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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

BOO-ti-ful Banner and That's What It's All About .. lol!



WELL NOW!

Halloween is almost upon us.

Just a couple of days away.

And WHAT?

Your house doesn't look exquisite  ...

LIKE THIS

Yes, I know I already showed you
Aleta's fabulouse place ....
But it LOOKS WONDERFUL!

Visit her blog The Silly Bear
  here to see more.

Don't have time to 
decorate the whole room?

Look close ...

the focal point is ...

A "BOO" banner.

Maybe you could make one?

There are lots of different styles ...

Banner above from 

Here's another one!
Tutorial for this banner at
Joli Paquet

***
NOTE:
If you have NEVER
visited Joli Paquet ...

you MUST!

Lots of  free tutorials.
***

What if vertical fits your space?

NO PROB ...

Looky here!

Rosemary Olson at Rose Petite Maison
with a "how to do it" here!

See!

You 
can have a 
BOO-tiful focal point, too!

************
This just in ...

 e-mail from the fabulous and wonderful 
Miss Linda


I had to share it with you.

In Memoriam 

With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week.   Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93.   The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin.  They put his left leg in.  And then the trouble started.

 



Hugs and remembering "That's What It's All About"!
Sammy Girl

Friday, October 23, 2009

Pink Saturday - Celebrate Pink Style!


Pink is so much more than a color ....
It has come to symbolize youth ...
women's independence ...
femininity ...
and a call to action.

October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month

pink ribbon and events ...

What to do and where to start??

Begin with this:

a stunningly beautiful and touching post 

You simply MUST go see this post.

REALLY

NOW

please?

I'll wait.

Now ... go ahead and
do something to celebrate being alive!

feeling adventurous?
Something with your pals?
 
Perhaps host a pink tea?

Lots of pink tea pots to gush over at
who has
FABULOUS
PINK SATURDAYS!

How to host a pink tea?
No worries!
Directions right here
so no excuses, girlfriend!

Maybe just
kick up your heels!

(Couldn't you kick it up
in a dress like this??)
available on Etsy from Ouma

Celebrate pink-ness
and sisterhood with
a stroll through 
Pink Saturday blogs
hosted by dear Beverly

Bottom line -
do SOMETHING "pink"!
***
If you sing a song ....

even if you begin by yourself ...

others will hear it

remember
the sounds of joy

and join in the celebration.

We can impact the world when we work together.

Hugs and Encouraging you to Celebrate Pink in your own style!
Sammy Girl

PS .... I'm celebrating this weekend
Pinkness ... junk ... and a good cause.  It just doesn't get any better!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

DREAM and DO!

Had to share ...

(who IS MOVING up this-a-way!!)
posted about this
incredible gal

Terry Grahl.
Her non-profit business?


As her website says,
Enchanted Makeovers is a internationally recognized non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that transforms shelters for women and children into places of peace and possibilities—not just where basic needs are met, but spiritual needs for hope and beauty also.

WOW!

I think this is a big deal!

Why?

The primary concern
of women's shelters is safety.

Safety for women and their children.

As we work to
bring beauty into our lives
it may 
never 
occur to us that 
beauty
can be a luxury
for some.

Terry brings beauty
into the lives
of some of our most
fragile sisters.

And their kiddos.


Here's what Tracey posted:

Why am I sharing all of this? Martha Stewart is having a contest, and Terry is in the running for her generous deeds...and I think it's a wildly worth while cause. We all need to go to Martha's site and make our votes count! 
Terry (and her non profit company) could win $2,500. 
Just take a moment and think about just how far that could go. 
Women like Terry inspire me to do 
more, and to pay better attention to others in need around me. We can all help. Simply click on the link and look on the right hand side of the webpage.(Now, go vote!)


I went to Martha's site ... (here)
read about all the wonderful gals
and voted.

If you have time,
please go visit this site.

Consider the dreams these gals
are DOING.

Vote if you would like

BUT THEN ...

Consider what 

YOU 
&
OTHERS

friends ...
family ...
neighbors ...

HOPE FOR.

DREAM ABOUT.

How can we make those 
hopes and dreams come true?


Hugs and encouragement to DARE to DREAM and applauding those making DREAMS turn into REALITY.
SAMMY GIRL

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Cooling Trend? Hot Shopping!

It's been a pretty HOT summer 
here in the
Pacific Northwest.

Photo from Moggit - (where else!)

But now we have a cooling trend
where you can actually breathe
when you step outside.
Well, maybe not THIS cold ...

More like this ...
View from our Who Villa

Yes, I know, folks in
Texas and Arizona 
think our ten little days of 
over 90 degree weather
was hardly enough to turn on 
the A.C.

We are spoiled rotten with perfect weather
most of the time.

But back on track ...
the cooling weather and rain reminds me that
"shopping season" is just starting to
really heat up!

Just in time for the holidays!
Ornaments on sale at Etsy  from 
artist Lenae Mae of Windlewood.
Visit her blog, too.

Don't give me any grief over the fact that it's just August!

You KNOW ya wanna 
or gotta 
get things into gear.

And mid November you are 
ALWAYS
in a bind about why you put things off.

So here's the plan:

#1   * Look at your calendar

#2  *Plan to attend some of the many 
FAB SHOWS and SALES
(or virtual sales)

#3 *Combine retail therapy and
supporting small artisans and shopkeepers to
create your own economic stimulus plan.

Simple
Effective
Fun

What better way to kick start your retail "holiday" therapy 
(isn't ANY shopping day a holiday?)
by attending some of the 
FAB SHOWS AND SALES.

Aug. 22nd
the Queen does it up in her own trendy style 
and this month she is collaborating with 
Willow Nest 
for what should be a highlight of design you won't want to miss!

Aug. 22nd
Molly Mo's Summer Antique Faire
Diane throws one heck-of-a fun bash.
And joining her will be Kindred Roses 
(LOVE JULIE AND KRISTA!)
and Carol Curtis ... 
and maybe even more friends!

Aug. 22nd
Simplify Sale
Community Yard Sale
13691 SW Morgan Road
Sherwood, OR
9 AM - 2 PM

Aug. 22nd
Vintage Faire
Yep!
This one's got the whole 'tude
right there in the name.
Who could resist.
Now git y0urself down to
RENO, baby!

has an Oregon connection ...
and we LOVE her.

Aug. 30th
Oregon City Open Air Antique Fair
We will be gone, but
wish I could go.
ALWAYS great
100+ vendors

Sept. 4th -27th
Fall Premier Show
Storewide Sale Sept 4-6th
A great spot to shop .... 
with SOMETHING
for EVERYONE.

Sept. 5th
Not the "usual" venue
for many of you to shop.
But believe me -
I have found great treasures.
Like small ironstone dishes.
Try it ...
You'll like it!
Go Mikey Go!
(get it? Mikey will like it??)
Sorry, it's a 5 am update.
National Guard Armory
Portland


Sept. 12th
Barn House Fall Harvest
Harvest a bunch of goodies ...
That's what I'm planning on doing!
Joe and Jermonne
and the phenom they have produced.
Can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves ...

Sept 12th
Vintage Barn Antique Show
For those of you not in the Portland Metro area
or wanting a trip out of town -
this is a great show in
Rathdrum, Idaho.
btw -- Rathdrum is close to
Coeur d'Alene
Silverwood anyone??
If I end up heading to see Montana Girl
and the kiddos --
I'll time my trip to catch this show!

Who wouldn't love this Barn Baby?

Sept. 13th
Coburg Antique Faire
Need I say more?
If you've never been ....
Well, I can't describe what you've been missing.
Unless it's the best deals in the dark ...
and sometimes the rain, lol!
GOBS of Good Stuff 
and many of my personal favs will be there ..
any probably some new favs ...
(and I will too!!)

Sept. 13th
Want to stay in the
Portland Metro area?
Millennium Plaza Park
Lake Oswego

Sept. 19th
The Camas Vintage Street Faire
One of the most picturesque small towns 
so close to Vancouver WA and Portland OR
Laurie (Worthy Goods/A View from the Coop)
gave me the 411.

Sept. 2oth
Historic Deepwood Antique Faire
Hmmm .....
GORGEOUS Queen Anne house - check!
STUNNING gardens - check!
Vintage car show - check!
Live music - check!
Scads of wonderful booths - check!
Free admission - check!
On my calendar - DOUBLE CHECK!

Sept. 26th
Queen of Tarte 
Boutique Flea Market
Only Cindy could host a flea
that's really a boutique is disguise!
I have heard whispers about the guests,
but you'll just have to wait and hear it from the Queen herself!
note:  If you haven't visited the Pearl Street of Dreams, 
go just to see the space outfitted with finds from Tarteland!

Sept. 26th
Simplify Sale
Community Yard Sale
13691 SW Morgan Road
Sherwood, OR
9 AM - 2 PM

Oct. 3rd
JBUGS Sale
From Hwy 126 go south on Helmholtz about a quarter mile, turn west on Obsidian Ave. 
We are down about a mile on the right hand side.  
For more information or directions. 
Lisa at 541-410-7815 or Peggy at 541-460-0357
5735 SW OBSIDIAN AVE
Redmond, OR

Oct. 15th - 17th
Craft & Antique Show
ROAD TRIP!
Think of heading up north?
Tippy top of Washington?
Maybe head up to Vancouver or
Victoria
for some tea
or 
Tim Horton's donuts?
Don't ask ...
Here's the place I wanna stop.
For all three days.
and THEN to the Empress....


Oct. 23rd & 24th
Funky Junk Sisters
A junk-a-licious show ...
One that has GOT to be on every
Junk Queen's calendar!
So much rusty stuff - so little time!
(South Hill - Puyallup)


Oct. 24th
Queen of Tarte
Can't let the pumpkin out of the bag ...
but come and see the Tarte barn!

Oct. 24th & Oct 25th
EXPO
Yes ...
It's a four letter word!
A true shop-till-you-drop
experience.

Nov. 7th
Molly Mo's & Vintage Trifles
Wow!
I kinda hate to mention this one, 
as I'd prefer it to be 
my own personal fun time.
But honestly -- 
everyone in blogland is 
so nice, 
that I MUST share.
These two are incredible separately and 
nuclear together.
For those that wait for 
to be at a show with her work, 
this is the one not to miss.
Don't be sorry - mark your calendar, NOW!

Martha's Miss Rose lives at the Who Villa!

Nov. 7th
Tarte Magic of Christmas
Good thing Oregon City and Sublimity are close!
Who knows
  "Magic"
better than the Queen of Tarte?
I've got to be there to experience the sparkles!

Hugs and here's to some fun on YOUR calendar!


NOTE: Updates will continue as more information available

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Tru Confessions

I have something to confess.
My secret dates.
With Paul.

Sweet Paul.

Well, maybe NOT so secret.
I know I have posted on Sweet Paul before (but gosh darn it I can't remember exactly when)!
   
If his blog is not a regular stop on your journey through the ether, it SHOULD be.
He is a phenom of a stylist ....
who crafts, creates and cooks.
A veritable triple threat!
 
He shares the how-to's.
You would recognize his work in magazines.

And then there is this ....

and this ...

and this ...

Nuff said.

Hugs and have a great day!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Everything You Wanted To Know

Wow!
Yes, I know that is a word I use a lot. (And I use a lot of exclamation marks, too!)

Let me diverge from my point for a second to say some of us are "enthusiastic speakers" in person ... always talking with exclamation marks ... so I am trying to write like I talk. Other languages might have additional ways to denote emotions and inflection, but English WORDS seem limiting sometimes. If we were chatting face-to-face, I am sure you would laugh at my facial expressions and waving hands. I think I am a little more "wholly involved" with talking than many people .... so I use exclamation marks as a way to make up for the body language lost in print. Sooo .... back to what I was intending to say (if I remember ... lol!)

I am SO AMAZED at all of the information available at ones fingertips. You know ... right here on the ol' computer.
Starting to look for information on developing this blog -- kinda like looking for the equivalent of good blog parenting classes. I am AMAZED at everything out there.

Yes, I have discovered backgrounds, vintage images, and tutorials. And, ohmygosh ... craigslist! Then there's the twin shopping Mecca's of Ebay and Etsy!! And who doesn't LOVE Youtube? (Or maybe I should say .... who doesn't heart Youtube?) And so many recipes and sewing sites ... and on, and on, and on ...

WAIT!! I can hear you saying "Sammy Girl, what do these have to do with blogging??? Let's just say I change course to follow butterflies and squirrels. Interested in simply EVERYTHING, or almost everything ... lol! I am a sister to all of your who are "unintentional multi-taskers". What? You call it getting sidetracked? Hmmm ... must be something to do with perspective.
Well -- here goes our little peek into the fun of blogland ... er, computerland! (But first, my apologies, as I have not yet figured out how to have links. Maybe tomorrow ... ?
BACKGROUNDS
The Background Fairy is just one of several: http://www.backgroundfairy.com/ Maybe more on other options later ...
VINTAGE IMAGES
Many blogs have yummy items on their posts from time-to-time, but I like the graphics fairy http://www.graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ -- Isn't this a cool FREE image!

And sign up with The Vintage Workshop http://thevintageworkshop.com/store/ for the newsletter and free image like this one. (Lots of wonderful things for purchase, too!)
TUTORIALS
So many out there -- like this one on vintage photo refrigerator magnets: http://www.unique-re-tiques.com/magnets.html
.... and of course tutorial royalty ... Dawn at The Feathered Nest ... http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/ The one pictured below is her "aging concrete" FREE tutorial. She also has some great ones for purchase.

Ahh ... let's give a moment of silent awe for CRAIGSLIST. In our area, it is HUGE!

Holding a garage sale? Newspaper ad, maybe .... signs, sure .... but want it noticed? Craigslist, baby! And better yet? The "not-a-garage-sale-but-I'm-selling-this" listings. JUST TOO SPECTACULAR FOR WORDS! Now you can be just an e-mail or phone call away from that treasure. And no sign-up sheets and long lines!! (Not as exhilerating as the fun of digging through rusty stuff in the barn at an estate sale ... but so satisfying!)

This is a great way to buy locally without looking through the paper. Kinda like the farmers' market for everything else! http://portland.craigslist.org/ (Portland not your city ... see the index to click where you live ... or are willing to visit, lol!) If you live in a place like Montana - where Craigslist virtually unknown, it's okay. I know Montana has KILLER garage sales. So - just know what venues are in your locale - and ENJOY!
I have several finds from Craigslist. (Thanks Mr. Sammy Girl for being my partner in these "let's go look and see if it resembles the photo" adventures!) Like this RED chaise.


And this sweet little table. Don't those legs look like they just want to run around the room? This table was looking a little .... how do we say it ... FUNKY? A little TLC to remove the cobwebs, and some Old English. Voila! A new/old family heirloom!

And, not all finds are big ones. Check out this glass dome. Cash for the seller and a happy buyer -- Oh, ya ... that'd be ME!
And don't we all love EBAY and ETSY? No links here, as WAY TO MUCH good stuff ... so I didn't want to temp you! And I'm sure many bloggers have Etsy sites ... (shout out to Martha of Vintage Trifles!!)
YOUTUBE, Youtube, youtube, youtube. Yes, it's the media of the current generation, but MY WHAT GOOD STUFF! (Gotta be careful though, because there is also a lot of T-R-A-S-H out there.)

Here's an international piece showing some unbelieveable 3D art. Edga r Mueller is incredible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SNYtd0Ayt0

And youtube may be the destination, but many blogs mine, compile and sort the incomprehensible amounts of data ... and give you ways to access. Like this blog with Oscar winning songs ... many with filmclips! OMG ... a walk down memory lane ... (except for the years when I must have been on another planet and don't know ANYTHING about the movie they are talking about. Seems to coincide with when the kiddos were small ... or I had a new job ... or I went in for the brain transplant ...)
When is the last time you saw Patrick Swayze dirty dancing ... or sang "Zipadee do dah?" Maybe now is the time. So, here's the place to go:


Something current? The Plain White T's and a great love song - for any age. (Don't know their "Hello Delila song ... it's also a must listen!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Y2zQvCoqE

And RECIPES, and SEWING, and priceless ARTWORK and ARTIFACTS .... whew! Too much for today!

And -- I have now learned that if I backspace to edit the post, I can accidently delete pictures. (Did it MORE than ONCE!!) and then adding in new pictures puts in all kinds of extra lines that I have to go in and delete ... and carefully or I'll delete a picture ... repeat as needed ...

So -- I am learning and hoping to get ahold of this blog thing ...

Thanks for your help, and support. Without sharing and caring our journeys would be ever so much more difficult. Glad you can venture out with me and take a minute to explore ... even if it isn't everything you wanted to know ... lol!

POSTSCRIPT
Some of my favorite small things? How you can use keystrokes to make images ... that come to life much easier than those hidden pictures that always gave me a headache and crossed my eyes!
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