Attention all girl friends!!!! Announcing the Crown Jewels of the art show coming this Feb 8th 5-9 and Feb 9th 10-4. I would LOVE to see you all come out for some fun......appetizers........wine.......and lots of shopping :-) Beautiful hand crafted jewelry and bling! Please stop by I will be there helping the hostess with  the event!!!! 21217 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.Marengo IL If you are in the area please stop by!   ... View Post

Yesterday was Groundhog day.Seems like a silly celebration really.All the commotion over a furry animal that supposedly predicts if it will be an early spring or not. But in 1993 a film crew came to Woodstock Illinois to  film the movie Groundhog day.And ever since they left this town has been celebrating  groundhog day in a big way! People anxiously awaiting the announcement.We arrived there bright and early in the morning.The temperature was 18.It was quite cold. Bright and early all bundled up. Not pictured here is a photo local paper took . Can't see my face but you can see me standing with a gold coat,sporting my camera and Jeanne Oliver camera bag you can see that if you visit HERE This is where Scooter the groundhog makes his ... View Post

As promised I wanted to have a giveaway as a thank you to all of you for following along.This is what I am giving away to one lucky follower. Your choice of either my muslin heart wreath or my dizzy frizzy wreath.Winner can choose ONE. and this sweet box of Rose bath petals. I love using these for decorative purposes. Just a little sample of how I like to use these sweet roses as accents in my decorating. This is  open to U.S. residents only. For a recap ONE wreath of your choice.And One box of rose petals. Here is what you need to do: 1) You MUST like me on facebook.Leave a comment here letting me know you did. 2) Share this on facebook.Leave a comment letting me know you did. 3) Post about this giveaway on your blog .Leave a comment ... View Post

Well have you? Of course you have! I 'm talking about Miss Mustard Seeds milk paint in linen. It is one of my favorite colors in her line. Recently while shopping I found this piece. I know it does not look like much.The color is pretty ugly. But as soon as I saw this piece I thought Miss Mustard Seed paint in Linen! So I grabbed it and off I went. Do you find pieces like that. They speak to you. When you find it you know exactly what you want to do with it. I love how this turned out! It really looks like an authentic old piece! I believe this is a plant stand but I am enjoying it with  my cherub garden statue. I added this piece to my family room.In the corner with my old door! You can see what it looked like recently ... View Post