Diva Day Friday - jewelry with a cause...

I met Viki and Bobbi through Kimberly Nicole and was delighted when they joined the 'made in the (530) show'...

It was then I learned the story of 'Lorie Lynn Jewelry' - Jewelry with a cause.

Lorie Lynn was a good friend of Viki and Bobbi's. Lorie lost her battle with cancer after a valiant 2 year struggle. Every piece of jewelry that Viki and Bobbi create is in honor of Lorie Lynn's generous spirit and her love for life. Their website reads that ' a little of Lorie's spirit goes into every piece they make'... 10 percent of sales benefit education & prevention research of cancer.

Join us for wine, cheese, and chocolate! It's for a great cause!

Diva shoes optional...

sunday swoon...

Two young chicas strolled into the shop yesterday and we chatted about Rachel Ashwell style, refurbished/upcycled furniture, and our love for vintage goods. i mentioned a designer i stumbled upon on the 'decor 8' blog. i initially thot she was from the UK. i stand corrected. Her name is Lyn Gardner and she is actually from Australia. i am now a fan...she is lovely inspiring.
i hope you enjoy this video as much as i do! Oh, and if ever you head down under, this is a must see on your travel agenda!

Today's lovely Sunday Swoon...

Spring...

images taken by Doni Greenberg of last year's tour.

a sweet sign done by Maggie Andersen.

It's coming....it's coming...it's coming! The 3rd Annual Cottage Tour, that is! I just met with Sheri of Fabrics Etc, Lynni of Antique Cottage & Gardens, and Jeanette of Infinite Designs. Much was discussed and we are all looking forward to Spring. Now, the search begins for (4) four cottage-style 'nests' to feature on this year's tour! These fotos were taken by Doni Greenberg who wrote a lovely column. The tour benefited Habitat for Humanity. This year's tour will benefit our local Redding Women's Refuge.

Lyndi and David Jenkins' romantic mantle.

Bev & Matt Clark's retro living room.

vintage glass insulators on the windowsill of Barbara and Dan Sturgill.

a petite wine tasting room in Greg Reimann's 1920's home

(now The Desmond House B&B).

Maggie Andersen's Art Farm in Palo Cedro.

Last year Maggie & Ed Andersen graciously hosted an artisan faire complete with 20 artists, music,and refreshments!

Four lovely nests, beautiful sunny weather, and lots of smiles. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying a prayer that this year is just as good!

Mark your calendar: Sunday, April 26th from 11am-4pm. Ticket cost: $20. each.

sunday swoon

Lovely Troy covered the shop during Art Hop last nite so i could leave a bit early...

a sign posted as i walked thru the door...

my sweet hostess (Alex) immediately took my coat, hat, and bags and asked me to please have a seat...

I didn't ask for roses...

I think this young garcon (my son Ryan) had something to do with it... he lit candles, turned on music, and asked if i preferred a glass of red or white with my meal...

i chose white...

The kids left...i had a clean white comforter near a roaring fire...and that is my sunday swoon of last nite's Valentines Day treat.

February, the month of love...

At the dinner table last Sunday, I told Tom & his sweet girlfriend Destiny, that all i wanted for Valentines Day was a good meal, a good glass of merlot, and a fresh down comforter. (A nice roaring fire in the hearth would be nice, too....hint to my man).

Yeah, i know i'm easy.

Some people do not believe in a soul mate. I choose to differ.

My favorite tickets. "if i had one hundred wishes i would gift them all to you"...

Underneath a wall fountain, a quote on a vintage chalkboard. "The human heart yearns for the beautiful".

A mom for so many, many years I have baked dozens of heart-shaped cookies, cut & pasted hundreds of Valentines on our dining room table, & let my man of 20+ years know how much i do appreciate him. Simple. No diamonds, no roses, no fuss...just plain domestic bliss...

Here's to a Happy Valentines Day for all. May it be your lover, a friend, your kid(s), someone whom you love, admire, and appreciate, be sure to let them know.