Spaces to inspire.

Morning Darlins,

Today's creative spaces take on the individuality of the artist.

It's truly a personal space with items gathered to inspire and promote creative energy.

I L*O*V*E seeing the imaginiation through the spaces.

Everyone needs a place to refuel

 relax

&

 let the artisan emerge.

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My Design tip: When it comes to personalizing spaces, bring vintage pieces in you love. 

It's your space and it should be all you dream of.

A beautiful last weekend of January to you!

Shop Casual Loves Elegance vintage

xo,

me

Holding Laundry Court

A beautiful Saturday to you,

Everyday chores especiallly laundry, can become dreaded. 

It's how you look at it...

 that can be inspiring & even chic.

There isn't anything that smells as incredible 

& 

feels fresher than linens air dried in the sun by a gentle breeze.

This first picture from the 40's in New Jersery is a classic!

Vintage clothes pins & ironing boards are great utilitarian finds.

A vintage doll house finds it's been up cycled as storage in this laundry room.

Neatly folded linens to me are a source of beauty.

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This clothes line is dreamy...

My Design Tip: Laundry chores are here to stay, so creating a lovely space in which you hold laundry court is a priority.

Hop over to Second Shout Out Blog for my Saturday's "Designing with Vintage" series

 & shop 

for some items to create a lovely laundry space!

Enjoy the simple things!

xo,

me

Winter's beautiful light

Beautiful Saturday Darlins,

The last few years I have been trying to take notice of each season's natural light. 

I try to see if I'm able to guess what time of year it is without a calendar.

A fun challenge, especially on the west coast!

I've come to a lovely little conclusion that...

it's the *winter's* beautiful light I love most.

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The way it warms a chilly room is gorgeous!

My Design tip: Use light to cast a space by opening curtains and move your pieces around to catch the light of the particular season.

Hop over to my Saturday's Designing with Vintage series on Second Shout Out blog 

&

  shop vintage lighting to cozy up your space.

Enjoy a beautiful winter weekend...

xo,

me

Romantic vintage shades

A beautiful Saturday morning to you...

One of a kind shades can transform any piece of lighting. 

I've been making my own for years with skeleton shades.

They are always on my vintage shopping radar!

Shades are a fun DIY project, easy to change out with another idea.

I hope you will be inspired to try some on your own.....

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My Design tip: Look for vintage skeleton shades with various shapes. You'll be surprised how fun it is to design your own one of a kind shade with cool embellishments.

Hop over to my Saturday's Designing with vintage series blog at Second Shout Out & shop!

xo,

me

Golden Patinas for Winter

Ahhh the first weekend of 2015...

My first Saturday's Designing with vintage post 
of

the new year!

 adding warmth with textiles and metalic finishes that are worn with golden patinas can transform any cool winter space into a cozy and romantic one.

Winter is long, it's the perfect time for having some fun.  

Let's start playing with accessories and creating a fresh look for the new year.

Vintage sconse available in my store

My Design tip: Look for gold writing on vintage books, old frames, textiles of satin, velvet & golden patinas on furnishings. The perfect pairing for a cozy winter space.

Hop over to my series Saturday's "Desiging with vintage" & shop for vintage at Casual Loves Elegance @ Second Shout Out

Wishing you a beautiful first weekend of 2015

xo,

me

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My Happy New Year Wish for you & a sweeeeet 16 letter to my son

It's the first morning of 2015!

*Happy New Year*

First Gratitude is always present with this time of year 
& today is one that fills that even more.

I want to Thank You for coming along on this blog journey with me. 

I hope the new Year will bring us together even more ...
I look forward to sharing creative ideas and really inspire you in some way.

I can't wait to get started with all the projects I'm planning for this year. 

and sharing them along the way with you.

My wish for you...
  is
2015 will bring you all that you plan and aspire to see for yourself and your families. 
Health, prosperity & a feeling of promise & hope to move forward with all that your heart desires.

Today is extremely special for our family...

Today is not only New Years Day

 it's also the day my youngest son *C* was born. 

I remember every detail as the guys {My Doctor & hubby} were watching the football games in the delivery room! 

All I know is our family recieived a special gift that New Years day....

A little reflection in honor of his

th....

@ 6 weeks... we are going to your baby shower.

 4 ish...

 hilarious

5 ish -  in a friends wedding

6 ish - DUDE

15 ish 

A cool guy...Fixing everything, learning about buisness, playing baseball, motocross, learning to skeet shoot just hanging with his buddies & loves his family time too.

Dearest *C*

YOU 

are to date the sweeeeetest young man, 

a kind person, 

a passion for life, 

so genuine and helful to others. 

YOU have been a joy for us to watch grow through all the stages of life so far... 

from newborn to boy - to teen - and now into this young man of 16. 

We are proud of who you are, your character and loyalty which you have choose to live your life by each day....

We love that you lead yourself. 

&

you continue to make good choices. 

We can't wait to see your journey unfold & what your future will hold.

*HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY*

Love you to the moon & back .... King C

Forgot to mention...I appreciate & love your humor & that makes me laugh till I have tears...

XO,

MOM

As his mom ....I can't wait to see how he navigates his uniquely confident, charming and funny old soul into the world.