Candles

I had the good fortune today to officiate at a funeral for a well loved member of our congregation. Her children wanted each grandchild and great-grandchild to light a candle during the first hymn. They insisted on taper candles so I went to my "stash" and found some of my "finds". I guess I should admit that it started with a sterling silver set from a beloved parishioner. She had been given them as a gift  from Birks (remember Birks?) and she wanted me to have them. From then on, I was hooked. When they were lit, they looked lovely. And I might add, I kept a fire extinguisher behind the lectern!!

Back in the Saddle

After an extended vacation from this blog, I have decided to return to it and publish not only my latest "finds" but what I have done with said objects. It shouldn't be a secret that I love old things, especially silver, silver plate, china and teacups. Here are a few of my latest finds!! Can you guess the pattern?

I was struck by this wrought iron urn, although I am not sure what I am going to do with it! I keep looking at it and thinking of September and impending October. Leaves changing colour, Thanksgiving, and of course Halloween! I think I might fill this up with something festive for the season! Any ideas???

Another great find!

Another find at the GW boutique. I put little flowers in it. Originially they were mounted on wood as "winners cups", now they house flowers.

Here is my latest find. A lovely silver ice bucket!! I seem to be going through a silver stage and it looks so nice against dark wood or a nice place to store hand towels in a washroom. You can see me taking the picture in the reflection!!!

Welcome to my blog. The name ciel de mer is french for smooth sailing, something my husband and I love to do. My blog is an attempt to continue to catalogue my finds from garage sales, Goodwill, and any other venue where I can discover my "finds"!! I love to try and decorate with "found" objects and create warmth and creativity in my home.