a little pumpkin love starts the season off right!

looking forward to a weekend of pumpkin patching with my sweet family....and stew with the crew!!

My Trip to Nipomo and "The Booth"

I was invited to join a couple of pals in a local Antique/Craft Shop, to rent a booth. I did it and am very excited to say ...TODAY I started to set up :) I am looking forward to sharing the journey with all my sweet followers. My little spot is small but I pray to grow and I pray to have the time to make it happen.

The News:

My best pal and I have officially made a tradition to head down to Nipomo, twice a year, for the Remnants of the Past Flea Market. We have now made it a weekend long ...girls trip :). Last year we stumbled upon an amazing B and B, and this past weekend was our 2nd stay at the gorgeous Tuscan Style home , where we were spoiled rotten for 48 hours. This year we were fortunate to have hang out with Rachel Ashwell. Her new book is so inspiring and her when she spoke , she was incredibly real and directly from her soul.

We found amazing goods that I can hardly wait to make a part of my home. We also made some interesting memories along the way. BTW.. traveling with 4 girls can make for one eventful weekend!

Did I mention the wine tasting on the way down to the Flea Market? Too many winery's to choose from. We usually choose 2 or 3 new ones each time. This time...well...we struck out... BUT Route 46 winery , had amazing pear pie :) The wine was not to my liking but the deli was beyond incredible.

Ok..back on track !!! We started out wine tasting, followed by shopping in SLO (San Luis Obisipo) Hung out in Cal Poly college town (Christina and I thought we were back in college for about 2 hours.

But realized we really are getting old so, went to dinner with our buddies and her daughter and daughters room mate...Im convinced they think Im totally cool.

We slept like babies and then headed to the flea market!!

We bought pumpkins.......

We bought......we ate...we laughed....we met new friends..we bought......

We hung with Rachel ASHWELL..Queen of the Shab!!!!!

We bought too much and ended up renting a U- Haul (not in the plan).

Yet, we had no hitch - nor adapter - nor hook ups - NOR experience driving a trailer...

That is just another memory ..Right?

I made it home to my babies to which I am so darn grateful for! Thank you Jesus!!!!!

Delaney and Allie

Miss KatieGrace

Oh, forgot to mention - I got a ticket along the way!!! One expensive trip. But worth every penny.

Who loves an OLD ironing board?

I am getting ready for my little adventure and before I leave, I must post my latest finding...Im in love with it!! Not sure I can part with this beauty.  She currently resides in my living room with both chippy doors shut...love the color and texture.  BTW....I do not iron :)

To Gather with Love.....the coup

Who wouldn't want and vintage chicken coup for a coffee table. Currently, my favorite piece in the house. Had to share a sneak peek....of much more fun to follow.

A day of Delaney

....Well, lets just say she is colorful, spicy and full of Fun!!!!! She is the littlest of my 3 wonderful "Littles" and if you follow, she is Laney. She tells me how she wants to be woken up, pours her own cereal and my goodness...she will run the rest of her day. I would like you all to meet Delaney Faith...The Wizzle....The Frizz....Mc wizzley woo!!!

We had our two beautiful little ladies. Katie Grace was 7 and Allie was 4. We were rollin along with life. School, play dates, family time and extra curricular. We were content and lovin life. Life was as we thought it should roll. Never dreamed I would have a 3rd, gave it a whirl and into my life came the 4th most beautiful blessing of my life. Thank you Lord for my Frizzle.

Design World - a bit of a surprise and "Gathering" to share. Stay tuned as I can hardly wait to share the fun with you all...Have a most fabulous weekend.

Fall has arrived ....

How happy I am..time to enjoy a sweet, hot cup of coffee and bundle up around the fire. Time to collect white pumpkins and dried corn, gather as a family with great friends and share crock pot dinners. I love this time of year!

Back to School!!! and decorating idea #1

We made it through the first week of " back to school". A bit rough getting the littlest of the littles in a new preschool (unplanned) but we are off and running. Everyone is thrilled with the classroom arrangements. KatieGrace "Miss Middle Schooler"...trying to keep her focus off mascara and lip gloss and back into studying (rough!!). Allie "Little Miss 3rd Grader" ..runs to the bus, who cares what she has on, as long as she gets there, she is thrilled! Then we have Delaney...well, she started her week in school with a black eye...from falling out of bed - NO JOKE, a Pre K class with NO TEACHER!!!! , again NO JOKE and croup! Well, we got through it all and I am happy to say she is in a good school with a fab teacher. Everyone is settled in and ready for a great year.

Vintage tool box with garden flowers

I have spent wayyyy tooooo much time on the blogger. Love it and am completely inspired in several areas. Photography ( too bad our beautiful camera was stolen at my reunion), cooking and decorating. I did mention that I would start blogging some before and after photos and throw out some fun and simple decorating tips so here I go....... tonights basic decorating idea #1

1. grab an old vintage tool box (flea market or grandparents garage)

2. fill the sections with silver julep cups or sippy cups, whatever is handy

3. grab your scissors and cuts some of your favorite , homegrown flowers to fill the cups

4. you can put cups of flowers in each section OR....for a entertaining...silverware looks great in the empty sections, gorgeous way to display.

Have fun....use it as a centerpiece, for entertaining or just out on the ole coffee table.