by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
Dear Golden VintageI have a little bit of an obsession….with the show Mad Men. Timeless Vixen VintageFirst of all you have to remember that I grew up watching old movies and later always designing clothes inspired by the 30s, 40s and 50s. First LoveMy...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Not far from me there is an old, historic farm that is being brought back to life. Slowly the roofs are being repaired and the barns repainted.I do not know who owns this farm. I have no connection to this piece of land…but I can't pass the farm without...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is kind of like Christmas in Connecticut:-) OK, maybe not…but that is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies.Have you ever seen it?We had a wonderful white Christmas that was full of hot cocoa, playing outside, shoveling, playing on the piano,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Homies voting is down to the six finalist.I am so excited for my friend Meg at Whatever. As in..whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
There are awards for all sorts of blogs, but no one ever pays enough attention to the shelter blogs, so we started The Homies. It's our way of surveying the blogosphere each year for the best new home design blogs and sharing what we find. It's not so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
This past weekend was full of pajamas, creating and lots of movies.We didn't shop or run all over the place.We created and made a lot of messes.We watched some of our favorite movies and of course we watched It's A Wonderful Life. It doesn't matter how...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
We all love a night out with the girls. (My beautiful friend Juli. I would like to point out that I was the only one that didn't dress up. I didn't know…I was thinking paint + me = a mess)Lets be honest….we all NEED a night out with the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
…..or it will be gone! I can't believe that we are a week away from Christmas. I always think that I will do things differently each year….and each year I realize that it all went by so quickly. I closed my shop earlier this year...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am so thrilled that so many of you loved the paper wreath!I got so many emails about how I made it that I am glad that I took some photos during the process.This idea is not mine.My friend Lissa had seen it somewhere and sent a picture of it to me because...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
On Saturday night we had our yearly progressive dinner with our neighborhood.We hosted appetizers and cocktails this year and we had so much fun.The house was all cleaned (thanks to the lovely cleaning ladies that I hadn't seen since the spring) and we had...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
…I have loved papers.What child collected vintage books because they thought they were beautiful and smelled amazing..that would be me. I can not walk past a paper shop…it is truly one of my very favorite kinds of shops in the world.I am a fan of vintage...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
(originally $42)Today I am offering the discount on all my items that help you accessorize!This is through Thursday ONLY!These are the things that pull your outfit together and help you stand out. (originally $56)Accessorizing is one of my favorite...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
(originally $52)The discount for Wednesday is on all my purses that are currently in stock.***remember that I can ship for you and everything will arrive wrapped beautifully*** (originally $28)I will show what their original price was and what the sale is for...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
I just wanted to remind everyone that I am offering FREE SHIPPING in my shop until December 13th.The 13th will also be the last day that my shop is open until the New Year!I want to enjoy this amazing season with my family and get working on all the goodies that I am...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
(Our family and my sweet niece)I grew up in a small town of 3,000 in rural Illinois.We didn't have a stoplight or any fast food restaurants.Any store we went into knew who we belonged to and the barber was always the place to go for a piece of candy on our way...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
image found hereWe had a pretty hard week around here.We are getting back to normal but it is amazing how things can change in a moment and you are scrambling to stay above water.The day after Thanksgiving I got a call from my husband that he was in the emergency room...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Mixed media collage by Becky Strahle at Farm Girl PaintsWhen your heart changes you see the world differently.You see yourself differently.You become stronger, wiser, braver, more compassionate, more lovely.When you see yourself for who you could really be….the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
(photograph courtesy of my seven year old)This is a story of a girl who loved to clean. Loved perfection. Loved order.This is a story of a girl that married a boy that did not love the above.This is a story of a girl that needed to let go of some control and a boy who...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I had the honor of photographing my new, little nephew last week.He was only three days old.He is perfect and beautiful and the world will be blessed because of his life!! Abran's two big sisters. Don't forget to squeeze YOUR pumpkins a little...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
I don't know about most of you girls out there…but I need my girlfriends.I need talks over coffee.Laughter in the dressing rooms.Whispering during the movies.Crying over nothing and everything. I have had friendships that I wish I would have fought harder to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
(One of the Bella's box of pretties) A year ago I read beautiful accounts across the blog world talking about Silver Bella and the creative experience they had.The photos were gorgeous and it sounded like the most incredible party of glittery fun!I signed...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was busy yesterday getting new things in my shop.I have added soooo many new things….here is just a peek….. I will be adding a few more things today.I also wanted to let you know that some of your favorite items from the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am very tired and busy unpacking and getting new things in my shop (like I promised)!I wanted to let you know that Frenchie & Flea has weeks of amazing giveaways celebrating handmade.Today I am offering one of my ruffle totes 🙂 to the winner of their...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
It is 1 am and I am trying to wrap up some last minute projects for Silver Bella.I have tomorrow to finish and get packed.Thursday morning (early) I will head out for my 10 hour drive to Omaha….what was I thinking???Airplane….ship my items…..think...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have so much going on right now.I am usually really good at balancing a lot of things.This time there are so many things that I almost just sit and do nothing.I don't know where to start.Many months ago one of my best friends, Amy Jo, and I bought tickets to see...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am really excited to attend Silver Bella this year.This will be my first time and I am looking forward to the art swap I am a part of, the workshops and meeting so many talented girls.I will also be selling at vendor night.I will have all of the things in my shop...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Brave Girl Camp has made me think of many beautiful things about my life and the dreams I have for the future.I started to think about how many people I have told my dreams to.Why don't we always share our dreams?I quickly realized how many people in my life...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
I bet almost everyone in this country feels the same way…too much sugar!I can't believe how much candy the kids got this year.In the past I have even told them that I will buy them a new toy if they throw away some of the candy…it is for the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Every once in awhile I love showing you little things that I find that are so lovely.I hope you find them as lovely as I do.I am also starting to really get excited for Christmas…what about you?Are you dreaming of decorating and baking?Making gifts and spending...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
I don't know if you remember my window seat.I posted awhile ago about my window seat makeover and how I was looking for a chandelier to hang above the seat.We bought a gorgeous chandelier a little while ago for our bathroom…and we have no motivation for the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
I know everyone says this.The time goes by so quickly.I remember…..really remember…. the day Madolyn was born. She was 4 1/2 weeks early and she was an emergency c-section. I remember like it was only a few months ago. It couldn't have been seven years...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have to admit that coming back from Brave Girl Camp has been an emotional roller coaster ride.My heart and mind came home so full of ideas, joy, creations, promises, truths.It has been hard to find a rhythm this week. Hard to do school, laundry, pay bills and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
I started off my second day at Brave Girl Camp with an early hike with some of the girls. Idaho reminds me so much of Colorado and I really felt at home.Because I have three younger children at home it isn't often that I am out taking a walk as the sun is coming...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is a hard post to write because there is so much in my heart that I will never be able to express to you.I got home Saturday evening and every time I talk about the week I get tears in my eyes.It was just amazing.I will try to tell you little bits and pieces...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
Have you ever woken up….looked in the mirror….and not recognized yourself?Have you ever wondered what happened to you?Where did THAT girl go?I had such an interesting conversation with a friend this week.She is a stay at home mom with one child.She is...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
On Sunday we met some of our good friends to go pick pumpkins.We drove 1 1/2 hours. When we got there it was freezing and I hadn't checked the weather for this town…and didn't bring any jackets (my husband had brought his winter coat).Mother of the year....
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
I do not feel like cooking in the summer.I leave it to my husband to grill and I add a salad to it.I don't know what it is….but as soon as fall arrives I am wanting to bake and cook more.I want to nest and fluff the whole house.I am wanting to paint right...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Family Photos.With these two little words do you rush for a carton of cigarettes and a bottle of liquor?I have to admit that typically I find them a little stressful.Sure…easy to get the three kids coordinated and looking good…but throw me and my husband...
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