just thinking outloud...

I've realized after 3 and a 1/2 years of blogging, that this little niche on the www has become somewhat of a pictoral  diary of my decorating style. What I loved 10 years ago, I'm not so crazy about any more, or even 5 years ago; how my ideas and concepts have evolved. What started out as a home with lots of extra space has become a little crowded, but filled with things I love and enjoy, and that hopefully reflect who I am.

I love "pretty", but I also love comfort, functionality, and simplicity. I love a good "trend" but you won't find me being a slave to it. I'm a mesh of a lot of decor styles, but "vintage" will always be the fundamental and basic premise of my style. I find myself, with each new season or holiday coming up, going back through my archives of posts to see what I did last year, or the year before. Let's change it up a little, I don't want to get into a rut. Some things are basically the same, but just tweaked a little. Other things are retired and sent the way of the antique mall space, but each loved and enjoyed for the time that it's part of my world.

I guess I'm going over all this to say that sometimes, I just like to have a place to peek back at, and then form a new plan for what's ahead. One of my favorite things to do is to go back through your blog archives and see what you all did last year. We really are an everchanging, growing, and inspirational bunch!

(my new plaid wool throw from Leola's, 

which brings in a little "Christmas Color")

Each season on the sunporch I start with a different quilt. 

Then layer on the pillows.

It's my place to have some fun.

I told you I had a couple more turkeys up my sleeve...

Now that it's cold outside,

 I enjoy the visual warmth of the Fall inspired woolens.

The kitties love their snuggle spots out here.

almost like being outdoors.

I'm pretty sure I enjoy this space more than any other in my home.

A lot of wind and a hard freeze a few nights ago,

took down most of the maple leaves.

Love the golden hue this casts.

In a week it will be time to put away "Fall" and Thanksgiving,

then bring out "Christmas".

Time to turn another page in the book.

I don't want this blog to ever be thought of 

as a place that is "show-offy".

I hope when you come to visit 

it's like coming by for a cup of tea

and a warm muffin...

put up your feet,

and tell me about your day.

Hope you're savoring the moment.

Enjoy life and the small pleasures.

thanks for always being here.

...for being a friend.

Thank you for being part of my life.

xoxo,

oops a p.s. here
If you haven't entered Dee's Give Away
CLICK HERE

Welcome to The Marketplace

Hello Everyone!

We're heading in to the busiest shopping days of the year, so I hope you all are ready. I'm ordering Christmas Gifts full on right now and I know you're doing the same. So I hope you'll check out all the great links here at The Marketplace. If you're an Etsy Shop or Online Boutique owner come link up some of your shop favorite items. 

We had such a great turnout last week! It was wonderful seeing all the new "faces" over here. There's lots of shopping going on, 'cause I found lot's of sold items linked. YAY! Here are a few fun links from last week.

StellabyStar Vintage Turkey Gravy Boat

Follow Your Heart Woodworking Wedding Signs

These are wonderful. If you're planning a wedding be sure and check out this great shop owner who customizes wedding party signs.

Vintage Floral Hanky from GirlMakesGood

I just love these colorful hankies;

what a tradition that was to always have one in your purse.

So pretty for Christmas, this 

Mother and Child Heart Charm Necklace

by BrendaLeesJewelry

Do you need these for Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Set of 5 monogrammed silverplate teaspoons

from The Lazy Peacock

And this wonderful

Victorian Santa Original Die Cut

from Rosekraft

My gal Dee from French Bleu Vintage
has this beautiful instant collection of

3 Flow Blue Dishes

I'm hosting a Give Away with Dee
for a $40 Gift Certificate to her shop.
Also a 20% discount code to my readers.
So Click HERE to enter!

Just wanted to share a couple of the new pieces I have in my shop

The Petite Boutique.

This design has been floating around Pinterest

 and I've had several inquiries,

so I put a few together and just have them listed.

OK, so time to link up, Remember this party link is for items that are FOR SALE or your shop. Please have a link within your post to your shop or individual item. Link up to three of your individual items, and you don't have to have a blog to participate. If you do have a blog it would be so nice to have the Link button on your sidebar, and be sure and let people know about this selling venue. The more people who come to link and shop, the more fun we have!

Have a great week, remember this link is live all week, so check back to see the new items being listed.

Happy Shopping!