Love This Sign
I had to pop on and share this with you….I found it last weekend. It suits me perfectly since I am a true Southern girl. Hope you can read it.
Have a blessed day, friends!
Add on: I have had a number of requests asking where I found this sign. Go to www.magnolialanecollection.com Under keywords, click wall plaques. :-)
Barb
The Rooster Party Info is Coming
Hello Friends….all the information for the upcoming ‘Show Us Your Roosters Party 2’ is coming soon, in the next day or so, hopefully. I am just a tad tired from all the wonderful parties and events in Blogland in the last several days. Didn’t we have a ball?
After considerable thought, I have decided to link to my sidebar just as I did last year. There will also be some surprises this year. I hope you will join us and thanks for taking the Rooster Button (on my sidebar) to help me spread the word.
Now, I’m off to get a little time on the porch…….ahhhhhhh!
Barb
Sweet Gift from My Husband
It has been some time since I joined Pink Saturday, hosted by Beverly at How Sweet The Sound. Please visit her blog for a list of participants and to join all the Pink Fun! Thanks for hosting Beverly!
I have mentioned in a couple of prior posts that I collect Pink Milk Glass. Many people have never even heard of it but the serious collectors know all about it and how very difficult it is to find and how pricey it has become. I collected it for about 15 or so years before I all but gave up. It is the softest and most delicate shade of pink….almost a ‘cream pink’…and in certain lights, it can become almost white.
On the mantel above you can see some of my pieces. I have a rather large collection that is scattered everywhere in our home. The color makes it very easy to blend and mix with other pieces.
My dear husband surprised me with this divided platter for my birthday. It is one of the more rare pieces and one I have wanted for a very long time. Isn’t it beautiful? I hope you can see the delicate pink coloring. I shouldn’t have chosen to photograph this in the family room…..the room is filled to overflowing with light. :-)
This is a powder box that I use for a candy dish. Hubby has been into the candy….look how much is gone! Ha.
I have several of the cake plates and they are among my favorite pieces.
I found these butterfly dishes (also rare pieces) under about an inch of dust; I’m not kidding. I don’t think the seller had a clue as to their value.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my new gift from Ron and also some of my other pieces.
I will be around to visit everyone on Saturday. Thanks so much for stopping in to see me.
Barb
Meet the Queen Bee….Missy
“Okay….I had no idea Mom was coming home early and she would find me on the back of the sofa. Guess I am in big trouble! Well, probably not because Mom is a total sucker where I am concerned. Ha.” signed….Missy.
Barb
Lovely Tea Cup and Tea Book
Hello Bloggy Buddies, hope you are well this beautiful morning. I am still trying to get around to everyone on the Creative Spaces Party…wasn’t that fun?!
It has been quite a while since I have had a giveaway so I thought today ‘is the day.’
My giveaway includes the beautiful Sandy Lynam Clough book You Can Do Tea and the bone china Queen Anne teacup. It has tiny pink rosebuds on the cup and saucer and was made in England. Very delicate.
Here are some of the gorgeous images in the book….I am drooling and wish I had purchased one for myself! This book is all about showing us how we can ‘Do Tea’ in today’s fast paced world and with grace and style. Having tea with a friend….what in this world could be more of a blessing? ♥
To enter:
1. Leave a comment under this post only.
2. If you follow Bella Vista, you will receive another entry.
3. Blog about my giveaway or post the giveaway button on your sidebar, with a link back to Bella Vista, for another entry. You must let me know if you are doing this…okay.
That is a total of THREE chances to win!
The date has been extended through July 5th…ending at 5:00 Eastern Time. Winner will be announced on July 6th.
Many thanks for your sweet visit today. Sending blessings to you.
Barb
My Creative Space
Hello, I am so glad to welcome you in to my Studio….my creative space. A space that fills me with joy every single day.
Please come in and sit in my chair while we take our tour…..♥
Several years ago my husband announced to me that he would build me a studio if I would design it. Could it be true? I was beside myself with complete joy. He has building experience and I have design experience…so it was a match made in Heaven. The pictures below are the result of his hard work and talent. He built the room, which took one year, to my exact specifications….to say I was delighted with it would be a huge understatement. Here’s to my darling Ron….the absolute best husband ever!
The room is large so I am blessed to have an area to sit and relax….listen to music or read. I keep some of my favorite books close at hand.
While we are over here, let me show you the thread rack Ron built for me.
The other counters are built in but I decided to have this one made into a table that would provide me with the option of moving it to different areas of the room. I decided to have the counters made in pink…a decision that was rare for me. I ALWAYS put big-ticket items in neutrals…..but pink it was. I have never regretted it.
If you are a regular reader of Bella Vista, you know I am a seasonal gal and I have lots of decorative pieces. I designed shelves from where you see above to the very high ceiling (12 feet high) to hold my overflow decor pieces from the house.
There are also many shelves that hold overflow craft items that I did not photograph.
This is a very large farm table (I just adore it) that I placed smack in the middle of my studio. It serves many and varied purposes….anything from a desk to laying out patterns for sewing.
I love lots of ‘things’ on my table to inspire me.
I use this area for paper crafting and card making.
I am crazy for stamps and have more than I can count!
Beautiful papers give me such joy and I especially love Brenda Walton…..her things are filled with joy!
I do decorative painting in this area and I asked Ron to include a sink. I was so tired of going into the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room to change my paint water. What a blessing this is! I have used this poor sink to death! Of course, this was a big undertaking for such a simple little sink…..plumbing always is!
This is my silk flower storage for arrangements I put together in the house.
I do hope you have enjoyed my studio. The room contains a few areas that I did not photograph…those are waiting for another time. ;-)
Thank you so much for visiting with me. I always love having you!
Barb
A Wee Peek
Okay, I am the first one to admit….I am an awful tease! I just had to give you a peek inside my Studio that will be upcoming on Saturday for the ‘Where Bloggers Create’ Party. I am so excited….I missed this party last year and my Studio is so very dear to me. I’m not showing any creative areas…..ha……just a peek! Please come back and see me.
Missing you all!
Barb
A Sweet New Pillow for my Sitting Room
Yesterday I found this beautiful pillow for my little sitting room. It is the softest, sweetest shade of blue and I placed it on my chaise. Isn’t it lovely and delicate? It just makes me happy.
My husband has been teasing me and calling me the ‘Pillow Queen’ of late. I am a pillow person….don’t laugh. It takes me forever to remove all the pillows from our bed. A girl can never have enough of these little jewels.
I am linking to Blue Monday, hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Please visit her blog for a complete list of participants and to visit all the lovely blues. Thanks for hosting Sally!
Hugs, Barb
Little Miss Queen Bee
Yesterday I was working at my work table in my studio and had to leave for a few minutes to put a load of laundry in. When I came back, guess what I found in my workspace? The table is directly under a large skylight and my Missy was taking in the opportunity to sunbathe a bit! Ha. Don’t you love it?
What would we do without our precious animals?
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, Barb
Roosters Take Center Stage
I am now starting to remove many of the spring accessory items from our home and going to a richer and deeper color scheme. I generally do this starting in June and carrying through December. I especially love reds in the family room as the room is flooded with an abundance of natural light and the reds are always so welcoming.
Of course, if you read my blog, you already know of my love for Roosters. This fellow is quite large and one of my favorites.
Changing out the mantel is always fun. I love to lean my mirrors or pictures against the wall instead of hanging them…makes it so much easier to change my mind. :-)
I am linking to Table Top Tuesday hosted by Marty at A Stroll Thru Life. Please visit her blog for a list of participants. This is always such a fun meme and many thanks to Marty for hosting.
Thanks for your visit to spend some time with me. It is always appreciated!
Happy Tuesday, Barb
I Love This Pillow….Suits Me to a Tee
Hi Bloggy Buddies, I have missed you all. I took a week off to get some things done around the house and do some thinking. I am a reflective soul and have to get very quiet at times so I can hear my inner voice. Do you ever do that?
I’m still smiling about the pillow above….my husband and I both think it suits me to a ‘tee.’ Ha! Goodness, I am a pillow nut….they are everywhere in our cottage!
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Big ole hugs, Barb
