For just one day the weather here felt like summer. A day to put on your shorts and your  cool summer shirt and of course some flip flops. I was invited to go on a girls day out for a bit of shopping. And the day could not have been more perfect. Kris from Junk Chic Cottage invited me to go out for a girls day of shopping. When I arrived I was greeted with this beautiful bouquet of roses in this pretty white pitcher. This Lady knows my style! I also got a quick tour of her beautiful home. I knew how beautiful her home was from photos she has shared of her home but seeing it in person let me see how amazing her home is! If you can even imagine it could be even prettier in person. Well it is! Kris took me to Morris Illinois to check out some great ... View Post

Hello wanted to share with you I am guest hosting today at Jennifer Rizzo You can view it HERE ... View Post

I have shared with you how I love the color pink but I only use it sparingly. Lately I have been smitten with this color. I am not sure if it is because spring is here. Now let me say I am not fond of all pinks. There are some shades that speak to me. They make my heart skip a beat faster. Especially a vintage pink. Its a bit faded and worn. And when it is paired with white it is perfection! Adorned with a chippy crackled paint from years gone by it is my very favorite shade of pink! When I stumbled on this pair of vintage wood shutters I was not sure what do to. Yes I fell head over heals for it but where would I put this new found treasure. And then it hit me. I have an open wall it is a square. Looking in to my kitchen from my family ... View Post

I am thrilled that my blog is back. Things got a bit mixed up but I am so happy all is well! And I am sure you are too! While I was getting ready for the market I was letting things go a bit. It was hard keeping up with my blog.....my home....my business.....and me! As you can see despite what some think I can't do it all. This week I am trying to catch up to email,blogs I follow,my home and me. So you are wondering about this piece here huh? Well I came across it recently and I just can't walk away from these chippy vintage architectural pieces. And the color is perfect for my home. A bit of pure white and a bit of creamy white. Perfect! While I am cleaning I have been making some slight changes around here. I even decided to add a ... View Post