by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 11, 2010 | All
One is silver and the other is gold.Do you remember that song from Brownies or Girl Scouts?I just had a horrible flashback of me…in a green jumper…with a sash full of badges…shudder!I just have to say that I like getting older.Not the crows feet and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 9, 2010 | All
Dear Summer,I know you are still a little ways off..but…Last year you let me down.I don't want to be a complainer…but…I had plans. Big plans…entertaining plans…summer night party plans…and you rained.A lot! Many parties were...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 7, 2010 | All
(new lampshades that will be in my spring collection) We take a long time to get things done around here…. A LONG TIME!In fact, the room I will be showing you still has tons of paint to touch up…but I decided that you can not really see it so lets go ahead...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 4, 2010 | All
I have been busy getting ready for my Spring/Summer Collection.To make room for all the new art, purses, aprons, skirts, dresses, prints, photography and jewelry….I am marking down EVERYTHING that is in my shop. I am also offering FREE SHIPPING. Happy...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 2, 2010 | All, Travel
This is the final post on my weekend trip to Seattle…promise!Every little thing that we did was so much fun….but this day was just relaxing.Lissa truly did an excellent job of planning all these perfect and different parts of our trip.We were only there...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 28, 2010 | All, Travel
Well…. you all had a chance to take a peek at Lissa's gorgeous home.After all of your sweet comments I believe that Lissa now loves all of you forever!After Lissa picked me up from the airport we headed to Snohomish for a little shopping.I think we had more...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 25, 2010 | All
Becky lives in Minnesota and can have a hard time with all the gray, snow and cold during the winter.She was having an especially hard day when Lissa told her that we would come and visit her.I had NO idea about that deal!!!I received a voice mail soon after from...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 24, 2010 | All
When this year started I chose a word to reflect what I hoped the year would hold for me.The word for me was FOCUS. I usually have too many ideas in my head about my business, home, children, friends etc.I find it really hard to focus sometimes and accomplish the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 18, 2010 | All, Travel
I am heading to Seattle tomorrow morning….EARLY!I am so excited.Not only will I get to play with friends the whole weekend…I will also be visiting a city that I have never been to.With my camera in hand I can't wait to explore.Becky and I will be...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 17, 2010 | All
This is the post on dreams that I hope I can express the way I want to.I have the thoughts in my head and heart and I hope it all comes across the right way.I remember very clearly years ago having a bad day.Not a bad day in the whole scheme of things…just one...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 15, 2010 | All
This may be the post when you wonder why you read my blog.Is it just me…or are there more prescription commercials than EVER!I am not a big TV watcher.Don't get me wrong. I have my shows but I watch them without commercials.This weekend I saw so many...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 14, 2010 | All
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 12, 2010 | All
Here are some of my favorites right now.I hope you enjoy this post…I always love hearing what you guys are loving too. I could drink coffee all day but I only allow myself one cup. The rest of the day I really try to just drink water. At night I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Feb 10, 2010 | All
This is the second in a four week series on dreams.Four weeks will not unlock all your dreams and make them a reality….I am just hoping that this series will get you thinking…which will get you acting on your dreams.This week I want to ask you some...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 30, 2009 | All
Summer is not winding down unless we are off picking berries at Berry Patch Farms. This has been a tradition I have had with the children since Jack was a toddler. We are usually met each year by friends and this year my sister and her two...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 25, 2009 | All
It is finally here! I am exhausted and my house looks like a tornado hit it…but I am beyond excited for what I am bringing you this season. A lot of planning went into this collection and I hope you adore the extra touches as much as I do. There will still be...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 23, 2009 | All
I am . I am going to an art retreat and I don't know any of the other women…yet:-) I know I will make friends right away though. Melody Ross is hosting the retreat and teaching the workshops. I have always admired her creativity and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 19, 2009 | All
On our way to Massachusetts and back we had connecting flights. We had a LOT of time to spend in the airport. I love to watch people. Seriously. My husband has to get my attention because I will be STARING at people so captivated by what is going on and I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 17, 2009 | All
(originally posted January 25, 2009) Has there ever been a word that people have called you and you don't know how to embrace it? A beautiful word? A word that has so much meaning to you? I come from a family of painters, dancers,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 13, 2009 | All
(Originally posted on February 18, 2009) Inga may be a little Swedish. She may also have a little accent. It wouldn't be surprising if she wears a French maid outift when others are not looking. Inga doesn't eat that much….she has...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 10, 2009 | All
(Originally posted July 18, 2008) I recently bought The Prairie Girl's Guide To Life by Jennifer Worick. It has many fun projects and tips. My family decided to try the homemade ice cream last night. Lets just...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 17, 2009 | All
If you are looking for a easy and fun read this week go and pick up French Milk by Lucy Knisley. You will find the book in the travel section. It is the true travels of Lucy and her mom in Paris. They rented an apartment for five...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 15, 2009 | All
Last year I remember reading blog after blog talking about the amazing time they had at Silver Bella. I looked at all the incredible art they created and envied the time they had with other creative women. I can't explain how I feel when I am...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 13, 2009 | All
This past year has been an incredible journey of creativity for me. Etsy has opened doors all over the world for my creations to be sold. It has also exposed my items to so many retailers that would never had seen my work. Etsy has also opened my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 12, 2009 | All
He Has Risen! Photography from Urban Design
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 10, 2009 | All
Our family has loved the tradition of making resurrection cookies the night before Easter. I would love to know if you try them for the first time and what your children think. It is such a simple way to share such a powerful message. Resurrection...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 8, 2009 | All
That is why the house is clean. I really liked to clean before we had children….REALLY liked to clean. It is now weird when I think back on it. I would stay up until 2am on the weekend cleaning out everything. It gave me such pleasure and a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 5, 2009 | All
I love girl's day.LOVE girl's day!!! Me with the birthday girl. My good friend Julie. A few weekends ago my friend Julie and I surprised our sweet friend Jade with tea at Tres Jolie and shopping in historical old town Littleton. We had so much fun and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 2, 2009 | All
We have so many beautiful books that tell the story of Easter. Before we read any of our other books we spend a week or so reading The Lamb by John R. Cross. We read one chapter each morning. We have read this story for the past three years...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 1, 2009 | All
When people think of Colorado they usually assume that we get tons of snow. This is reallly not the case unless you live up in the mountains. We can get three feet of snow and the next day it will be melted. We have had very little snow this...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 29, 2009 | All
I was wanting to do something special for the children for Easter. We have been so excited for spring and we have been wanting to plant something…anything to be exact. I was thinking about how easy wheatgrass is to grow and thought it would be fun to do...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 27, 2009 | All
Everyone usually has someone that inspires them creatively…whether it is decorating, cooking, crafting….creating in general. Maybe you have someone that you look up to for their wisdom or advice. Many women love Oprah. I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 26, 2009 | All
Sometimes I can not resist sharing my newest loves. Photography from Kari Herer Photography Apparel from Larimeloom Pillows from Petit Coterie I have purchased other pillows from them and they are fabulous! Vintage finds from Grace Art...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 16, 2008 | All
I know I am VERY overdue for the little giveaway of mine. I made my daughter remind me to draw a name…she is six. It is extremely sad how my brain does not work as well as it used to. So without further ado I wanted to say congrats to Nicoleigh…..please...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 11, 2008 | All
One of my good friends called me to meet. She was ready and I said that I could be ready in five minutes. It was 2:00 on Sunday and I was still in my pajamas. I raced upstairs, put a hat on my head, perfume (just like a shower…right?),...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 10, 2008 | All
Isn't it just heartbreaking sometimes to be a mom? My youngest one is two. My husband wanted to take all the children to a huge ski show in Denver. I was fine about the two older ones, but I thought bringing the youngest would be too...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 9, 2008 | All
We were invited to a friend's home for dinner last night and we wanted to bring a dessert. The children and I decided to make an apple crisp. We peeled, sliced, zested, stirred, dumped and sprinkled. As the children were stirring the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 8, 2008 | All
While I was at the Heather Bullard Parisian Soiree I had the pleasure of meeting Beth Quinn and purchasing one of her beautiful necklaces. I loved this one because it says "She Is Grateful' and that is exactly how I feel. I feel so grateful...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 5, 2008 | All
OK…it is official….I need a new camera and to learn photoshop. Please check out Sara's site for some amazing photos of the party.
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 4, 2008 | All, Travel
Isn't this amazing? Heather Bullard could not have chosen a more beautiful location for her Parisian Soiree than The Mission Inn. The architectural detail was phenomenal. You truly felt like you were in Europe. There was a...
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