Summer's Coming to an End

I recently came back from visiting my parents in Greece. They are staying at a small island called Ikaria. I took some photos to share with you our beach house. I love how we used 2 colors that people seem to be scared to use in there home, RED and BLACK. We sent a container overseas with all the items you see. Most of the decorations are from our store Classics and Country.

No living space can ever be perfect. Leave me some feedback on some improvements you can see. I really enjoyed spending time with my parents at there beach house. I was proud to be able to decorate there home for them. I had alot of fun in doing so.

The Witch Is In....

     All week we have been getting all our new Halloween Items in.  I love this time of the year.  So many beautiful things came in.  I just love the little children in there costumes.  The artist that makes them is Bethany Lowe Designs.  I am so glad I found her.  I love her products.  Hope you enjoy my vingettes I am starting early this year with decorating.  I hope you don't mind, but I just can't wait for Fall.  

"A website of fun little bitties!"

   I want to tell you about one of my favorite artist Jennifer Murphy. I love her reproductions. You can read more about Jennifer on her site. I love how she titles her webpage, "Jennifer Murphy (bears and other silly things) A website of fun little bitties! "That says it all. Her pieces are so unique and adorable. For example, I want you to meet Pearl the Balancing Pin Cushion. I love her, I enjoyed photographing her.



Jennifer has even been aired on the Martha Stewart Show pick videos # 5 and 6.

New for Christmas 2008

All these new goodies can in today and I just had to share. Believe it or not alot of Christmas items get shipped to stores this time of year that way you have time to prepare. Opening boxes and pricing. Well my favorite company Midwest of Season Falls sent us there new Items. I was so excited to see what neat treasures came in. These will be available on your online store by this evening. Perfect timing too, I just bought a new camera last night. A Nikon D60. I am obsessed with taking photos now.

4th. of July Preparations

It's almost the 4th. of July are you ready?  Have you pulled out your Americana stuff from out of storage?  That is what I did this week.  Here is what I pulled out of storage to celebrate our independence.  This is a gazebo outside of our store I enjoyed hanging these bunt flags. Do you have any other ideas for dressing up my gazebo for other holidays ?  

Vintage Apothecary Button Vase

I bought these Apothecary jars and they just seemed like they were missing something. So I decided to fill them with these vintage buttons that I found. I really love they way they turned out. With just some black ribbon I dressed the apothecary jars with some rhinestone jewelry.

And the Winners Are.......

1st. Prize:Kate from our Myspace Entry

Prize:June/July Issue of Country Sampler

   2nd Prize: Dawn From The Feathered Nest

 Prize: Cottage Breeze Yankee Candle 22 0z.

   3rd. Prize:  Peggy From So Shabby Pink

 Prize: Home is where your story begins 

 Congratulations to the 3 Winners!

The winners will be emailed for shipping addresses.

Thanks everyone who entered you are all winners.

Just for entering everyone receives a 15% off Coupon to use at our online store

Coupone Code: Friends

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A Giveaway!

Its almost summer time are you ready? The items offered in this giveaway will hopefully make your hot summer evenings comfortable and relaxing. If anyone would like to enter this giveaway, just leave a comment on this post to enter. The drawing will end June 12th. Good luck 3 fabulous winners!

Hugs,

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Prize 1: June/July 2008 Issue of Country Sampler

Prize 2: Cottage Breeze Yankee Candle 22 0z.

Prize 3: Home is where your story begins plaque

Home of the Free Because of the Brave

Home of the Free Because of the Brave

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day.  We should ask ourselves why do we celebrate this day?  What does it stand for?  It is a day to honor the brave.  The people who have fought for this land that we call home.  Our Free Land.