Happy Holidays!

I'm getting a jump on the new year resolutions and starting this new blog. I've actually been blogging since 2005 and have taken my blog in different directions over the years. I was a long time typepad user but have recently realized that some widgets, posting issues and comment options have led me back to the simple/faithful blogger. Also, who can beat FREE?!?! lol

This blog is going to be a mix of my family time, my creative happenings, business ventures, online selling (i {heart} Etsy and use eBay from time to time). I've tried seperating all these venues in the past and it's left me with several blogs that I neglected. Time for a change....looking forward to 2011! Are you with me? :)

Happy Holidays!

Just a couple weeks until Christmas!  Are you ready???  I'm still searching for a few gifts but other than that...bring it on. :)

I was running behind with my holiday decor this year and just.now.finished decorating.  Similar to last year, our 8ft tree is adorned with black, silver and red.  I'm a fan of regal decor but it's soooo not me so this is my version for 'where I come from'. lol

 
(yes, we have been putting off getting the crown molding up for some time now...priorities...i tell ya. lol)

 
(few of the ornaments close up.  I enjoy adding to them after each Christmas when they go on sale. :) )

 
(this is OUR mantel.  we do not have a fireplace so this mantel piece I aquired at a yard sale has held our stockings)

 
(love this skinny tree that someone left out at the curb last year.  It told me to bring it home. ;) )

 
(this is what I love...dimmed lights and a tree shining bright.  now, where is my hot chocolate. :) )



 

Also joined in Christmas Tour of 2010 @ The Nester's blog

progress

progress in many ways actually...surgery went well and i am on my way to feeling more energy than i have in a long, long time.  still a bit tender but doing more every day.  the grand opening at the shop has come and gone.  i enjoyed hanging out there some during that time and helping where i could.  we managed to add in a display unit (hubby made it!) and now i can get my refurbished decor added in the space.  furniture still manages to come and go and requests are a plenty!  if you haven't had a chance to stop in, please do so and if you know when, let me know and i will try to be there.  i stop in often to help or just fluff my stuff. :)

 

sunday noonish...sitting in my pjs.

nice title? lol  it's the first day in many that i haven't had a jillion things to do and on top of that i have been feeling ill.  no worries, i'm tough...most days.  i have gall bladder surgery this coming week so i am hoping...with fingers crossed...that i will be feeling much better by next weekend.  i must!  i have so many pieces of furniture and decor items that stare at me as i pass them buy in the garage, back room, hallway....um, living room...lol  do you get my drift?!  i have furniture E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E! lol  no, seriously, it is starting to fade away as we get things refurbished and up in the shop.  i am very thankful with the positive responses we continue to get and look forward to finishing the next FUN piece.

i know i have mentioned tutorials and such but i still have that on hold as i get through this week but i wanted to show a fun set we just took to shop yesterday.

have a creative day! :)

 

this 70'ish three piece set was begging for a new finish since the stain/clear coat was almost non-existant when we bought it from an estate sale.  paired it with some "oops" berh grey/blue paint and smokey glaze, this set has taken on a new life and waiting for a new home....now! :)

finding the line between work and fun

how's that for a title???  i've enjoyed refurbishing things for quite some time now and ultimately i have an unreal amount of creative ideas whirling around in my head that NEED to come out! lol  since 'opening shop' i have battled with sick children, bronchitis myself and having multiple stones in my gall bladder hasn't helped much either.  i know, probably 'tmi' to most who read this but it's my blog and i will share stuff from time to time. lol

i am scheduled to have my gall bladder out on Nov. 12th and i am praying this will end all/fix all with my health issues and i can bust out some fabulous junk....i mean, treasure! :) 

just wanted to make a quick post with a few more pieces we got done and have already gone to new homes...hope to have time in the near future to post about some before and afters.  maybe even some tutorials for kicks! :)

 

 

 
 

have a wonderfully creative day,

amy