Monday, March 30, 2009

quick re-nest monday!


Today i did an entryway 're-nest' for an older ranch-style home.
before...
after...
Normally we pick wall colors first. However, on Thursday of last week I received a visit from Julie Marsh, a freelance writer who is writing an article for a new publication (through the local paper due out late spring). She asked if I would be able to do a 'before & after' by Monday. (Here's where it gets cRaZy)...I was madly preparing for Diva Day Friday and heading out of town for a weekend getaway with my family. I knew I wouldn't be home until well after midnite on Sunday. (Soooo, just hook an IV of coffee to my arm & i can pull anything off! No problem!). Monday morning came WAY too fast...and still more to do!
Using primarily the homeowner's belongings, the piano was placed in their family room, and I rearranged their entryway space. I asked if they had black & white or sepia tone images of their parents or grandparents. They found one for me to hang. The others are going to be framed and will look fabulous flanking the wall with the lone one. What a lovely way to pay tribute. A little paint, some plants, proper window treatments...we're on our way!
Before.

After.

...and that was quite the quick 're-nest' on this gorgeous Monday!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

fresh local goodness...




...at the shop tomorrow nite
sweet Jillian Dillon of Ashbury Road
Fresh pina colada jam cake and bubbly will be served.
(Plus a FAB SALE!)...
VIVA LA DIVA DAY FRIDAY!

Monday, March 16, 2009

a look back at 2nd Saturday Art Hop...

Dejon Weldon, (left), is the featured Art Hop artist at the shop. She is the sweetest! We had a casual, lovely Art Hop evening. Hanging out with young visitors can be inspiring & nostalgic.

Dejon's images are intimately tucked in the corner of the shop...
Chicas from Iceland, they were FABulous!

Swing by and check out her images of Carnivale in Venice and the black & white images of a cute, piccolo vecchio! Art Hop is a great way to get out on the town and visit all the local talent & local businesses who provide wine & nosh (at least i do!)...So, grab a pal and get Hoppin'!






Thursday, March 12, 2009

sunday swoon...

Rainy Sundays are heavenly. Taking inventory at the shop is not. (On a Sunday, no less). A shop task with my kind (& mostly patient) husband. Lovely grandma has taken the moppets for the day while Tim & I knock this out. Grabbing my blues mix to play loud at the shop. This might be a good day after all...
Happy Sunday to ya!







I say Songria... you say Sangria...

For my 49th , I mean "Who's Counting?" Birthday Party, I decided to host a Sangria Party...   {image source:  Pinterest...