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
Oh Chris!! Those peonies are to die for!!!! I could just eat them, lol! I love the candy color. Actually, all the colors on this post are to die for! They look gorgeous with your background. I LOVE the jewelry!!! Oh my gosh! Your mom had some awesome stuff!
So happy you are back!
Love ya,
Amy
Posted by: Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage | May 28, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Hi Chris,
I love peonies too. My mom always cut bouquets when I was growing up and she always took a bouquet to my grandma's burial site. I have never thought of them having ruffles, I like that. Great jewelry too. Have a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Posted by: LeAnn | May 28, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Oh Chris,
I LOVE your peonies! One of my plants bloomed early and the other two are just about to explode. I cut the first barely open one today, I just could not contain myself! As for your moms jewels, they are so fab! I especially LOVE the crown with the turquoise & rhinestones.
XO~
Sanya
Posted by: sanya | May 28, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Found you by way of Lavender Hill Studio. You have a beautiful blog. It is a little late in the evening, but I will be back to look at your older posts. I see alot of inspiration here.
denise
Posted by: Denise at Look Beyond the Picket Fence | May 28, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Oh I'm so jealous of your peonies. We can't grow them here in CA. I was at a store yesterday and they had a few for sale. They were $5.00 for one.
So I left them behind and had to settle for my hydranges which are growing in my yard.
It's so nice to go outside and clip flowers and have them brighten up a room.
Get some rest now.
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Kennedy | May 28, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Oh, those peonies are just stunning. I had them at my old house and miss the beautiful smell of a fresh cut bouquet. I bought the same chandelier tin from Lori! I love it! And your Mom's treasures are beautiful! Have a great day!
Smiles, Christine
Posted by: Christine Annette | May 29, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Didn't your Momma tell you that it is nice to share....and that includes gorgeous baubles from her jewelry box....... No, I wouldn't either!
LOVE the bright pink peonies!
XOxo
TRisha
Posted by: Trisha Evans | May 29, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Wow! Your peonies are amazing! Love them!
Posted by: Sara Duckett | May 30, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Chris, those are some wonderful finds. I especially loved the bling'd out eiffel tower.
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Grey | May 30, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Chris ~ I am dying over your gorgeous peonies !!! They are absolutely beautiful ~ I bought 2 this year because I am bound and determined to have peonies in my Texas garden ~ I am not sure they will do real well though ~
I also love your bling that you found in your mom's jewelry box !!
xoxo,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | May 30, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Your flowers are amazing!
I would have a hard time not staring at them all day...so pretty.
Anytime I need something vintage and can't find it, I head to my Moms...
She hangs on to everything...lucky for me:)
Smiles,
KayEllen
Posted by: kayellen | May 30, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Hi Chris,
Your peonies are so gorgeous ~ are you sneaking Miracle Grow on them in the nighttime? :) So soft and fluffy and vibrant!!
Loved seeing your costume jewelry! You have some really interesting pieces, especially the Eiffel Tower pin!
Smiles, Bebe :)
Posted by: Bebe | May 31, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Hi Chris
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I love all the costume jewelry you got.
Hope you're having a great weekend.
Rhondi
Posted by: rhondi | June 01, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Hi Chris,
I hope you don't mind but I used a picture of your office for inspiration on my blog today. If you do not want me to use it, just let me know and I'll take it off.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Posted by: LeAnn | June 01, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Chris, thanks for the much needed hugs...I could feel them all the way over here.
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Grey | June 01, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Hi Chris,
Your peonies are so beautiful! I planted 4 last year and they bloomed this year...but I was suprised that they didn't have any fragrance. They are a deep raspberry color. Someone told me that only the white and light pink ones have frangrance. Is that true?
Love the vintage jewelry..I am going to look for my old high school charm bracelet...
xo
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | June 01, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Hi Chris. How lovely that jewelry looks together. Hope you aren't working too hard!!
Well I can see I must go to the bank today and make a deposit for the vintage pretties being listed on your website this evening!
XO
Brook
Posted by: Brook | June 02, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Hi Chris,
I love all your finds - that Eiffel Tower is fantabulous - tres chic!
~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie | June 02, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Wow! Love the color of your peonies Chris - gorgeous! I'd say go "shopping" at mom's more often :~)
Posted by: Jen ~ Artful Dreamer | June 02, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I really enjoyed reading this post, your truly a geninine spirit Chris..
Your mom has some great stuff, a treasure right before your very eyes..I cant wait to see what you do with them :)
Jo-Anne
Posted by: Jo-Anne | June 02, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Hi Chris!
How are you? What beautiful peonies! The color is amazing. And what beautiful jewelry! Wow...your taste is wonderful. No wonder I keep coming back to see more. Hope you are ready for summer. I sure am! My kids finish school this Friday. Can't wait to get more sleep.
Have a great day!
xoxo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Posted by: Janet Bernasconi | June 03, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Yes, she is beautiful! And I too am jealous of your peonies. Mine bloom here in Texas in May. I get one or two blooms, which the ants devour, and they're gone for the season!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 03, 2008 at 11:39 AM
WOW! What a special find your mom blessed you with!!! That AND peonies....a perfect day!
Posted by: Lulu & Tutz | June 04, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I just have to tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your office!! "Pink Icing on the Cake" posted a picture of your office on her blog and it was love at first sight! I was wondering if it would be okay to add and reference that picture to my photo gallery on my website? Beautiful blog by the way! Love it!
Posted by: Tracy | June 05, 2008 at 09:33 AM