Fabulous addition *** Lynn Russell***

~Designer I Admire~

Lynn Russell has mastered the look of “less is more”. With her talent of choosing exactly the right piece and placing it in exactly the right place. It is no wonder that her designs leave you with a sense of sophisticated calm. A Lynn Russell space is one that looks well traveled and well collected, yet feels comfortable and inviting. These are spaces you sink into and embrace with all of your senses.

Lynn will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" showcasing her Fabulous Country take on design!! She will delight us with Heirloom linens, Swedish Furniture and Accessories, Ironstone, Creamware, to round out the Lynn Russell collection and the wonderful layers she draws from in creating her designs.

Lynn Russell * Antiques & Design * Los Angeles, Ca. 323-850-8689

Tippy top Fabulous!

A great mixture of industrial and primitive are the look Robin Slominski delights in collecting She will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale". She showcases her wares at Gerard Collection in La Jolla. Sorry no photo, you'll see her here.

All of the Fabulous friends I've been posting a profile about will be here selling at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale.

The photos are pretty and all but you will be pleasantly surprised when you see the Fantastic and Beautiful vignettes here. You will be inspired and come away with a infatuation for Vintage Style........

Thanks for keeping up! Next I will begin posting little sneak peeks of the behind the scene getting set up.

Pam's excited about all of you coming too, she will be chatting it

up on her blog www.whiteironstonecottage.blogspot.com

Thanks! Pam

White Ironestone*

Always on the look out for vintage white ironstone, quilts, silver pieces and those special finds. Pam Balla from White IronStone Cottage always loves to pack a extra suitcase just in case she finds a treasure or two... She will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" You'll find lots of treasures that , yes will most likely be white....

www.whiteironstonecottage.blogspot.com

English GardenStone***

This is a favorite time of the year for all of us Gardeners...Well, I'm so excited about the Fabulous Garden Statuary and unique garden vessels urns, fountains that English Garden Stone has. So Fabulous just like you see in Europe.

They will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale". Don't worry about carrying these large pieces we'll work it out!!!

5121 Santa Fe Street Ste. C San Diego, Ca.92109 619-565-5222

Sweet Confections***

Who doesn't love a sweet confection!!! Specialty caterer Erin Kuba of Kuba Kreations will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" she will be selling some of her sweet irresistible goodies. It will be perfect you can shop and take home desert for after dinner....You won't miss her, she'll be the vendor with the line!!!!!

Her company is ENKcaters 858-245-8021

Romantic Counrtry....

Dyanna Cooley will be bringing her vintage coin purses, home decor accents...She has a great eye, you'll love her things..

Timeworn treasures that have a romantic country feel from Sara Vanderwork from www.Sweeetmagnoliasfarm.com her blog is www.sweetmagnoliasfarm.blogspot.com

They will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale"

Vintage upholstery**

Marie Vollaire with her vintage upholstery specialties, she does beautiful custom work too... Who doesn't need a Crown chair! She will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale"

Robyn Wexler joins us!

Robyn Wexler, who owned Magnolia Creek & Co. in Encinitas for 12 years, has now transitioned into working freelance in the fields of floral design, custom interiors, event planning, and personal shopping.

For Robyn, there was never an end to her shopping expeditions, so she is very excited to share with you her gorgeous treasures. She will be here at the "OlivenhainGrove Sale", looking forward to seeing her beloved clientele and making new friends.

Vintage sewing notions*

Be inspired to create new projects with Linda Beliveau's collection of vintage sewing notions,buttons,lace,buckles and more. Trinketsbaublesbits@yahoo.com is Linda's website.

She will be here at the"Olivenhain Grove Sale".

Mary Conway

Architectural Elements.... Garden accouterments, are the Vintage European Finds that are Mary Conway's specialties! She will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" with her Fabulous arrangements.

Kim Dinardo-Smith from Kims Treasures, will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" with Antique accessories, Fine Art,vintage costume and Estate jewelry. Kim has beautiful taste and will be showcasing some Fabulous Treasures....

P.s. She will be exhibiting at the Del Mar Antique show coming up Friday April 16-18.

sorry no photo available you'll just have to see here in person...

Tina Flynn will also be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale". Tina specializes in Romantic artistic pieces, Can't wait to get a close look at her collection... You'll have to see her as well here . No photo available.

Pefect little Delights!

Fabulous smalls,Vintage monogramed Lampshades on unique cool bases are a few things Donna Johnson from Lolas BonBons will be tempting us with at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale'. Small pieces of furniture and vintage pillows will fit perfectly in your trunk.....

LolasBonBons.blogspot.com

Don't forget to wear your comfy walkin shoes. We won't look at you from the ankles down !!!! So wear what your comfy walking in....

These boots were made for shopping***

You better believe it!!! You will want to wear something like these at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" Lisa Loria will be here with her Fabulous wearable art on Belts, Cowboy boots Jewelry and clothing... Painted by Lisa they are truely one of a kind...

Hmm... A painted Mural by her or her art on Cowboy Boots....

visit her at www.VintageBling.net

Rustic Art...

Cathryn Rinkel re-uses vintage windows, doors and embellishes them with her favorite quotes and sentiments.Re-using old items is what is appealing to at Vintage Rustica she will be joined by her friend Judy Kirk who's tastes are also rustic and vintage she creates birdhouses out of old wood and they have a simple and primitive look about them...No photo available so you'll have to wait to the "Olivenhain Grove Sale''

Electric, Art, and Funky!!!!

Valentina Ferguson is one of those Gals,that you just know what ever she is doing it's going to be COOOL. Vintage with a mix of Funky retro. Or just maybe some handmade vintage accessories . Valentina is just a artist who loves to travel gets inspired by the places she loves...she will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" with her latest finds!

Welcoming Christie Rapasy****

For over two decades, Christie Rapasy has been premiered as THE Romantic Floral Artist.

Her paintings became a favorite of Rachael Ashwell's and the rest is history!!! Her art work

is definitely something that remains timeless. Her passion is our gift, when she reminds us through her artwork of Romance and Beauty. Her most recent editorial feature was Feb.2009 in Romantic Homes magazine, where she's appeared before. You'll know your seeing and purchasing an authentic piece of artwork from her here at the"Olivenhain Grove Sale"

Info: www.ChristieRapasey.com

Nature Inspired Shimmer**

Kerri Smith inspirations come from Nature. Her jewelry and Altered Art designs company is Arco Iris Creations, it means "rainbow" in Spanish. Her work is a beautifully organic,warm yet simple array, just like a rainbow! Her displays are comprised of natural elements such as Manzanita and quartz that she finds on her property in Rainbow, Ca.

She will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" with her natural creations.

www arcoiriacreatioans.blogspot.com and arcoiriscreations.esty.com

Garden Bench with a Asian flair*

Circa a.d. is noted for it's unique home decor and collectables. Rob a veteran Designer for San Diego showcase houses. He searches for fabulous textiles, vintage kimonos, antique silk ikat robes and other unique accessories with asian influenced flair for his clients. Rob fills a special niche with his clients, they know they will be delighted with the treasurers he finds for them.

His work has been featured in national publications. Better homes and Garden, Red book, to name a few.

Hmm....I can't wait to see what Rob will have for us at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale"

Showing at www.circaad.com

With love, from M.O.M.

Local handmade goods from Bethany & Tere Jensen will bring basics to Next Level...The laid back Cali look of M.O.M. is practical and playful...Reminiscent of our childhood closets!! Made with vintage Fabrics and even the srcaps given a new life as a little necktie, apron, dollies, even little rugs... She will here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" you'll re-think dressing you kids!!!

Visit her shop at: 1055 S. Coast hwy 101 # A Encinitas, Ca. 92024 ph. 510-761-1406

(across from our favorite, Hansen's Surf shop)!!

www.42ndandorange.com

Vintage Diamond Wedding necklace and Fabulous Cameo***

Can you image the pieces of jewelry from the "Duchess of Windsor"

T.C. Leary from TLC Estate Jewelry speaks of the personal collection from Geneva, Switzerland in 1987 being her most exciting estate to have an experience representing.

Also Mary Pick ford and Raymond Burr two hollywood celebs had amazing collections too.

T.C Leary is GIA certified and a professional appraiser with 30 years of being in business.

Another fabulous vendor that will be here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale", an expert for any thing you need....She 's most fond of diamonds because they capture a moment that lasts forever....So TRUE, I NEED A MOMENT!!!!!

Contact info: www.TLCEstatejewelry.com

I hope your'e loving all the vendors being profiled! I'll be posting all of them so just stay tuned,Mark your calendar, Friday April 30th and Sat. May 1st, check the side bar and older posts!

xoxo,Gail

Intriguing Beauty**

Darlah Mulloy **Le Muse**

Everything you see will capture your attention with oodles of delicate sparkles and BLING!!! Her Antique furnishings and beautifully accessorized objects are amazing . The special treasures she makes will be heirlooms in the future.... wait till you see her French Paper goodies you'll be in Love with Le Muse here at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale". Contact

darlah@roadrunner.com -760-310-5500.

Can you imagine how beautiful Darlah's creations will sparkle among the Lemon Trees!!

Clothed in Vintage Linen***

Spring,White and Vintage Linen.....is what Shirley Castellanos is so recognized for.

We welcome her unique, one of kind clothing and crisp cottage adornments to The "Olivenhain Grove Sale."

The Cottage in the Garden is wonderful blend of pairing special hand chosen Vintage linens and cutting and sewing them into soft and comfy timeless garments.

Shirley 's collection is timeless. For all of us who want to pull on a pair of vintage bloomers and a white t and go for a barefoot walk on the beach it doesn't get any comfier!! She offers her beautiful one of a kinds at special events like ours so you'll want to load your french cart up here!!!

The Cottage in the garden is open by appointment only.

Please contact Shirley @ (619) 285-1944

Mammabellarte **

I'd like to Welcome Mammabellarte***

Rita Reade designs and creates such beauty with her found objects. She constructs and embellishes wood one of kind cabinets with vintage moldings, knobs, and metal findings.

Can't you just imagine a row of Rita birdhouses nestled in amongst the evergreens or roses!!!

Her jewelry get compliments everywhere it goes, I know because I have a piece or two!!!!

Also Rita makes beautiful solder art... She's European so that just one more of her Fabulous ties ..and has a Fabulous eye for making things beautiful and she even teaches classes !! Rita has a lot of passion for what she does and it shows!

You'll meet her soon at the "Olivenhain Grove Sale" and you'll say sign me up for everything!!!

Visit her at mammabellarte.blogspot.com she will inspire you....

xoxo,Gail

You'll want this French Cart*

At a French outdoor market or (Olivenhain Grove Sale) the first thing you would want to purchase would be this AUTHENTIC FRENCH wheeled pulled cart!!

It exudes perfection and is reminiscent of what the french ladies would be toting their special purchases around in.

This leads me to introducing our First Vendor,

Andrea Drexelius from "FRENCH BASKETEER". Importer of classic french beautiful Totes, Carts and Baskets. Her products are amazing, Andrea is passionate about baskets and how they are constructed. She lives in Orange County and France. She has a blog you can visit www.frenchbasketeer.blogspot.com

Her web site is www.frenchbasketeer.com

Don't worry I will put FRENCH BASKETEER near the front so you can purchase one of these Beautiful items right away to show off, I mean tote your Fabulous treasures around in!!!!!!

I know I won't be leaving home without one!!

******THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS******

The "Olivenhain Grove Sale" is in 30 days!

APRIL 30th Friday 10-4

May 1st Saturday 10-4

You will see a map over to the right here on my blog!

Mark your Calendars, Put a sticky note on your steering wheel!

It is going to be A Uniquely Fabulous Event! I can't wait to introduce you to the Hand selected talented Vendors.....

xoxo,Gail

White Wednesday Spring Cookies*

I am in my kitchen today baking cookies for my little boys class spring celebration party at school. I said I would bake the cookies, of course they will have to be Spring themed! I'm going to make two shapes. A watering can and a flower. I think it will go perfectly with the project that is planned. Planting a spring flower!

They only asked for one per child but how do you bake a flower without a watering can to go with it!!

I'll probably do a sugar cookie or I have a recipe for a fabulous lemon cookie. I probably will make one of each.

Have a wonderful week and bake some Spring goodies *

xoxo, Me

Dinner at Stella Mare's *

Dinner at Stella Mare's, in Santa Barbara...

On Saturday I drove to Santa Barbara for a Birthday Surprise Dinner for My cousin Mary , I posted about her a few weeks ago!

I first went to this Fabulous location about 20ish years ago, The restaurant was owned by someone else back then. I recall the Fabulous old Structure, a quaint House with a beautiful glass Atrium room. It's secluded and romantic, I could of just moved right in.....The architectural detail were still as I remembered. The Stair Case is one of my favorites, I took these pictures on Saturday before Dinner. It funny but I never forgot the details all these years later!

Oh! She was so surprised, the evening was wonderful, the food was Delish, service was exceptional , a must dining experience if your ever in Santa Barabara Ca.

xoxo,Love, me

Chateau De Fleurs Sale!

I'm packing my Fabulous Treasures for the sale in the morning!

I can't wait to see all the Vintage Finds. I will be there with Pam,

we will be setting up early and ready to open at 9:am.

The show is friday and Saturday 9-4

Get your cart and bring your friends, You won't want to miss out!

It's going to be A Classic!!!!!

Christie Repasy and Rita Reade are hosting this fabulous event*

address: 1524 S. Hill Avenue, Fallbrook

Oh to be celebrating!

It's a big day for celebrating, remembering to wear green is Big at school today. Our school is adopting a " green lunch", no wasteful containers or packaging....I love it, it makes us think of creative ways to prepare and pack the lunches for our kids.

I found this photo of my dad(far Right) with his Coast Guard buddies. His description was that they just came in from being at sea for along time. They came into San Diego.

Here they are in the in the restaurant! PATRICK'S Dine and Dance! 1945! They all look so happy to be a shore.

March 17th also is a day for remembering someone so special, Dennis Patrick Smith* my brother, who's Life was monumental... to me

Spring is beautiful!!!

Yesterday I worked all day outside and the smell of the orange blossoms and all the fruit trees are so delicious. It makes me want to bake a Meyer Lemon Cake or whip up a Orange flavored Frosting on chocolate cupcakes!

Spring inspires me to clean and bring flowers in from the garden and to be outside.

Here in So. Cal we are outside a lot.....

Here is another photo from my Garden house.... I hope you take the time to find a special spot where you live just to enjoy this new Season Spring*

xoxo

Love, Me

Who needs legs!

This vintage garden chair is missing its legs.... I love it anyway just the way it is, It is my seat to sit in it when we are gathered around our stone fire pit. I always find a way to use something that is beautiful. Maybe someday I'll find its mate.

Turn of the Century Vintage Sink***

This is my White Wednesday post!

This Fabulous Two Bay Sink is for a future Design project.

I sure hope it cleans up well...

I Love Love Love it!!! The sink is just sitting and waiting to get all refurbished and polished up!

I'll post the after photos when I'm finished with the whole project. For now, we can just look at this Baby and Dream of the Dinner Party Dishes stacked a mile high with that great smelling dish soap bubbling over to the floor! Pink Dish soap of course!!

By now you know I'm really happy to share posts about Loving Vintage!!

Have a Beautiful Day!

x0x0

Me

A Fabulous Vintage Street Lamp Base*

This is a Vintage Street Light Base that surrounds the bottom of the street light. It is two pieces it would make a fabulous table base!

Guess where it will be? For Sale! at the Olivenhain Grove Sale! Don't forget to mark your calendars to save the date. The most fabulous Vintage Items will be there. I will be starting to post about the fabulous vendors that will be there! It's so exciting to see this coming together....

Follow the blogs for constant updates !

Happiest Birthday Wishes Mary*

Summer* Mary left. Me right. Mary's 8th grade graduation gift from her parents was a trip from Phoenix to my little town in the midwest to spend the summer on the Lake at my house!! We had the most Fabulous Summer. Really, It was truly a gift for us both....

A Special Birthday Wish to Mary! One of my Favorite people in the world. Happiest of 50th Birthdays to a Beautiful, Sweet and loving friend and Cousin. We share a unique bond of friendship and are cousins at the same time. You 're strength and courage are unwavering yet you are so caring and gentle at the same time. A wonderful Mother to your Beautiful Daughters and A treasure to all of us who Love you. I know you'll Celebrate this 50th year with passion and Grace for all the things you care most about. I'm truly blessed to have you in my life and so Thankful for the special bond we share.

Love xoxo,Gail

* My Vintage White Garden House*

This is inside my favorite place to have dinner,lunch or just relax! It's my Vintage Garden House! We built it on a on a beautiful stone foundation so it looks like it has been there for many years. It's a really a unique structure adding a lot of focus to the Landscape.. I also enjoy seeing it in the distance during the day or beautifully lit with a Rustic Willow Chandelier to dine by at night. My Favorite feature is the Vintage white Doors. I Love Love Love them*

I love separate architectural structures. It gives personality and Character to the property.

Primping*** for the "Olivenhain Grove Sale"

The Lemon Trees are getting coiffed and fertilized so their beauty will shine for the "Olivenhain Grove Sale." It's going to be so beautiful with all the One of a kind, fabulous Vintage treasures nestled in the trees! I can't wait, I know already I'll want to buy everything!!!

Mark your calenders to SAVE THE DATE ! Friday April 30th and Saturday May 1st. 10-4

Invite your friends to come & bring your pull cart!

Follow my blog here and Pam's WhiteIronstone Cottage,she is on my Blog Roll. She will also be updating the event news! In the weeks to come there will be a map with directions, and who the Fabulous Talented vendors will be.

Reflections in French White ******

This is unique Vintage, turn of the century French mirror. It's a fabulous and Beautifully carved piece of Art. I couldn't part with this one! It is my favorite of all of my mirrors!

The scale is very large . I love the proportions, a perfect balance for high ceilings. It hangs elegantly above the fireplace in my dining room.

Reflecting the Vintage chandelier in the mirror! I love the ambiance at night.....I'll post IT later!!

Happy White Wednesday,

Love me*

Wishing the World ***LOVE*** for VALENTINES DAY

I 'm sending a Heartfelt Valentine Wish for Love, Kindness, Respect, and Happiness to :My Family,Friends and All of those who "Believe" in the the "Magic and Power of Love".

On Jan.14,2010 I started the new year with this blog. Along with clear new visions for my future and business, I have been procrastinating starting tasks like this blog, the excuse being I didn't know where to begin and my skills on the computer are well ...not proficient. I took the task on with my fear of the technical aspect . My fear has diminished somewhat I am more confident that I can learn on this typewriter, Sorry, PC!! I'm not alone on this learning curve! It's getting uncomfortable and staying with it!

This post celebrates my First month of writing and setting up this blog! I promise not to celebrate each month . Maybe just yearly! Though in my own heart, and my family and close friends this is a little significant!! It has been rewarding, difficult, fun, ridiculous ,hilarious but mostly encouraging for me to know I truly can do anything I put my mind to!! I'm off and running that is where I hoped I"d be...

To my 9 followers, Thankyou for visiting me and lending your ear!!!

Love me*

Welcome May Day 2010 with an authentic, vintage flea market!

Stroll through a charming lemon grove nestled in a private estate.

Discover Architectural & Home Elements, Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Garden finds & more!

This unique 2-day event offers an amazing selection of vintage treasures offered by the finest vendors,exquisitely displaying and selling their special finds direct to the public. If it Sparkles or if it is Fabulous it will be here for you!!

Save the date! Friday April 30th and Saturday May 1st

10 am -4 pm

Event Location: 3534 Dove Hollow Road, Olivenhain, Caifornia 92024

Watch for the Olivenhain Grove Sale signs to guide you.

Please join us and bring your friends! Don't forget a pull cart!!

Stay up to date-Follow the blogs! Register on line to enter a special drawing**

Hosted by: http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com/

http://www.whiteironstonecottage.blogspot.com/

I Love this cabinet**

This vintage window pane cabinet is so lovely and unique I use it for a extra storage. When I saw it I knew exactly where it was going! You probably are thinking hmmm.. I would love to find one too.

Well that's where I can help you! I know the where and who !!! It's so fun to find things that are vintage and one of a kind. The women who made this little gem and others fabulously talented like her .... well guess what...some of the who are going to be here. I'm inviting them to my special event! Remember, the one I'm working on.

Keep visiting me here and check also visit my friend Pam at whiteironstonecottage,Rita at mammabellarte.(they're on my blog roll) We're going to be talking about it real soon.Yes you are all still invited!!
Love,me

White Wednesday's Valentine Blooms!

This morning I was walking down my driveway when I caught a glimpse of this beautiful Blooming apple tree in my grove.

I wish you could see it! There are delicate pink and white little blooms with little baby apples all over it.

The fragrance from the blooms are intoxicating!!

I think the little pink blooms are just natures Valentine***