Dipping Oil from Williams~Sonoma

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Williams~Sonoma is a place I just love to visit! My husband and I always stop in to smell whatever they are cooking in the test kitchen and to see what new items they have. I love looking at all the dishes. My husband enjoys looking at the different types of seasonings they may have.

He stumbled on to the dipping oils. We purchased two and love them both!! You have to try them. They are absolutely wonderful with warm french bread and if you don’t know what french bread to try see my blog entry here about that. Enjoy!!!
We purchased the rosemary garlic and sun-dried tomato.




(photo via Mrs. Shockley)

Pier One Starburst Mirror

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Okay, these mirrors have been the rave for awhile now. I must admit I have been wanting one for sometime now but I have had the hardest time find one. When I would find one it wouldn’t be the right shape or the price would be astronomical!

I try to visit Pier One once a few months just to see what new items they have. So, when I walked in and found this I almost passed out!! The perfect starburst mirror. I absolutely love it! It is the size of a 9 inch dinner plate but it is perfect.

Pier One calls it the Gold Burst Wall Decor





I love the way it looks in our family room. 





(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

A Mom Lunch

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I saw this lovely video on Youtube and just had to share it.

(photo via Style Me Pretty; video via Youtube)

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