Mikey's Exciting News!

I'm sure many of you already know Mikey from Shabby French Cottage.  He remodeled his kitchen on a budget last March and it came out so beautiful!  Mikey has some exciting news about it on his blog! Hop on over to the Shabby French Cottage to read all about it!  I'm so happy for you Mikey!!!

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell.  I'm sharing one of my favorite table clothes this week.  This was given to me by my mom, she was the ultimate linen and lace collector.  All through my childhood she was buying vintage linens at flea markets and thrift stores and she passed so many of them down to me.  This one is by far my favorite!

The photos really don't do it justice!  It reminds me of a beautiful

The Painted Furniture Party!

 I never imagined when I did my tutorial on How to Paint Furniture four years ago that it would draw so many new visitors to my blog! It's been wonderful!
I know many of you have painted your own furniture using my instructions and I thought it would be fun to have a Painted Furniture Party to see them!  Even if you didn't use my tutorial you are welcome to join the party!  I know this will be a

Reminder!

My Painted Furniture Party is tomorrow! You can link up after midnight (Pacific Time) tonight!

Show and Tell Friday!

This week for Show and Tell I would like to announce a Painted Furniture Party that I have planned!  I invite everyone that has painted their own furniture, either with my "How to Paint Furniture" instructions or some other method to join in on this party!  I think it will be really inspiring to see everyone's creations!  So come back on Tuesday morning and link up to the party!
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Show and Tell Friday!

My friend Kim and I at the winery. This picture is deceiving, we really weren't that close to each other!


I have nothing to share for Show and Tell Friday because I've been out enjoying summer too much! The weather here has been very mild..sorry to those of you that have been dealing with those extreme high temps! I feel for you! I hate the heat and it's even worse when it goes on and on for

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday! 
Once again, I'm showing off my dog, Beau!  He turned 7 years old on the 4th of July!  He was premature...his poor mom was so afraid of the fireworks that she went into labor early!  I'm not sure if I ever shared the story on how we got Beau. Lauren was in 5th grade and wanted a little Chihuahua. This was the during the time when Paris Hilton was caring hers

Goat Hill Fair ~ Coming Soon!

This is for all my friends in Northern California! An antique and artisian fair called Goat Hill Fair will be held on September 17-18, 2011 in the Santa Cruz Mountains!

I first met the organizer of this event, Cyndi Garofalo, when she had a cute, little shop in downtown Campbell.  Unfortuately I found her just before she shut her doors for good! I was happy to hear that she is now organzing

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!!