Beach House Design Ideas

She is a thing of Beauty

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMocsplGPcI/AAAAAAAABmo/PyhqUcChLtk/s1600/CIMG0146.jpgstatue.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533266645579349442" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMocsplGPcI/AAAAAAAABmo/PyhqUcChLtk/s400/CIMG0146.jpgstatue.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The past few weekends I have been up in <span style="font-size:180%;">Santa Barbara</span></div><br /><div align="center">watching our son play in showcases for different college baseball teams.</div><br /><div align="center">I took a walk in between the 2 games he played on Sunday</div><br /><div align="center">and look what I found next to the baseball field and the street.</div><br /><div align="center">I don't know how old she is but isn't she</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">beautiful</span></div><br /><div align="center">I wanted to take her home and put her in my garden</div><br /><div align="center">I think I might have been in need of female conversation and I found her to be a fabulous listener LOL</div><br /><div align="center">so I am happy to share her with you all</div><br /><div align="center">a thing of beauty is a joy forever so true...</div><br /><div align="center">Blessings</div><br /><div align="center">Pam</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

She is a thing of Beauty

The past few weekends I have been up in Santa Barbara watching our son play in showcases for different college baseball teams. I took a wal...

5:59 PM

♥French Silver Ladles♥

<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZJssC_71I/AAAAAAAABmY/JjIKJHUlxEk/s1600/CIMG0165.jpg3+french+ladels+front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532190224358043474" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZJssC_71I/AAAAAAAABmY/JjIKJHUlxEk/s400/CIMG0165.jpg3+french+ladels+front.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> These 3 <span style="font-size:180%;">French</span> silver ladles I</div><br /><div align="center">found at a flea market in<span style="font-size:180%;"> Paris.</span></div><br /><div align="center">I was walking past and stopped in my tracks</div><br /><div align="center">My <span style="font-size:130%;">heart </span>skipped a beat. I tried not to act too excited</div><br /><div align="center">Then I had to make a decision which <span style="font-size:180%;">one </span>of these fabulous ladles to buy.<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZI4-WwsHI/AAAAAAAABmI/T16ySCXWhMA/s1600/CIMG0166.jpgfrench+monogram+ladel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532189335919571058" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZI4-WwsHI/AAAAAAAABmI/T16ySCXWhMA/s400/CIMG0166.jpgfrench+monogram+ladel.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><p align="center"></a>This one is gorgeous and even has a monogram</p><br /><p align="center">How could I resist this one?</p><br /><p align="center">♥<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZIojIGh1I/AAAAAAAABmA/pF8C8ULlLAA/s1600/CIMG0163.jpg3+with+bread+board.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532189053732423506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZIojIGh1I/AAAAAAAABmA/pF8C8ULlLAA/s400/CIMG0163.jpg3+with+bread+board.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>So...I stood there holding all 3 in my hands trying</p><br /><p align="center">to decide between the larger ladle, </p><br /><p align="center">the monogrammed ladle </p><br /><p align="center">and the filigree ladle.<br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZH4as8PSI/AAAAAAAABlo/6Ry5k32Kow0/s1600/CIMG0168.jpg+silver+ladels.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532188226837298466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMZH4as8PSI/AAAAAAAABlo/6Ry5k32Kow0/s400/CIMG0168.jpg+silver+ladels.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><p align="center"></a>Then my wonderful Husband said why don't you just get them all.</p><br /><p align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yippee</span></p><p align="center">What a great idea </p><p align="center">He was so hungry he just did not want to wait <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">any longer</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span></span></p><br /><p align="center">We had taken the train to the flea market and on our way back to the Hotel we got off at the wrong stop but we found a great restaurant called</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chez</span></span></span> Clement</span></p><p align="center">yummy and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">delicious</span></span></p><p align="center">I loved the decor of the restaurant then I noticed</p><br /><p align="center">On the walls were</p><br /><p align="center">Silver Ladles</p><p align="center">Sometimes getting lost can be so much fun especially in Paris</p><p align="center">Which Ladle would you have picked?</p><p align="center">♥</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p><br /><p align="center"></p>

♥French Silver Ladles♥

These 3 French silver ladles I found at a flea market in Paris. I was walking past and stopped in my tracks My heart skipped a beat. I tr...

8:14 PM

Halloween Decorating Magic

<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSaoTDytoI/AAAAAAAABk4/I8UFhYQL_QU/s1600/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531716259419436674" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSaoTDytoI/AAAAAAAABk4/I8UFhYQL_QU/s400/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Hi All,</div><div align="center">Happy Sunday before </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Halloween </span></div><div align="center">I am so excited to share with you the picture</div><div align="center">I received from a sweet follower who was inspired </div><div align="center">to decorate her mantel from the picture above.</div><div align="center">Here is the Mantel I decorated with </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">white pumpkins</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSabjzuk3I/AAAAAAAABkw/V-f70dTkhBY/s1600/mail.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531716040577160050" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSabjzuk3I/AAAAAAAABkw/V-f70dTkhBY/s400/mail.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />And here is Cindi's artistic flare.<br />Love the <span style="font-size:130%;">richer tones</span> of her mantel more traditional<br />I like the spider webs hanging down</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">spooky</span> and fun </div><div align="center">Thank You <span style="font-size:130%;">Cindi for sharing your</span> design pic I love your ideas<br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSTucFGVQI/AAAAAAAABko/KgXajIEUt8U/s1600/CIMG0157_jpgboo_cute.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531708668338656514" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSTucFGVQI/AAAAAAAABko/KgXajIEUt8U/s400/CIMG0157_jpgboo_cute.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />My BOO pumpkins and yes a little orange too<br />♥<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSR8iP13gI/AAAAAAAABkg/1IQSQ5ZMhsw/s1600/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531706711489240578" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TMSR8iP13gI/AAAAAAAABkg/1IQSQ5ZMhsw/s400/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 325px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>and here is the inspiration picture again that I found in Country Living magazine<br />I love that Cindi and I brought our own artistic ideas to the<br />design of our <span style="font-size:180%;">Halloween</span> mantels. </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanks</span> to all of you for your comments and emails<br />It is so fun to hear that you have been inspired to try a new idea.<br />Only one week to go<br />are you decorated and ready? </p><p align="center">You still have time to decorate and create a little <span style="font-size:180%;">magic</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">♥</span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>

Halloween Decorating Magic

Hi All, Happy Sunday before Halloween I am so excited to share with you the picture I received from a sweet follower who was inspired to de...

1:05 PM

Debi from Out of the Blue

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8lVzxCuZI/AAAAAAAABkY/MDnoCvk5pnQ/s1600/debi_in_romantic_country.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530179924037646738" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8lVzxCuZI/AAAAAAAABkY/MDnoCvk5pnQ/s400/debi_in_romantic_country.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This is beautiful <span style="font-size:180%;">Debi </span></div><div align="center">You may have seen her in</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Romantic Country Magazine</span> recently</div><div align="center">when we got a glimpse of Debi at her shop </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Out of the Blue<br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8lJCR3zNI/AAAAAAAABkQ/d3TJDJrytl0/s1600/romantic_country_fall_issue_023.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530179704595139794" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8lJCR3zNI/AAAAAAAABkQ/d3TJDJrytl0/s400/romantic_country_fall_issue_023.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Debi also hosts a fun <span style="font-size:180%;">Mermaids Mercantile</span></div><div align="center">the last weekend of every month at her shop. </div><div align="center">It is filled with fabulous vendors and treasures </div><div align="center">315 South Cedros Avenue</div><div align="center">Solana beach, Calif 92075</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8kpyFmrOI/AAAAAAAABkI/fo9p6PH7m-0/s1600/outblueflyer.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530179167672773858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8kpyFmrOI/AAAAAAAABkI/fo9p6PH7m-0/s400/outblueflyer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Debi is one of the sweetest and most talented women I know </p><p align="center">For the next 2 weeks<br />Debi and her Mom are collecting blankets and clothing for an orphanage in Mexico.</p><p align="center"> Please stop by Out of the Blue and remember to donate.<br />What a Blessing<br /><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8jIzAHziI/AAAAAAAABkA/cG2AHYIvNAk/s1600/DSC_0346.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530177501470903842" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TL8jIzAHziI/AAAAAAAABkA/cG2AHYIvNAk/s400/DSC_0346.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a><br />Here is the smile that greets you at Out of the Blue<br />You can also visit Debi's blog at<br /><a href="http://themermaidsmercantile.blogspot.com/">http://themermaidsmercantile.blogspot.com/</a><br />for more fun pictures and information<br />Have a great day </p><p align="center"><br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></p>

Debi from Out of the Blue

This is beautiful Debi You may have seen her in Romantic Country Magazine recently when we got a glimpse of Debi at her shop Out of the Bl...

10:12 AM

Air Kiss

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENUOWqrIk4g/Tc64WcAjYdI/AAAAAAAAEKA/6aykPG8QWT0/s1600/Recently%2BUpdated98.jpgairkiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENUOWqrIk4g/Tc64WcAjYdI/AAAAAAAAEKA/6aykPG8QWT0/s640/Recently%2BUpdated98.jpgairkiss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E9gXlbNwacE/Tc61aX-k3kI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/uPWNb8UefzY/s1600/lilacsinpitcher.jpg+lara+airkiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E9gXlbNwacE/Tc61aX-k3kI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/uPWNb8UefzY/s640/lilacsinpitcher.jpg+lara+airkiss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span></div><br />Look at these fabulous pictures of </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">White Ironstone</span><br />They were taken by Lara at Air Kiss</div><div align="center">I am so excited to be visiting with her</div><div align="center"></div><div style="color: #444444;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Welcome to<br />White Ironstone Cottage<br />I love your blog and the name is adorable</div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;">How did you decide on the name<span style="font-size: 180%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 180%;"> <a href="http://beachychic.blogspot.com/">Air Kiss</a></span><br />I wanted the name of my blog to represent</div></div><div align="center">the color white somehow and I often think of white as being light and airy.<br />One day, I started to remember the name of that lip gloss<br />that usually came with all the Clinique gift-with-purchase kits<br />~ Air Kiss~.<br />I've always loved the name of that lip gloss, so<br />I decided it would be a cute blog name.</div><br /><div align="center" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">What do you Collect?</span></div><br /><div align="center">Some of my favorite vintage items to collect are<i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">white ironstone, linens, lace and old buttons.</span></i><br />I also will buy vintage postcards if the art or<br />photo is adorable and what I read on the back makes me smile. </div><br /><div align="center"><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Do you have a favorite place to find Treasures?</span></div></div><br /><div align="center">There is an incredible Antique Centre in the next town<br />over from where I live that I frequent often.<br />It is one of those stores that goes from<br />room to room and so on, including a basement<br />where everything is marked at 50% off!<br />I call it my happy place and like to escape<br />there to find new treasures and of course, inspiration.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">What is inspiring you for the Holidays?</span></div></div><br /><div align="center"><br />I am very influenced by the Swedish "Lantlig" look<br />right now. So of course, lots of simple whites,<br />but I am also trying to work in some simple accents of red.<br />I think a bit of red makes everything pop esthetically.<br />I also am looking to <span style="font-size: 130%;">Jeanne d' Arc Living</span> magazine<br />to get some inspiration rolling for me.<br />I'm excited to decorate with sprigs of pine greenery, pinecones..<br />rustic things from nature as well as vintage ornaments<br />and simple Ikea holiday bits 'n bobs.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Do you decorate with White Ironstone?</span></div></div><br /><div align="center">Absolutely. I love to display my growing collection<br />on a white wooden wall shelf and around<br />the house in small vignettes. I'm always<br />searching for ironstone decorating inspiration.<br />The cool hue of white ironstone is so<br />pleasing to my eye - both to look at in person and in photography. </div><br /><div align="center">♥</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div style="color: #444444;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="color: #444444;">Lara and I have so much in common.<br />She is a new kindred spirit<br />Please visit her blog you will love her photos and her wonderful sense of humor too.<br />Thank You Lara<br />  so much fun getting to know you better<br />love that you love<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">White Ironstone</span><br />too</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="color: #f4cccc;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pam</span></div>

Air Kiss

♥ Look at these fabulous pictures of White Ironstone They were taken by Lara at Air Kiss I am so excited to be visiting with her Welcome to ...

2:41 PM

Care and Cleaning White Ironstone

<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLuhD5N5fEI/AAAAAAAABi4/rxiPMKQtwK4/s1600/CIMG0157.jpgironstone+mine+pitcher.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529190055798209602" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLuhD5N5fEI/AAAAAAAABi4/rxiPMKQtwK4/s400/CIMG0157.jpgironstone+mine+pitcher.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>This is one of my favorite</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone </span></div><div align="center">Pitchers.</div><div align="center">It is on display on the dining room table</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLug1ag3zbI/AAAAAAAABiw/OpBG6NVMrno/s1600/CIMG0148.jpgcrest+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529189807038123442" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLug1ag3zbI/AAAAAAAABiw/OpBG6NVMrno/s400/CIMG0148.jpgcrest+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>This is the <span style="font-size:130%;">Crest </span>on the bottom of the bowl in the next picture<br />I wanted to show you so if you are looking for<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone </span><br />you will be sure to check the bottom for the <span style="font-size:130%;">Crest</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLugq6qSH0I/AAAAAAAABio/PMcZjjFDsU4/s1600/CIMG0150.jpgironstone+bowl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529189626688970562" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLugq6qSH0I/AAAAAAAABio/PMcZjjFDsU4/s400/CIMG0150.jpgironstone+bowl.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>To Take care of your<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Ironstone </span><br />I have a few tips to share with you<br />For general cleaning try toothpaste and a toothbrush<br />for tougher stains try soaking for 2 days in hydrogen peroxide<br />I used this for the bowl above and it turned out pristine white.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLugaMKJtKI/AAAAAAAABig/L32RQkE7cVo/s1600/CIMG0156.jpgpitcher+ironstone+side+shot.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529189339328263330" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLugaMKJtKI/AAAAAAAABig/L32RQkE7cVo/s400/CIMG0156.jpgpitcher+ironstone+side+shot.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I like to display flowers in my<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone</span><br />pitchers<br />If you have rings in the pitcher afterwards mix<br />50 percent water and 50 percent<br />hydrogen peroxide soak for a few hours.<br />Never use bleach on<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone</span><br />it will damage the glazing<br /><br />I love that many of you are starting to collect<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">White Ironstone</span><br />It is Classic and Timeless and goes with every decor.<br />If you have questions about collecting or care of White Ironstone<br />let me know. </p><p align="center">I hope you had a wonderful weekend</p><p align="center"><br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span><br /></p>

Care and Cleaning White Ironstone

This is one of my favorite White Ironstone Pitchers. It is on display on the dining room table This is the Crest on the bottom of the bowl i...

5:48 PM

Grey Painted Walls

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLh2JDBEOAI/AAAAAAAABhg/ZIq8OO9r1_g/s1600/0110bradburn_05.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528298440397961218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLh2JDBEOAI/AAAAAAAABhg/ZIq8OO9r1_g/s400/0110bradburn_05.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> LOVE</span></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center">Grey and White<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLhzyqvExPI/AAAAAAAABhY/NZOSkwHx46A/s1600/0110bradburn_07paint+color.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528295856899671282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLhzyqvExPI/AAAAAAAABhY/NZOSkwHx46A/s400/0110bradburn_07paint+color.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Do you notice anything different ?</div><div align="center">I decided to add a little grey for this post.</div><div align="center">Actually I decided to go grey when I painted my dining room walls </div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">porpoise</span> grey by Behr paints</div><div align="center">I was inspired by these amazing pictures<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLhznbagGII/AAAAAAAABhQ/HYmbBGrCl-U/s1600/02_robert_stern.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528295663808288898" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLhznbagGII/AAAAAAAABhQ/HYmbBGrCl-U/s400/02_robert_stern.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The Combination of </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Grey and White</span> </div><div align="center">feels classic and timeless.</div><div align="center">It also gives an elegant old world charm to the room</div><div align="center">works well with</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">vintage silver treasures</span> and <span style="font-size:180%;">white ironstone</span> too.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I am off to Santa Barbara again for another </div><div align="center">weekend of baseball & treasure hunting</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Let me know what you think of the grey walls?</div><div align="center">Do you feel inspired to try a new idea?</div><div align="center">Have a Great Weekend</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Blessings</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam<br /></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div></div>

Grey Painted Walls

LOVE ♥ Grey and White Do you notice anything different ? I decided to add a little grey for this post. Actually I decided to go grey when ...

8:29 AM

Collecting Crowns

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYBeKXkTCI/AAAAAAAABhI/JVhwbY2t2Jk/s1600/CIMG0159.jpgclose+up+of+crown+del+pitcher.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527607210334768162" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYBeKXkTCI/AAAAAAAABhI/JVhwbY2t2Jk/s400/CIMG0159.jpgclose+up+of+crown+del+pitcher.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> When I first went to the</div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Hotel Del Coronado</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.hoteldel.com/">http://www.hoteldel.com/</a><br />I was in </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Love</span></p><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><span style="font-size:180%;">♥ </span><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYBWOaxb2I/AAAAAAAABhA/wheJezE8ToA/s1600/Crown_Room_Hotel_del_Coronado.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527607073983000418" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYBWOaxb2I/AAAAAAAABhA/wheJezE8ToA/s400/Crown_Room_Hotel_del_Coronado.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>My Husband took me to dinner in the</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Crown Room</span> </p><p align="center">on one of our first dates. </p><p align="center">I fell in <span style="font-size:180%;">Love</span> with him and in awe with the Hotel. </p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527606330651038866" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYAq9Sn1JI/AAAAAAAABg4/FLA3lyNYutw/s400/CIMG0162.jpgpitcher+pretty+del.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center">I Loved the dishware at the Hotel and was so excited when </p><p align="center">I found my first piece at a flea market. </p><p align="center">This Amazing</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">*Crown Water Pitcher*</span></p><p align="center">I love the silver crown and the shape of the glass container. </p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527606027819546482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYAZVJ993I/AAAAAAAABgw/Ts2KY6bs3Sk/s400/CIMG0161.jpgegg+cup.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center">Then I found a cute little egg cup. </p><p align="center">Love the Crown<br /></p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527605731772204018" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLYAIGSyA_I/AAAAAAAABgo/giIx7r8GMRY/s400/CIMG0165.jpgpitcher+crown.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center">Now I have silver tea spoons with crowns on them </p><p align="center">plates, cups bowls </p><p align="center">So much fun to collect. </p><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLX_8OEXNfI/AAAAAAAABgg/5Gx9wh61vbo/s1600/RL-01276_1F.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527605527700780530" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLX_8OEXNfI/AAAAAAAABgg/5Gx9wh61vbo/s400/RL-01276_1F.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 102px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a>Here is the coffee cup with the red crown which is on all of the dinnerware.</p><p align="center">I found some of the pieces at </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Attic</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.theatticgirls.blogspot.com/">http://www.theatticgirls.blogspot.com/</a> </p><p align="center">in Coronado</p><p align="center">Congratulations on your 1 year Anniversary this weekend Girls</p><p align="center">Thanks for going down memory lane with me</p><p align="center">Happy Wednesday and Happy Collecting</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"></p>

*Collecting Crowns*

When I first went to the Hotel Del Coronado http://www.hoteldel.com/ I was in Love ♥ My Husband took me to dinner in the Crown Room on one...

11:21 AM

White Decorating Inspiration

<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXsEfnVZI/AAAAAAAABfw/d840lKus4yo/s1600/boo+cute+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526505738625045906" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXsEfnVZI/AAAAAAAABfw/d840lKus4yo/s400/boo+cute+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I found</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">3 white pumpkins</span></div><div align="center">that fit on top of the mantel </div><div align="center">and with my inspiration picture in hand </div><div align="center">I started decorating the mantel in the dining room.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXa43Wc8I/AAAAAAAABfo/mVKci0WZENs/s1600/CIMG0157.jpgboo+cute.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526505443445601218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXa43Wc8I/AAAAAAAABfo/mVKci0WZENs/s400/CIMG0157.jpgboo+cute.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I am not a big Halloween fan but I really like the way it turned out </div><div align="center">What do you think?<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXRa3-vNI/AAAAAAAABfg/Rh6-NZbBcxQ/s1600/CIMG0156.jpgmantel+with+boo+close+up.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526505280776355026" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXRa3-vNI/AAAAAAAABfg/Rh6-NZbBcxQ/s400/CIMG0156.jpgmantel+with+boo+close+up.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I wrote <span style="font-size:180%;">BOO </span>with a black sharpie pen really easy<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXF0wrcoI/AAAAAAAABfY/xdrJyYPxieM/s1600/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526505081566622338" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIXF0wrcoI/AAAAAAAABfY/xdrJyYPxieM/s400/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I like the mantel without the <span style="font-size:130%;">BOO</span> too so after <span style="font-size:130%;">Halloween </span><br />I will turn the pumpkins around and leave it<br />for<span style="font-size:180%;"> Thanksgiving</span><br />My twist on the inspiration picture </p><p align="center"><br />Do you see the <span style="font-size:130%;">white ironstone</span> pitchers in the picture above ? </p><p align="center">HINT .....</p><p align="center">look in the mirrors<br />I love to decorate with <span style="font-size:180%;">White </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIWITf2lKI/AAAAAAAABfQ/eLVuYWGKWjg/s1600/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526504024665658530" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TLIWITf2lKI/AAAAAAAABfQ/eLVuYWGKWjg/s400/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 325px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Here is the inspiration photo </p><p align="center"><br />I hope you stay inspired to try new ideas<br /><br />Blessings<br /><span style="color:#ffcccc;">♥<br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"></div>

White Decorating Inspiration

I found 3 white pumpkins that fit on top of the mantel and with my inspiration picture in hand I started decorating the mantel in the dinin...

12:35 PM

Rogers Garden Gorgeous

<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK-xMmvG9uI/AAAAAAAABeg/BttHWU7hlvI/s1600/CIMG0143.jpgcrown+pic+rogers+garden.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525830097921570530" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK-xMmvG9uI/AAAAAAAABeg/BttHWU7hlvI/s400/CIMG0143.jpgcrown+pic+rogers+garden.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> What a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fun filled</span> day we had traveling up to</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Rogers Garden</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.rogersgarden.com/">http://www.rogersgarden.com/</a></div><div align="center">Wednesday in the rain there were</div><div align="center">wonderful treasures everywhere </div><div align="center">Lots of Crowns, Crosses and Stars</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK-xBDTGz0I/AAAAAAAABeY/wZjoVdnHDug/s1600/CIMG0140.jpgdeer+rogers+garden.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525829899430317890" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK-xBDTGz0I/AAAAAAAABeY/wZjoVdnHDug/s400/CIMG0140.jpgdeer+rogers+garden.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> </a><br /><div align="center">Loved seeing all the decorated trees<br />and glitter everywhere<br />champagne and mimosas to celebrate<br />as well as cookies and pastries<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525829261007558834" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK-wb4_QmLI/AAAAAAAABeQ/RUn1RWxBVF8/s400/gail+and+shirley.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br /><div align="center">Baskets full of treasures<br /><br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>

Rogers Garden Gorgeous

What a fun filled day we had traveling up to Rogers Garden http://www.rogersgarden.com/ Wednesday in the rain there were wonderful treasur...

4:54 PM

Matildas Mouse

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK5Rm7GLvRI/AAAAAAAABd4/c9Wge49BCF0/s1600/mm2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443521970683154" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TK5Rm7GLvRI/AAAAAAAABd4/c9Wge49BCF0/s400/mm2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Be sure and grab your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Starbucks</span> early for tomorrows</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Matilda's</span> Mouse Barn Sale</span></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.matildasmouse.com/">http://www.matildasmouse.com/</a><br /></p><div align="center">Doors open at <span style="font-size:130%;">10 </span></div><br /><div align="center">The line starts early</div><br /><div align="center">This is one of my favorite places to find fabulous treasures.</div><br /><div align="center">Here is the address 29200 Miller Road Valley Center 92082</div><br /><div align="center">♥</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier</span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">You will Love this new shop in Valley Center fabulous treasures too</div><div align="center">Here is the address 31339 Valley Center Road</div><div align="center">Valley Center Ca 92082</div><div align="center">NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND</div><div align="center">but</div><div align="center">please stay tuned for more information about </div><div align="center">upcoming sale dates</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Blessings</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

Matildas Mouse

Be sure and grab your Starbucks early for tomorrows Matilda's Mouse Barn Sale http://www.matildasmouse.com/ Doors open at 10 The line...

4:02 PM

A Visit at Magnolia Creek & Co Atelier

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs_C3zulQI/AAAAAAAABdw/foq4EIVMx0M/s1600/CIMG0001.jpg+robyn+and+grace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524578686473245954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs_C3zulQI/AAAAAAAABdw/foq4EIVMx0M/s400/CIMG0001.jpg+robyn+and+grace.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This is <span style="font-size:130%;">Robyn</span> with friends at the Grand Opening of </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier</span></div><br /><div align="center">in Valley Center</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The 3 day event was a BIG success.</div><br /><div align="center">Robyn is so talented and Her shop was filled with wonderful</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">*V<span style="font-size:130%;">intage Treasures*</span></div><br /><div align="center">I took my camera so you could take a peek</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs--wg7UOI/AAAAAAAABdo/_o2Kygq3zDc/s1600/CIMG0002.jpgsilver.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524578615795863778" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs--wg7UOI/AAAAAAAABdo/_o2Kygq3zDc/s400/CIMG0002.jpgsilver.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Love ♥ the Silver section<br /></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-66FWoTI/AAAAAAAABdg/BhZmqOqTEpw/s1600/robyn+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524578549645091122" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-66FWoTI/AAAAAAAABdg/BhZmqOqTEpw/s400/robyn+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Here is Robyn wrapping a purchase for Grace.<br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-1rCIFlI/AAAAAAAABdY/irX3Hd1sXJs/s1600/CIMG0003.jpgstore+red.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524578459705677394" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-1rCIFlI/AAAAAAAABdY/irX3Hd1sXJs/s400/CIMG0003.jpgstore+red.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>I called this the red section filled to overflowing with gorgeous french soaps </p><p align="center">candles and lotions.<br /></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-xLJTYxI/AAAAAAAABdQ/n-ZirnX2NBI/s1600/CIMG0008.jpgmabnolia+creek+gate.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524578382426366738" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKs-xLJTYxI/AAAAAAAABdQ/n-ZirnX2NBI/s400/CIMG0008.jpgmabnolia+creek+gate.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="center"></a>Love this gate it is a repurposed metal headboard</p><p align="center">♥</p><p align="center">Wish I could show you the entire shop it was so cute...</p><p align="center">Be sure and visit Robyn</p><p align="center">at</p><p align="center">Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier</p><p align="center">31339 Valley Center Road</p><p align="center">Valley Center, Calif 92082</p><p align="center">Have a great day</p><p align="center">Blessings</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span></p>

A Visit at Magnolia Creek & Co Atelier

This is Robyn with friends at the Grand Opening of Magnolia Creek and Co Atelier in Valley Center The 3 day event was a BIG success. Robyn...

7:56 AM

Pink and White Halloween

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6vv1f6FI/AAAAAAAABcA/hIdEawjoanQ/s1600/CIMG0141.jpgpink+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524222116148275282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6vv1f6FI/AAAAAAAABcA/hIdEawjoanQ/s400/CIMG0141.jpgpink+5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> This</span> Cute shelf was in the <span style="font-size:180%;">White </span>spray paint pile yesterday</div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">then I had the wild idea to put it in the kitchen as is</div><div align="center">I can still paint it <span style="font-size:130%;">white</span> but</div><div align="center">I like it</div><div align="center">What do you think?<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6qEglVlI/AAAAAAAABb4/ZQlW6vM6NFc/s1600/CIMG0144.jpgpink+shelf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524222018618480210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6qEglVlI/AAAAAAAABb4/ZQlW6vM6NFc/s400/CIMG0144.jpgpink+shelf.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I like the chippy paint and the height </div><div align="center">it is a great place to put some cute hearts</div><div align="center">♥<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6j2bV0hI/AAAAAAAABbw/Y-wPkkxXeUQ/s1600/CIMG0142.jpgkitchen+pink4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524221911759180306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6j2bV0hI/AAAAAAAABbw/Y-wPkkxXeUQ/s400/CIMG0142.jpgkitchen+pink4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Still not sure. It would look pretty <span style="font-size:130%;">white </span></div><div align="center">Decisions decisions...<br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6ec4IZAI/AAAAAAAABbo/HyKivNcgt4c/s1600/CIMG0143.jpgpink+shelf3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524221819001267202" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6ec4IZAI/AAAAAAAABbo/HyKivNcgt4c/s400/CIMG0143.jpgpink+shelf3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />I do like pink and white together and I have decided<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6W4_uo_I/AAAAAAAABbg/owGgiP5dVWk/s1600/CIMG0141.jpgpink+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524221689110373362" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKn6W4_uo_I/AAAAAAAABbg/owGgiP5dVWk/s400/CIMG0141.jpgpink+5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />This is my <span style="font-size:180%;">Halloween </span>decorating for the kitchen<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Pink and White</span> with a little orange<br />But ..<br />I do love </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">White </span><br /></span><br />Have a wonderful day<br />Leave me a vote<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pink or White</span><br />I just can't seem to decide.<br />Blessings<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Pam</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>

*Pink and White Halloween*

This Cute shelf was in the White spray paint pile yesterday and then I had the wild idea to put it in the kitchen as is I can still paint ...

8:50 AM

Holiday Decorating Inspiration

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXujQ3sNI/AAAAAAAABZg/u1K5TPcaEMQ/s1600/fireplace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523550293988978898" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXujQ3sNI/AAAAAAAABZg/u1K5TPcaEMQ/s400/fireplace.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a> Here is the <span style="font-size: 180%;">Fireplace</span> in our Dining Room</div><div align="center">Do you recognize the white enamelware buckets</div><div align="center">I posted about them last week.</div><div align="center">I found 2 pictures that I </div><div align="center">put up on my <span style="font-size: 130%;">inspiration board</span></div><div align="center">Similar fireplaces decorated so adorable</div><div align="center">They are my inspiration for Holiday decorating.</div><div align="center">First is <span style="font-size: 180%;">Halloween...</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXjpogCFI/AAAAAAAABZY/VjYPEvxEcV0/s1600/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523550106720143442" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXjpogCFI/AAAAAAAABZY/VjYPEvxEcV0/s400/fireplace-decor-1009-lg.jpg" style="display: block; height: 325px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 325px;" /> </a><br /><div align="center">Too Cute..</div><div align="center">I love the 3 white pumpkins with <span style="font-size: 130%;">BOO </span>on them and the trailing ivy looks beautiful.</div><div align="center">I even like the little orange pumpkins.</div><div align="center">I don't usually decorate for Halloween but I think this will look great.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5IDzVabGvU/Tm_k40d6zyI/AAAAAAAAFKo/tn6E8sQl52k/s1600/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5IDzVabGvU/Tm_k40d6zyI/AAAAAAAAFKo/tn6E8sQl52k/s640/CIMG0149.jpgpretty+mantel+no+boo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is my </span>take on the inspiration pictue</div><div align="center">It turned out so pretty </div><div align="center">Love the simple casual elegance of the white pumpkins</div><div align="center">and</div><div align="center">the trailing green of the  ivy<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXYobDTdI/AAAAAAAABZQ/uRZG7nrSL_4/s1600/fireplace12_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523549917416738258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDJw0JLmyLM/TKeXYobDTdI/AAAAAAAABZQ/uRZG7nrSL_4/s400/fireplace12_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 306px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 306px;" /> </a><br /><div align="center">This is the inspiration for <span style="font-size: 180%;">Christmas</span></div><div align="center">Love the silver and gold color scheme</div><div align="center">the hearts ♥ and the </div><div align="center">Gold<span style="font-size: 180%;"> HOHOHO</span></div><div align="center">Are you like me?</div><div align="center">I have learned the hard way to cut out the ideas</div><div align="center">I love in magazines right away to prevent</div><div align="center">frantically searching through everything in the house</div><div align="center">trying to find it again later. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Do you have an inspiration board?</div><div align="center">Happy Saturday</div><div align="center">Blessings</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Pam</span></div>

*Holiday Decorating Inspiration*

Here is the Fireplace in our Dining Room Do you recognize the white enamelware buckets I posted about them last week. I found 2 pictures t...

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