~ in the 'hood.....

Seeing how other people live has always been a fascination of mine. I know, sort of strange, huh? But if you are reading my blog, you probably have the same fascination.....Of course, I love to see the inside of people's homes. Sometimes when I meet someone I try to guess how they decorate the inside of their home. Are they someone that cares, like me? Or do they take a more "functional" approach?Because...

decor by annabelle.......

Thank you Miss Hydrangea for making my cottage so pretty today. I am happy you came to visit....

~ sort of a dream come true~

Excuse me while I try to clear this lump from my throat....You see, I did something really fun, super fun, and amazing last week. I realized a long held dream....I helped style a home that will be featured in the next issue of Flea Market Style magazine and then wrote a blog post about it for the Flea Market Style blog.If you have read my blog for a bit (who am I kidding, I have only been at this...

Diy from a girl who does not diy......

I'll admit it. I am not much of a DIY-er. I wish I was, really I do. For now I will say that time and patience have been standing in my way, yep, that's my story and I am sticking to it. My DIY tends to be of the impulsive variety - you know, 10 friends are coming for lunch and I must have new pillows sewn before they arrive....This is one such project.I have been craving some color in my oh so...

Fabulous Giveaway Alert!

Beth Quinn, the fabulous jewelry artist will be a vendor at the Junk Bonanza Antiques Show in Minnesota. She has graciously donated one of her pieces for a giveaway on the Junk Bonanza blog. Also, you can visit Beth's blog and website to see her entire collection - her stuff is aweso...

Flea Market Style...a giveaway at the new blog!

I can't wait to tell you all about the Flea Market Style photo shoot I helped style! It was two days of creative fun and learning! I will be doing a guest post about it on the Flea Market Style blog later this week, and will even share some pictures of the long process of shooting a feature for a magazine!In the meantime, head over to the Flea Market Style blog and enter their giveaw...

Warning...... Do not try this at home!

First, I must say I am sorry for the "worst photo I have ever posted".Just had to share...This past weekend was spent visiting the husband's family in a location that I will refrain from mentioning....so as to not hurt anyone's feelings.My husband grew up in a very.small.town. of hardworking people and he was anxious to give the full tour to our two girls. You see, we have not visited hubby's small...

Farm Chicks...the friends and the fun!

It's hard to put into words the fun that is had during a Farm Chicks weekend. For me, I began going to the Farm Chicks show about 7 years ago, long before I began blogging. I love it because it is just not your ordinary antiques show, it really is an event, a reunion of sorts for all of us who love shopping for vintage wares while channeling our inner cowgirl. And while it is not as easy as it...

The Farm Chicks Antiques Show....here I come!

I am dusting off my cowgirl boots........pressing my vintage aprons........counting my cash.......I am heading to the Farm Chicks Antiques Show on Friday!!!This will be my fourth Farm Chicks and I can't wait to hop on that plane Friday morning. I am meeting my besties from Oregon and look forward to catching up with other bloggers and vendor friends at the show.Of course, I wouldn't dare think of...