Not long ago I had mentioned I had a surprise. I wanted to wait to share it with you all until now. About a month ago I was contacted by Kerryanne of Woodberry Designs asking if I would like to be featured in Simply Shabbilicious magazine. I was thrilled and honored that she would ask me. I love following her beautiful blog and I am  always being inspired by everything she does! Kerryanne has beautiful style and taste! If you love Shabby,French vintage farmhouse like I do I know you will LOVE this magazine. Did I mention that is was FREE??? To view   please click HERE And please share with your friends too! You can also visit Kerryanne at Shabbyart Boutique by woodberry designs. Thank you so much again Kerryanne I am truly touched and thrilled to be a ... View Post

I have been working on things  for the Vintage Market show. As you know I am a bit eclectic with my taste . I am planning on bringing  a variety of pieces including small furniture and vintage finds. This was just an old piece of barn wood. The patina on this piece was perfect for a vintage sign transformation. I did a coat of Annie Sloan Louis blue and a thin wash of old white. I sanded it down a bit and then traced letters using a font from word to this board. The first thing that came to my head was hillside dairy farm with that date. I really love this old finish don't you? I took a photo here with it above my cabinets. This is one of those pieces I hate to part with. This will be available at the Vintage Market. I will be sharing more as ... View Post

Did you know that March 1st is the first day of spring? The first climatological day of spring according to the world meteorological organization is on March 1st in the northern hemisphere. Honestly I don't really know what that means. Outside I still see lots of snow. But the sun is out today! So excited spring time brings flowers. And we get a little more light everyday. And it also brings the Vintage Market Do you see that sweet apron? Handmade by someone. I just found it while out junking. For now it adorns my mannequin. And I added a little vintage bling too! I plan on wearing this sweet little number at the Vintage Market I think you will be able to spot me! Are   you excited spring is finally ... View Post

  As I am changing things around and cleaning I came across some pretties I have not seen in a while. Yes I LOVE my white ironstone it's a favorite of mine. But I still love dishes with flowers. Especially roses. I used to collect  lots of these. But only saved the pieces that were really special. This is one of those sets. The shape of these cups are so pretty and unique. I have never seen another set like this. Just for fun I set up a little tea party. Don't those cupcakes look delicious? Let's take a closer look. This is where I tell you don't believe everything you see. Because those are not real. I found those while out shopping at an antique store. They were using them as a display but selling them. I thought they ... View Post

I know we are all thinking about spring right? Changing things around our house. Freshening things up. I like to do that in my space at 417 too! I was changing things around. Bringing some new things in.     Duck egg blue dresser. The perfect color to add just the right pop of color. I think this would be cool not only in a bedroom but..... Storage for linens,napkins,table cloths in a dining room,kitchen or..... in a laundry room used to store all your utility items. See that medicine cabinet??? So cool right? Well it's gone. Sold shortly after I took this photo. You have to be quick. Don't wait too long. Or chances are it will be gone! This piece needs to find a home before I bring it back here. One of ... View Post

I am so thankful  to have made many friendships since I started blogging. I was very surprised when a package arrived at  home recently. A very sweet and thoughtful friend sent me  that sweet cherub and this beautiful button heart. I am sure many of your know her. Vickie from Ranger911 sent me these  gifts! Aren't the both beautiful! And so me! Oh yes I have a few special places in mind for that cherub. And this beautiful hand stitched heart button too! I will share very soon. Go on over and check out her blog HERE ! So talented and so funny too! She always puts a smile on my face! Recently I ordered a beautiful tiara from Rosemary at Villabarnes And along with this beautiful tiara she sent this tucked inside. A vintage French ... View Post