Woo hoo! I am so excited about my favorite new finds…fabulous French script document paper and its matching ribbon along with some classic little boxwood wreaths! And…I owe it all to my good friend Linda at Nina’s Nest who spotted them at the Ballard Designs outlet and knew I would want some of each! Merci, Linda! Is that a good friend or what?
I asked her to pick up four of the little wreaths for me since I knew I could definitely use them on the backs of chairs or on kitchen cabinet doors at Christmas time…not to mention the fun things I could do with them all year long as well! And…they were under $4.00 each!
You know I love this frenchy document paper! And the outlet store was selling it in single rolls for about $5.00 each. Woo hoo! My mind is reeling with ideas! 
And just look at the French script document ribbon…gorgeous! It’s a little more expensive…at $15 for a 10 yard roll…but I love it!
That makes a total of about $34 for all of that wonderful vintage-y frenchy goodness! Score! I am so lucky to have a friend who knows me so well! And I am also lucky to have a wise CEO like our Miss Ozzie who helped me come up with some fun ways to use my new favorites! 
She suggested I try making some simple book covers from the document paper and I love her idea! I am also thinking about making sleeves to add a vintage touch to some of my pillar candles.
But my favorite idea is this one that combines the document ribbon with the boxwood wreath…all dressed up in a used-to-be-gold frame from Goodwill. First I gave the frame a coat of Annie Sloan Old White chalk paint with a dry brush. Next, I painted the cardboard inner liner with chalkboard paint…
…and attached the wreath with some of the frenchy ribbon. Then all I had to do was add a Bonjour and I have a new vignette to greet my guests as they enter my home! I love it! And I still have oodles of ribbon and paper plus three more wreath to play with! I am going to have so much fun!And...if you hop on over to their web site, I think you will find the paper and ribbon on sale there, too...and they didn't pay me to say that! Just a little hint in case you are interested...
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Debbie, that is so pretty. A nice friend coupled with your talent, and of course Miss Ozzie's, and you have something outstanding..Happy Sunday..Judy
ReplyDeleteAren't you the lucky one!! Love all the Frenchy goodies.
ReplyDeleteDebbie I am apple green with envy! That paper and ribbon are amazing~I want some too! Oh my goodness. Those little wreaths are so versatile and I love the little vignette you made already! Now where is that Ballard outlet?? :) Linda
ReplyDeleteLove the paper girl friend..how fun that will be with all your talent to put it to use..Have missed you girl..give the "STAFF" some fur love from me..Hope all the grands love boys are doing GREAT!! Hugs and love Gloria
ReplyDeleteAnother great vignette, Debbie.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I wish there were a Ballard Designs Outlet near me, although I'd get myself in trouble!
ReplyDeleteDebbie- That is absolutely one of the best finds of the year so far. I just love what you got and what you did with it. You are VERY clever-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWow, Debbie - looks fabulous! Now I might be regretting not getting any of the French ribbon...hmmmm.....might have to go over there tomorrow! Linda
ReplyDeletePerfect for you. I may have to get a roll of that ribbon. '-)
ReplyDeleteoh! you lucky duck!
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Love the new bits, Debbie! I should go just for the boxwood wreaths. We have a Ballard outlet about 45 minutes away. I got that same wrapping paper, but I paid full price. I love it anyway. I did make a sleeve for a candle with it to dress up a plain white candle for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the whole vignette!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I miss the Ballard outlet! When we lived in Atlanta it was one of my favorite shopping spots. I love all your new items and the pretty vignette. Thanks for sharing this at the Open House party.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
So charming!! I love your finds~ and they are perfect together too! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful! I love Ballard Designs but had no idea there were outlets. So happy that you were able to get these lovelies!
ReplyDeleteLove all your finds especially the ribbon, it looks so neat on the boxwood wreath. I have a boxwood wreath that I bought in a country store and it cost me $14.99 for just one! You got such a deal for your four!
ReplyDeleteThis would be lovely and not over-the-top for St. Paddy's Day. Pinned it! :)
ReplyDelete<3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original link party is open.
How fun and so creative. Love your new finds. Sure wish we had a Ballards here, but not one anywhere. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove the paper as book covers! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, great finds and the perfect look!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your blog often brings back memories of when I lived in the Atlanta area and went to many of the places you talk about, i.e. Ballard Outlet which was pure love. When I move back to the states I will have to bring a truck to Atlanta and visit the shops again and my friends there. Maybe we could meet for lunch, too. Thank you for your wonderful blog and pictures and bringing back memories of my wonderful shopping in the Atlanta area.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Wow, love it all!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love the look of your boxwood wreath on your chalkboard. I MUST copy you for my luncheon on Saturday! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas. I am now following you for inspiration. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew
ReplyDeleteSoo cute, Debbie! Love that ribbon!
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteI, too, love your Frenchy Script paper and ribbon, dear friend!!!
Great tip from Ozzie to use your paper for book covers!!!
I thought of your candles, also...but what about placemats on thetable!
Goodness the sky is the limit of possibilities, isn't it???
Thanks for sharing!!!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. I bought some similar wreaths after Christmas for $2.oo at a local merchant!!!
Oh, the possibilities!!! 5 of them are now on my chandelier!!!
Well, what a great friend!!....and love all of your new things...the paper and the wreaths certainly have so many different uses...looks like you are having such fun with all of your goodies!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a nice friend you have! I love all your new goodies, hope I can snag some, too!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! love how you paired the ribbon and wreath. Little Bit
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of your document ribbon with the boxwood wreath. Love the idea of yours Debbie.......... :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! The French script paper is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove, love your vignette! Great finds! Everything looks so pretty. Beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - you've put that together so well, it turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with all of your goodies. You are blessed to have an awesome friend who knows your style. I'd love it if you would link this up to my new linky party, "What We Accomplished Wednesday." It goes live about 6:00 PM eastern time tonight. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deborah
So pretty! Love the French Script paper! I've been looking for something like that to cover books in our new built-in! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the vignette and I would love some of that paper if not too late I am going to go search Ballard.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
The French Script ribbon and paper are beautiful, as is Miss Ozzie--I love her coat! And how clever to use the black chalkpaint on the cardboard backing inside the frame--I will have to remember that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little wreath, and I love that ribbon you tied to it! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great friend you have! Love what you created. So pretty, stopping by for Savvy Southern Style.
ReplyDeleteGreat French inspired goodies! And I love what you did with all of it. Good ideas!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Very cute!! LOVE it.
ReplyDeletePlease join me for Moonshine Monday at The Honeysuckle Bus Stop! I'd love for you to share this there!
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Beautiful! Those are some great scores from dear Ballard's. I love their catalogs!
ReplyDeleteYour boxwood wreath looks perfect on the chalkboard frame.
LOVE!! I wish there were an outlet in my area. Thanks for sharing!
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Ohhh I love Boxwood anything....actually tried to find them at Ballard online but they must be sold out already. Great project. Greetings
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I love it all Debbie! The ribbon and the boxwood wreath are awesome!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Debbie:
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that French Script paper look lovely as a mat around a framed print? I just love those cute little boxwood wreaths, too! Got to get some of those - I know just where they'll go, too. Love your blog - been following it for a while and I MUST subscribe 'cause your staff is on to me :).
I found this at Ballard's online. Since the nearest outlet is a day trip from me here in Bugtussle, I had to pony up and pay shipping. It's beautiful stuff...can't wait to use it!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty! I love this ;)
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