snoring next to me, feeling better.

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  32. You have such a gift for recreating a cozy, vintage space. The decorating is perfect! Loved the 'glam' spoons in the tiny pitcher :) Sorry about your frustrations! Not a good time of year for that kind of stress!

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  33. Magali, I am so sorry for all of your problems. Hope you were able to get the tree. Love your window. You have created such a cozy space. xo Laura

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  34. I already read your next post, so I know that Shadow is thankfully feeling better. The toile tureen is beautiful! I am a toile lover, and have lots of it in my house. The window looks very pretty with your decor, and I liked getting a peek at the house next door through the window!

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  35. Merry Christmas my friend. Prayers and good wishes for your cat, and your other troubles.

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    1. Thanks a lot for your prayers, it's much appreciated. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  36. miling... your week sounds somewhat like mine--so glad you found some way to decorate a little bit. Your kitchen is lovely. Wishing you a peaceful day and many blessings in the New Year!

    Laura

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  37. What beautiful soothing decorations. Your home looks so welcoming

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  38. Too funny, because I did scroll back up to look for the chair. Even though I was keeping an eye out for it while reading because I was hoping it had made it in the shot.
    I love your holiday decor. Simple and elegant. Very pretty.

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