Staying close to home

This summer we did not go too far from home, we had a nice staycation one weekend and it was very refreshing to drive less than an hour to arrive at a destination (which, I might add, countless folks flock to regularly), a beautiful resort, by the water, full of fun amenities for kids and adults alike...

 the water slides were enjoyed by all...even while relaxing sipping something cold...

 the view from our room was splendid...

 walkabouts made for some great photo discoveries...

and I am pretty sure I want a round mirror at the entry of my house....

The feeling of being somewhere new, luxurious, watching fireworks from our patio, sleeping in cool, white, crisp sheets, staying up late watching a movie while snuggling in bed, waking up to discover some new surroundings and begin a day of pool fun...hmmmm I'll stay close to home anytime for all that! 

reclaimed love...

I know, I know, you thought this would be a post about some romantic adventure or amazing story of love rekindled...well, it is, sort of...read on fine folks...

My delightful husband, who works so very hard, and knows me all too well, happened to ask a tile guy at a job he was working on just what they were gonna do with all the extra tiles after the job was finished...

now, prep yourself for his answer, ready? 

"Dump em' dude"..

Oh me, Oh my....the nerve of those tile guys to send these beauties off to a landfill to get smashed and destroyed amongst some less than questionable dump mates! 

So, being the thoughtful husband, he brought them home to me to see what I could create with them, although we could use a bathroom retile/remodel, I decided not to go there...

so, instead I took to mixing up some color and adding some vintage papers and little words/thoughts added some other mixed items and voila... 

Now they are happily sold at a fine museum gift shop to be cherished and gifted and serve as little reminders that reclaimed is remarkable.

On that same note, I also made a batch of these up cycled lovelies which are also sold in above mentioned gift shop and are all made with reclaimed t-shirts, 100% yummy cotton perfect for warmer weather, because really, when have you ever thought that an outfit would not look better with a scarf?...Never! 

Happy day to you all!

Treasury love...

Love me a Etsy Treasury...especially when I am so graciously lucky to be in two in one week!


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE3NzE3Njl8MjcyMzI0MjAwOA/succulent-summer?ref=af_shop_tre

and

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Njc0NjI0OHwyNzIzMjQ3NDY0/autumns-blush-accessories-for-her

Space refreshment...

 I would like to say that this summer has been full of relaxation and down time...but this would be most untrue, up to this point, and although I am not complaining...it's been a busy one all around in this neck of the woods.

However, it is never too busy to share summer space refreshment with you.

Summer can be a time when we are busy running around with kids, meeting friends, shuttling to camps, swim lessons, beach..you get it.  However, it can also be a time when we spend more time at home, having friends over, bbqing, playing games, having family time and our spaces can seem more overwhelming as they fill with toys, laundry, and varying clutter.  Our time is not always freed up to make changes and organize or have a vision for transformations.

I am happily here to remind you that any space is 'refreshable' *i am not sure if that is a word, but it will work here*...

Before

Ta Da Refreshed

This is a front room I just completed which was really serving as a holding spot for items and was not very welcoming & is the first room to be seen when entering the home..my client wanted it to be a kid &  office area &  since it is that first impression room, I wanted it to have a streamline feel that would be warm & welcoming, kid friendly with a kick back feel.

Before

Voila Refreshed

Before

Oolala Refreshed

Before

Ahha Refreshed

lonely window before...

Sweet sitting spot refreshed with custom cushion, 

pillows and of course a little reminder to 'Laugh'...

So, here is to refreshed spaces this summer, may you enjoy your little corner of the world! 

finding abstract...

Oh I realize this lonely little space here has been a bit neglected, but stay tuned for some super cool before and afters of my own surrounds...

sometimes life just gets pretty busy and even though I am over here quite regularly...well, keeping up with two blogs is sometimes just not in the cards...but here is what I am doing these days...

                                  

some months back I started painting more in my journal and creating more art with my words and on paper...slowly it began to grow, canvas, wood, reclaimed tiles and now I cannot paint enough, I am a bit like a plant around here my leaves are growing and reaching and well, quite frankly invading all areas...I find I am drawn to abstract and the exploration of blending colors with created shapes from nature...so here are a few samplings.  

Thanks for stopping by!  

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he is me...

and do we really need to say much more?...