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.

Re-nested & Re-opening 2009

Three Chicas
Party Planner Patty, Furniture Diva Diane, and moi

flung open the doors just in time for January Art Hop..

I need photos of the side windows which Maggie Andersen so generously painted. Words cannot describe how luscious they are! Her fabuloso, floral painted windows provide a lovely privacy screen! It's perfect for my black thumb self! Stop by to see her whimsically painted flower garden...

Sweet Sten Hoiland of Chico was fun to watch while he created his whimsical wire characters...

A lovely night...with such lovely guests...

A fresher, brighter, lighter shop...

and a perfect match for our January Re-opening reception...

Fabulous "Troy Hawkins"corner in the shop...xoxo

So many people to thank for all the support they've given throughout 2008. Times are tougher than they've ever been...but I look forward to 2009 with a hopeful heart. Like the small piece of newsprint i've carried forever in my wallet. I wish i could remember where i found it. It's dog-eared & worn (kinda like me!) and reads; "You can't help noticing the bad times; they have ways of getting your attention. It's the good times that are easy to miss, hard to recognize until they're gone. You have to slow down and watch closely for them. And when you see one coming your way, reach out and grab it. Clutch it to your heart. Stand in awe of your good fortune, and be thankful. And before you let it go, lift it up for your children, point it out like a shooting star and let it shine. Make sure they see it. Remind them, lest they forget, that they are loved and life is good."...

Ooh, and lest i forget, a special thanks to "Ms. Capitan" for the fotos...you did mahhvelous!

Say a Prayer for Randy Miller...

I've blogged about Randy Miller before...Last time it was about his talent.

This time I wish it was for something similar...

(image from Flikr)

Recently, Randy was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Randy cannot work his concrete business or play with his band. Like many independent business owners and musicians, Randy doesn't have the health care to cover expenses to support his beautiful wife & two children. We are hosting a raffle in Redding for a brand new Wii. There are several businesses to buy tickets from. So, buy a ticket and help Randy win this battle. Every bit counts.

Check out the video for more information or donations. http://www.themyriad.net/

Favorite Things~continued...

dream homes with bottle brush trees...

blue cottage SOLD...

Cody Foster started making vintage houses in Nebraska back in '91. He was 16 years old when his grandmother taught him to craft lovely cottages and churches. People from all across the country collect his whimsical, classic abodes.

Cody's vintage tree is currently featured on the cover of this month's

Country Living Magazine.

The best part is hosting a drawing for one prime, real estate home.

Congrats to the Lovely Linda Graf! Linda won the Snowman Cottage when she atttended the "Champagne & Chocolate Indulgence Soiree" during Redding's "Holiday Shop Hop".

These are just some of my favorite "Goods"...

OK... I am a BaD BloGGer! I do not blog well... good Bloggers post fabulous images and wonderful write-ups weekly...Daily!!! Please forgive me, as being sole proprietress-Shop owner, mom, wife, Domestic Diva Extraordinaire...Ha! I am Crazy Busy wearing all the hats this Christmas season. This is where most Shop owners have no life of their own. Ahhh, the drama...

Currently, I am hosting the "Made in the (530) Show". Featured local artisan wares at the shop for the Holiday Season!

I've decided to post some of my faves now thru Christmas.

Today's pick: My favorite Tray from artist Viki Twyman

(pardon the bad blog fotog!)

Viki Twyman was introduced to me through the beautiful Kimberly Nicole. (If you haven't visited the lovely Kimberly Nicole Boutique yet, ladies you are missing out!). Viki not only produces fabulous jewelry for a great cause, she makes these custom wine bottle-cheese plates! You can custom order yours with about any image for that uncommon gift which is both functional and fabulous! Currently in stock are ones with great vintage images, be sure to swing by and check them out before Christmas!

*custom personalized cheese plates orders~ one week turnaround.*

Happy Happy Sunday Swoon

I love Sundays. I love Sundays. Yippee Skippee I love Sundays. (little dittie I sang this morning in my pjs while sipping coffee)...and then (record scratching) my husband showed me the morning paper with my head on the front page of our local Finance Section. Apparently our local paper cannot shave the good 20 pounds off my head like I asked. Fashion magazines shave a mere 2 millimeters off emaciated models, we fly rockets to the moon, for heaven's sake! I better dig out my leg warmers, and torn sweatshirts, and headbands/wristbands, and reeboks, and fanny belt for my bottled water and power bars, all my Richard Simmons tapes, and Butts & Gutts of Steeel vhs tapes! I'm gonna get my Jazz Hands goin'! Yowza!

They did an article on our local Shop Hop Redding which I spearheaded last year. You can read the article on Redding.com.

Sunday's swoon... It would look so lovely on Miss Andrea's wrist...(my 25 year old)...

bracelet on Laralewis.etsy.com

Check out her sweet blog: laralewis.blogspot.com...grab a cup of tea, (i like cofee) and visit this site. Her pieces are so fabulous. Each piece tells a story...sweet, dreamy, and definitely vintage inspired.

Happy Sunday to you!

Diva Day Friday & Design Chat Saturday...

Tonite is Diva Day Friday!

Diana Dorn's "Bags 2 Di 4" will be featured tonite. Diana's upcycled handbags are made with vintage leather/suede jackets and hip fabrics. She will also bring her fabulous textile table runners.

Swing by and say "Hey"!

Wine, cheese, & chocolate will be served...of course!

to "Celebrate the Diva in Ya!"

Halloween Entryway featured in Country Living Magazine...

diggin' the door color
...(um, "diggin"??? Yeah, my lingo is stuck in the 70's)...

Upside-down gourds/skulls are cute...

Ut Oh...another Pre-Thanksgiving chore for me & my man!

Tune in this Saturday to KLXR Radio-1230 AM @ 9am

for the "Home Zone" with Sally Marbry.

Welcoming Fall Entryways will be the topic.

Then, head over to the shop for "Domestic Diva-Design Chat" @ 11am.

coffee, croissants, and fresh fruit will be served.