Patriotic Sunroom and the 6th Photo

Everyone ready for the 4th of July?

A while back Alaina from Arbor House Lane

graciously chose me to participate in the

6th Picture Tag

My 6th picture,

June 2009

Well, when I went back to see that 6th photo,

I realized it was all about the inspiration of Carolyn Westbrook's

sun room in her book Carolyn Westbrook Home.

I used her book as inspiration for my own sun room decor
 for the July 4th Holiday.

June 2009

And here is the same space in my sunroom

July 2010

So as an update on that photo,

here are some photos of my sunroom this year.

Not a lot different, maybe more clutter...

er, I mean stuff.

So I told Alaina I'd love to show off my photos,

but needed to wait until the right time...

mysterious...?

yes, because my blog anniversary Give Away

is Carolyn's newest book

The French Inspired Home

This year, I tried to include some of the elements

Carolyn had used in her book layout.

Chalk cats, old clocks,

birdhouses, transferware...

and lots of flags.

I've mentioned this before,

but my little 80's three season sunroom

 is my favorite spot in my house.

I love to decorate it for the seasons and holidays.

I see it first thing in the morning,

 as I come to the kitchen for coffee.

Arbor House Lane

And now I want to share a few photos of Alaina's.

She has the most fabulous house.

full of inspiration...

(great slipcovers that made me get busy on mine)

and a little shed that "thinks it's a cottage".

If you haven't yet met Alaina over at

 Arbor House Lane

run by and say Hello.

You'll find some fabulous whites

and a lot of creativity!

And ta da!!!

Soon I'll announce the two winners of my

French Inspired Give Away!!

love,

Debra

Vintage Black Friday

Oops! I turned the calendar and Guess What?

It's Vintage Black Friday!

So I thought I'd share a couple of photos of my friend Debra's store,

 Inspirational Home.

She always has the best seasonal and holiday displays.

Her black typewriter is a favorite of mine.

This bunting is outside her big window in the front of the store.

Love the vintage look of it!

And just a note to let you know I'm working on the

 Give Away Winners.

I'm going through and assigning numbers to each entry,

I want to be fair and not leave any entry out,

so many of you linked back and posted about the Give Away!

Thank You!!!

I'll announce the winners this weekend with a separate post.

I have a special post coming with my

Vintage Patriotic Sun Room

and linking to one of my favorite new blogs.

see ya later!

love,

Debra