by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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....
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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....
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 18, 2010 | All
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 8, 2010 | All
“I bought my bag!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!! I can’t wait for it to arrive. Since I love it (and you) so much, I posted your store to my blog and Facebook!!! I want more!!!!!” So Miss Maija Lepore…you are the winner of the $200 gift...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 7, 2010 | All
I wanted to remind you that you have a FEW MORE days to enter HERE for the $200 gift certificate to my shop.Thank you for the wonderful response to my new collection.It is so fun to work so hard on something and then have so many of you love it too!I have been busy...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 30, 2010 | All
Drum roll….it is HERE!!Well…almost here. At midnight my shop will have my new collection (ok..I put it up a little early because this girl is tired).I am so excited to show you all that I have been working on.If you have followed my shop for awhile you...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 27, 2010 | All
One of my favorite things to do when a new Artful Blogging comes out is to literally lock myself in our bedroom and read the whole thing cover to cover.I think it is such a stunning magazine and I love to read the articles by my friends and meet new bloggers.I was so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 26, 2010 | All
Hello girlies!I am back from my speaking engagement in Louisiana (and I can't wait to tell you all about it).I am busy, busy, busy trying to finish up the spring/summer collection and I can't wait to reveal it all to you on Saturday, May 1 .Mark your...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 20, 2010 | All
I have known for years that I have been very lucky that Madolyn has always worn whatever I have bought for her.She didn't complain.She oohed and aahed over everything. It seems that things are changing a bit around here.Maddy needed a few dresses for piano events...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 15, 2010 | All
I live in Colorado. This means that all my wonderful flea market shopping stops for the winter. No garage sales. No flea markets. We don’t even have a great Goodwill. So….I have been EXTREMELY anxious for one of my favorite flea markets..A Paris Street...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 13, 2010 | All
I understand that Easter was over a week ago….I just like to be fashionably late! Kelly took our photo when we got home from church. Sure..the first one was nice…it quickly turned into THIS….. Once we regained our composure we set the table and got...
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