I've been wanting to share this and just today got some good pictures. My husband made this shrine from all vintage elements. This beautiful old chalkware statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands atop a silver bowl. The gold cabinet is a clock cabinet.
He did such a wonderful job on this with the intention of listing it on Etsy but as you can see it's not there or in our antique store – The Roost.
I'm really attached to it and love the candles around it. There is lightly tinted rose colored French water glass behind the statue and it casts a pink glow on the wall.
He used an antique perfume bottle with tiny dried roses. I keep adding little things, too. The tree made of pearls and wire.
The little white crosses and gold angels are from my collection of vintage religious articles.
She's a comforting presence in our living room and welcome to stay forever.
I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
xoxo Nancy – remembering those affected by the deadly tornados in our Heartland.
This is so beautiful, it took my breath away! Of course you couldn't sell it! Just lovely!
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Jane
What a wonderful way to recycle! I'd keep it too.
ReplyDeleteOh this is very pretty and it goes along with my thoughts on Hope.
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Olivia
This is gorgeous...I can see why you're keeping her to live in your home. I'm not at all religious, but I do adore religious icons...this has to be one of the most beautiful I've seen.
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Debbie
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Nancy, I would never let that amazing creation leave my home! Jeff did a wonderful job making that shrine. . . I love the use of the old clock cabinet as the frame and how you added the vintage items to his project. You two are a great pair in this antiquing business!!! What a peaceful corner that must create in your home.
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L, Dana
What an absolutely stunning piece you and your hubby have created. I wouldn't sell it either! OOAK!!
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Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Just beautiful. What a gorgeous shrine. I can see why you are keeping at your house.
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This is so beautiful and imaginative! Jennifer Grenko
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous. I wouldn't sell it either. She looks right at home.
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