2014 Happy New Year

I have to first explain that I had basically given up on the fact that I would be able to get back to my blog to post but thanks to my husband........it is now working again.  Thank you so much ! 

I think the first post should be a "2014 Happy New Year" post even though it is now March.

Greeting at the front door is the Victorian "Paris" dress form that gets dressed-up for many occasions. 

She is sporting an antique top hat and bridal veil.

Bringing in the New Year is always centered around food and the decor is centered around clocks.

Happy New Year !

Merry Christmas 2013

 In one of the previous posts, I was dreaming of a mantle for Christmas see it here.  Well..........

this year my dream came true.  While on a road trip though Ohio, we stopped by an antique mall and there was my dream mantle.  After the expert packing by my husband, we were able to bring it home

When I purchased it, I was thinking of painting it black or white but when I saw it in the room, the quarter-sawed oak gave a richness to the room and complimented the kitchen cabinets across the open room.

My home tour begins here:

 

The following photos are the ornaments made by my kids when they were 2 and 5 years old.

This is my favorite tree each year.

 

O Holy Night is what these carolers are singing

Hear "Oh Holy Night" here.

 

MERRY  CHRISTMAS  2013

The Three Speckled Hens Antique and Old Stuff Show in Paso Robles, CA was a fun venue last weekend.  If you want to keep being inspired to "Decorate with a Touch from the Past" visit my booth #4749 at:

Mill Creek Antique Mall

805 19th Street

Bakersfield, CA

10am-6pm

7  days a week

661-324-1900

Three Speckled Hens Antique Show

My friend, Leslie, and I just received word that we have been accepted to be vendors in the show "Three Speckled Hens".  This show is on the central coast of California in the city of Paso Robles.  Here is a photo we took of our treasures.

Join us for a fun antiquing weekend October 4-5, 2013
If you would like more information about the show, go to their website.