Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Pink on the brain...

Isn't this dresser beautiful..oh, I could of just cleaned it up, but well you know me...


that just wouldn't work...


I thought since it was going in my craft cottage, I might as well paint it pink...


why take the hardware off, I just painted that too...


after it was all pink, I went and sanded all the edges and the hardware for that worn look...


and here it is in its new home...ready to store all my vintage linens!
I am joining The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday...go by and get inspired.

White Wednseday...

I have Spring fever...of the "I wants"...


like everyone else, I am in LOVE with ruffles...



so dreamy...


is there a limit on how many ruffles you can have in a bedroom...


 I am always dreaming of this bed...
but..


I need one of these outside or I better start sewing!!!!
Hope you are all enjoying you Easter week.
I am joining Kathleen at Faded Charm, go by and visit.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Eggs...

I love Easter eggs, especially the pastels...


this is a sweet idea...


eggs used in your tablescape...


in jars...


in bowls.  I love how you can use eggs all year for decorating.  All these gorgeous pictures are from Country Living.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Pink Saturday...

For this Pink Saturday...and probably alot more...I have pinks from my garden...


these snap dragons have just GROWN...


I planted these last year..they never died.  They just stayed small and green through the winter, but with the rain and sunshine, they have just grew...the tall one in the back is 4ft tall...


I really am enjoying these...I just bought them at Target...

 I love pink roses...


Its been in the high 70's, and he is just thinking it is tooooo hot, oh, just wait.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Make sure you go check out all the Pink Saturday posts at How Sweet the Sound.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Mess...

Excuse my mess for awhile...I am having my blog worked on...



Karen does all this fun, beautiful things for your blog...I really wanted to have bigger pictures, you know being in your forties....can't see small stuff anymore...well, she does that...soooooo easy.  She also has free tips, and gorgeous backgrounds...go check her out!!!  So, I will be redoing my background and header..but thats part of the fun of having a blog.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

White Wednesday...

I love frames, and white frames are my favorite...they are like a piece of art all by themselves...


from ornate...


chipped and cracked...


a little something...


to plain and simple.
I am joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday, where she always has the most gorgeous posts.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tuesday's Treasures...

For todays treasures I am showing you my Spring teacup nests...


sweet bunnies...


little birds...


and of course a cute pink chick...all ready for Spring, these will be up for sale today in my shop.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Addicted...

Ok, I have a problem...if I go to a store and there are these paint samples...


I am grabbing them up!!  Why, don't know, its not like I am going to paint all the colors I bring home...oh, and this is just a small sample of them...


I love the greens...


and the pinks...is it just because I am a dreamer or is it just the thrifter in me...well, they are free...haha...don't know, just wondering if anyone else does this.
Well I changed my blog background again, its Spring, and it makes you want to change.  Have a wonderful Monday!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Pink Saturday...

Well its been a couple weeks since these cuties hatched (refer to my header) boy have they grown...


don't be shy...


hey, be careful...


making new friends...


what?  oh, they say they hope you are having a great Pink Saturday!!!
please go by and say hi to Beverly our host http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/!!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Friends...

Hi Sweet blogging friends, I want to pop in and apologize for not being a good blogger lately, I have been so busy, that I haven't been able to visit...


I have been moving stuff into the craft cottage, whew...so much is in my washroom...that when I finally get it cleaned out I will be able to walk thru it.  I also joined Miss Rhea's Easter basket swap, and I always wait till the last minute, but usually thats when my good ideas come...here are some sneak peaks...


just a little glimpse...


these are to be suprises, and I am almost done so I can put them in the mail.  So again sorry I haven't been by.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

White Wednesday...

Today for White Wednesday hosted by Kathleen at Faded Charm I wanted to share this beautiful celluloid album.  This was one of my first purchases after I got married...


it was love at first sight...


I love the worn and torn edges...


the gorgeous broken latch...


the front has flaws but it made me love it more...


oh, and inside, every page has a vintage image in it.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Hey...

With the warmer weather, I am sure everyone is dreaming of Spring clothes...well I am one of them...but, of course I am trying to loose weight (what else is new...lol) so to motivate me, I have been looking at things I would love to wear...


I am in love with this blouse...


and would love to wear all the peasant skirts...so I have been really good, its not like I eat tons of food, its just I don't eat and then when I am hungry I pick the worst stuff like chips...sooooo yesterday I was doing a client...oh, yeah, I never told you that I am a hairdresser...anyhoo, as I was walking her out, my daughter comes outside...(my shop is at my house) and says "Hi"...


she says "hi" and then....tells her " I have known your mom for along time, back when she was skinny"....aghhhhhh, I can't believe she said that, ok, to think it...but....oh well...

Monday, March 15, 2010

Giveaway!!!!


Well on April 17th it will be my one year anniversary of blogging!!!!  So of course that is a cause for celebrating...So I am having a Spring inspired giveaway!!!!

Horray!!!!


Here are all the treasures you could win...


sweet spring purse, vintage lace wove thru and a gorgeou silk pink rose...


vintage spring pillowcases...


pretty tags...


a gorgeous vintage plate, sweet silk flower in a vase, cute pink sugar shaker, two of my faux bon bons and an a sweet rose pin...


and for this celebration I am having a 20% off sale at my shop!!!
So you know how it goes...
1-entry for commenting
2-entries for being a follower
3-entries for sharing
I will announce the winner Saturday April 17th at 9:00 pm (westcoast time)
good luck