~A Summer Bracelet & Three Throw Pillows

 Happy Monday! Today I would like to share with you some work from very creative ladies. Recently I was the lucky girl who won "A Summer Bracelet" over at Vee's "A Haven for Vee"  Vee has such a warm and friendly blog and she hosts a blog party called "Note Card Party" it is held the third Wednesday of each month, so the next party will be on August 15th. so go on over to Vee's and join in or enjoy viewing all the beautiful post card photo's.
A lovely gal by the name of Deanna designed and made " A Summer Bracelet" that Vee was gifting. I was able to choose a  bracelet  and so of course you all know how much I love red and  choose a red bracelet!!! I love it! and it has an magnetic clasp. I don't even need  help putting this sweet Summer Bracelet on.
 Oh by the way, How do I look as a hand model :)  hehehe 

 The color is so pretty and its made so well and sturdy. Just look at the clasp isn't it cool....

 This is truly a fun and pretty bracelet to wear. Deanna shop is called "Fab Fashion" she also has a blog "Creekside Cottage"  go on over and say Hi...

 While reading Becky's "Sweet Cottage Dreams" I was admiring the pillows she had posted that were made by Judy Clark. So I went over to Judy's ETSY site 20NORTHORA and fell in love with  her pillows. I purchased this vintage red and white rose pattern one with vintage buttons. I love the red checks and rick rack..

 Aren't the buttons adorable...I think so...

 Then I saw this petite little pillow made out of more vintage fabric and knew I had the perfect little child's chair it would sit on. The pom poms are just so cute around the edge!

 As a surprise Judy sent along this Tip Top Cherry Pie accent pillow, its  so darling  and it was so sweet of her to surprise me like that. I was smiling from ear to ear...so if  you are looking for a  fun vintage and original pillow go on over and visit Judy.

 On the quilting front I have been working on a disappearing 9 patch quilt with some of the fabric I purchased while in Kauai. I still have a lot to sew, as soon as its done I'll post photos for you.

I hope you all have fun this week and "CREATE" something unique.  My dear friend Ana from

 "A Petite Cottage" made this heart for me as a gift with my word of inspiration for 2012" I heart my heart!! so much.

Ana also has a ETSY store  with beautiful hand made items to purchase as a gift for someone special or a gift to yourself..

Have a very blessed and peaceful week and "Remember the days blessings and  forget the days troubles"

~Kitchen Banquette~

Happy Monday everyone! Gary and I have been doing some kitchen remodelling..We have tried so many different looks for the kitchen nook area and all I have shared with you...and every time I think we have it right, we don't....whoa is me.....so one night it came to us we needed a banquette. That was it a light bulb went off in our tiny little heads LOL.

Our oldest daughter's boyfriend who is not only a cutie pie but a honest to goodness sweetheart custom designed and built this beautiful banquette for us. 

Come with me for a look behind the plastic wall...

 

 
And with the wave of the magic wand, the unveiling. By George I think we might have it right now :)

 You can click on any photo to enlarge if you like. We love how it turned out and couldn't be happier. Our windows were not framed in so daughters boyfriend  custom framed all around the window and sill for us. Gary and I purchased a new kitchen table and chairs they match the center island. Also we had the seat cushions custom made out of white vinyl with red piping. Easy to wipe off when the little ones come to visit or the big people spill (Gary) don't tell him I said that. LOL

 
 Bead board was used for the design, I love the large bead board and can see lots and lots more bead board in my future.

 I remade the curtains by cutting them down and adding tap tops with ruffles ~ they were a bit heavy and I didn't want to use a curtain rod that had to be screwed into the  beautiful wood trim molding, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with using a shower curtain rod. I now its a bit silly but it works for now until I find a rod with some bulk, the spring rods I found were all too flimsy to support the weight of the curtains.

 I love, love the window molding..I see more window molding in our future too...

 I added the red trim to the white chandelier hats, they look more dressed up now in their red party hats.
 While shopping the other day down town Modesto, we wondered into a store called the Dented Chef and there I found this restaurant style pastry plate and cover, I was so delighted since I had been looking for one.

 The art work in our kitchen is by Catherine Holman who is an incredibly talented Folk Artist. Gary and I have 11 pieces from her collection. I have also purchased prints for gifts. We have one original the rest are prints that we have custom framed. They are so much fun to have and everyone loves them when they come into our kitchen. The color is joyful and happy.

 Some of Catherine's prints you can have your name printed on to personalize them for yourself or a gift.

This sweet yummy cupcake Folk Art is an original from Catherine. You can visit Catherine at her blog and see all her beautiful creativeness at Pigment of your Imagination

I think knobs would be nice to have on the kitchen cabinets and crown molding to finish off the kitchen.
We have also been working in the front room and dinning room.. I can't wait to show you what we have been up too.

Joining in the week with the following ladies;

Susan~Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Kim~Savvy southern Style WOW Us Wednesday

Bunny Jean~ Bunny Jeans Decor and More Bunny Hop Wednesday

Honey~2805 A Potpourri Party every Friday
 Shabby Sugar Pink Boutique Friday Fun Link up Party


Thank you for visiting today, I still have a lot of catching up to do with you all and email's to answer. Gee-whiz I sure wish were were more hours in a day.. don't you?.

~ A Very Special Giveaway at ~na.da.farmlife with Anne Marie

 I have been reading na.da.farmlife with Anne Marie’s blog for some time now and have enjoyed every post. Anne Marie writes  from her heart with words of wisdom and inspiration, she also writes about her life on the farm homesteading, gardening, recipes, her love of music and her original clothing designs. Anne Marie and Jason and their adorable children live on the farm in Illinois. Jason raises bees for the sweet honey they produce and then to market for nada farmlife, Jason is also a gifted wood craftsman and designs and makes the most beautiful custom kitchen cabinets . Anne Marie and Jason are raising their children with strong family values, schooling, helping on the farm and their love of God.

Here's your chance to come to the farm and meet Anne Marie!

Anne Marie’s dear friends Jen, Jill and Jeanne have graciously donated to this giveaway!

~Thank you girls~

They are providing for one very lucky person

2 days of ART classes

+

1 night's stay!!!

~for October 7th and 8th, 2011~

The winner will receive 2 SPOTS FOR EACH OF THE 2 DAYS OF ART classes 

 and You will also get a FREE HOTEL ROOM courtesy of the three of them at the 4 star hotel: Holiday Inn Express!

VALUE WORTH: $500!!

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is:


1. Blog about the Art on the Farm classes at the NaDa Farm Sale and the Girls Weekend Giveaway . Once you have blogged about it come here to my blog and let us know.

or

2. Talk about the art classes and giveaway on Twitter for a second entry! Once you have talked about it let us know here on my blog.

or

3. Talk about the art classes and giveaway on Facebook for a third entry. Once you have talked about it on Facebook come back and let us know here on my blog.

All entries to be entered here (on Anne Marie's blog) only

make sure you leave a comment for each entry you do

DRAWING WILL END FRIDAY!

(Sept 23rd...at midnight)

(The winner will also receive V.I.P. parking + a few personal goodies from Anne Marie)

This is in conjunction with the October 7th and 8th Barn Sale/Event on

na.da.farm

To find out more about this exciting event at na.da.farmlife please visit Anne Marie Here

~Meet Beverly from My Sew Sweet Studio~

 Happy Monday! Today I would like to introduce you to a gal who is an amazing seamstress, quilter and crafter. Her name is Beverly from "My Sew Sweet Studio". If you do not know Beverly please stop over and say Hi!. She has written a tutorial on how to make a no sew lampshade. From a plain white lampshade,

 To a well dressed beauty! I love the blue and yellow fabric. For tutorial go here

 Beverly is in the process of making this  fabulous quilt for her little grandson.

How cool is this, Beverly also made this very handsome little cowboy shirt for her grandson Jack, I  need to make one for my little grandson. 

Now for the sweetest of sweet! Beverly designed this original baby dress out of vintage linen that baby Rosie is modeling.  Just look at the bloomers, how darn cute are these (love them) You can click  to enlarge the photo.

I love reading "My Sew Sweet Studio"because you never know what beautiful creation Beverly is going to inspire us with. I always look forward to seeing all of her new and vintage fabric designs.

May your week be sweet with all that makes you  happy !