When things are so busy it really is nice just to have a day at home. I enjoy not having to be anywhere, mixed in with some relaxation as well as getting things done.
Raspberry Chocolate candle from Stephen's Candlrey in Hayden Lake, ID (just down the street from my mom). My favorite candles that they have are the Pumpkin and the Candy Corn (seasonal). Both are outstanding.
Family Room
One of my new pillows from The Farm Chicks sits in the Family Room. I should have done a close up of it - has a great faded French looking pattern. The fabric is from Shabby Chic.
I really enjoy dog figurines made in Occupied Japan. I have quite a few now and still don't tire of looking for them. I also have a couple of dog show trophies and ribbon.
This old wire filing basket work great for corralling magazines.
I've had this old tray for a couple of years now. I use it in so many different ways - for now it holds books that I often look at while sitting on the couch.
These are all finds from my trip to my mom's. All but the "A" are from The Farm Chicks show - the "A" is from a little antique store in Coeur d' Alene, ID called Forget-Me-Not.
I have more pictures, but I'll post those in my next entry.
Fun stuff!
Posted by: Amber | June 28, 2009 at 09:24 PM
It's so good to see you back sweetie! It's clear you and I were separated at birth when I look at your stack of books. I have all of them except CL Farmhouses so I'm no my way to Amazon to check it out! Hugs to you. Jen
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | June 29, 2009 at 09:19 AM
That candle looks yummy! I love your transferware dishes in your kitchen, and you've given me some ideas for new books to check out, thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Kristyn | June 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I am so happy that I found your blog!! I met you at the Farm Chicks, I was working with my friend, Jodee, at the Duchess booth!!! You, your mom and daughter are so adorable, it was great to meet you!!! Does your mom have a lot of things to bring to you? She is an awesome mom!!! I had such a great time at Farm Chicks and meeting people like you, made my trip from Colorado so worth it!!! Have a happy day, Diana
Posted by: Diana Thompson | June 30, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Allison,
I am very glad you are back blogging again. I've enjoyed your past posts and look forward to seeing all your collections.
Gretchen
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Posted by: Gretchen Gerg | June 30, 2009 at 05:54 PM
I love Sundays like that!
Very cute idea for the wire basket and those curved glass dog pictures are so unique. I've never seen anything like those. What a lucky find.
Posted by: Kim | June 30, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I stumbled on your blog one day and then spent hours here and checking out all your links--your blog introduced me to so many wonderful decor, shopping, and 'cozy home' ideas--so I bookmarked your page and am so glad to see you have new posts--yay! Checking out my blogs is now a major escape from my busy days, and is a daily joy---thanks so much! :) Your dog figurines are awesome, love them.
Posted by: Lenay | June 30, 2009 at 10:46 PM
hello.
I have been a silent stalker here for a long time now, hoping you would update. :O) I'm so glad I stopped by today and found that you have been updating. We don't know each other, but I have had hello once or twice before. My name is Sadie, I'm from England and have a little girl (aged 3). It's only over the past six months or so that I've realised that I love the Shabby Chic and vintage look, so sites like yours are a source of inspiration and utter delight :O) I am totally envious of the flea markets in the US. I know that there are antique markets and second hand sales etc in the UK, but not around here where I live. More's the pity. Never mind. It's lovely to be able to shop vicariously with you and your mum and daughter.
Well it's time I toodled off. Have a lovely 4th of July weekend
Sadie
Posted by: sadie | July 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Hi Allison,
Your home looks so charming and cozy!!
Hope you are well!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 01, 2009 at 02:14 PM
I love this post! I work on Sundays and Saturdays is always filled with my daughter's activities such as ballet. It's lovely to see how my idea of the perfect Sunday would be!
Allison. I sent you a private email last Saturday which just today bounced back to me. Argh! So I resent it today and hope you receive it. Let me know if you don't as I made a copy! xx
Posted by: Josephine Tale Pedder | July 01, 2009 at 11:42 PM
I know I have said it before...but I love your kitchen. It's a perfect mix....it has some clean, crisp whites with the warm hardwood floors, some marble, and beautiful colors. I would want to spend all my free time in there. Haha! It's always so fun and interesting to read about what other people collect...for example, your dog figurines made in Occ. Japan. That's so neat! I'm so excited that you have picked up blogging (even if it's just here and there!)...I always get so much inspiration from you! Take care!
Posted by: Katie | July 13, 2009 at 06:57 PM
WOW! This is beautiful and well-ordered/well-organize home. Like it.
Deirdre G
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