CHEZ FIFI

on the road again.....................

....... It seems like I have been gone for a long time yet it has only been a couple of weeks. I will tell you more about that later.

As you all know the summer issue of ROMANTIC COUNTRY is out

                      

It's seems to be a favorite one for many of you. Thanks for all the lovely feedback. I am so thrilled you are enjoying it.

I understand that the subscription cards are missing in some of the copies so I have scanned one for you. If you like you can print it and mail it to the address below.

                  

                  

I hope this will help. I am glad so many of you want to subscribe. It certainly makes my work worthwhile. THANK YOU!

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I believe you know I was on shoots in California. You will be pleased to know we shot Rachel Ashwell's own home in Los Angeles and her SHABBY CHIC  shop in Santa Monica.

The days begin very early. Have to be at the Flower Market by 5.30 AMto get fresh blooms for the shoots........................for me that means getting up at 4.00 AM and leave wherever I am staying by 5.00 AM (yikes!)

Of course the market is a feast for the eyes! Sunday always has a big bright smile. Even at 5.00 AM! As you can clearly see, mine is rather "sleepy."

Of course, I can't post the actual photos of the shoots but you can take a peek at her shop by going to her website http://www.shabbychic.com/

                        

What I can show you are a few photos I took during the shoot of the shop:

Sunday poses as Mark gets ready for a shot (on the photo on the right she looks like she is actually working! Ha!..)

Below: left, Janis, the store manager, Rebecca-middle- and Ashley. These ladies were so helpful and kind. They put up with the equipment clutter and moving furniture around without any complaints, in spite of the fact they were very busy as the shop was having a big sale.

            

Below: getting set to shoot the shop's exterior

below: taking one last peek--notice the high heels......once a girly-girl always a girly-girl....oh! By the way, that's not my Porshe...........too bad!

                  

We also went to Rachel's Design studio, but that's another story..........................

Left: Rachel and I at the Design Studio. Left, Sunday and I after we had lunch at the famous Ivy Restaurant. There was a lot of paparazzi but they didn't bother us....though Sunday looks a lot like Farah Fawcett and someone asked if I was.... Pamela Anderson (!!) I told them I was missing her mammoth chest or, as I call the Los Angeles bosoms the "plastic jugs"......)

   

I wish I could show you a lot more but you are just going to have to trust me and wait for the magazine. One thing I can tell you is that Rachel is quite beautiful, extremely gracious and a lot of fun to be with. Her home is lovely in a simple but romantic way.The last night after the final shoot  Sunday, Rachel and I had a bite to eat and by then we were like sisters.

A lot more took place during that trip but I have to keep some for later...........

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I have a couple of great website for you to take a look at beginning with a French one http://www.comptoir-de-famille.com/-1-2.html fortunately they have an English version and a couple of stores in the US.

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The other gorgeous one is The Beautiful Life http://www.thebeautifullife.com check out these hearts and the French goodies................................

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I got this pretty flower necklaces from Laura Dellaporta's sweet shop "Verbena-Nested Treasures" located in Ocala, Florida. Laura's website isn't up yet but you can call her at 352- 427-5642. She can email you photos of her many treasures.

I wore all 4 necklaces together and got lots of compliments. They are very light and the colors are beautiful.

                           

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You also will want to take a look at Zazzle.com. You can customized your own stamps or order theirs. I ordered 2 sets made from some of my photos and their own with "Adopt a Shelter Cat." How great is this? 

                        

                        

They are regular 42 cents stamps. I also ordered some Thank You cards. Should have them next week.

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Before I left the night blooming cactus were in all their glory..................................they start with this fuzzy bud, grow to this......................

Then open into this magnificent perfumed flower.....................

................that stays open all night and dies in the morning.................

Just spectacular! One of Natures beautiful miracles.

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As wonderful as the shoots are there is nothing like coming home and finding my kitties waiting for me. I settle in my little cocoon, light candles everywhere and take a deep breath...

.......before tackling over 200 emails, scheduling the next shoots, working on the fall issue of Romantic and editing the work at hand................oh, and I forgot...dealing with a busted hot water heater, a broken garden hose connection and a flat tire............could be worse! The kitties were fine and the house didn't burn down. I think I need a "wife" to take care of cooking, washing, ironing, grocery shopping, bill paying..............you get the picture..........

Well, I am home for a week then off to OHIO next weekend for a week long shoot. Will be back on the 12 then off to Atlanta on the 20 for another shoot, then New York and the Boston area..............so not sure when I will post again. 

I hope this post will fill in the blank times. As you may have noticed I do, eventually, get around to answering questions, just be patient with me, please.

OK my friends, I will be back as soon as I can.

Be well and be safe.

xoxoxoxo Fifi

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PHOTO SHOOT, EATING THE PROPS & OTHER STUFF....................

................I have been shooting quite a few things for the fall issue of Romantic Country. Speaking of which I just received my advanced copy of the summer issue. You are going to LOVE it. All modesty aside, it's beautiful AND it comes with a SUBSCRIPTION card (including international)! You asked for it and now you have it. So, make sure to subscribe and we (me in particular) can all live romantically ever after .................

It should start hitting the newsstands around the middle of the month. Let me know what you think when you get it. OK?

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Back to photo shoots. Though I can't post most of the stuff I shot (they are for the next issue) there is one I can share. I got the prettiest pale pink and green roses from the grocery store for a shoot

                   

and when I was done with them I decided to make an arrangement you can easily recreate.

               

Here is what you need

*Fresh flowers

*Vase

*1 large head of Chinese cabbage

*Double sided Scotch tape

*Raffia

"How to"

1-Arrange the flowers in a vase of water.

2-Gently take apart the cabbage leaves and set aside

3-Wrap a strip of the double tape around the middle of the outside of the vase.

4-Affix the first cabbage leaf to the tape then add the next one and secure with more tape.

5-Keep adding leaves and tape until the vase is completely cover

6- Finish with raffia.

               

The cabbage will start wilting after a few hours so if you plan to make a centerpiece for a party don't make it to far ahead and keep it in the fridge until just before your guests arrive.

Now I know you will think I am nuts but since I didn't have anything to eat in the house tonight I took the "cabbage vase" apart.........

             

Cooked the cabbage with a bit of olive oil in a frying pan (and also sauteed some red onions)..and............. VOILA! I hate the props! Quite yummy and I am very full!

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In the back of my house---where the little cabana is---there is a deck that will soon be replaced by a brick courtyard (next project and major expense....) I wanted to keep the "plant thieves" from coming into that area. One side was already fenced but this side was wide open to the backyard. The arbor you see below was draped with bougainvilleas but I had to cut is way back in order to have a 6-ft high fence and gate installed..........after the guys cut through a water pipe, which happened to be my neighbor's......and finally got it fixed, the work was done................

             

Then came my part of the job: painting it.................never thought I would get it finished as it was over 100 degrees and 100 % humidity.....but I got it done! Whew!!

Now, I can lock both side of the patio and feel secured. I can't wait to get the brick work done and make the new courtyard into a little sanctuary.

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I got a white Petria (known as a Florida wisteria). I have the blue kind of the front fence and love it. The gourd seedlings are thriving............................

On an other--but color-related-- note I bought my girls a pink litter box......I don't know how Lucy manages to attend to her "functions" by perching on the edge of the box but she always does that! Considering that she is a "chubette" it's quite an accomplishment. I use to think she didn't want to get her little paws dirty but since she goes right in it to cover everything up there must be another reason. Maybe she was a circus cat in one of her former lives.....

                   

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Several people have asked me about the enamel hearts I bring back from France every year. Since they are hard to find I thought I could post some photos and you can use them if you want to reproduce them in some way, shape or form..............................................

The top ones were small enough to fit on the scanner...............but the bottom ones were too large so I scanned them 2 ways and you can reassemble them if you need to.

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That's it for now. Getting ready for more shoots. Before I go I thought you --rose lovers-- might like these for your gardening days.............................

                           

See you next time. Be well and stay safe.

                               xoxoxoxo Fifi

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A LITTLE SLICE OF LIFE................

I wasn't sure where to hang my "Wild Heart" when, out of the blue, it came to me....over my bed, of course!..............

          

         

         

If you click on the photo you will see I used fishing string to hang it. And I used plenty of it because it's heavy steel and the point is very sharp. Didn't want it to fall on one of the kitties or on my head during the night......

I played with the image with photo shop for another project...............changing the color and words.........................................the one on the left is the "negative" version of the original photo. I just erased the words and inserted my own...the right one is done by changing the color to a pale blue...................

                  

Feel free to copy these photos if you want to use them for one of your projects.

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Speaking of hearts and pretty things there is a great British website http://www.grandillusions.co.uk/default.aspx featuring these products............

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Another great website for romantics is Patti Silverman 's beautiful Faded Rose in new York City (photos from The Faded Rose website) Take a look..........................................

            

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IN THE GARDEN............

After working all day on the computer looking at hundred of photos for stories, and writing, my brain is fried and I can't think anymore. That's when I step out and check what's happening in the garden. Today I noticed the night blooming cactus has sprouted its fuzzy buds. A few more days and they will burst open into beautiful flowers when dusk falls. I will take photos. These are the smaller cactii. There is another much larger version but I haven't seen any buds on that one yet. Both grow up in a tangled mess of prickly stems wrapped around oak and palm trees. It's amazing how these rather unattractive plant can bear such beautiful and fragrant flowers. You will get to see them up close and personal in the coming issue of ROMANTIC COUNTRY in a story I did on magical MOON GARDENS. It features many of the photos I took in my garden over the past couple of years.

The yellow angel trumpets are doing well also. ..............................

These tight flowers unfold into lovely "trumpets."

I planted a small laburnum 7 years ago. It was about 3 ft high. Now it reaches at least 20 feet and just started blooming with glorious clusters that look like wisteria...........

soon the tree will be in full bloom..................

The pesky squirrels keep a watchful eye on my comings and goings because they can't wait for me to go away so they can unearth the sunflower seeds I planted! I am missing quite a few......only the ones by the border in the front of the house have been spared!

                   

but the frogs don't care what I do.....they just hang around in the vines...................

                

About 5 minutes from where I live there is a little old farm (hard to believe it's right in the city!) and sometime I go there to talk to the goats and the geese..........

   

They know me well and they "talk" back to me...............really!

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My sister Sylvie's home in Provence has a lovely little courtyard.............

 

and a lazy kitty, Scarlet, who loves napping on the antique day bed.......

That conclude our garden tour for today!

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Just a little note: As much as I would love to answer all the comments I simply can't.  But I so appreciate the time it takes for you to write them and wanted to say THANK YOU.

As for emails, I try to answer them but sometimes it takes me days to respond. My greatest concern is that I may forget one. If I have done that to you I apologize. I never want to make anyone feel that I don't care it's just that it's difficult to keep track of each one and to keep up with all of them. I hope you understand that I truly care. MERCI BEAUCOUP.    

                              

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ROMANCE IS ALWAYS IN STYLE....................

I was working on designing a little insert for a project when this little phrase came to my mind: Seasons come and seasons go but ROMANCE IS ALWAYS IN STYLE..........while for some it's about matters of the heart, for me it's all about ROMANCING THE HOME..................

                   

You could say I am obsessed with surrounding myself with beauty and you would be right...but I know that if you are reading this I am in good company.............................

It's about finding these wonderfully quirky thingies, like these little stands (yes, I did get the tall one to go with the shorter version) the zinc candle holder was the bottom of a lantern. The glass enclosure that fit over it broke. The piece that looks like a cloche (on the short stand) was the top of that lantern. I got the lantern at HOME GOODS on sale for $12.99. I broke the glass when I unpacked it........ both stands (which I pained gray) are also from HOME GOODS ($7.99 each.) These are recent purchases so they probably still have some....just in case you want them.........unfortunately the enamel heart is one I got in France.........

                     

Romancing the rooms doesn't have to cost a lot. Second hand and consignment stores are full of treasures. I found this carafe and silver bowl in one for a song........................

It's all in the details..........inexpensive little groupings.............................

     

                  

..............and treats for yourself.........(like this steel heart from GYPSYVILLE I gave myself last week........)

               

.......whimsical little corners.....inside and out...................................

(The photo on the left is from my guest house, the one on the right from a wonderful French company called BLANC D'IVOIR)..............................................................................

It's about creating something pretty out of something ordinary....like this big plaster shell painted and embellished with glass beads and filled with sand and  candles (works well with water and floating candles too)....................

                

Romance is as much at home outside as it is indoor...............whether it's a stone heart

                  

an arbor draped with roses......................or hugged by hollyhocks...............

     

......................or a hammock beckoning in the shade...................................

                        

..........................it's dill dancing in the sunlight....................

                           

.........sunflowers............... and........... moon flowers

   

.......pretty lanterns.........and.........friendly settings for 2..........

(lanterns: HOME GOODS--several years ago, table & chairs BEALLS OUTLET--last week)

Flowering trees are also a must for a romantic garden................

I finally got the exact name for the tree I called the "Dr. Seuss tree."

                        

It's a BOMBAX also known as the SHAVING BRUSH tree. Now you know...............and my cuttings are doing just fine..................they have started to sprout tiny leaves..............

                      

I just bought a white Bombax. It's about 9 feet tall. I am still trying to figure out where the best place is to plant it..................

I also bought a small Princess Earring tree........the earring-like blooms begin with a green pod that opens into fuzzy dangling lavender and yellow blossoms....................

They had a very large one at the garden center and it was full of hundreds of "earrings" swinging in the breeze.............totally magical!

Romancing your home and garden is at your finger tips................speaking of which, the summer issue of ROMANTIC COUNTRY will be on the newsstands starting mid June. It's all about...well.....romantic finds, destinations, homes, magical gardens, creative projects and more. As soon as I get an advanced copy I will post the dreamy cover so you will know what it looks like. And, thanks to the overwhelming demand, we are, at last, including subscription cards so from now on you won't have to search for it all over town!

Not sure how much I will be able to blog in the coming weeks as I have a lot of photo shoots scheduled. So, wait for me......I'll be back.

xoxoxoxoxo Fifi

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LITTLE PLEASURES...........................................

THANK YOU for all the lovely birthday wishes! Yes, I did have a wonderful birthday.............I may have come across as 'cry baby" about getting older but it's not the "older" part that bothers me. Let me explain.

To begin with I have to level with you. I DO know I look younger than I am but the fact is I am a LOT older than most people assume. Think about it: I have a 40 year old and a 37 year old....... I was 23 when my first son, Ron, was born. So.....that makes me 63................one thing I know is, unless something major happens, if I live to be 100 I will look like an "old little girl."

Here I am--with Daisy-- on my birthday--- wearing the lovely top my sweet friend CHRISTINA send me from London. It's part of her CABBAGES & ROSES' gorgeous Spring Collection, which features the most darling clothes and home accents............................................ 

Yes, I know, age is a state of mind and 60 is the new 40..yadayadaya......Those of you who happen to be of the same "vintage" as I will understand what I am about to say.

The numbers are not the issue, time is. I don't mind the wrinkles, the changes in skin texture and the inevitable pull of gravity.....the aging process is part of life. But, you can't help wondering where the years went.....when did your little children become adults.....and how so much has change in the world....some things for the better other for the worse...........there is a sense of nostalgia that comes with this kind of accute awareness.....a longing for the days when you were, truly, young and immuned to the deeper meaning of reality...when you could laugh at the silliest of things.....get your heart broken and have it mend in no time....when you thought you had forever to accomplish your goals, realize your dreams. This does not mean I don't enjoy every moment, delight in little things or fall in love with flowers and big and little animals, on the contrary.

Though I have reached many of my goals there is still so much more I want to do. Don't laugh, PROMISE...you won't laugh....OK? ....here we go: I have lots of plans--including decorating and children books and TV shows-- but I have two main goals that take precedent over the others. NUMBER 1 is to win an OSCAR for best movie script! Really! Honest! I have been working on one for the past 3 years. It's just that it's very difficult to find the time to do this with so many daily deadlines with magazines. BUT, I will get there...though I might be 90 by the time I finally walk on stage with my red dress and my high heels (probably from TJ MAXX......) NUMBER 2 is to be on TV with MISS PIGGY! The little porker is such a....ham! ha...ha....ha...Now you know all my secrets!

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Speaking of treats, I got myself a pink garden hose ($20 on line at DOITBEST.COM) and pink and blue butterfly nets (Pier 1, $5.99 each) because they look nice with my pink and blue cottage........

..............and to further celebrate my birthday (I did it all week...why not?) I got myself some gorgeous flowers.......blue hydrangeas and pink peonies..............yummy!

I also found a way to use an aqua mercury candle stick one of my kitties broke a few months back................turns out it makes a cool little vase.......................

                   

I got the little candle holder --below--at Home Goods ($7--they come in different sizes and they are in the candle department but they would be great as a small cake stand too...) I painted it because I didn't like the finish it had.....................

BEFORE....................................................AFTER

I put up a new arbor and added netting for the gourd seeds I planted to grow up on it. Before I know it will be covered with the vine and the green goodies hanging from it. I will take photos...the first of the seeds has already sprouted (you can see it below just popping its little green head out)...............we have had drenching rains (which we badly needed) and it's steamy hot.........not good for my hair but great for the plants!............................

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My sister Sylvie sent me some photos of the pretty new fabric shoes/boots  she made

and also some lavender sachets........................

            

and the most GORGEOUS pillow......................................................

         

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Today I was looking for terrariums and other stuff for an upcoming photo shoot. I went to SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, a huge warehouse full of great antique and salvaged building materials -- claw foot tubs, hardware, doors, wrought iron, gates, garden art, and more stuff.

I didn't find what I was looking for but I was tempted by many other things.................I was a Good Fifi (how boring!) and controlled myself, although I am contemplating getting this baby for the garden........................

            

Take a look at their website http://sarasotasalvage.com you can order from them and have it shipped to your home. Here is a small sampling of their amazing goods................

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And here is a real treat for YOU. Take a look at MOLLY 's stylish and fun bags.

                        

Molly translates her passion for photography into unique fashion and home accents. Her website is a treasure trove of beautiful and useful accessories you are sure to fall in love with.

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Ok, muppets, that's quite enough for one day. OUI? Have a lovely long weekend and thanks again for all the good wishes. They sure warmed my "wild" heart."                         So nice of you to care. Lots of bisous....................Fifi

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IT'S IN THE BAG...............................................

...................I hade some pieces of burlap left from a large grain sack my sister made into a pillow. I love that rough texture and figured I could make a bag out of the remnants. The thing is that I wanted something unique. So, here is the bag and the instructions for making it are coming next....................

                    RUSTIC BURLAP BAG

               

                  

Sooooo EASY INSTRUCTIONS...........................

1- Take a piece of burlap.       2- Put it in hot water in washing machine with black dye. Dry in dryer. Remove when dry, fold in half and insert a paper towel between both half.

4-Put some white stencil paint in a bowl, wet a sponge-- just enough to help spread the paint-- and smear paint on fabric with the sponge making sure to make some areas look faded and others well saturated. Let some of the dark fabric show.The paint adds an interesting texture. When you wash the fabric its edges will unravel a bit but it adds to the rustic look. If you don't like it you can always trim it.

                    

5- Stamp a design of choice on the dry paint---keep in mind that the ink from the ink pad will not transfer fully but that's part of the charm--Use stencil letters and white stencil paint to add the initials (or any other design) you want to clearly see.

                  

6- Using a very big and strong needle and heavy twine sew the sides of the bag (I don't sew but I can do this because it does not require "refined" stitching. In fact the "cruder the better"... perfect for moi!...)

7- To make the handle: Cut a lenght of medium gauge wire and put through each side of the bag. It needs to be flexible enough to be bent in a handle but not too soft so that it won't hold up firmly. Keep each end in place by twisting them. Depending on the piece of fabric you have you can make the bag as small or large as you want. You can adjust the size of the handle by using more or less wire.

And, VOILA! All done!                

You can fill it with dry or faux fleurs. If using fresh flowers insert a plastic glass with water in the bag.  IF I can find the time, and that's a big IF, I will try to make one in another color, probably aqua or indigo....in fact, I would love to have several in different colors hanging from a peg rack...........although it does not take long to make them, for me, time is the big factor.

If you make the bag make sure to post your photo on your blog and let me know. I would love to see your own version and use for it.

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THE NUMBER GAME

I have received numerous emails asking about the numbers on my kitchen jars. I have scanned them so you can make your own if you can't find them anywhere. Just print them (you can enlarge them if you like) then cut them and glue them on carboard. Make a small hole with a hole punch to insert a ribbon through and hang anywhere you want. I only have these 4 so that's all I can share...................................

            

             

            

              

I hope you have enjoyed these little "gifts". I know I have enjoed sending them to you........

Lastly, I just had another birthday (don't ask!) so I treated myself to this .....................

                         

.........because in spite of my advanced age (no kidding.....here are a couple of hints: my oldest son is 40, my youngest, 37......and NO, I wasn't a "child bride") I still have a WILD HEART...........Do you?

If you would like to get one of these beauties got to http://www.gypsyville.com/store/store.asp?nProductId=23095 They have all kind of cool stuff!

See you later.....................................xoxoxoxoxo Fifi, a year older, a year wilder!

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JUST FOR YOU......

................it has been a busy week and weekend so I haven't had time to post anything.

I have often been asked where one can find French enamel plaques like the ones I have so here is a site you might like..........

www.e.replica.fr

     

or you can try http://www.vivelafranceonline.com/enamel_plaques_white.htm they have all kind of signs...................................................................................

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You can get the numbers like those on my kitchen canisters......................

                       

...go to http://www.summercottageantiques.com/decor.htm it's the website for Summer Cottage Antiques in Petaluma, CA. They are located at 153 Kentucky street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Their phone is 707-776-2873. The shop is owned ny my friend Michelle McCaulley. Tell her Fifi sent you!

Here are the numbers in the shop. l

If Michelle no longer carries them I will be glad to scan mine and post them so that you can print them, cut them out and glue them to carboard in order to make them stiff enough to hang. I put a small hole in each to hang them with a ribbon between the lid and the glass jar.  The jars are actually vases I got at Target and Home Goods. The lids are wood squares to which I glued a wood finial.  You could use drawer pulls instead of finials. Also, if you can't find the vases and the wood lids, just get apothecary jars and insert the numbers like I did bewteen the lid and the jar itself.

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Lastly, take a look at this pretty French site http://www.phomedamour.com they actually ship to the States.......................

 

Hope you enjoy this little bit of information.......................................................

xoxoxoxoxoxoxofifi

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