Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, it's Monday and time for 
The Marketplace
This is the place to come link up your Etsy Shop and Online Boutique items. If you're new here, so glad you found us. You don't have to have a blog to join in, just link up to three of your individual items. If you have a blog post about your shop or items that's great too, just be sure that what you link is for sale. Here are some great items from last week.


Vintage Jewelry Embellished Wall Mirror
from Glass Bead Treasures




from The Lazy Peacock



from Prince Snow Farm



from  The Zoe Bird




from Homeroad





Today Sweet Magnolias Farm is in the Sponsor Spotlight, hope you'll run by and check out Sara and Abby's wonderful Fresh Farmhouse Goods. Also check their blog to keep up on the latest shows and news.













thanks gals!


Time to link up, and if you're here to shop, then wonderful, we're so happy to have you. This link is open all week, so be sure to stop back by throughout the week for new items being listed. Thanks so much everyone!





Sunday, August 4, 2013

Summer Dreams

I was fortunate to win a wonderful Give Away recently from my sweet friend Julie from Idyllhours. I had been eyeing this book, each time I went to Barnes and Noble and had leafed through it several times...just never purchased it. What a perfect surprise when she told me her hubby had picked my name to receive it.


Kathryn Ireland is one of my favorite designers because she has such a relaxed and layered comfortable style. A little English Country, a little bohemian, a little European...but all so very "personal".




Part decorating book, part travel guide, part cook book, part journal..Kathryn takes you through "Summer" at her lovely rural retreat in Southwest France.




with horses, children, shopping the markets,
 lazy afternoons, and candlelit evenings...





relaxing spaces for family and friends,



Her fabric designs and fresh style are found in every aspect of her home.


an al fresco dining room filled with casual elegance








I'm thoroughly enjoying reading this book.
 It's not just a decorating "Look book", but a glimpse into her world.

I guess we all have dreams of how we'd love to spend our "Summer".




No, it's not the French Countryside, but I'm happy to be where I am.
Just enjoying a few of Summer's lovely reminders.





Thank you Julie.

joining in on these great parties:

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

And speaking of Give Aways,
 I have one coming up mid month to celebrate 4 years of knowing all of you.
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.