Rooster Party Day

Welcome,

Here are my roosters to share with you all. So happy you stopped by: First, this Rooster Lamp, thrifted for $6. He's a cool brown patina resin. I love this little lamp.

Isn't he cute?

Next, I just got this gorgeous guy at the Tumbleweed Cotillion Antique Flea Market here in Reno. He came from "The French Twist Booth." He was $3. He was my most fun and whimsical find of the day. What do you think? I love him.

Happy Rooster Day.

xo, Juls

Rooster Party

Hi All, Go on over to Bella Vista blog and read about her invitation to the Rooster Party on Friday. I have some hot Roosters to share with you. You can visit her blog by clicking on her link on the top left of this page or http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/ . Bhack, Bhack.

Bhack, Bhack

Grab My Rooster Button for Your Sidebar-Friday, August 28th
http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/. Hey All, Go check out the party invitation. I don't know how to grab her Rooster Button, yet. But I've got a couple of roosters to show on Friday.

Howdy, now

Hi all. Let me share this cool little lamp I found thrifting. I didn't buy it the first time I saw it. I was still thinking about it for a couple of days. Well, you know I just went down and bought. Cute, ugh? $6. Now, you know I had to go to the Tumbleweed Cotillion this weekend. It is a flea market/antique show, put on by the Tracys' here in Reno of the cute event center "41 Taylor." I met Sandy and Erika there. These great fun, happy gals and their booth, "The Tattered House," was so cute, and they were so sweet and warm. I just love um..











These girls put on the Roseville Fall Antique Market. It is on September 20, 2009. Check out their site at www.thetatteredhouse.com/ . Hope the linky works.

I ordered the Farm Chicks book, "The Farm Chicks in the kitchen. OMG. I just want to go bake a darn pie and sew an apron...Well, I've got so much stuff to tell you: I'm not moving, yet. I bought a dog. My HH made a space for a studio for me. I found an old friend's sister who happens to be quite a talented artist, Jennifer Rogers Daniels. She been publised in Somerset. I love her work. Will share more about her and how I have to ask God to forgive me for being mean to her sister. She was my BFF, and I caved to peer pressure, made stupid mistakes and lost her....We all have our stories, don't we? Well, that's all for today. This is the link to Jen's blog. http://artisticallydesigneddiversions.blogspot.com/ Wait till you see it!

Tracy's right.

Thrift store gouging has been a pet peeve of mine for a while. I grew up on shopping in those places all through high school, college and two marriages. What could Goodwill and Salvation Army etc. be thinking about? I wanted to open my own for so long just so I could do the dollar-a-bag of clothes sale. I hope the thrift stores decide to put thrift back in their name. It is a shame and a sham! Go check out the post at http://cottageindustry.typepad.com/ and see what you think. She is so darn cute!

missing the bliss

Oh, how I've missed my blog, blogging friends, and blog searching and scanning and dreaming. Sorry. My life now consists of searching the MLS and trying to find cool new digs for my family. Yes, we are moving from our lush house. My HH is returning to his post at his former office. This move will improve our finacial standing. But before we leave, take a look at this cherry. Yes, five

beautiful packed full trees on this property, and here are some of the other lush fuana.

I see that my pics are going to be a scattered mess. Carry on, then. My son had his 4th birthday.

We had a surprise visit from Grandpa all the way from So. California. We didn't tell R that Grandpa was coming. We picked Grandpa up at the airport and R was Shocked to say the least.

He could not comprehend his Grandpa being at the airport. Here they are when they first see eachother. They have a magical connection. One of the reasons we are moving.

We had T-ball season, and finished T-ball season.

And, somehow, I read two books: Pride and Prejudice and my new favorite: the Last American Man..written by Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Love, Pray fame. Eustace Conway is now one of my American Heros for staying true. I watched some of his interviews on youtube. His accent and demeanor are slow, calculating and he is funny. We are going to try to go to his Turtle Island family camp next year. Go check it out. I realize primitive culture and living is not for everyone, not even me all the time. But the read was great. I love you, Eustace.

I also put my garden in. When it gets bigger I'll give you a peek. Hopefully all of my heirloom seed growing madness will pay off. Oh, there was also the fashion show I modeled in with Daisy and Shannon. All in good fun and for the womens' retreat this year. You know how stressful moving is? I have moved six times since 2000. I will try to keep up some postings, pics, and blurbs. Hope you are enjoying the start of summer. xo Juls

go ahead, say red

Red buffet. Done and looking fabulous in my living room. Cost? About $30 dollars. 15 for the piece, 15 for the red regal rustoleum spray paint. Believe me, in the living room, the color is toned way down. It looks so nice. It holds our DVDs and Roman's toys. I wasn't able to really stage the living room. We live there. Let's be real. I was lucky to get these shots as it was. I can't find the before shots. Someone told me that a magnet will destroy photo discs. Isn't that just my luck. First project I really documented well. I'll be more careful about the whereabouts of my disc next time.
This is Stacey, (on right) and Hannah's (on left). Stacey made the most off the hook Mater cake for her son Cole's 4th birthday. (Cole is pictured with his Dad, Loren, tractor- I mean tire tippin.)

Just look at it. The thing is a work of art. Well, it was a work of art.

And if your are have a Cars party for your youngin, Tire Tipping is a fun game. And the kids loved it. Watch how Loren and Cole demonstrate. It was a great 4th birthday party. Happy Birthday, Cole!

Next up: Well, you might not know this, but I am on the hunt for a vintage trailer. Mary Jane Butters (Farmgirl magazine), and the Vintage Housewife have me obsessed with finding one. I have always loved camping. But glamourcamping is right up my alley. Well, I went to Millie's house to check out a Shasta she and her husband had. And look at this: she gifted me with this chandelier. Picured here hanging in my garage.

Well, I could hardly speak. And I promised her that we would set up a blog. Because, guess what? She is an amazing artist, pen and ink, mosaic, tile, quilter, etc.. You can not believe the energy this gal possesses. Her husband John is also a mixed media artist. He welds the most clever animals and such. So stay tuned and I will let you know how it turns out for Millie. You will love her. Now, I just have to figure out how to sell on Etsy for her. Have another great day!