Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Time...


Missing my Mom today....
Thirteen years ago today I last held her hand...& I miss her more each year...
She was the sweetest women I ever knew, beautiful from the inside out...
I adored her... she was my best friend....

Visiting the midwest last week in my home town I felt her spirit so close to me... 
It was truly the place she loved more than anything.



She loved Summer....

To the heavens...
Xxoxoxoxo,
me

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Home...

Hi Darlins....
Hope this finds you all well!

Just returned home from my annual trip to the midwest. 
I had a truly delightful visit! 
 To enjoy life for a couple weeks at a slower pace is so refreshing....

I just umpacked my suitcases so I will put together my photos and of course my local vintage finds I think you will love....

Everything was fine when I returned.... 
more weeds in the grove 
&
 these big beautiful roses, I cut from the garden...


See you in a couple days with photos from my trip.

Enjoy your week....
xo
me

Monday, May 11, 2015

Surprise Breakfast in our Garden Folly.

A lovely Monday to you Darlins,

Hope you all had a beautiful Mother's Day!

Yesterday was Mother's Day and it began quite lovely...
I woke to a cozy fire in the dining room fireplace where we had tea & lattes.
 Soon our youngest son joined us. 
Minded hes's 6ft now, my husband is 6'4 and I'm 5'8....
 We giggled as we sat all three squished together on curved velvet vintage settee near the fire looking at old trucks & performance motors for the H2!
My oldest son called from out of state early to wish me Happy Mother's Day... Miss him!

Wait.... it gets better, 
They picked oranges from our trees & made fresh juice for the Almond champange mimosa's.
After one... I had to get down to the grove to pick 8 boxes of Lemons {800 lemons}.
I'm down in the grove...
sun is shining, birds singing and I'm famished...

My son drives up in his off road thingy! He has roses from my garden & a handmade card for me...
Hop in Mom, were going to breakfast, it's a surprise!

He takes me here....


.... To our garden Folly! 
Look who's waiting for us, Mr. Lincoln.


A hand made note....



My Husband & son surprised me with a beautiful Mother's Day Breakfast...

All my favorite things...
Candles, roses from my garden, Belguim waffles, almond champange mimosas, fresh fruit from the farmers stand.
 All of us together in my favorite place....
 Home in the Garden Folly
 with my favorite peeps!

mmmm, they cleaned up & later made Tri tip for dinner...

 An amazing Mother's day one for the books....
that I so appreciated from the bottom of my heart....

Thank you sweethearts for making my Mother's Day so special & just gorgeous!

The only thing missing was my Mother... she is in the heavens probably thinking good job men!!!

I'm leaving for a trip this week so I thing they might want to make sure I remember this while I'm gone!!!

A beautiful week to you Darlins!
xo,
me

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Cottage fresh.

Hello Darlins,
A beautiful Mother's Day weekend to you....
I have to say how grateful we are for *RAIN * yesterday here in California!

The hail and thunder in the middle of the night had our dogs a bit frightend,
Into the garage with a little Beethoven music till morning!

All is well... our Lemon Grove is happy happy happy from the fresh drink of water..

Speaking of fresh... Cottage fresh,
Don't you think even the tiniest of cottages is endearing?
A cottage is a place to relax with a few things to furnish the space.

There is always flowers... 



Painted sufaces, usually white with a window or door that lets the quiet breeze in.



Slips are practical 
lovely for cottage furnishings.

Pinterest

Tommorow is Mother's Day, 

 Shop for gifts or for yourself, Mother's Day is really everyday!


My Design Tip: To lighten up your space for summer, think cottage fresh. Simple & cozy!

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

Happy Mother's Day!
xo,
me

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Timeless travelers

A beautiful first saturday of May to you,

As we welcome May with all the excitement of summer it's time to think about adventures and travel.
Packing up and hitting the road is one of the best ways to see this country.
Seeking places out of the way and setting up the perfect camp to enjoy the full  beauty of it all.

 It's adventureous
 &
 charming.

Here's some inspiration for a vintage camping vibe....
 I found these for your timeles travels.



Perhaps a day trip is all you need... 
Get out of the office & enjoy your own area for a picnic or throw in a line....

{the perfect solution if you can't leave town this summer}
 Once every weekor so and you will have a fulfilling & fun summer!



Camping has & always will be a travel expereince for all ages to enjoy!


All Pinterest

My Design tip: If your setting up your first camper, select a theme and build around it.
Half the fun is finding vintage pieces for your timelsess traveler.

Welcome MAY, make a picnic & safe travels.

P.S Don't forget Mother's Day is coming... I have a little something she would treasure...
This is a vintage Mother sentiment cup from the victorian era. It's a special find!

Hop over to SECOND SHOUT OUT & BLOG for my series Saturday's Designing with vintage. 
You can also see all my Design Tips from my postd there on the site.

A beautiful first Saturday of May to you...
xo,
me