“Oh, I love hugging. I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug 10 people at a time!”-Drew Barrymore
Natural Curiosities
Etsy Tentacles Oil Painting
Etsy Garden Tentacles
Etsy Art Decals
etsy.com
carsonbeachhouse.com
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Duralee Outdoor Fabric
Who knew there were so many Octopi (is that the plural of Octopus?) design related products out there!?! We are knee deep (get it?) in jellyfish season here since it is so stinkin' hot and yes, this is how my brain works...I know...I know. Give me a break, it is Friday people!
Have a great weekend! Happy Birthday Gee if you are reading :)
I am helping a client with her daughter's room and due to my unnatural obsession with Barbie, I thought it could be cute to incorporate something from the doll icon as art. Well if you want to see some crazyass sh*t, search etsy.com for "Barbie Art"! Holy crap. It will take a while to get some of those images out of my head! But there is also some super cute stuff from the alphabet to wall decals to painted canvases so let me show you some of that instead...
I don't claim to know a lot about art. But I do know what I like! And to me that is all that matters when it comes to purchasing art...you have to love it, be moved by it and/or leave the gallery or shop dreaming about it. Through all my blog reading, I have come across some amazing artists (I love) lately and wanted to share these talents with you.
Teresa Cline Gallery
Twenty Six in her Ocean Moods Collection
Artist Vanessa Briggs
Sunset 10
Etsy Artist Sara Tetley White Cottage With Orange Door
Etsy Artist ArtAnd Nude No. 1
Artist Annie Kammerer Butrus Four Seasons: Winter
And while talking about art, I wanted to mention The Charleston Artist Collective, a website for local artists that want to showcase their work outside of the conventional gallery setting. Each month, the site features artist's interpretations of a new theme and a percentage of the sales goes back towards the community. Go check it out!
Re: Yesterday's mention of my distaste for the color red...in case I a) offended anyone b) lost some readers (oops) or c) discouraged anyone who loves red from hiring me (double oops!) I wanted to clarify that I have decorated homes using red many times and I was not secretly gagging in the corner...each time I was excited about and really pleased with how it looked! Honest. I can get on board with red. It is just not the first color I go to which I think is directly correlated to the fact that I don't look good wearing the color red. I also want to point out that my good friend loves the color red, she has a good bit of it in her home (mainly in amazing rugs) and I think her place is stunning!!! (Anne, I mean you!) So bottom line-don't want to marry red but I will date it for a little while. And thank you Southern Exposure for backing me up on that one!!!
One more rant then I am done...I use to work in retail. And this propels me to ask the following question: Why do people have to be so mean this time of year?!?! And I don't mean the people working because I understand their horrid attitudes. Working retail sucks. I mean the customers! Yesterday at Target, I observed an overly rude lady tear into to this poor guy working in the electronics department because he wasn't helping her fast enough and he had the gall to actually help the other customers that were in line before her. His response to me "I hate the f'ing holidays." (however he used the real word).
It's a holly jolly Christmas, the best time of the year...
I hope some of these photos will help you find your happy place!
[I want the Golden's too!]
Cuteness.
Totally gonna copy this.
I must have these ornaments! Andrea Ma jot...you Ma Rock! crazybutcute.etsy.com
~Images: 1) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2) Traditional Home 3) Coastal Living 4) Country Living 5) Real Simple 6) Family Circle 7) Better Homes & Gardens 8) etsy.com
Hello...My sweet blogging friends! In my post I'd like to share some of the bright red cherries that are sprinkled throughout my home. From cotton aprons trimmed with old fashioned red rick rack to cozy quilts...They are all such a lovely addition to any country cottage decor!
Each year my sister, Sherry, blesses me with lots and lots of cherries. I like to dehydrate and then freeze them. They are delicious in homemade ice cream, nut breads and homemade granola bars!
I've been busy in my sewing room this past week making up thissweet little 1940s vintage apron.I found this wonderful vintage pattern thenmodified it a bit for this apron.
Pardon my camera exposure...The apron looks blue, but it's black with tiny little cherries and cherry red rick rack.
Aprons always look so sweet garnished with rick rack. The original 1940s vintage pattern incorporated lots and lots of it.
I was thrilled to find this 1940s Vintage Apron pattern. When I have an etsy shop I will be stitching up these darling aprons for sale.
I love...love...love the back of this apron. If you look closely there is a band between the shoulders to prevent the straps from slipping off your shoulders. I attached the straps at the waistband with buttonholes and shiny black buttons.
The finishing touch!
MORE CHERRIES!
The table runner with the bright red cherries was lovingly made by my sister, Patti, for my birthday. Doesn't it look pretty snugged in with the vintage quilt and red pillows? (I "TWEAKED" this sadly worn antique settee...It's in dire need of a new upholstering. All the soft textiles offer a simple disguise!)
So many of my blogging friends have a penchant for cherries. And, so do I!
HERE ARE A FEW CHERRIES FROM AROUND MY HOME.
This is a closeup of a large tole painted glass jarthat I store my twill tape that I use for my"Chenille Cottage" labels.
Isn't she lovely! My darling adopted daughter, Paula, from "Rose Fairie Cottage" made this sweet little quilted portrait for me for Mother's Day.
(This is the fabric I used to recover my ironing board.) Thank you my sweet friends for stopping by for a visit.
How I would love to share a slice of freshly baked cherry walnut bread and a hot cup of tea with each one of you!
Have a wonderful week! Blessings, Carolynn xoxo
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him." Psalm 34:8
I'm wishing each one of you an "EGGCEPTIONAL" week. Many of my blogging friends are raising chickens...some for the first time. I invite you to tag along...Please enjoy this Farm Fresh post.
We have dear friends that raise chickens. They brought us these fresh eggs. So many soft colors... and Such spectacular taste!
My sweet Mother and sister, Patti... 1940s Yamhill County, Oregon
Ramona, California I snapped this just a month ago when we were in southern California. Yes...There really are farms in Southern California.
The Willamette Valley Summer of 2012 Salem, Oregon
Country Life at it's best!
Farm Living... My grandparents had a farm in Green Acres, Oregon.
I love vintage chickens! Sweet Paula of "Sugar Sweet and Pink" blog gave me the white rooster. I found the small salt and peppers thrifting.
My husband loves helping me with the dishes. Can you see why?
Have a great week, my sweet friends. Blessings, Carolynn xoxo
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:4 This week I'm linking with my favorite blog parties. Come join me! *Sunday: Sunny Simple Life www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com *Monday: The Dedicate House www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com The Little Red House www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com Boogie Board Cottage www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com Etsy Cottage Style www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com *Tuesday: Lavender Garden Cottage www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com Rose Chintz Cottage www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com Friends Sharing Tea www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com A Stroll Thru Life www.astrollthrulife.net Cozy Little House www.cozylittlehouse.com Knick Of Time www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com Lavender Cottage Dreams www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com *Wednesday: Sue Loves Cherries www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com A Sheltering Tree www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com Whatever You Want Wednesday www.freeprettythingsforyou.com *Thursday: Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson www.jannolson.blogspot.com Bernideen's Open House www.bernideensteatime.blogspot.com Little Homestead On The Hill www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com *Friday: The Charm of Home www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com My Turn For Us www.myturnforus.com Rooted In Thyme www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com Homemaking Link Up Weekend www.bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com Common Ground www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com I Gotta Create www.igottacreate.blogspot.com Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com *Saturday: Mockingbird Hill Cottage www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com Show-Licious Saturday's www.sew-licious.blogspot.com
