I received this beautiful teapot from Sabrina who just started a blog of her own call My Cottage Dream. She told me she had something for m...
My Favorite Mirror Makeover yet!
This is the latest mirror I painted white and "antiqued". All the brown you see is the Rub n Buff that I rubbed on with my finger....
Urns, Hydrangeas and Wine
I found this urn on clearance at Michaels for $12.00. I thought it would make a great wine bucket but I thought I better try it out to mak...
Three Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway!
I started my blog 3 years ago today! Little did I know back then how many wonderful "friends" I would meet and how much this litt...
Bedroom Plates
I finally got the two hand-painted plates I bought last weekend hung in my bedroom. (please ignore that large hole in my wall above my mir...
My Flowers
My Flowers, originally uploaded by Romantic Home.I thought I would share some of my own flickr flower photos with you today. I hope everyone...
Welcome to my cottage garden
I'm participating in Tracey's Summer Garden Tour! I was so excited when I found an apartment that had a little patio. I knew I wan...
More photos from Saturday!
I saw this chair at the flea market on Saturday and although I hate the black naugahyde I could see some potential for this little chair. ...
Fun on Saturday!
My friend Nelson and I went to Santa Cruz on Saturday to hit the flea market and antique stores. The weather was perfect as we headed over ...
Happy Father's Day and some other important stuff!
Happy Father's Day to my wonderful dad and all the great dads out there! Dad: I hope you see this when your at Dave's house! I lo...
Beautiful things I can't afford
I really love this pillow from Pierre Deux but it's $350.00! Do people really spend $350 on a throw pillow? I would love to make one s...
A Great Deal on Fabric
I originally wanted toile fabric for my chairs but the more I started looking at fabric I decided on floral. I REALLY wanted this Rachel As...
Successful Thrifting!
I love when I go to a thrift store and walk out with things that I could have bought at an antique store for a lot more money. I found b...
The Lemon Drop Jar - Part II
Way back on July 31, 2007 I did a post about this crystal jar (from Tuesday Mornings) that I keep lemon drops in. I got a nice email from ...
Primed but not painted
In my mind I thought I could finish this table and chairs in a weekend but I couldn't. I was able to get it all primed and I should wai...
Weekend Project
I was able to pick up the table and chairs in my car! I took the legs off the table, put down my back seat and slide it in through the hatc...
Thrift store dish
I found this cute pedestal ceramic dish at the Goodwill yesterday. It was marked $9.99 which I thought was too high so I pointed out a smal...
Lots of white around my home!
My home is becoming less blue and more white...If you've been reading my blog awhile you probably have noticed this. I'm loving whi...
Crazy for Shells!
I'm going shell-crazy this year! I cannot believe how inexpensive they are. It seems like they are the only thing that has come down in...
Details
Okay Shari, this is for you... Shari asked for more details about the HGTV shoot. I would love to be able to tell you everything but for ob...
Wisteria Antiques & Design - Soquel, California
Yesterday Lauren and I went to the beach but not to walk in the sand...TO SHOP AND EAT! I bribed her with a seafood dinner so she would go w...
The winner is....
Robin~Bittersweet Punkin is the winner of my Cottage Charm Giveaway! Thanks to all of 452 of you who entered! I cannot believe 452 people ...
Oh, what a fun day!
The HGTV crew was here today. Actually it was just Dan...A one-man show but boy did he know what he was doing! He's just a few years o...
Busy, Busy, Busy!
I probably won't be posting anything for the rest of the week. I have so much to do and I'm sick on top of it. Friday at work I st...
Getting ready for HGTV!
As most of you are aware, HGTV is coming on Friday to shoot video of my amoire as an inspiration piece for a new HGTV show called "Rate...
Backyard Blooms
This is now my favorite rose! It's a climbing rose called "Eden". I just planted it this year after seeing some gorgeous phot...
Thrift Store Chintz!
I found this Royal Winton Chintz teapot at the thrift store for $5.99. When I got up to the cash register I found out it was on sale and I ...
Decorating with Shells
The shells that were in my tiered dish on my dining room table are now in my French beverage dispenser. Can you tell I thrive on change! See...
I Found More!
Remember the teapot and other things I found in this pattern? Well, I was in Marshalls again last week (I practically live there) and found...
Prom Night
Lauren is just a freshman but got asked to the Junior Prom. The big night was this past Saturday. A big group of kids met at her date'...
This is so me!
I found this on the Ralph Lauren website! I love it! Blue and white and plates on the wall....it's so me! I've always loved Ralph...
The Bathroom Project
I've had this wallpaper for months and now I'm wondering if I can get it up before the HGTV crew comes. I would jump in and do it b...
Cottage Charm Giveaway!
Yesterday I realized that today will be my 400th post so I decided to have a giveaway to celebrate. I went to Marshalls and bought some thin...
Grout Issues
So what do you think about him? You know...Mr Infomercial, Billy Mays! I like him because any man that's into cleaning is a man for me!...
Lauren's Dresser
I finally painted Lauren's dresser! It's amazing how much better her whole room looks now just by adding this. Before this she had ...
Happy Mother's Day!
I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day! I bought this vase at the flea market last weekend. Something about it made me think about...
Relax...
Tonight I sat down with a glass of wine and a new magazine and just had a relaxing evening! I know what you're thinking...how can I be...
HGTV...HERE I COME!
I JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE PRODUCER! THEY ARE COMING ON TUESDAY TO FILM....YIKES! I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO AND THE TIMING COULD NOT BE ANY WOR...
Small
Last night when I was watching American Idol, I realized I didn't have anything prepared for my blog today. There are times when I feel ...
Too Pretty to Resist!
Last Friday a coworker and I went over to Marshalls on our lunch hour. I found this teapot and when I turned it over to look at the price I...
Tablescapes and My Video Experience
Well, I got the word late Friday that I had to do a videotape this past weekend and Fed Ex it to HGTV today! (if you don't know what I&...
Thank you Cottage Magpie!
I would like to thank Angela for featuring me (and my yellow walls) on her beautiful blog "Cottage Magpie"! Please go by and see ...
Happy Friday!
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I knew it couldn't be about my patio!
This is my second post today so make sure you read the one below first! They made a mistake when they sent me the email...it's not my ...
You are not going to believe this!!!!
Those of you that have been reading my blog awhile may remember this photo from last year. I also had put this on HGTV's Rate My Space ...
Mirror Makeover II - Another Technique
This is another technique I use to paint my mirrors. The photo above is the "after" I didn't take a "before" pict...
Breakfast and Awards!
I have on ongoing struggle every morning with breakfast. I'm the type of person that NEEDS breakfast every morning or else my blood sug...
Happy Monday!
I have a wicker chair addiction! It's something I have a hard time not buying when I see a good price on them at the thrift stores. I wa...
WOW WOW WOW!
I am so excited! I am featured on "Today's Creative Blog"! Oh and the way Kim wrote about me is amazing....all I could thin...
Backyard Blooms
My little Cecil Brunner climbing roses are now blooming. They are so cute because they are so little. I wanted to pick all the little buds...
French Lace Roses
This is one of my favorite roses. It's called French Lace and is used often in bridal bouquets. The buds start out a blush pink and tur...
A Perfect Meal
I had to share this great recipe with you! It's Asian Chicken Salad with Snap Peas and Bok Choy. It is soooo good! This is will be th...
The Mirror Makeover
Someone asked how I paint my mirrors so here are the easy steps. First take the mirror out of the frame. Usually there are little metal t...
Garage Sale Finds
Saturday I got up early because I had to have Lauren at a friend's house at 7:30AM because she was going to do some volunteer work with...
Rate this blog
I have a favor to ask... and only if you want to... can you click here and rate my blog. I've only had 5 people rate me and it's be...
Teacups and my next project
I found these teacups on eBay last week. I thought they would be perfect to hang in my new hutch. There were only 6 of them so I hung three...
My Mirrored Staircase
This project has been a long one but patience is paying off, it's starting to fill in pretty good now. Most of these mirrors started of...
Garden Roses
The roses in my garden are blooming like crazy now! I think I should have planted a wider variety of colors but I'm really drawn to the ...
A tassel and tips!
I really love to buy things that other bloggers make. When I saw The Nester's tassels I knew I had to have one. I couldn't find one...
The birdcage makeover
I love birdcages and I've always wanted a BIG birdcage. It was over a year ago when I wrote about running through the flea market lookin...
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday everyone! I took a vacation day today to paint my living room but it's supposed to be 85 degrees today so I decided not to...
Beautiful Gifts...
Earlier this week I came home to find two packages waiting for me. First was a gift from Joy at Cupids Charm. She sent me this beautiful nec...
Your questions answered
I've been getting a lot of questions left in my comments lately and most of the time I can't respond back because there was no email...
Decorating with White
I am so into white lately! I can't get enough of it! That is a pillowcase hanging on the door of my hutch. I bought it on eBay for o...
The China Cabinet Makeover
Even though I have everything in it and it looks finished it's not. It's painted but I still need to sand it, distress it (a little)...
The Armoire Makeover and a Sneak Peak of My Next Project!
The armoire is finally finished! You can click on the photo to enlarge it. I just added the swag appliques to the bottom to keep it simple...
Moo Cards
I hit the maximum allowed photos on Flickr so I had to pay the yearly fee if I wanted to continue to add more and have all my photos visibl...
Downtown Campbell's Farmer's Market
Every Sunday my city has a Farmer's Market downtown. Last weekend my daughter and I decided to go. It was a beautiful morning. There...
Uh Oh!
Oops...are these those vintage pillowcases that you just ironed? I'm sorry ~ they're so soft and they smell like lavender. If I'...
Cupcakes!
I saw these cupcakes on someone's blog (sorry I don't remember who's) and I knew I had to try them. I love lemon and I love cre...
Absolutely Gorgeous!
I received the nicest comment on my blog about a week ago from Joy~Cupids Charm . She used my painting technique on her armoire. I went ov...
Tagged!
I was tagged by LeAnn ~Pink Icing on the Cake RULES:1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.2. Each player answers the question...
More Vintage Lace Pillowcases!
I'm obsessed with vintage lace pillowcases lately! This is the latest pair I bought on eBay. I know they look really similar to the pai...
That Summer Beach Cottage Feel
Remember this little glass house terrarium thing I got last summer at a garage sale for only $5? It's now in my bedroom and I've ad...
It's Monday already?
What a year this has been...and it's only March! First to be featured in Romantic Country Magazine was just amazing and now I'm in ...
California Lilacs
My lilacs are in full bloom right now! I found this lilac plant at the nursery about 3 years ago. It said on the tag that it was a good va...
I listened to you
I just added a full head shot to my profile. Yikes! (Taken this morning...you can't get more current than that) Scroll down...it's ...
Peek-A-Boo!
I've been meaning to update my photo on my blogger profile for a long time. That old photo of me dressed in black holding a glass of wi...
Welcome Spring!
Here is my first garden bouquet for 2008! My lilacs and roses are blooming! It looks like it's going to be a good year for the roses ~ ...
How could I resist?
There is a Marshall's right behind the company I work for which is why it seems I'm always buying things from Marshalls. I went th...
Happy Nesting
This is a special gift! Robyn ~ Happy House of Haas ordered this from Rosemary ~ RosePetiteMaisone as a gift for me! Wasn't that thou...
Look what I found yesterday at Borders Books!
And I bought every copy they had! When I went up to pay for the magazines, I was so excited that I blurted out to the cashier that I was in...
Armoire Update
I got the armoire painted but I still have all my other steps to do on it. I won't be able to add the appliques to the top doors becaus...
Thank you all!
I was in a bit of a panic because I couldn't think of anything to blog about today and then I thought about all the great friends I'...
Thrift Store Finds
I found this adorable cherub lamp at the Saver thrift store for $5.99. I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw it! Of course, it ...
Vintage Lace Pillowcases
I painted my armoire this weekend but I still have to rehang the doors so I can't show it to you yet. I also still need to sand it, di...
More Beautiful Armoires!
Someday I would love to have an old French mirrored armoire like the one above. All of these armoires are from The Bella Cottage. They have...
Armoire Inspiration Pictures
I got the armoire last night! It is beautiful and VERY HEAVY! It was quite a challenge to get it home. I even had help from my ex because he...
You Make My Day & An Armoire Project
Cathy at Treasured Heirlooms gave me this "You Make My Day Award"! I'm sure you've all been to Cathy's blog before but...
Spring is in the air!
The tulips are from the Farmer's Market.I planted the hyacinths below last fall. My plan was to plant some more bulbs in the back, as y...
Blogging in bed!
I bought myself a MacBook! I love this time of year because my company hands out bonuses. Since I was in desperate need of a new computer, ...
You Make my Day and California Dreamin'
Tara from Days Missed on a Hammock sent me this "You Make My Day Award" this morning. Someone else sent me this about a week or ...
Gifts Galore!
How nice is this! Debbie ~ My Vintage Daydreams sent me a big box of gifts! Included was this adorable old plate in a pattern I've ne...
7 More Weird or Random Facts About Me!
I have been tagged by Ruth at Whispering Oaks Cottage with the 7 weird or random facts about me. I think this is about the 7th time I'v...
After the rain
Don't you just love the smell of the sunshine after a good rain! Ahhhh that sun feels so good! The air is so crisp and clean. The sky...
Hydrangeas
Thank you all for the sweet comments...I'm feeling better, thank you! Saturday afternoon I decided that I needed some fresh hydrangeas...
Not feeling so great today
Sorry no post today. I've had a cold all week and now I have a fever and I feel horrible! I've been sleeping all day. I can't w...
More thrifting luck!
Last weekend I stopped by the Goodwill which is right around the corner from me and I found this adorable little glass house for only $4.00...
Kitchen Chalkboard
Ginger at Enchanting Cottage asked to see some better pictures of my kitchen chalkboard. I found the frame for this at the flea market, it ...
A new kitchen faucet
Remember when I painted my kitchen and I said I wish I could put in a new faucet(click here)? Well, since I'm just renting this place I...
Another project done!
Is it a dollhouse, a birdhouse? No, it's actually a mailbox but I'm going to use it to hold my small garden tools out on my patio. ...
Happy Valentine's Day!
I had planned to make Valentine cookies like the ones I made last year (click here) but those take so much time and time is something I don...
The old door
I've shown you my old screen door before that I have in my bedroom but it's been awhile and I'm not sure if I had the lace behin...
The Painted Table
Here is the painted table. Ignore the big brown marks on the left, I still need to touch those up. I was using the power sander and I too...
My linen and lace addiction
I think I've mentioned here that I LOVE old linen and lace. This is just some of my collection. (Click on the photo so you can see them...
Mom and Dad
I feel so fortunate to have two wonderful parents. I always felt so loved when I was growing up. The photo in the frame above is my parent...
A New Blog on the Block
I would like to introduce you to a brand new blog called Whispering Oaks Cottage. I first saw her beautiful home on Flickr and then I recog...
A new project!
Seriously, I think I have a furniture addiction! I saw this table at the Salvation Army and I couldn't just walk away. I HAD to buy i...
Nesting & A Blessing
Remember the little nest and bird I bought a couple weeks ago? I put them together with some others I had in my favorite tiered stand. First...
My painting technique
I'm posting again today since a couple of you asked about my painting technique for this.I spray painted it with just regular flat white...
Sweet Cherub
I found this sweet cherub at The Salvation Army for $6.99. I was so excited when I found him so I could give him the shabby chic look. With...
Kindness makes YOU feel good!
Thank you all so much for the very touching comments yesterday! I loved reading every one of them! I'm sorry to say that I don't ha...
White Aprons and what happened to me yesterday
I have a thing for white aprons as you can see. I don't use them I just like to display them. The middle one is one of my favorites bec...
Mmm...Peanut Butter Cookies
I love this recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies. It's from my Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook that I bought it 1979. Peanut Butter Cooki...
Thrift Store and Target Finds!
I found this little miniature cabinet above for $7 at a Goodwill I stopped in when I was running an errand in another city. It's so ado...
Rearranging Furniture
This weekend I rearranged my living room. I usually have my couch under the mirror but I decided to move the birdhouse table under it. My...
Tagged Again
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Beautiful Birdhouses
I love birdhouses and my dad has made a few for me that I cherish. I found these gorgeous birdhouses at The Backyard Bird Company (click h...
Anticipating Spring
I love this time of year. I think I love the anticipation of Spring as much as I love Spring itself. I've been daydreaming of my little ...
Sunday Evening
Last night my daughter was spending the night at a friend's house....I was home alone. It was a small glimpse of how I'm going to fe...
Coffee Filter Roses & A Movie Review
I had a few people leave comments inquiring about how I made the coffee filter roses. The directions and a video demonstration can be found...
Autism Speaks and Five for Fighting
The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks each time this video is viewed. The funding goes toward research ...
Hyacinths, An Award and Tagged!
These are the hyacinths I have growing on my kitchen windowsill. I have even more growing to the left on these. It looks like Spring has spr...
Inexpensive lamp makeover
This lamp is usually next to my sofa...it's my magazine reading lamp! When I went to take pictures of it, my daughter was stretched out ...
I'm Bursting with Excitement!
I've been keeping a secret for about a month and it's been hard to keep but now I can tell everyone because Fifi has mentioned it o...
Top 10 Projects of 2007
Manuela~The Feathered Nest posted her top 10 projects for 2007 and I thought it would be fun to do the same. (click on the highlighted text ...
Romantic Lace
You've probably seen in some of my photos that I have a lace curtain hanging in the doorway from my dining room into my kitchen. I added...
One of those Ahhhhh moments
If you are a parent you know how important it is to teach your children right from wrong, to teach them to treat others nicely, to always d...
Some Great Deals!
I can't believe how lucky I've been the last couple weeks. I went to the DSW Shoe Store with my daughter after Christmas because she...
It's just like getting a new table!
When I first separated from my ex-husband 9 years ago I didn't have a dining room table so my mom let me borrow the table below. I'v...
My Kitchen is painted
Here is my newly painted kitchen. Remember...this is a 1960's four-plex that I rent so I'm limited in what I can do here. I sanded...
Amazing Blogger Award
I was given this award awhile back by two amazing bloggers, Angela ~Cottage Magpie and Sher ~ Sher's Creative Expressions. Thanks to b...
The San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
Last Thursday my son, daughter and I went to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. San Francisco is about an hour away from where I liv...
Wind and Rain!
Update: The power was off for almost 3 hours but it's now back on! Yay! My heater doesn't work without electricity so I'm glad...
California Sunshine
The sun is shining today but tomorrow the rain is coming...lots of rain! The weatherman said there may be flooding. I hope it holds off fo...
