Tranquility

Christmas is still under construction here at the cottage.  Almost there....

Today, I made a few hand painted ornaments while the baby played with her Aunt Sandy and her Pop Pop.

I didn't do as many as I would've liked, maybe a dozen.

I'll do a few more before Monday, then I have until November to get more done to sell.  I usually do a few dozen every Christmas. I give tons away, and sell a few here and there.

When I was a single mother working as a waitress, I financed all my little boy's Christmas gifts by painting ornaments and selling them. Back then, they went for $3 a piece.  Now I sell them from $12.

I do take special orders, by the way.........

This morning I gave my $8 garage sale mirror a tan glaze so it will look better above my mantel/headboard.

I am keeping the holiday decor simple in the bedroom, 2 white trees, and 2 feather wreaths.

Here is  a dilemma I sure could use help with-

Where do I find a PRETTY electric alarm clock??? I'd love to have one and have searched online, estate sales, department stores, all over!!! What does your alarm clock look like??

Today's "What I LOVE about my home" is my tranquil bedroom. The colors are so peaceful and the room is a quiet retreat in a household that can get a bit crazed at times.

Reminders:

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Comments

[Rachael]

First thing I noticed was the alarm clock that is so glaringly out of place in your beautiful tranquil room. Babes and I use our cell phones as alarm clocks but I have a hankering for a carriage clock.
Second thing I noticed was the puppy on the bed. Least its a little one, my Boxer used to nestle against my pillows . . .!
Off to foof my house for some photo shoots for Monday!

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

gorgeous bedroom! I love the mirror and the feather wreath!!

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

gorgeous bedroom! I love the mirror and the feather wreath!!

[Jessica (jessrose21)]

That's an excellent question, Karla! I've been looking for one, too. One that doesn't tick, which is apparently not physically possible.
Your room is gorgeous. I love that huge mirror on your headboard. Are your walls gray or silver? It's an unusual color for a bedroom, but it looks perfect in your room.

[Sandy McTier]

Beautiful ROOM! Love the hand painted ornaments ~ I've just started getting my ready to paint.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Blessings,
Sandy :)

[Cheryl Sims]

Absolutely beautiful Karla. You have been a super busy gal.
Cheryl

[Elaine L.]

Hmmmmm, I don't know how I missed yesterday's post.

I love your bedroom with the white trees and feather weaths. One year a put a small
cut tree in my bedroom with pearl lights. It
was so pretty and restful that I left it like that. Then I put white poinsettas along the top of my curtain rods with greenery.

How did you glitter those birds? Do you use spray glue?

~elaine~
~.~

[Vickie]

The ornaments are just precious!

[Karen Young]

The hand painted ornaments are so beautiful. Have you thought of making a casing for your alarm clock.

Karen
Bluemuf

[Mrs.Staggs]

I love the peaceful feel of your bedroom. The mirror looks nice there.
I'll keep an eye out for a clock. There's got to be one somewhere!

[Pamela]

I can't quite see the casing of your alarm clock, but if it's unencumbered, you could make a slip-on "box" frame of mitered molding that lies flat against the clock sides. Perhaps you could even transform the front panel by painting something on a transparency without covering the essential information. But what a lovely bedroom to retreat to. See you at Silver Bella!

[María Elena]

In sequence:
- What paint you uses for ball, water paint, oil paint or acrylics?
- The mirror above the mantel/headboard is spectacular.
- I use the cell phone as alarm clock, although there is nothing better that to wake up with tranquility.

[Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss]

Wow! so peaceful and serene! I like the idea of making a "case" for your alarm clock....I have been looking for a nicer clock too! THOSE ORNAMENTS are over the top....soooo sooooo pretty! The feather trees and wreaths look wonderful!

[Gail]

While a handpainted case would look nice over the clock, I would think it would interfere with the alarm and/or it's components....why not just paint directly on the clock itself? It's already white,it would make a great backdrop to anything you painted on it. and with your talent, it would be gorgeous afterwards!

[Michelle E.~Vintage Pastiche]

Karla!! I think you have my mirror I sold at my garage sale 2 summers ago!! LOL!! It looks exactly the same!! Art Deco period. WOW! Maybe it is mine, wouldn't that be funny :)

The clock thing...My town is home of the Himalayan Institute a famous yoga instructor training site and they have a beautiful gift store in town and I saw these great alarm clocks which can also be used for meditation or yoga, etc. I think they are pretty, they are called "Zen Alam clocks" here's the link: http://www.thstore.com/thstore/company_page_2body.asp?GroupID=362

The one I like has the meditation bowl at the bottowm of the page.

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Your bedroom is beautiful. I'd love to hear if you come up with a prettier alarm clock. I have the same problem. I hat my clock but it is a necessity. I think painting is a good idea. Maybe this is a way to make your millions. Design a shabby chic alarm clock that actually works.

[Joy]

Ohmigosh your talent never ceases to amaze me!

Your bedroom is lovely btw... :)

Joy

[Bethany]

That's funny-- I hate my alarm clock too... I thought LLBean had some that were 1950's looking but I could be wrong. At least they came in colors other than black--more pastels. Your bedroom is pretty--I love that mirror! Is that Twinkle? I admire you even more now (if that's possible) for being a single mom and taking on the whole parenting job yourself! I didn't realize. You deserve a beautiful home!!!

[mgm]

Hi Karla! FINALLY I get to make a visit to you I think this is my first time??? Well I'm trying to visit everyone that is posting on my ring givaway I know you've been over a couple of times and keep commenting;) so waving hello & my sisinlaw use to paint ornaments:) I still have one from 2002 that she did and I Love yours and your style! hope to visit more often when my life settles in a bit more after the move...take care!

[mgm]

btw..my alarm clock is an ugly digital with bright red numbers now someone could make a nice chunk of change if they designed the one you're looking for. ok I feel like I might have been here before the more I look around I think yes I've seen Karla!

[phyllis]

All pretty! REally pretty!
The clock is in the LL Bean catalogue :)
And guess who got bit by what?

[Becky]

I love your bedroom! Please enter me in your drawing! Becky
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[catiean]

karl
you are always sooo busy. did you ever think of buying an alarm clock that you can fit into a wooden box and add wooden cut outs or gingerbread trim for hte hard ware store or from our stash of stuff? i KNOW you can repurpose one if you give it some thought.
please enter me in your drawing as well
i love your mirror\mantle
catie

[Bren]

I have always wanted to find a cute aqua or pink alarm clock but I never find them.
I love your mantle headboard, it looks great.
I would love to be in the giveaway. Add me please. :) Bren
http://benzy55.typepad.com/my_weblog/

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

Oh my gosh Karla!! I can't believe I am reading this...I bought a mantle awhile back and can't find a good place for it so just today I started my plan to make it my headboard! I am sooo excited to see yours...it is just absolutly gorgeous!!! What a beautiful room! Heather xo

[Vickie]

LOVE your bedroom Karla, and the ornaments, of course are 2 die 4! I'll be taking photos of what I love about my home, what a fun thing to do!
Thanks for sharing!

Vickie

[Inger]

wow beautiful bedroom! I don't own an alarm clock. Don't need one anymore. But my sister has a really beautiful one. It has a huge glass front and the black surrounding is decorated with round colourful dot like 3-D stickers. I have no clue where it was bought though. It was a gift from her friends. It has a radio on it and wakes her up to her favorite song. Its not even that large. Good luck with finding a nice one!

[Stephanie]

Your bedroom is lush!! My bedroom is my very favorite place in our entire house, too! Sometimes I just "lock" myself in there to get away from it all!

Love that topiary ornament! Hmmm, may need a pink one of those!!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Ginger]

That is so funny I was just looking at my alarm clock the other day. I do believe it is the ugliest thing in my home. I love your head board. Do you mind if I copy your idea its beautiful.
I am new to your blog and already put it in my favorites thank-you.