Paris Rosette GiveBack, The Winners are....

What a great Celebration Give Back Week it has been!

So many old friends coming by to say Hello,

and getting to meet new ones.

If you are a follower, Thank You!

It's so easy to lose track of friends if we are not.

Before I announce the three winners,

I want to show you where my own Paris Rosette

has been this last couple of weeks.

So many ways to show it off!

Grain sack pillow

My favorite Spring Jacket...

And a dress up for a lampshade.

OK, I know you are on the edge of your seats.

And the Winners Are...

Theresa of "theycallmeganky",

June of Laughing with Angels,

And Zita of Mlle Magpie!

Congratulations Dear Friends!

(and they are!)

And Remember Jill from Gypsy Brocante

is still having her own give away.

So you have more chances to win!

If you haven't visited Jill yet...
be sure you do. She has some wonderful
creative jewelry and accessories
that you will fall in love with!

So ladies, email me your addresses!
Hope you all are having a wonderful week!


I'll be announcing another give away
in a few weeks, so be watching for it.

I will be showcasing a good friend
of mine from Leola's.
(She doesn't have a blog,
but you will recognize her talent
from all the photos I have of her space.)

You'll be tickled PINK!

Hugs and blessings,
Debra

White Wednesday Out and About at Leola's Spring Open House

I'm posting early today for

White Wednesday,

 so that I can give you another few hours

to enter the

March Celebration Give-back.

At the end of this post

just click on the link to leave a comment

and join as a follower.

There are 3 gorgeous rosettes 

for 3 winners!

And because it's White Wednesday 

 I wanted to share all the fabulous

inspiration from Leola's Spring Open House.

Leola's is always a wonderland of White.

So...hankies ready?

There may be a little drool.

...so enjoy!

Just click below to enter!

March 1st Celebration Give-Back Post

Thank you, Kathleen,

 for such a wonderful way to spend the day!

Now go visit Faded Charm.

for more White Wednesday fun.

See you Thursday for the Winners!

love,

Debra

Celebration Give Back Week...

Just wanted to say

 Thank You!,

to all my old and new friends!

Thank you for a great Give Back Week!

(feelin' like Spring!)

image by Cavallini

You have until tomorrow night

Tuesday, March 9, at midnight

to enter to win

one of three gorgeous rosettes,

made by my talented friend,

Jill of Gypsy Brocante

Just leave a comment on my March 1st

post by scrolling down.

And for all of you that had a guess

as to which one was my Grandmother...

She was the one on the left.

I had a wonderful Birthday,

and I'm planning the move

to the new booth space

hopefully next weekend.

Spring is almost here...

and I'm almost to 400 followers!
and only 3 more posts until 200

Have a wonderful week!
I'll announce the winner Thursday, March 11.

love,
Debra

Leola's Open House and Jan's Having a GiveAway!

SPRING...

It's arrived at Leola's in Ozark, Missouri!

If you live anywhere near Southwest MO,

there's still time to make it to the

Spring Open House at Leola's!

This is my good friend

 Jan from Summer Sundays

and her sister Judy, they are two of four family members

who own Leola's.

Jan is having a Blog Giveaway at the store

and on her own blog, Summer Sundays.

Run over and visit Jan

and sign up for the giveaway!

She always has what's new at the store.

You'll love taking junkin' juants

with her and her sisters.

She's one great gal!

Leola's was voted #1 store for Best In-store displays

in 417 Magazine.

Me and the ever feisty and talented Kristi.

so get to the store if posssible,

but for sure check out Jan's blog

say Hi, and enter to win her giveaway!

And if you haven't entered my

Celebration Giveback

nows your chance.

Scroll down to Monday's post

on the giveback and

leave a comment to be entered!

Hope the sun is shining where you are today!

squeezy hugs,

Debra

p.s. be sure and come back for White Wednesday

When I'll show the rest of the open house photos!

Vintage Black Friday: Give Back Week and Black As an Accent Color

I'm so glad that Vintage Black Friday has returned. This is the 2nd installment of the monthly party to be found the first Friday of each month.

I'm not a decorator by trade, but I've learned a few things over the years about decorating. Having moved to several houses in my adult married life, I've learned that it's important to have furniture and accessories that are "mix and match". I call them "Garanimal Furniture". Going back to finding clothes for my girls as toddlers, there was a brand carried at Sears that was completely interchangeable. Each piece fit nicely with any other item in the line. That has been an idea that I have adapted to decorating. Keeping a few "colors" and accent pieces that are totally interchangeable. I get bored with my surroundings and like to change things up frequently. If I can't move or change out furniture, then I like to seasonally mix up accessories and vignettes.

Print and vintage frame found in the powder room,

but in the Dining room for better natural light.

I keep a color palette of varying hues of khaki, sage green, and gold, with hints of dark red. Gold or brass is my accent metal, and I also use black in healthy doses as an accent. Some of these items you've seen before, but today I'm using them to show how accent colors can unify and bring continuity to a home. I love white and neutrals and having white woodwork, I am bringing in more white painted furniture, but I also love color. I guess I would say I lean toward English and French Country. Vintage and antique pieces add to the foundation.

Lampshades and a clock on the Living Room mantel.

Decorative painted French box on my black writing desk

Old rustic church pew

Hat boxes in the Entry on a French gilt table.

Kitchen print with black frame

And a variety of black tole trays on the kitchen counter

A tiny print in the powder room

And a new black distressed clock

 that is usually found in the family room

These are just a few of the black accessories

 I have used in my home to help bring it all together.

Please run over to The French Cupboard

and check the McLinky to see the other

Vintage Black Friday participants.

If you haven't yet entered my

Celebration Give Back

please click and leave a comment

on the post from March 1.

Thank you for all the sweet and funny Birthday Wishes!

Each one warmed my heart,

 and so many made me laugh.

And thank you to all those

who posted about my Give Back

and joined as a follower.

I'll be over for a visit soon!

Have a wonderful Weekend!

Debra