As you know, since we decided to move, shopping is a No-No around here. Even a very strict rule has been implemented: if 1 new thing comes in 4 old things have to come out.
Well, I need 4 old things to say good bye to, because I just couldn't resist this pretty bag from Janet at Flora Doora!
Her cute, cute bags are lined in plastic perfect to hold fresh flowers...
Jane's motto is: "Spreading happiness one bag at the time"
She sure was successful this time, I smile every time I walk by mine...
Hope this day brings you enough reason to smile! Happy White Wednesday!
One of the few good things about Winter in So. California is that the lizards disappear from my backyard and I finally can venture out and enjoy my morning coffee without the risk of a heart attack.
I don't have a bid yard, actually, no yard is big enough for me and lizards. If they are out, I'm in...simple and clear.
That's why these winter mornings... warm and oh so missed sunny moments are so enjoyable. Those moments when the roses let me think that Spring will soon be here....
those moments when the roses whisper in my ears: Enjoy us, because the lizards are also coming back soon! Yikes!!
Enjoy your weekend!
"When you suffer an attack of nerves you're being attacked by the nervous system. What chance has a man got against a system?"
more than I care to admit, I took home this wooden box. As many pieces that have followed me home, it came without a purpose or a reason...
I tried to work on it many times, but it always seemed like a huge work and I was never able to imagine the final product.
About 5 years ago got a wooden applique and coats and coats of putty... only promises, nothing concrete! 3 Wednesdays my wooden box made the sad trip from the garage to the curve... and those same nights the trip back to the garage.
Last week it finally happened, out with the applique, lots and lots of sanding, primer and of course, white paint.
My wooden box and I were re-connecting.
What better way for my transferware collection to make the trip LA-Buenos Aires than inside of my very sturdy wooden box?
1122...our address here in Cali
4...the people embarking in the adventure....
Once we settle, my wooden box will be perfect as a coffee table... the move from a 2400 sq. ft. home to an apartment half the size involves some creative storage!
I did something that I never do: I got a manicure.
A total treat for me!
Because I'm always painting or sanding or hammering, (and most of the time don't care for gloves!) manicures don't last and I feel like somehow I'm wasting my money.
But because things (I mean hands)
were out of control I went all girlie girlie and got myself a set of 10 pretty pink fingernails!
I can not say I enjoyed the process. But I sure love the results! the only problem is that now, I don't want to paint, or sand, or hammer... I don't even want to do the dishes!!!
All I'm willing to do (other than look at my pretty pink fingernails) is work with something soft and warm... like vintage sweater scraps.
So here you have it... a cute, warm, soft, chickie that didn't ruin my manicure!
the box I made some time ago... I'm not gluing either!! LOL!!!
We share a passion for all things old, cottage and chic! After 10 years of retailing, we have closed our San Clemente store but you can find us now at our Space in Country Roads, Orange, CA (Space #135)
We are constantly shopping for vintage and antique treasures: ironstone, china, linens, accessories and small pieces of furniture that we can rescue and give a new life to, so don't be surprised to see at the Flea Market on Sundays mornings!
Thank you for visiting us,
Clara & Marcela
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