Catching up... it's been a while

So I have been working hard at my day job and of course playing with my grandson. Oh the delights of this little one.

Truly, I could go on and on.....

Now about the Shabby Chic French and Nautical world I live in....

On Mother's Day weekend I set up and sold my items at a large garden expo in Spokane at Spokane Community College. It was a great sale with lots and lots of people. Here are some pictures. My family was there to help me and we made it an event. And I am so excited that I will now be carrying my products and 3rd Street Antiques in Puyallup as of June 1st!

Enjoy the pictures and let me know how your spring is going! Sue

Lots of black furniture!

I've been down to my little shop this week to restock some primitive items. The little black desk, black side table, white side table, pumpkin painted old screen, primitive tray and some shabby pink and white items have sold.  

So I have now replaced them with this coffee table:

and these black shelves.....

and another primitive tray:

and these trays...

This weekend I will be finishing up more items to take down on Sunday.  Black and white seem to sell for me.  Can't wait to get started....but have to tend to my "real" job! Looking forward to a fun weekend!

Everything Vintage!

I so enjoy the vintage blogs I see.   Old furniture, old items, shabbied up and brought back to life. Check out this blog at http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/. (Thanks for sharing)!

This week, I am doubling my space at "The Spare Room" in Everett WA.  I am excited to bring in new pieces of furniture....A classic black desk, black side table, Grey dresser, shabby pink furniture as well as some surprise antiques I have recently collected along the way.

I would love to get pictures of your booths to add to my blogspot!  Send them my way.

After work and a little painting....you will find me here....  Zumba/Latin Heat....I love these workouts they make me feel like I'm back in my high school days =)....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yu1AocGsxk

Some thought and inspiration by Chuck Swindoll:

"When money is our objective for happiness, we must live in fear of losing it, which makes us paranoid and suspicious. When fame is our aim, we become competitive lest others upstage us, which makes us envious. When power and influence drive us, we become self-serving and strong-willed, which makes us arrogant. And when possessions become our god, we become materialistic, thinking enough is never enough, which makes us greedy. All these pursuits fly in the face of contentment and joy.

Only Christ can satisfy, whether we have or don't have, whether we are known or unknown, whether we live or die. And the good news is this: Death only sweetens the pie! That alone is enough to make you laugh again.

The Living Bible states: "For to me, living means opportunities for Christ, and dying---well, that's better yet!" (Phil. 1:21). The New Testament in Modern English, J.B. Phillips's paraphrase, reads: "For living to me means simply 'Christ,' and if I die I should merely gain more of him."

What is the sum and substance of all this? The secret of living is the same as the secret of joy: Both revolve around the centrality of Jesus Christ. In other words, the pursuit of happiness is the cultivation of a Christ-centered, Christ-controlled life.

When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities."

Please check out my friend's blogspot:http://livingwithbiliaryatresia.blogspot.com

One, wonderful Weekend!

This last weekend was fabulous!  Kayaking in Friday Harbor with hopes of seeing a whale or two and some seals. While we didn't see a whale kayaking, we saw one on the ferry on the way back.  It wasn't a warm day by any means, but it still was beautiful!  Take a peak at some pictures.  Was at Hope Foursquare on Sunday.  I am so proud of the congregation there who lost their well-known, well-loved Pastor, Tom Ferguson in May.  We all miss him dearly but know that heaven is a sweeter place because he is there.

I also added some new pieces at "The Spare Room" in Everett.   White dresser, white potting table and white shelves. Next month I will be increasing my space to add more furniture!

Today I found this lovely blogspot:  http://blushingroseantiques.blogspot.com/  When you get a chance, check it out!