Sunday, March 8, 2009

A Passion For Words

I have always loved typography....just letters, one words, two words, full quotes.
For some reason I have always been drawn to them. But I didn't realize how much until I decided to do this post. Now I think I might have a slight obsession LOL

So, I'll take you on a tour around my home and show you some of my words.

This first one is where the Chantilly Grace comes from. If you've read the All About Me on my blog, you'll know how much I love the word Grace and the meaning behind it.I have the word Grace on top of my armoire in the front entry.



...must love the letters A P ......because my three kids names and my hubby all start with these. Alyssa, Andre, Angelique and hubby Alain. These letters are on the computer hutch at the top landing.





...one of my many favourite quotes.These are in my Dining Room.





This one is in my front hall ...We may not have it altogether , but together we have it all. ( very true about not having it altogether LOL)





Another of my all time favourites:Time with those loved is the greatest gift of all.

This one is over my stove: There's no place like home.


I adored this Cappaccino sign from the moment I saw it:



Over my pantry which is really an old french armoire- DREAM ....because I'm such a dreamer.

Since I've known him, my hubby has always said Bon Appetit just before we started dining so had to have that too. I uses Wall Words for that and had major difficulty putting them on LOL . My girlfriend says the chips add to the Shabby Chic look but I'll probably have to patch it up.





Okay, brace yourselves ladies...here comes my fridge.......and please try to remember I'm a right brained artist ...nothing but inspiration on my fridge LOL
This is when I think that, PERHAPS I might have a slight problem LOL.....I have these little French words that I arrange (don't worry, not daily -only when inspired) This says " Angels play the music of our soul.





And this is what you can use to put quotes on with:


I bought this one but never used it : Be warm, be welcome, be at home. I was going to use it in my front entry but I'm still humming an hawing about that.




I'll leave you with a few more of my favourite quotes:
This one is another all time favourite that Im going to put up in my bedroom:

Life is not about weathering the storm, it's about learning to dance in the rain

and...

"He is happy, be he peasant or king, who has peace and love in his home."

May a little grace touch your day.

Bre

10 comments:

Barbara Jean said...

Bre,
Thanks for coming by.
You blessed my day!

I love your signs, especially the one about live like it's heaven on earth, and the ones you have hanging with it.

I think the pedestal is sold, just wanted her to see close ups of it before she sent money off.
It is one of the nicest i have ever seen.

How are you doing on your painting??

Now off to figure out taxes. (lot's of prayers needed there!)

Big hugs and blessings on your day.

Barbara Jean

Kris said...

Bre, I love all of the signs. I think typography is a great way to add a bit of your personality to your home. Not to mention it makes great art.

Have a happy day,

Kris

Tomarie said...

What an awsome post!! I agree with Kris~ typography adds so much to your home...both decor wise but also says something about you and what you value in life.
Thanks for swinging by the cabin! :-) L~

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Another thing we have in common Bre...as you say "a passion for words" Great post, you know our Meg's middle name is Grace( after my Mom)... Meg left at 3 in the morning for Haiti, its going to be a long week for me...she wrote me a letter to open everyday she is gone...man I love that girl...so happy you came by, x0x0x00 Chrissy

lvroftiques said...

Oh Bre I love all your words! Words are powerful! And you have surrounded yourself with loving caring and supportive ones. I love the names of your family! Angelique is one my absolute favorites! I would love to see more of your home. What I can see is charming indeed! Vanna

Nazarina A said...

I feel so warm and welcome here. I wish I had you as a neighbor! I can just imagine how beautiful the rest of your home is.

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

BRE.... you are the best, thanks so much for coming by and leaving such a nice note!!! Talk soon, Chrissy

Miss Janice said...

ooooh, I love all your words and signs also!

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Bre...Love all the cute little phrases around your home...they all say so much about you and your dear, DH. Yes, the redoing of a chandlier could totally be a Met Monday...any Before and After is just great! :-) Susan

Live.Love.Eat said...

You know I love the Live Love Laugh but for me I would change it to Live Love Eat although a good laugh makes my day. I do love those signs!!!!