Hello!
I have a few things to share with you today.....
I first want to share with you a few sneak peaks of the Holiday issue of Souvenir Lifestyle Magazine.....
(and a sneak peek of our French Farmhouse Christmas line that is photographed in the first image for the Holiday issue of Souvenir, will be available next week : )
I can hardly wait to see the Holiday issue of Souvenir.....
The Souvenir Issue will be available digitally on November 12th.....
You will also be able to purchase a printed copy on the 12th as well by visiting
Souvenir Lifestyle.....
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Last year I had shared this post on planting paperwhites....
I thought it would be fun to repost it since now is the time to get your paperwhites planted so you can enjoy them during the holidays.....
Paperwhites are one of the easiest bulbs to grow in the home....
If I can do it anyone can....
If you want to be able to enjoy these during the Christmas season, now is
the time to start planting these...
I love planting these with the kids.....
What you will need....
A few dishes....
I chose a variety of ironstone dishes from my collection.....
The last time I planted these (which was a few years ago)
I got a little crazy and filled every dish imaginable...
I tried to keep myself under control this time....
You will need to fill your dish half way full of pebbles.
I bought a bag of really cheap river pebbles at Lowe's.
Paperwhite bulbs contain all they need to grow, so you don't actually need soil....
However you can still plant them in soil if you wish....
I like to use pebbles.
Set your bulbs on top of the bed of pebbles with the roots facing down....
You can cram the bulbs together....
No need for spacing...
Add water...
Fill your dish with water just to the base of the bulb....
You don't want the bulb to be fully immersed into the water....
They will rot...
Set in a warm room....
In about five to six weeks you should see blooms...
If you want you can plant one bowl a week for the next couple of weeks so that you
have a continuous supply of blooms during the holidays....
Be sure and check your water levels....
You can read more about paperwhites here....
They should start blooming by Christmas time......
Here is an image from last year.....
Bethany had tied ribbon around the paperwhites so they wouldn't fall over....
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On a final note......
I also wanted to tell you about a Warehouse Sale that Antiques from France
and William's Antiks will be holding next weekend in Benicia, CA......
You will be able to find a lot of french goodness at this warehouse sale....
French leather club chairs, bistro and wine items, baskets, benches enamelware,
vintage advertising, clocks, mannequins, pottery, vintage school maps and posters,
linens, champagne buckets, foosball tables, and tons of other unique items from France.....
The Sale starts.....
Friday November 16th & Saturday November 17th
9:00 am - 3pm
992 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA 94510
707-332-0890
I met William (William's Antiks) at the Chateau Sonoma Flea Market, and snapped a few pictures of his wonderful space..... He imports the most beautiful items from France.....
Here is a sampling of what William imports from France.....
I fell in love with these vintage french metal bins....
Vintage French Leather Club Chair
Terry Littman (Antiques from France) is one of my favorite french importers......
I will have a few pictures of Antiques from France to share with you next week.....
I was excited to hear these two were teaming up to hold a warehouse sale together, and wanted to help spread the word....
Hope to see you at the sale.....
The Sale starts.....
Friday November 16th & Saturday November 17th
9:00 am - 3pm
992 Jackson Street, Benicia, CA 94510
707-332-0890
You can also find Terry Littman and William on facebook....