Show and Tell Friday!

I ran out of time this week so I don't have anything interesting for Show and Tell (other than the fuschias in my backyard) but I wanted to make sure I had this post up in time for all of you that want to join in!  When this posts goes up on Thursday evening I will be on my 5th Internet date...hopefully having fun and not thinking that I could be home finding something better to share  for show

Home Tour

Through the years I've shared different neighborhoods around my area with you. I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite homes all in one post!  As many of you know, I live in the Silicon Valley area of California. Home of Apple, Ebay, HP, and the list goes on and on....
Lots of people! Lots of beautiful homes! The old neighborhoods are my favorites...






This one below is my

Vintage lovelies

I just added this adorable vintage children's play tea set to my etsy shop!  I bought it awhile ago to sell but then didn't want to part with it so I kept it for awhile to enjoy.    I also have some other beautiful vintage pieces for sale there too!
  

 You can click on "Shop" at the top of my blog to see these and other items I have for sale!
************************Update on my online dating

Happy Saturday!

I have a giveaway on my Product Review Page. Click here to see!

Show and Tell Friday

It's time again for Show and Tell Friday!  This week I'm sharing some crystal candlesticks and candle holders!  This was an arrangement I put together about a year and half ago right after Christmas. I love the look of silver, crystal and white candles together!


If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden.

Let's visit an amazing lavender farm!

My friend Lia recently visited Mt. Shasta Lavender Farm in Northern California and she has allowed me to share her photos with you! 
Isn't that view amazing! That's Mt. Shasta in the background.


From Lia:
The farm is about 15-20 minutes outside of the town of Weed. If you are heading towards Oregon it should be on your list of stops!The views are incredible but the smell will take your breath

Bouquets through the years...

My life lately seems to consist of working, working out, working at finding a good date and working at being a good friend and of course I try to be a good mom too!  That has left little time for this blog! I promise you I have not given up on this big part of my life! I love blogging but I think my life was feeling a little unbalanced and feel like I need to take a little break now and then. I

A Busy Weekend

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Pink!, originally uploaded by Romantic Home.

I had such a great weekend! My apartment didn't get cleaned and I have laundry piled high but I'm finally learning that those things can wait...having fun is more important! You

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  This week I'm sharing some vintage silver I've picked up over the years at flea markets.  They are just so pretty and so hard to resist when I find them at a good price!I love the old monogrammed pieces...
If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and

Happy Thursday

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Around my home, originally uploaded by Romantic Home.You probably wonder where I've been! I've been a little obsessed with saving the world from online scammers! The guy that tried to scam me is up on a bunch of other

Oh so pretty!

Another vintage linen tablecloth has found it's way to my home!
This one is cross stitched in soft romantic colors!
I got it from Pixie Dust Linens on etsy! My roses are blooming like crazy now...



Thank you all so much for your kind comments yesterday.  I didn't mean to give the impression that I was really hurt over this. I'm fine now, I was upset for about a day but got over it quickly. I

Internet Dating Scams using Military Men!

Please excuse me but I'm going to use my blog today for getting the word out about an Internet scam that is happening a lot! Unfortunately I became a victim of this scam last week!  Luckily for me I didn't lose any money but I did lose a lot of my precious time and had a little bit of heartbreak because of it!

I consider myself a very independent woman. I've been single for 11 years! I'm happier

Show and Tell Friday

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  This has become such a fun party every week!  This week I'm sharing my Cambridge glass collection!
Most of my pieces are in the "Portia" pattern.Some were gifts and others were bought on eBay.I love how dainty and feminine they are!!!If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or

More on mirrors

Yesterday someone asked what color I paint my mirrors so I thought I would repost my process. I've used different shades of white spray paint as the base color because I didn't want them to look all the same. I wanted it to look like I collected different white mirrors over time, not like I bought gold mirrors and sprayed them all the same.
Most of my mirrors are gold plastic from the 60s and

Freshly Painted Stairway

I had my staircase painted! It was painted the original beige color that my whole apartment was painted when I moved in. I had it painted white! It looks so fresh and clean now!  The only room left with that original color is the upstairs bathroom, which hopefully will be changed soon...if I stop being so lazy!  This year has been my year of having fun and getting out more with my girlfriends...

Shorter and blonder...

I'm now more blonde than a redhead and I cut my hair shorter! Better or worse?

(This was taken with my iPhone which is why it's not as clear as most of my photos.)

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July!!!! 

and Happy Birthday to Beau, who was born on the 4th of July, 6 years ago!

 

Show and Tell Friday

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I LOVE White!, originally uploaded by Romantic Home.
Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  I can't believe it's already July, this year is flying by so fast!  I took vacation days today and tomorrow so I could stretch my 3-day