by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
I got so many emails about my first post of favorite things I thought I would do another one. I would like you to know that my friend Amy Jo especially enjoyed it and referred to Oprah (Oprah's favorite things) when expressing her joy over the list....
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
My husband loves to take the kids to the park and fly kites with them. Isn't it nice that we all have different interests because I would probably never do this with them. It is just not my thing. I do lots of things with them that Kelly wouldn't consider...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
My new bedding from Carolyn Westbrook has arrived. I will put up some photos soon. It is just as lovely as I knew it would be and the quality is wonderful! You can find her HERE. With my new bedding comes a deal for you. We have recently bought a new...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
Whenever my husband has to fill out my occupation on paperwork he writes in "domestic goddess". If only that were true. Our house is usually picked up but rarely clean. I throw out food every week (because it has gone rotten) because I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Ok. I would like to be clear that I am not talking about my own father. Sure, he is a fine looking man, but I am not in the habit of calling him hot. I am talking about Pa Ingalls. What? Like you haven't thought it! I loved that show growing up and now my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
If you are MY child….you take a screwdriver and scratch the words into the wooden railing! It would have at least been nice if she had spelled "sarry" correctly. Seriously, if it is there to stay….. ...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have noticed a lot lately that it is really all the little things that make life so sweet. An evening with friends. Staying in bed all day to read a wonderful book. Not worrying about impressing…just picking up food at Costco on the way to the party. Working...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
When you have two boys and one girl that are all sharing a bathroom…. the decorating can be tricky. We really wanted the room to be bright and fun for all of them. We painted the room a vibrant yellow and put up bright, white bead board. The room is completely...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I can not believe that it has been one year since I started blogging! So much has changed in this year. I started to blog as a way to advertise my business and it has become so much more. I have connected with so many of you. My business has grown and now boutique...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Everyone loves a little sparkle in their life. One of the prettiest ways to add sparkle is a gorgeous vintage or new chandelier. I have one in our dinning room and have told you I would like a smaller, vintage one at the window seat. At The...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
As I was growing up I always had a journal. I would write down my daily events, make up stories and even write poetry. For so long that form of creativity had disappeared from my life until I began to blog. Life had gotten busy and I don't even...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have to share a town with you that is really one of my very favorites! Growing up in Illinois we would often make the hour drive to Galena to enjoy the beautiful drive and store after store of antiques. I loved those Sunday drives and I also think...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have loved looking through the lovely photos of A Year of Mornings. I love the story behind the book. I love the collaboration and the outcome is stunning and simple. I thought I would give it a try myself. The result was MY mornings and the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
Our summer has been wonderful so far. Day after day of meeting with friends and just playing. Because we homeschool I always feel like summer is a huge break for us. I have to admit I miss the structure of our school days though. With less structure comes more...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am really laughing at my title because I can't stand when people shorten words that don't need to be shorten. Case in point… Vacation=Vay-Kay Junior College=Ju-Co Computer=puter. "I am going to play on my puter." What the heck? ...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
We all have favorite items that make our days a little nicer. Here are some of mine. I love this mascara….LOVE it! I have used it for years and will not use anything else if I can help it. I buy these flip flops every year from J...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Over eight years ago we each had a little baby under the age of one. We both had moved from other towns to Ft. Collins and we were missing the friends we left behind. We moved because of our husband's jobs. We made this choice too, but it...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have a nice mountain bike that I use when we do more trail riding. What I have been looking for the past six months is a cruiser with gears. Something to ride on all the paved trails around our house. I am looking at two. Looking is not the same as...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have loved pretty linens, delicate tea cups and a beautifully set table for as long as I can remember. I also believe that all your pretty and special items need to be out and used…how sad to keep all the pretties for company. It is my husband...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have to admit something. Something very shallow about myself. Sometimes…SOMETIMES…I will buy a book just because it has a great cover! I know, I know….how could I do this? I am a LOVER of books. I love the written word. I can't think of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
I seem to be able to get lots of photos of Benjamin because he is my little sidekick. He is usually right by my side and ever so willing to let me photograph him. The other two…that is a different story. They are usually running past me in a blur on their...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
It is hard to believe but my fall/winter collection is on its way! The new items will be added to my shop in August. To make room for all of the new items I have marked down all fabric items in my shop. All orders over $50 will also receive...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. -Pablo Picasso I have been admiring the art of Janet from Janet Hill Studios for some time now. I love the subjects of her paintings and her use of color and light is amazing. I had the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
Funny as this sounds..my kids talk about Grandma's popsicles for the entire year. The thing that really makes me laugh about this is that it is just frozen grape juice on Tupperware sticks that we had as kids. Have I told you guys lately how...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
One of my children's favorite places on earth is my parent's farm. It has become our tradition that as soon as we finish school each year I drive with the three kids to Illinois and play with Grandma and Grandpa. Did you hear me…I drive with three...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I forget to share more of what I create with all of you. At the Farm Chicks show I was talking to my friend Amy and she was asking more about things I make. I was explaining to her that what is on Etsy is just a fraction of what I make and she...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have a husband that grew up in Southern California. He was always on his bike and at the skate park. One of the things I adore about him is that he is so young at heart. He still loves to go to the skatepark and he now takes our...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was a little spoiled on Friday. My husband took the day off and we all headed to a once a year antique show in our area. As soon as we got there my husband told me he needed to get food…I only wanted to shop. He took the kids and headed to the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
OK…I have offically decided that from now on I am only buying all my clothes from 13 Bees. I am in LOVE with everything on their site and I will now be the best dressed mom at the park, grocery store, pilates and all hikes we do as a family. Weeding the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
In celebration of summer and the lush garden I wish I had here in Colorado I thought I would show you some of my floral favorites of the moment. Headband by Chic AllureCuff by Paperhill The Pillow Farm Necklace by Miss Ruby Sue Clutch by Little Bryd Anne Musing...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have been wanting to show you my window seat for awhile now. On a whim I rearranged the shelves and put new curtains up (Target). I only used items that I already had except for the curtains and I just sewed new seat cushions. That was the final piece...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was recently tagged by Jen from City Farmhouse to share seven random things with you about myself. I did one of these lists awhile ago with 25 items…I am running out of things to tell you guys. OK…here we go. 1. I grew up in Illinois and I would move...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
Ok…I know you have been waiting anxiously for the next installment of the Farm Chicks show weekend! Did you just cheer? I want to start off with the three things I would have bought in a second if I wasn't traveling on a plane. The...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Most of you know that I went to Spokane, WA for the Farm Chicks show last weekend. It was truly an amazing weekend!!! But in so many ways that you can't imagine. Yes, I will show you incredible treasures…and bought many lovely ones…but that is...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
I live in Colorado. Not the East coast. Not the South. English garden is a joke! Water is a hot commodity and we have a schedule we have to follow to water. We even have water patrol. Serious. He drives around making sure people are not wasting water....
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
Ha…I am thinking I am funny right now and I know I'm not really! Ok. I know you are really hoping for Farm Chicks info. Sorry. Too many pics to go through and all the scoop will be coming in the next few days! May was a blur. We did so...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Bright and early tomorrow morning I will be leaving for Spokane, Washington to meet a bunch of blog girlfriends. We will be going to the Farm Chicks show. Many of us are meeting for the first time. Kim from Camp Whimsy encouraged bloggers that are going to make...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am back and I have MISSED you guys! I will try to catch up on a few blogs before I leave for the Farm Chicks show on Friday!!!! I had to share with you a few photos and highlights from the Country Living Women Entrepreneurs conference. It all started with an...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
I definitely feel more feminine in girly clothes. I love ruffles, scarves, hats, jewelry and of course a great pair of shoes. No feeling is better than coming home from getting my hair done and my toes all painted up. Enjoy the ruffles and I hope they...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I will be heading out today for my parent's farm in Illinois. I will be driving two days with the kiddos…thank goodness for car DVD players! I would appreciate your prayers. We are looking forward to walks on the gravel road, catching...
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