Lucy's Lounge at Tutti Chic

This & That......

Just about back to normal after several weeks of insane planting for garden clients & computer crash!  Whew! It's been so crazy but....busy is what I thrive on & love about my life. So much to cram into a day that I'm half insane by nighttime!LOL! I'm not telling you anything most of you don't know~we are all so busy every day! That's why I decided to take today off, catch up on paperwork, website stuff, garden (my own :) & hopefully some housework in here somewhere! Decided to post a few random pics of things that make me smile today. LOVE the gorgeous peonies gracing my gardens this year. They never fail to make me smile with their fluffy, ruffled beauty! Hope you enjoy some photos of some favorite things~

A pretty vintage look-alike metal sign purchase from my friend Lori at Katies Rose Cottage

I mentioned to my mom that I was on the hunt for vintage inspired jewelry & she said Why don't you come look thru my old costume jewelry?" What a great idea! I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner! Look at all the goodies I found (some flea market finds are mixed in too!) I even found my sweet 16 charm bracelet given to me by my beloved grandparents on my 16th birthday(you know a hundred years ago??!! lol)

 

An old piece of sheet music picked up at a favorite shop! Love these vintage music sheets~

Last but not least an adorable Marie Antoinette look alike doll I won in a give-a-way at Debbies blog Pictures Pots & Pans~A charming blog you'll enjoy.

Isn't she adorable??? She keeps me company in my office while I work! Thanks for all the other goodies too Debbie! Hope you all have a wonderful week full of good weather & the good kind of  busy~The kind that keeps us happy & pleasantly exhausted at the end of the day! xoxo

Remembering Brave Men & Women......

Almost back to normal after the computer fiasco last week! Just wanted to wish all of my sweet blog friends a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend. See you all next week! xoxo 

Almost There........

I've been gone way to long! My computer crashed & burned last week & the search for the new laptop began(in between garden clients &  everyday stuff!) I have a new laptop in my possession but....Things are not where they should be on this little beauty & now I have to put files, photos etc....where I can find them easy! I think a trip to the geek squad is in order to expedite things~I'll be back soon! I've missed you all!xoxo

The Good, The Great & The Ugly....

I can't believe it's been a week since I last blogged! The days are flying & I'm  busy getting into work mode with garden clients & trying to keep up with the busy tutti chic boutique.  So happy it's friday & that this weekend is mothers day. Hope you all get to be a bit spoiled on Sunday! Just thought I'd post some random things & thoughts to end out the week. First of all the good.....

Picked up this sweet cabinet yesterday on a buying trip! It was calling my name~just look at the fabulous chippy paint! happy mothers day to ME! LOL!

A quick dose of creamy white paint on the inside & some shelves & I've got a fabulous find! 

The great.....

So honored to be featured in the June issue of Romantic Homes along with Lidy & Lisa two very talented bloggers with amazing blogs! The feature is called "BLOG ON" & is written by the talented Tara Frey.  It's so exciting to be in this issue chock full of great articles & fabulous eye candy!

The Ugly....

Picked up this crown planter in my travels at a consignment store last weekend. While I love  to wear red I don't really decorate with it (aside form a few accents here & there) I love the idea of a crown & anything that is french or european inspired especially used as a whimsical planter! I am going to paint it creamy white & sand it where the gold accents are to let the gold come thru & make it look vintage sweet! Love this idea & will put gorgeous summer annuals in it. I'll post a photo when done & planted!

So there you have it the good, the great & the ugly! Here are some random shots of things that are in bloom here in New England. My favorite is the lilac tree that my beloved grandmother (g.g.) started for me about 10 years ago from one of her lilac bushes. I cherish it & will think of a way to bring it with us if we ever move. (Yup the whole bush is coming!lol!)

Love this new rose bush I picked up! It's a quick climber & I just love the name! If you have a Lowes nearby make sure you check out this pretty pink climber!

Tons of lavender phlox all over the yard~LOVE IT!

One of my favorite summer annuals is the soft pink "new wave" petunias.  They don't need to be deadheaded & get so thick & lush. I love watching them spill over garden walls and planters!

Look at the pretty bling I picked up the other day!

Last but not least....Have a wonderful, relaxing, love filled  mothers day my dear blog friends!