San Fran

The Family all went to San Fran for a few days. We went to attend a wedding, which, of course can be stressful. It was. The little family was fortunate enough to be able to visit a few fun places. Here is my little guy and me on the Warf. Yes, I took a picture of seafood that was in the counter being hawked by some hotties...I didn't have the nerve to shoot the hotties.

Of course, we went for sourdough bread. See the gal there in Boudine's Bread factory. She's making teddy bears. So cute. We bought a turtle and ate it up.

I shopped very little. I was able to visit a ribbon store. It was very cute. I paid an exorbitant amount of money for ribbon. When I later looked at the bag, I felt perhaps I was shorted on some of the yardage. Needless to say, I will never again pay prices like that for ribbon - ever.

Here was a quick shot of some cool houses. I didn't snap too many pics. But here is a neat photo of the Academy of Arts and Science rain forest.

Thanks for coming along. xo, juls

We go

Hi all, I left my camera in SB when we traveled down for the holiday. This amazing photo was done by my friend Ari for our Christmans photo shoot. My family will face many changes this year. I will look to my blogger buddies for solace many, many times, I'm sure. Thank you Jen at Artisticallydesignediversions for posting our picture with Melanie, you and I. We are off again. This time to San Fran for a wedding. Hope to get in some thriftin and junking. Happy New Year. xo, juls

Adventures with Advent

Went to Pickled Tink and make this advent calendar. I fell in love with theirs in the shop. Took the class and made my own. I had so much fun making the daily charms to add to each day. I love baby Jesus and Mary. I could not wait to make it. I love this calendar. Hope you do, too. xo, juls

Sentimental things

Well, how are you? I'm so happy you are here. I want to show you these amazing photos that I took photos of. They belonged to my Mother in Law, Lucile. She just passed away and we went to her home for the funeral/mass. When I say Lucile was one in a million, it is true. I will miss her stories and wisdom.

The ballerina is Lucile, we believe. Look at that dress. It is a birthday cake. Have you seen anything like it? Anyone know anything about it? And the elegant woman is Lucile's grandmother. She hung in Lucile's livingroom. The lady was a hat or dressmaker, in Paris, I believe. Aren't they stunning? I see lot's of possibility with collage, art, cards, etc..ummmm

UNFORGETTABLE MAMMOTH

I'm on a special assignment with my job in Mammoth, California. The assignment was to last three weeks. It will go on for a few more yet. I miss posting my little milestones. I hope you all do not forget me. I will be back home, up and running, posting, decorating, arting -- is that a word, really? -- very soon. I hope you all are well and happy. xo juls

go visit

Hi Gals, go visit http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/ for a clock tutorial and soap give away. xo, juls

Fall Fest

Here are some fall touches around my house. I love this little blackbird from the dollar store. Had to dress him up with my rhinestones, you know. Saw that on someone's blog. Sorry. Can't remember which one.

I put the Rooster on the mantle. And here is the foyer with the birdcage I love. Put some plastic spiders on it and another fun blackbird. The fall basket on the dining room table has dollar store follage. Cost about 6 dollars. The background wall color is the dining room I just painted. You can see a pretty true color there of the yellow.

I'm preparing the before and after of the dining room for you.

Little shout out to Dawn and the other Juls. Thanks for the recipes and nice correspondance. See you soon. xo, juls