In The Details

by | Aug 11, 2010 | All, Travel

I love the details.It is the details in life that I love and it is in the details that I believe you find the true beauty.Not perfection…details.The dimples on my son's cheeks.The sound of my husband's breathing next to me at night.How Benjamin's...

{Day 4…..Part II}

by | Aug 8, 2010 | All, Travel

After our morning woading vintage and new linens we were greeted with a beautiful tea. Luckily my new friend Alexis and I were the first to notice the table and all the gorgeous china and we were quickly taking photos before anyone else arrived. Even as I look at all...

Facelift Friday

by | Aug 6, 2010 | All

I had to show you a few of the goodies I brought home from France and how I have incorporated them into our home. Don’t you love pretty things from a trip that add to your home and you get to look at them everyday…..and remember your amazing...

{Day Four….Part I}

by | Aug 5, 2010 | All, Travel

Day four was full of fun at the chateau.Our previous days were packed full of gorgeous villages and brocantes.It was nice to stay put the whole day on this magical property.I may never get to say again that I stayed in a chateau…might as well talk about it a lot...

{Day Three}

by | Aug 4, 2010 | All, Travel

Day three began with an omelet with hollandaise sauce and fresh herbs.(I may be missing the food more than anything else)After breakfast we headed to Cordes-sur-Ciel. It is a medieval village built on a hill. It was incredible to walk these cobblestone streets and...

{Day 2}

by | Aug 3, 2010 | All, Travel

Day two began with creating in the art barn. This is in a beautiful building only 30 yards away from the chateau.  The barn has been completely renovated and I love that they kept the original beams.We were able to make bracelets and necklaces with...

{Day One}

by | Aug 1, 2010 | All, Travel

(My friend Alexis with her dreamy hat from Paris.  I was hoping the whole trip to find one just like it)You have already seen the beautiful chateau and morning I was excited to capture that first morning in Auty.  After an amazing breakfast served in the...

Up With The Sun

by | Jul 30, 2010 | All, Travel

I put my head on my pillow at 12:30 am and fell asleep instantly.  To my surprise I was WIDE awake at 3:15 am. I tried and tried to get back to sleep but truth be told I was too excited.I was anxious for the sun to rise so I could step outside and begin...

Pure Exhaustion

by | Jul 29, 2010 | All

(The amazing view that first night as the sun was beginning to set)Here I am back at home and slowly getting used to the time change.As I am unpacking my suitcases, unwrapping all my vintage treasures, kissing my children, doing laundry and catching up with friends...

Adieu Mes Amis

by | Jul 14, 2010 | All, Travel

  (image found HERE)Well, it is finally here!I leave for France on Friday.There were so many things I was going to do and learn before the trip.Do you do that?I swore I was going to truly learn French….that did not happen.I know a few things but where did...

To Health With You

by | Jul 13, 2010 | All

"Today I begin a journey. I awake, put one foot in front of the other. Uncertain of what lies beyond the doorway, I take a step of faith and I walk out my life… step by step, day by day, until I build a collection of days that add up to a life well lived....

A Good Way To Get A Tan

by | Jul 11, 2010 | All

Saturday morning was flea market day.If you remember last month you will know that I woke up to pouring rain.The sound of birds chirping at 5 am was a pleasant change this time.My husband and I packed up the truck.He thought I would need to make two trips but I...

Facelift Friday

by | Jul 9, 2010 | All

Good morning girls! I seriously feel like I am in overdrive. There are so many things going on. I have the flea market tomorrow and I need to pack the truck up EARLY! After the flea market I will only have SIX MORE DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE FOR FRANCE. I still have things to...

Packed Weekend

by | Jul 6, 2010 | All

It has been crazy busy around here lately.On Friday I drove with the kids to Ft. Collins to meet up with my friend Courtney.Courtney was on a house hunting trip with her mom and her beautiful daughter.I have known Courtney since I was little.  We both grew up in...

Facelift Friday

by | Jul 2, 2010 | All

I’m baacccckkkkkk! I have to say…this little Friday thing has me working on things I have been meaning to do for awhile now. This project was super simple and EASY. I have been wanting to take my cabinet (that I keep my china and some of my ironstone) and...

Strong

by | Jun 30, 2010 | All

When you spend so many years not feeling well you can forget how amazing it is to feel good!The past two months I have not experienced almost any of the health issues I have struggled with for the past eight years.I feel healthy. I feel energized I feel focused.I feel...

Secret Mission

by | Jun 29, 2010 | All

My husband travels a lot.We are very used to his schedule at this point.When he first started traveling more he once mentioned that he would often look for us at the top of the escalators hoping we would be waiting with all the other people.I have traveled more this...

Easy Like Sunday Morning

by | Jun 28, 2010 | All

When I was little I was constantly making up plays, "sewing" purses with the stapler and rounding up the children in the neighborhood to play school.I also learned to be very resourceful. My mom would never buy the plastic high heel dress up shoes….so...

Facelift Friday

by | Jun 25, 2010 | All

For the rest of the summer I will be having Facelift Friday. Every Friday I will share an easy project that will cost next to nothing. I have so many projects that I want to accomplish and so many of them are just like things here and there waiting for my attention....

Sisters

by | Jun 23, 2010 | Uncategorized

Madolyn is my only daughter.I am often struck with the realization that she will never grow up with a sister.She will never be blessed to be one of the first people in the world to hold her sister's new born baby, toast her at her wedding and raise their babies...

Get Yourself Some

by | Jun 23, 2010 | All

Through the weekend everything in my shop has been marked down if it is IN STOCK and ready to ship. Custom orders are not on sale.Come on over and get yourself some linen messenger bags, mixed media art, custom journal or even a pretty linen dress. Through this...

Summer Nights

by | Jun 16, 2010 | All

  Did you instantly visualize Danny and Sandy singing?Who has sung that song at karaoke night?Admit it…OK….if you aren't going to tell the truth than either am I!For some reason this week feels like we are finally on summer break.We have been...

Towne and Country Market

by | Jun 15, 2010 | All

The alarm went off at 5 a.m..I could hear the rain falling as soon as I opened my eyes.All I wanted to do was stay warm in bed but I knew I not only had to pack the truck up…but I needed to set a booth up and try to sell in the rain.I could have stayed in...

Come And See Me

by | Jun 11, 2010 | All

Come and see me this weekend in Castle Rock, Colorado for the first Town and Country Market.It is an outdoor artisan market.June 12, 9-3:00.The market will be located in historical, downtown Castle Rock at the Courtyard on Third Street.If you are in the area I would...

What I Have Learned This Week

by | Jun 8, 2010 | All

  This week I have learned a few things……*A three year old rarely actually hits the toilet.*My laundry is only caught up for 30 seconds and it starts all over again.*Never under ANY circumstance get on the scale during your period…EVER.*Having...

You Asked

by | Jun 7, 2010 | All

Good morning!We have LOVED that summer break is here and we have NOTHING scheduled each day except to play and for me to FINALLY clean this house out!I wanted to let all of you know that I was so surprised at your response to my Crazy Road To Health post.It amazes me...

Free Shipping

by | Jun 4, 2010 | All

    I wanted to do something to thank all of you for your beautiful and huge LOVE of my summer collection!!!I will be busy for the next week creating for a local flea market so I thought I would offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed today June 4-6th.For...

Welcome Back

by | Jun 3, 2010 | All

I have a little confession.I am loyal..I really am…but sometimes your eyes may wander.This has nothing to do with my husband (he is dreamy and my heart couldn't sway if I tried)…oh no…this has to do with Anthropologie.I have to admit that I have...

Gluten Free Cheesecake

by | Jun 2, 2010 | All

  Remember my crazy dessert dream and that fabulous "cheesecake" I had while I was in Laguna Beach??After I tried to order it and it would have cost me $100 I decided to search the good ol' internet for a recipe.Last night I made it and here it...

Impromptu

by | May 30, 2010 | All

On my last day in California we met friends for breakfast in Laguna Beach.We had an amazing breakfast at Nick's and then spent the rest of the afternoon looking through incredible and inspiring art galleries, bead shopping and even an impromptu photo session.When...

Time To Breathe

by | May 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

The night of the Crescendoh launch party we all stayed up way too late.All us girls curled up on beds…and no…there was no pillow fight.We talked until the wee hours of the morning and had to make ourselves go to bed.The next morning we slept in, made...

We Have Lift Off

by | May 25, 2010 | All

Sometimes you need to grab an amazing friend, make plane reservations, fly across the country and surprise a friend that is having a launch party for her new business.You may also need to get ready for said party in about 10 minutes because you were in California...

Crazy Road To Health

by | May 19, 2010 | All

It was eight years ago.I was three months pregnant with our second child.My mom was visiting and giving me a head rub…which she always does when she visits me (don't you just love mamas).I was extremely tired and talking to both Kelly and my mom.I started to...

Mama Said Sew

by | May 17, 2010 | Uncategorized

Being that my birthday and Mother's Day were so close together I was blessed with a five day run of celebration.I will not even pretend I was complaining.In my last post I told you that I asked to go hiking for my birthday.We decided to head to Fort Collins to...

The Best Gifts

by | May 16, 2010 | All

When I was a child I never understood why when I would ask my mom what she wanted for her birthday she always said things like…I don't want anything…..I just want to spend the day together….I just want something you have made.It is so interesting...

Friday Favs

by | May 14, 2010 | Uncategorized

Because I love pretty…I thought you would too.Happy Friday.Enjoy the pretties!Violet Bella PhotographyPretty Birdie    Bohemiennes  Ruta Jasiuniene Volume Twenty Five***********************************************Our weekend will be the drag...

Wanderlust

by | May 12, 2010 | All

Wanderlust!Do you get it?Do you travel to different towns, states or countries and then come home and dream about living there?I know in my soul I am a gypsy.I could move every few years and love it.I would miss my friends but I also love meeting new people.I have...

Opened Doors

by | May 10, 2010 | All

   Sometimes you know that doors will begin to open and you just don't know what those doors will look like. Sometimes you wonder if you will recognize these opportunities and especially if you will be ready for them. Will you be...