winner....

via pinterestI am beyond frustrated with Blogger - just lost a long postI had been working on......gaahhhhhh!!  So, will justannounce the winner of the Creatively Made Home giveaway and walk away from the computer......The winner is:Jen Kershner!  Congrats!!!!{I had only 10 entrants and asked mydaughter to pick a number from 1-10 and she picked10 - so you can thank my Emma!}Ok....I...

Creatively Made Home {giveaway!}....

Sarah, Jeanne, Kim, Tracey, Jen As you know, creating a home that is comfortable, pretty, personal and welcoming is my passion.  I share that passion with many talented blogging friends, five of whom are pictured above. The creative and gracious Jeanne Oliver has brought this group of ladies together to teach a online course called Creatively Made Home. Please click on the link...

Rest, recovery....and winners!

Thanks for being patient with me.....I promised to announce the Junk Bonanza prize winner yesterday, but true to form, I am late....again. I had oral surgery {over sharing?} last Thursday and the recovery has been rather uncomfortable.  Our family headed to central Oregon for the weekend so momma could take it easy and do a whole lot of nothing at my parents house. We are back...

Junk Bonanaza Giveaway!

My favorite midwest flea market is back this year in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 13, 14 and 15.  As their tagline says, Junk Bonanza is the "Best Junk Round-Up in the Nation"!  My friend Ki Nassauer gathers a fabulous group of vendors who save junk all year and bring their best to this show! I am giving away a Junk Bonanza tote bag filled with the  latest issue of...

Teen Room

Teen rooms can be tricky and often in my house, not 'photo ready', if you get what I mean.  As much as I would love to be given full reign over decorating my girls' rooms, I would never expect it. I really believe spaces should be an expression of the  people/person who lives there, so thus, my girl's bedrooms are each uniquely 'them'.   We did a little tweaking in...

Put a ring on it.....

I began collecting vintage silver or pewter napkin rings a few years ago.  My collection is a mismatched bunch which I love to use when I entertain. Each ring is unique - I especially love rings with monograms.  I don't think I have paid more than a couple dollars for any one ring...... Vintage napkins rings - a simple collectible that helps set a special table!...

Unexpected {gifts} blessings.....

Receiving and giving gifts is one of life's greatest blessings...... Finding the perfect gift for someone is a joy.... and sometimes an elusive occurrence, but when it happens it is a happy-dance moment. I love watching someone I love open a gift that is uniquely perfect for them. Nothing says "I get you" more than that! Being the recipient of thoughtful gifts recently, makes me  want...

Time.......

Looking through photos, I came across this image that Heather Bullard shot in my Minnesota home {for Flea Market Style magazine} about two years ago. I love my collection of old clocks.....and Heather captured them so beautifully.  Although, this image reminds me  of how quickly time is passing. This summer has been particularly busy. I find myself craving a slower pace,...