Show love...

It took us a long, long time to start doing shows...in reality, it took Sister Extraordinaire a long, long time to convince me to do shows.

Let's be realistic, it's not easy.
All the loading, unloading, set up, packing up, load and unload again are not in our fave's list, but we did it once and had fun...
...so we did it again, and it was easier and funner...

and now, we love the monthly La Maison Rustique Show.

We not only get to sell our pretties...

we also get to spend the day with some super creative women...

Women that just like us need to create and stay busy...
that have a passion and follow it.
Women that share and inspire us.

Women that love vintage, recycling and a little bit of glam...

Yes, it's hard work but every trip to Temecula provides us with a whole new creative energy that keeps us going, and going and going!

It also provides with a truck full of projects...because we never leave La Maison without bringing home some poor pieces in need of some TLC!
We will be showing some of those projects this coming week, so make sure you come back and take a look around...we really hope to inspire you!

The road to our new adventure...

The first time we visited Country Roads about eight years ago, we thought we had died and gone to Shabby Heaven...

Full of wonderful architectural pieces, 2DIE4 white chippy furniture, out of this world displays and tons of rusted to perfection garden furniture, Sue's store became right away our favorite place to shop .

With time, we fantasied with the idea of having a space there but it seemed like it was never the right time...
busy with our own store...
not the right space available...
not enough merchandise...
the economy sucks....
you know, just life!

But a few weeks back, we decided: no more excuses and let's give it a try...
We are going for a farm-chic look...

a little bit of country...

a little bit of gold...


some altered pieces....

lots of vintage findings ....



and our favorite whites!

It's a small space, but we hope to make it big in charm...

stop by and visit our new adventure...

Ask for Space #135 and the cool girls from Country Roads will show you the way!


"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life"
~Confucius~


We hope this is a white enough post, because today is White Wednesday!
For more inspiring white treasures visit Katherine at Faded Charm and all her lovely guests!

Junkin' Monday #12

We are back!

Friday was fun!!...we spent it with all the talented girls from La Maison Rustique in Temecula. The barn looked better than ever...the displays were over the top...(pictures coming soon) customers were happy and most of them walked away with treasures.

Of course we were not only satisfied sellers but also very happy customers...

Here are just some of our finds...

A very cute (to me) and very creepy (to Clara) composition doll head...(someone added a plastic body that will have to go, sorry dolly)

To be honest....she is a little creepy, but I couldn't resist her.
She was only $5.00 and she needed a good home...

Another thing we couldn't resist was this folding child's chair...red and chippy...old and sweet!!

A collection of 6 books...dated 1897...charming!!

Another clock face...we were looking for a big one this time and we found it: this one is about 12" round...and was only $3.00!

6 of the most amazing crystals we have even seen!
Talking about size...these vintage beauties measure 6" long each!...perfect canvas for some gorgeous ornaments!

We also found some vintage tulle, ribbon and lace...

Lots of vintage bottles to alter....

a shabby, peely mail box that we plan to use in a Christmas vignette...

And a lot more but you will have to wait a couple of days to see it all!

If you are wondering why we are shopping so much, come back tomorrow and we might have an explanation for you, but lets just say that our reason includes
a "road" to something new and hopefully wonderful!

But in the meantime...show us...what have you brought home this week?

Even Lil Creepy is curious!!

Shadow Shot Sunday...

Between things to be done....

and projects already tackled...

it's were we all usually spend our week...
Make sure you take time to enjoy your weekend!!

For a very relaxing and inspiring time visit
Hey Harriet! and all the talented Shadow Shot Sunday participants!

How do we do it?...

We take a busy mantle, full of trinkets and non-related items....

and transform it into a cleaner, more polished display with a mirror much more in scale with the rest of the fireplace...

We pay attention to an awkward shape wall under the stairs and by the front door and take it from forgettable...

to a "Welcome Home" wall...

We change the vibrant green walls and Tommy Bahamas furniture...

for a much calmer palette, suited for a room where the family spends a lot of time...

We choose taupe and chocolate walls as the perfect background for some white furniture...

and rich gold chenille....

Before....

and after....

We add new surfaces where to keep a drink or a book...

and we use a mix of vintage, new...

and personal touches...

That's how we completely change the feel of a room...in a budget!

Our Customer's Family Room makeover is finally done...
and we are so glad we have these pictures to share it with all of you.

"Find a job you like and you add five days to every week"
~H. Jackson Browne~