The Symphony of Elegance

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My necklace from Von Maur
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common – this is my symphony – William Ellery Channing

My Spectacular Visit to Restoration Hardware

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This past weekend my family and I took a small trip up to our fashion mall. I was shopping at another store when my husband called my cell and said, “You have to come to this store”! I journeyed up the stairs and then down another set of stairs and came to Restoration Hardware. 

All I have to say is, WOW!!! Just look at my photos…..

The 19th Century Rococo Iron Chandelier

19th Century Rococo Iron Floor Chandelier

19th Century Baroque Ravenna Mirror

Outdoor Living Space
Contemporary Styles





Crystal Banister Table Lamp
Vintage Birdcage Chandeliers
Framed Maps

Foucault’s Orb Crystal

I loved this chaise lounge.

19th Century Casbah Crystal

Another photo of the birdcage chandeliers & framed maps

They had dinnerware

I loved the fabric headboards.

Adler Tufted Fabric Headboard





Leaving the store, ahh just beautiful…..





(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

My Kitchen Chandelier

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I have been wanting a kitchen chandelier for the longest time! Now that we have a new home I can splurge on different decor items and experiment more.

I found this gorgeous chandelier at Lowes.  I absolutely adore it!

Monticello 6 Light Chandelier

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

My Facebook Page

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I started a new facebook page for my blog. I will post things that I find while shopping, past entries, and anything else that may inspire me. If you wish to follow my page just click “like”. Thanks for reading!!!!

My kitchen at home
https://www.facebook.com/AHomeforElegance

My Strawberry Tart

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I love trying new recipes! I saw this on Julie Blanner’s Lifestyle Blog. It is absolutely delicious and easy!

The recipe is below and visit Julie’s blog. It’s fantastic!!!

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 c strawberries, sliced
  • ½ c sugar
  • fresh cracked salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Roll thawed puff pastry sheet on a sheet of lightly floured parchment paper.
  3. Add a cup on strawberries. If desired, use a cake pan & a pizza cutter to create a circle vs rectangle.
  4. Sprinkle sugar over top. Add 3 cracks of salt.
  5. Fold edges over & bake 15 minutes or until edges are slightly
My Strawberry Tart. I used pie crust.
I could not find the pastry puff in my store!
I added Cool Whip! It was amazing!!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Waterford Crystal

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I first learned about Waterford Crystal from Martha Stewart. I then heard about it from my favorite Youtuber Trina Leavers.

Trina has a beautiful crystal vase in her dining room. She said that it survived a roof falling on it! I thought WOW! Really, is it that durable? So while I was in my favorite store Von Maur I checked our their Waterford Crystal vases.

All I can say is WOW! They are incredibly heavy and beautiful. I thought about it and I have decided to purchase one in the near future. I always have fresh flowers in my home and a Waterford vase would be a nice addition to my antiques.

The Waterford vases at Von Maur




This is the vase I have my eye on.
It’s the Waterford Grant Vase. 
Gorgeous isn’t it?





(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Art in the Closet

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I love decorating!! I will decorate any room in my home including my closet!! I have been putting small decor items in it for the last year. I recently just hung this picture in it. I love it. Beauty should be everywhere you are.

photo via Mrs. Shockley