I'm a Barn Chick

well, sort of...

Here we all are with Karen, strutting our stuff;

showing off the "barn chick" fun.

Karen at Brayton Homestead Interiors

is calling all Barn Chicks!

This all started when Karen was posting about some of the

wonderful barns in her local area.

Several of us with an affinity to barns thought we should all get

together and have a party.

So that's what all this is about;

showing our local barns that we love to see.

Missouri Barns

images from

Missouri Folklore Society

I grew up in the country

and we had a big old gray barn on the property.

I've always loved the look of them,

all worn and weathered.

But now the old barn is gone,

fallen down amidst time and memories.

So I've had to find my inspiration in the ones I see,

on the way to Spring Creek Antiques and Tea Room in Ozark,

where I have my booth space.

These are the barns I pass each time I go there.

It sets on a very steep hill on the main drag in Ozark.

Can you see the stone foundation?

It's recently been re-sided, but I love it still

Bright Red and Eye catching.

I like to take the back routes.

And enjoy the winding road.

This one is interesting because it's hexagonal,

you know, it has six sides!

They have horses and mules, but didn't see them today.

Hunting for shade I would think.

This is another one, more like the typical Missouri Barn

but smaller.

Now if only I would have had someone there to take my picture...

But since I didn't,

and I don't have the proper Barn Chick attire in "real life",

I decided I'd make a "virtual Barn Chick outfit".

I'm  really lovin' my "get up" here.

Pretty spiffy in my book.

(Those boots are callin' my name)

So join the roundup of all the great local barn flavor,

and head on over to see Karen and all the other chicks at

 Brayton Homestead Interiors

And if you haven't entered my

Design Your Own Give Away

then

click here

Now get that straw outta your hair!

love,

Debra

Design Your Own Give Away

What a better way to say thank you to all my great bloggy friends,

 and to introduce you to my new Etsy Store,
than to have a

 "Design Your Own" Give Away. 

 I've been filling up the store with some unique new pieces

 and I'd love for you to go take a peek and see if there is anything that you'd like.

 And the fun thing is this:

 As the winner, you get to choose up to $45.00 in jewelry,

 or let me put together something special;

 "designed" by you!

Here are just a few of the pieces I've been working on:

And because I don't want to miss even one

White Wednesday

I'd like you to meet Irma

 in her new vintage attire.

She's been my muse and model for my new Etsy Store.

I not only want you to see the jewelry,

but how it compliments your clothing and

the graceful way it can be worn.

So thank you Kathleen,

for always having the party that makes Wednesdays so special!

I'm your biggest fan!

Now, for the Give Away:

You can have up to 3 entries!

1. leave a comment letting me know you're a follower.

2. Go take a peek at my new Etsy store,

 Debras Vintage Design

 and find something you'd love.

Then let me know you've been there with another comment.

3. And for a 3rd entry, blog or link back to the Give Away on your sidebar.

Remember to please leave a separate comment for each entry,

as I go by the corresponding number.

Thanks so much for sharing all the bloggy love!

Deadline is midnight August 16!

Hugs and love to you all,

knowing you makes my life so much better!

Debra

Kate's Birthday Give Away

Look at this darling ruffled bag that is the Give Away...

 

Almost as cute as the Birthday Girl Herself

 

Kate from Salvage Dior

 is having a Birthday

and just celebrated her 2nd. Anniversary...

And she has a booth at Country Roads

that I could completely buy out

Take a minute and run by and wish her a Happy Birthday!

And while you're there enter her

Birthday Give Away.

(only lasts till Sunday night)

Talented and oh so sweet!

Happy Birthday, Kate!

love,

Debra

It's a Little Bit French!

Recently I found one of the most generous ladies out there.

Rhonda from her beautiful blog, "A Little Bit French"

has an amazing giveaway every Friday.

Yes,

you heard me right.

Every Friday...

And I was fortunate enough to win one of her beautiful give aways.

She is so talented and creative,

so all her giveaways are from her own two hands.

This is a lovely pocket she put together out of old sheet music and scrim.

I'm so glad she did the research to name this wonderful piece of fabric.

And look at all the yummy graphics and lace she stashed in the pretty little pocket!

It's A Little Bit French

Ahhh, I'm in love...

Please go visit and get to know Rhonda,

hope you're having a lovely weekend.

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I'll be starting the new Bible Study at

 a day in the life...

tomorrow morning in Galatians.

And I've been working on some new jewelry pieces

with pewter crucifixes and medals.

Can't wait for you to see them.

really pretty.

(sneak peek)

love,

 Debra

Visual Feast

Have you met Jacqueline?

She is many things;

talented shop owner,

photographer,

literary giant,

creative stylist,

I could go on and on....

She owns a wonderful store in Albuquerque, NM.

full of gorgeous cottage wares.

She has delighted me at every post,

From her casual and elegant al fresco settings,

to her beautiful store photos,

to an afternoon with her darling grand daughters...

all dressed in white.

So, go say Hello to

 Jacqueline at Cabin and Cottage

Be delighted and inspired...

feast on the beauty of her images,

and make a wonderful new friend.

love,

Debra

Wanna be a Barn Chick?

My friend Karen over at Brayton Homestead Interiors is putting together a little Barn Party.
On August 6th she's inviting everyone over to show off their local barns. She had a great post of some of the local flavor up there in her native rural Massachusetts. She gussied herself up in her best barn attire and flirted with the camera to share some great photos of her hometown barns.

So then Barn Chicks was born.

Of course me and my big mouth said, "Heck yeah, Karen I want to do this too!", when I don't even have a pair of cowboy boots to my name. I have some close Texas friends so I guess I shouldn't divulge that sensitive information.

Now go visit Karen and sign up to show off your local barns. (they don't have to be yours personally)  I think it will be great fun to see the regional barns; their sizes, colors, and unique designs. Get as wild and crazy as you like!

Let's see, now where did I put those overalls?...

C'mon all you Barn Chicks, let's show 'em off!

Sign up at Karen's by leaving a comment.

love,

Debra

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