"Mo's Cottage"

Another Treasure

2011-08-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better....June brought over yet another Birthday goodie....she found this at an estate sale...... she told me it had my name written all over it.....I have to admit it sure did.....as they say "one man's trash another man's treasure...I I will treasure this goodie Forever.....

sooooo pretty !!!!!!

again June ....Thank You so much :-)

have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

I'm A "M" Junky

2011-08-17T18:01:00.000-07:00

The Letter "M"

I was looking around my home and noticed that I have collected the letter M a few times...I think ever since I was a little girl I loved the number "8" and the letter "M"....so glad my Mom named me Maureen AKA Mo :-)

Have a Wonderful Day;;;

Hugs,

Mo :-)

P.S. I use the cute wine glasses 2 ways.....I put a little rice in it and then a candle on top and use it as a candle holder.....and of course to have a glass of "wine" once in a while...:-)

Bird Bath

2011-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Birthday Surprise !

My neighbor June is soooo talented....an artist...her stained glass is amazing.....but I received the unexpected......can you see it ?????

get a little closer ........

Look....my very own "Bird Bath".......
it looks amazing in my front yard.....and the birdies just love it.....
Thank You...Thank You....Thank You June.....I love my bird bath.....

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

More Change

2011-08-16T06:26:00.000-07:00

Is Less More ?.... Well Sometimes :-)

As the saying goes is less more....my coffee table is definitely less....I cleared off some "stuff" and moved things around... for now I like it...more of a clean look....

I wish I could say the same for the entry table ... I started out with less and ended up with "more"...sometimes rules cannot be followed :-).....in my case anyway....

I just had to put "more" treasures on the silver tray...couldn't help myself...

have a wonderful day....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Relocating Hutch

2011-08-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

Changing Things Around...

wanted a bit of a change in the living room.....I found a hutch a few years ago that I had on my patio that would do the trick....I filled it with some of my treasures and love the new change.....

Moved a few more things around...more tomorrow..

Have a wonderful Day,

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Homemade Is Best

2011-08-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

Rag Lamp Shade :-)

I have been away from doing homemade projects for a while....I'm starting in again and started with this adorable lamp shade....I got the idea from a shade my friend Sharon bought.....very simple....I was so excited to start this project I forgot to take before pictures.....I took an old lamp shade (bought at the thrift store) tore off the cover sprayed painted the frame antique white ...then cut strips about 6 or 7 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches wide....of about 5 or 6 different fabric in the same shades but different textures......just do what looks good to you...and be very generous with the strips when tying around the top and bottom of the wire shade....I tied one at a time alternating the fabric....it took about 2 hours or so......

I put this shade over a lamp shade I had...you can put it over a shade or it can be by it-self over a pretty light bulb...

completed shade.....

this is the lamp I put the rag shade over.....

and of course I had to have one in Pink ....

Have a Wonderful Day.....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Bud Vase

2011-08-12T10:07:00.001-07:00

"Sweet Pink"

When my Grand-daughter Ailish was born a friend gave me a rose bush called Baby Blanket....the pale pink roses are small and delicate....I found the cute little bud vase at Z Gallerie last week and had the perfect rose to put int it....I attached it to my bathroom mirror....I love seeing the sweet little rose...something so small put a smile on my face.....

Have a wonderful day...

Love and Hugs,

Mo :-)

The Treasures We Find !

2011-04-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

I love being a looky-lou in Niles, CA.....there are so MANY antique stores there.....I haven't been to Niles for quite a while so off I went....I discovered a NEW STORE .....YIPEEEEEE......mind you I have no where to put anything and did NOT want to buy anything ....yea right !!!!!

WELLLLLL I found this amazing stained glass window...I think at one time it was a door of some kind.....now the questions was....HOW DO I NOT BUY THIS WINDOW....it was $30 dollars !!!!!!!

the store..."Cottage Charm"

the window.....$30 dollars !!!!!! It measures 4 feet by 2 feet....

and I adore the color PINK....and at the moment I LOVE pink tulips......did I tell you it was $30 dollars...!!!

I have no idea where I'm putting it yet...HELP I NEED MORE ROOM !!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful day...

Love and Hugs,

Mo :-)

Is It Spring ?!?!

2011-04-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

Look what I found in my garden....two tulips..."The Decision" !!!!!! to leave them in the garden or bring them in the house and enjoy them...well, you guessed it...in the house they came with me....the bulbs have been in my garden FOR YEARS like about 25 years.....and they are still blooming every year.......YEAH Tulips !!!!!!

Have a wonderful day ....

Hugs and Love,

Mo :-)

Shopping Is GOOD For You !

2011-04-09T07:58:00.000-07:00

I heard on the news this morning that Shopping is GOOD for you....well, I have to admit that it was a fun day yesterday....My BFF Sharon and I went to a once a month gathering of several women that love the thrill of the hunt and we get to SHOP.....I found this clock, I have a thing for clocks,...only $16...I have it in my living room and I love the change......I also thought this was a great idea for old bottles you might have hanging around the house, picture shown above....

I thought this was a clever way to display candles...

Sharon found this cute little table ..it holds Magazines..books etc. and also the lamp shade....she put it over another shade on her cute little lamp....

we did have a great day shopping....so I have to believe that Shopping is REALLY good for you...

Have a wonderful day....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Walking in the Rain

2011-03-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Rain Rain and more Rain.......

I love the rain and walking in it....just wanted to share my very wet front yard.....

have a happy Saturday...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Retirement and ME !!!!!!

2011-03-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Well, it's all about "ME" this post......I retired last April and am just posting about it....can you believe it.....I had so much going on in my life at the time it just wasn't that important to post about...with my Mom's passing last August things are kinda getting back to normal...what ever normal is....

I did want to share the beautiful retirement cake Michelle my co-worker made for me....she also teaches cake decorating and of course I took a few classes from her.....it was so much fun......

I worked for an amazing Airline and had the time of my life everyday......I embrace Retirement and love my life.....but I do have another part...part....part time job just for fun!!!!!

can you see me ?????

last phone call before I get on the bus !!!!!

loved my cake......

my friend Lynnie ......

Amy retired the same day I did....Amy worked with our amazing Pilot's.....Congratulations Amy !!!!!!

All my goodies go home with me.......

another chapter in my live "Now Closed"

Thank You Southwest Airlines!!!!!!

and all My Amazing Wonderful Flight Attendants I will miss you !!!!!!!!

Love and Hugs,

Mo :-)

Sharon's Home Tour

2011-03-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

I have two of Sharon's rooms today....

Her Guest Room and Master Bath....

How about a little Black & White......this is Sharon's guest room.....I love the little touch of Pink !!!!!

Sharon's Master Bath....the tub came from Omega Salvage Company in Oakland....good thing Sharon bought the tub before they finished building the bath or it would not have fit !!!!!!

I still have a two more rooms to share.....at a later date.....

Have a wonderful day...

Lots of Love and Hugs,

Mo :-)

Quiet Moments !!!!!

2011-03-21T20:16:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading my book when I looked up and had a moment ....I was sitting in my living room and it was sooooo nice and calm and quite I just wanted to share......

Only one flower left in my bud vase......

Have a wonderful evening...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Sharon's Powder Room

2011-03-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

Powder Room

Sorry I got a bit side tracked about the tour of Sharon"s home and let a few days slip by me....Sharon and her Hubby did this re-do.....It is all bead board and sooooo pretty.....it's a great place to visit....SMILE.......

If you have been following my blog...you will see that Sharon and I have a lot of the same little treasures...but we use them is different ways....we love getting ideas and bouncing ideas off each other......

Have a wonderful day.....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

2011-03-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

"HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY"

Around my home as a child this has always been a very special day.....my Mom was born and raised in Ireland....met my Father in England...married and moved to California......My Irish Grandmother every St. Patrick's day would mail to my Mom live Shamrock that came in a little box ....as children this was such a big deal that we would get shamrock from Ireland......thus this gift from my Daughter Kera shown below......this put the biggest SMILE on my face because it brought all the wonderful memories of getting that special gift from my own Irish Grandmother......

I hope this day will bring wonderful memories your way...

Love and Irish Hugs,

Mo :-)

My BFF Sharon

2011-03-10T08:16:00.000-08:00

Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite places to have a nice hot cup of tea......where else but my BFF (best friends forever) Sharon's Kitchen .......I give Sharon a call a little bit before I arrive and by magic there is a nice Hot Cup Of Tea waiting for me.....we have spent many hours sitting at this table talking, laughing and even a bit of crying.....I LOVE my BFF Sharon !!!!!!!....Sharon's kitchen is so cozy...fun...romantic and a fun place to spend time....over the next few days I will be sharing a bit of Sharons home with you.....

buffet front....

buffet back...

We were at a craft show when we spotted this buffet....and home it went with us....the buffet found a Fabulous home with my friend.....and made the perfect island in her kitchen !!!!

Have a wonderful day....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

A New Bud Vase

2011-03-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Went to lunch a few days ago to this cute little dinner in Berkley called BETTE's OCEANVIEW DINNER on Fourth Street.....what a cute place it was and the lunch was fabulous....after we took a stroll and looked in some shops...I found this cute bigger than a bud vase on sale for $5.99....so home it went with me...I found it at Z Gallerie...they have some of the cutest things in there..

We were lucky ...the weather was fabulous so we ate outside....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

A Little Change !

2011-03-08T08:18:00.000-08:00

Changing things around....and not as much!

I love my stuff but lately I've been wanting a little less....maybe it's just a phase I'm going through.....I had this little table behind my sofa in the living room ...my living room is very small so it did give me a bit more room.....I moved the table to the family room and for now I like it....

I also removed several things from this little hutch....

Is less more or more less !!!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY"

2011-02-14T07:35:00.000-08:00

" I Love You "

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Happy Valentine's Day !

With Lots of "LOVE" and Hugs,

Mo :-)

Good Morning

2011-02-11T08:25:00.000-08:00

Good Morning my blogging friends .....

I have been gone for such a long time and I have missed you...I first want to thank all of you for your emails, comments and the love that you have shown me in the past months....

I have posted the pictures today for a reason.....the first one shown is one of the first things I see when I get up in the morning....this window is in my living room and the reason I love looking out this window is the saying I see and try to live by everyday.......

" WE DO NOT REMEMBER DAYS...

WE REMEMBER MOMENTS "

God gives us a beautiful gift everyday we wake up....

Enjoy the Moment !!!!

and of course my sweet Mika ......

Enjoy your day my friends....

With Much Love,
Mo :-)

Unconditional Love ???

2010-10-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

We have heard of "Unconditional Love"

from out pets.....well my Mika

is living proof !!! Oh what have I done...

my thoughts were... To keep her Little feet dry...

Mika humored me by walking around

house wondering what her Mommy did

to her.....I didn't think dogs I mean

my little girl could put on a sad face...

as you can tell SHE HAS A SAD FACE....

...I am happy to say

I returned the shoes today !!!!!!

I'm sorry Mika...

Mommy loves you very much ...

I just lost my mind for a moment !!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Romantic Brick Work

2010-10-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

"Amazing Brick Work"

I was in Napa, CA not to long ago and

fell in love with this amazing brick work....

If you are ever in Napa take a look....

it is through out the "Harvest Inn" grounds....

The brick reminds me of a dream cottage in the woods...

Very Romantic......

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

HAPPY "30th" BIRTHDAY !!!

2010-10-07T09:30:00.000-07:00

My sweet baby boy or I should say MAN turns "30" today

...he is as gentle and sweet as a man as he was a little boy

...we are in Las Vegas to celebrate this Fabulous occasion...

Happy Birthday David...

I Love You...

Mom :-)

To see a sweet Post from my sons girlfriend Mayra

click here: Birthday Boy

" I MISS YOU MOM"

2010-09-29T10:17:00.000-07:00

Mary Martin

6-14-1919 - 8-10-2010

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Life has so many changes...some good some bad.....but the loss of my Mom for me was life changing... I miss her everyday.....I wish I could say my Mom had a easy life....My father died at the age of 37 and my Mom had to raise 3 children on her own.....and that was no easy job.....my Mom was a very strong willed woman and we did butt heads on many occasions through out my life.....but bottom line she was my Mom and I loved her with all my heart....my Mom and I had some great talks over a nice cup of tea over the years.....shared a few secrets here and there.....I am very proud to say a lot of who I am today is because of my Mom......Mom, I miss you and my heart feels your loss everyday.

Mom and her very loved great grandchildren

I miss you Mom !!!!

Me my Mom and my beautiful girls....

A chapter of my life is now closed...the loss of my Mom has left me with memories that will make me laugh and cry....but a piece of my heart will feel her loss forever!!!!

"I love you Mom"

Thank You for letting me share a little bit of my life today with you.

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Happy 2nd Birthday Mika Bella !!!!!

2010-03-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MY SWEET MIKA BELLA"

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How amazing is it that a little 5lb

pup can bring so much joy and

happiness in my life....My Mika Bella

is turning 2 years old today...I have

had my sweet little bundle of joy 2 yrs

on Mother's Day...

SPOILED....of course !!!!!

LOVED....."YES"

cute as a button...."YES"

makes me happy everyday...without a doubt !!!!!

My sweet Mika Bella....Happy Birthday....I love you tons...
With mush LOVE...
Mom
xoxox
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have a wonderful day...
Hugs,
Mo ;-)

Paris !!!!

2010-02-18T04:00:00.000-08:00

What is not to love about "PARIS" !!!!!!

I have been to Paris twice and could never quite get enough of the

Romance, History, Museums, People and of course the FOOD....

just the whole experience of that amazing city.....

I have a little spot in my bedroom that I have a few

reminders of PARIS ....one of the places I love to visit...

and I know I will return there again !!!!!

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Hugs,

Mo :-)

Some Cuteness

2010-02-17T04:00:00.000-08:00

Now who doesn't love a glass of Wine

once in a while !!!!!and who wouldn't

love to drink a glass of Wine out of a

very cute wine glass with one's

Initials on it !!!!!! I was minding my

own business at Home Goods when

I found this adorable Wine Glass

or it found me...It had my "M" on it...

so home it came with me !!!!!

with one exception...I fill my wine glass

with rice (Not Wine) and put a TEA

Light in it... !!!!!!! It is sooo pretty

at night !!!!!! and who said wine

glasses are just for drinking wine?????

now about this night light....I forgot

to show you what else I made for

Christmas Presents this year....
So fast and so easy....rose petal

lamp shade.... I showed how to

make this in a previous post !!!

"click here for petal post"
Have a wonderful day !!!
Hugs,
Mo :-)

How Cute Are These !!!

2010-02-16T09:43:00.000-08:00

I saw my Little Mika's post yesterday...

now please do not tell her about the amazing

dogie homes I found on line !!!!

Fabulous!!!!!

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A Little Girls Dream !!!!

Now about the playhouse's for little girls !!!!!!

Most of them are kits...and very $$$$$...

but "OH SO CUTE"

Love this one...

and this one !!!!!!

Oh to be a little girl again..... :-)

Hugs,

Mo :-)

My New Bed

2010-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi !!!! My Mom said I could do a post today about my new bed...

My Mom bought it for me at Home Goods last week....(she really likes

that store).....and I really like my new bed...it is very comfy too !!!!!!

I sit in the front window during the day and let my Mom and Dad know

when someone is passing by or coming to the front door....I kinda get excited

and bark....I'm glad I have something comfy to sit on....

My Mom is really nice...she made this spot for me right in the front

window..she had some really cute stuff here but she moved it just for me...

I really love my Mom.....(and I know she really loves me too)

I think I hear someone coming...just a second and let me look.....

no... it was a false alarm..just the mailman..he is really nice...

well anyway I'm so glad my Mom let my show you my
new bed..I also love the color PINK just like my Mom...
I'm going to take a little nap now so have a wonderful
day and Mom said I can do another post sometime soon..
Hugs,
Mika Bella
XOXOX

Nevaeh's New Bedroom

2010-02-13T19:24:00.000-08:00

Nevaeh's Bedroom

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My friend Sharon and I just finished the make

over on my grand daughters bedroom....

Nevaeh is turning 4 and it was time for the redo.....

Lamp and shade on clearance at target for $14..

I added the netting and pink bow.....

The little night stand was free...(from my storage shed)
I sprayed painted it white....

bedding from Target (Shabby Chic collection)

Rug from Target..bought it on clearance for $34....
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The adorable headboard...Sharon's father made it

almost 40 years ago for her daughter.....now on loan

to Nevaeh for about 10 years or so.....

I bought this cute chest of drawers a few years ago

from Costco...I made the little lamp on top.....

Fairy picture from Home Goods....
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Lace canopy from Victorian Trading Co.

cute little chandelier from Auntie Sharon...

I love this picture....from Home Goods....

I had the lace curtains and the valance is a Thrift Store
find for $5....I just added the pink netting and "Drama Queen"

sign....

and this is the before picture.....
my daughter and son-in-law painted the room
a beautiful sage green...the pink accent colors
were the perfect blend ......
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The best part was the SMILE on Nevaeh's
face when she saw her Bedroom...
"PRICELESS"
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Hugs,
Mo :-)

Anniversary Winner !!!!

2010-02-07T07:51:00.000-08:00

AND THE WINNER IS !!!!!!

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Sandy...Romantique Inspirstions

Congratulations Sandy !!!!!!!

I picked the random # from Random.Org

there were 33 entries

Thank you all !!!!!!

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 29 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Where Do You Dream

2010-02-02T09:31:00.000-08:00

"Where Do You Dream ?"

"Where Do You Lay Your Head At Night ?"

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Hope you enjoyed where I dream !!!!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

XOX

Anniversary Give A Way

2010-01-30T21:10:00.001-08:00

WOW !!!!!

Happy 2nd Anniversary to "Mo's Cottage"

How did I forget that January 16th was my

2nd Anniversary !!!!

And what better way to celebrate than

have a Give A Way !!!!

This is a set of four (4) cards

that I made just for you !!!!

Mail them...

Frame them.....

Have fun with them !!!!!!!

I will pick the winner next Sunday

February 7, 2010...

To enter: just leave a comment on this Post !!!!

Good Luck !!!!!!

I have had two amazing years blogging....
made some wonderful friends...
and look forward to making many more...

Thank you all for you kind comments and support over
the past two years....

you kindness has always put a smile
on my face...You are the best....
With much LOVE and HUGS,
Mo :-)

Hearts

2010-01-27T15:16:00.000-08:00

"HEARTS"

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Well next month is the month of Romance..

when I think of Romance I think of Hearts...

I was looking around my home and I found

several hearts tucked away here and there...

Do you see the heart ????

not a heart...but Romantic lighting

is a must !!!!!

a pink heart ....

and of course candles are a must...Think Romantic !!!!!

and the scent is heavenly.....

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner....
I'm thinking....

Hearts...Flowers...Romance....Dinner...Dancing

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Hugs,

Mo :-)

Things That Make Me Smile !!

2010-01-24T14:58:00.000-08:00

"Some Of My Favorite Things"

Favorite saying:

We do not remember days..we remember moments.

My Pet:

Mika Bella..she makes me smile everyday!!

Favorite outdoor treasure:

My pillow stepping stones......

Favorite Mirror:

My antique ruffled vanity Mirror...

just a few things that make me smile !!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

My Work Space

2010-01-18T17:16:00.000-08:00

"My Work Space"

Are you allowed to express yourself at work.....

I love my work space..it is so cozy and fun..

You have to start and end your day with

a SMILE...thus my plate !!!!!

This is where I spend part of my day !!!!

Emails, returning phone calls etc. !!!

of course I need cute lighting !!!!!

love my lamp !!!!!

my clock and Hello Kitty lotion !!!!

I have lots of pictures of fun things I have done

at work with friends...

and we do have a lot of fun !!!!!

and what would it be with out my Tiffany Boxes...

and pictures of the my grand kids !!!!!!!!

I love my work space.....

Have a great day !!!!

and SMILE !!!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Love This Store !!!

2010-01-15T20:10:00.000-08:00

Love This Store !!!

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I was out to lunch today with some of my

girlfriends and of course we had to go shopping ...

I want to share one of my favorite stores with you...

I should mention I have never bought anything

there because it is just to $$$$$$...

but I love looking...

The name is "Sweet Magnolia" Interior Design

...It is located in Danville, CA......

I love everything about this store.....

Treasures...

I could have just jumped into this bed !!!!!!

I loved this big fabulous mirror !!!!!

This Chandelier was bigger than me
and GORGEOUS !!!

Fabulous accessories!!!!!

more ........

another Chandelier.....

love these candles !!!!!

Mercury Glass........

Now about these Fabulous shoes.....

they are made out of PAPER...

this is one project I am going to tackle...

they were so darn cute..

stay tuned for this project....

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Hugs,

Mo :-)

Tea For One

2010-01-12T17:38:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite thing to do when I want to relax

is have a cup of tea....My Mom was born and raised in

Ireland and of course I grew up drinking tea...I think

it might have even been in my bottle as a baby :-)....

Just a few ways I love to enjoy a nice hot cup of tea....

Hugs and Love,

Mo :-)

Easy Home Made Project

2010-01-06T05:49:00.000-08:00

This is what I made for Christmas for some very special

people this year....They are crystal salt and pepper shakers

filled with any fabulous girlie powder.....The tops were silver...

you can leave them silver or spry paint them...

I sprayed the one in front baby pink....I put some cute

little bows and a black crystal on the back two...

made a cute little Paris card and there you have it ...

a home made present fit for a Queen ....

(and very easy)

Have a Fabulous Day !!!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

More Kitchen Pretties !!!!!!

2010-01-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

I am still changing things around in my kitchen...

I rearranged my centerpiece on my kitchen table.....

out with the old...for awhile anyway...and in with the new....

I love the chair bows...I found them on EBAY....

I love the way the front of the chair looks with the lace.....

Enjoy your day...

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

Changing Things Around !!!!

2010-01-04T03:00:00.000-08:00

I have been changing things around in my kitchen...

now with the New Year comes change....

I don't know about you but if I like somethings in a certain

place I can leave it there forever..

Well, as time has gone on I have accumulated a lot of "STUFF"....

I really like my STUFF so I find myself changing

things around "OFTEN"....

Kitchen bay window.....

sometimes this happens....

but I think this can be fixed !!!!!!

kitchen clock......

I love this cute little wine rack....
this was a Ross find.....

my friend Victoria found these cute little salt and

pepper shakers at a thrift store....lucky me !!!!!

Have a wonderful Monday!!!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Happy New Year !!!!!!

2010-01-01T12:39:00.000-08:00

"Happy New Year 2010"

from My Cottage to Yours !!!!!!

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and what did you do last night ????????

I spent my with friends...Lynnie and Lisa...

Hubby took the picture ....

Dinner and a movie !!!!!!!

aren't we cute....here we are...

we went to see "Avatar" in 3D...

Great movie !!!!!

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Hugs and Love,

Mo :-)

Happy New Year !!!!!

2009-12-31T03:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year's Eve !!!!!!!

A very good friend of mine, Victoria, loves thrift stores and antique shops as much as I do...I am very lucky that she thinks of me when she finds a true treasure.....Victoria found these three crystal bells....I added a little pink bow and have them on my table in my entry.....

Thank you Victoria...I love them and they will help me ring in the New Year tonight....

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My friend Sharon gave me this very cute bottle with the crown on top....this was a must have for me...Sharon knows me so well.......I love crowns !!!!!!

CUTE !!! CUTE !!! CUTE!!!

I filled the bottle with old buttons and tied it with a bit of old lace.... and in my "OLD" jewelry box I found one of the old rhinestone clips the we use to put on our shoes for evening.....

this just makes me happy when I look at it and of course it reminds me of my dear friend Sharon....

I love how my living room looks at night...it is my favorite room in my home ...

my living room treasure table.....

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY BLOGGING FRIENDS !!!!!

I hope "2010" brings you Good Health, Happiness and Much Joy...

Hugs and Love,

Mo :-)

"Holiday Tea"

2009-12-30T08:45:00.000-08:00

I am so glad I had a chance to have a wonderful Holiday Tea with my friends......The place we chose was the English Rose in Pleasanton California.....

The Tea Shop is so darn cute...and there are so many treasures for sale.....
the Tea Shop front is just as cute as the menu......

outside menu !!!!!!

aren't we cute......

My friends.....

Lisa ... Lynnie....Debbie ....and Me !!!!!

I wish I could have taken more pictures of the shop....

I guess I was to busy talking !!!!!!

Our fabulous lunch !!!!!!

"Yummmmmmm"

I think we did a pretty good job of visiting and eating !!!!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.....

Hugs and Love,

Mo :-)

Little White Christmas Tree

2009-11-29T21:10:00.000-08:00

Well here we are...Christmas at Mo's Cottage !!!!!!

See...I told you a little WHITE tree......it is soooo cute...I love it....

not to much else going on in the rest of the living room...but it is sooo romantic and cozy !!!!!

I do have one Christmas stocking hung on the mantle...do you think I can find the other two...well not at the moment...I put them away and can't find them....oh well I'm sure they will turn up.....

this cute little ferry sits on top of the tree.....

I had to show you the Pretty Flowers my Hubby gave me on our anniversary...it was the day after Thanksgiving.... Thank You Dougie...I love them !!!!!

just a few more pictures.....

I love the little disco balls that I hung around the stand for the tree..... of course I had to add the cute little Pink Roses.....

I also put lots of pink netting around the tree...it just gave it the bit of Romance I love....

so pretty at night.....

just a little bit of Christmas at Mo's Cottage...

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

Christmas Again !!!!

2009-11-29T15:31:00.000-08:00

Can you believe Christmas is here again...where did this year go !!!!!!! I am getting ready to put my tree up in my living room....but this year I'm thinking WHITE !!!!! Last year I had a little Pink tree ( I loved it but I wanted a little something different).....so I'm thinking White this year... a "Little" WHITE TREE........where oh where should I put it ?????A mosaic of my living room at the moment....

My family has grown and I have no ROOM anymore ..With my children, grand children family and friends on Christmas Eve...I am moving furniture out just to make room......so a little tree it is....

A picture of my New Little Tree will be seen soon....and it is sooooo cute!!!!

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

Some Before & After Projects

2009-11-08T14:51:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be fun to share some of my fun projects in before and after pictures.....most of the projects I have done this year with the exception of the Victorian Mantle's in my living room and bedroom.....I hope you enjoy or even get inspired to get going on that special project you have wanted to complete !!!!!

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I found this coffee table on the side of the street on a walk...lucky me!!!!

The Before

The After...

this table is in my family room !!!!

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we have had this old table in our storage shed for years.....

The Before

The After....

it sits in my entry way......

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what is with an old lamp you just couldn't get rid of.......

out it came from the storage shed......

The Before

The After...

It now is in my family room...

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something so simple can be so pretty...

The Before

The After....

this has been in many places....

at the moment it is in my living room.....

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lamp shade night light..

very easy and very romantic.....

The Before

The After

its home is in my kitchen at the moment......

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This is one of my favorite projects......

bedroom Victorian Mantle Project.....

The Before

The After

This is in my bedroom

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this one was another of my favorites.......

The Before

The After

It is in my living room.....

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The Before

The After

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Living room Victorian Mantle Project
another one of my favorites.....

The Before

The After.....

I added tins.....

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Old patio bench

The Before

The After

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I hope you enjoyed today's post.......

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Just Another Tray ????

2009-11-07T08:27:00.000-08:00

I know this is just another serving tray ...but the colors stopped me in my tracks.....I was in Clovis, CA a few weeks ago in a very cute Antique store....this tray isn't an antique but the colors were just right for my living room .....I almost didn't buy it but at the last minute it made the trip home with me.....

I added this cute little heart and a garland of tiny pearls......

the trays new home is on my fireplace......

the soft pink and blue's are just perfect......

I also love the block night light...so very romantic at night....

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Vintage Tin Lamp Redo

2009-11-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

This was a VERY easy redo lamp....

I found this vintage TIN lamp...remember these...not sure of the year they were popular....

when I first saw it I thought for sure I would paint it....

but when I brought it home I love the vintage shabby pink color...

so of course I added some netting....made into a bow...

I love bows and netting....

and a crystal.....I think at one time this crystal was a Christmas ornament.....

and another net bow with (my favorite) pink satin roses....I love the color of the roses and the softness of the pink.....

THE BEFORE...
....I turned the shade around to hide the daisies...they were cute in their day but not my style at the moment.....I paid $14 for the lamp.....I love my new addition....you never know it may have a new home someday !!!!!!
Have a wonderful day...
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Sofa Project...One Year Already!!!!

2009-10-25T15:20:00.000-07:00

It's been one year !!!!!!!

I thought I would share my sofa....I can not believe that it has been almost one years since I finished this slip cover project....

this is the after picture.....as you can see the ruffle is almost done on the side.....I couldn't find a sofa I really liked...well I did but it was over $2,000...HELLO.....now who has that kind of $$$$

I have never slipped covered anything before ...I thought how hard could it be....well is wasn't that it was hard to do ...but it was very time consuming...my motto was..."slow and steady"........

just different stages of my progress......this for sure was the half way mark .......I used quilts I bought at Marshall's and the dust ruffle was curtains to match....I just loved the soft colors.....

I loved my sofa...but very out dated and the floral print...what was I thinking back then...oh well at the time I loved it......

and here is the before in all it's glory......

Happy One Year Anniversary My Cute Little Sofa....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Off Again !!!!!

2009-09-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

We are off again !!!!!

This time Hubby and I are off to Dover, New Hampshire...We are also going into Maine and where every else the wind blows us....We are going to visit a very good friend of mine...Fran and her two little pups.....This is her beautiful yard...

one thing I love about back East is there are no fences on the properties.....

The reason there is this cute little picket fence around Fran's yard is because she has the cutest little pups......

I hope to return with some fabulous pictures of our trip......

Have a wonderful week...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

My Other Side

2009-09-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

Ever since I was a little girl I have always loved "OLD STUFF".....to me gently used or even well loved stuff has always appealed to me.....I have another side other than the fresh white shabby chic side...and that is Victorian....I want to share my guest room again with you.....

I love to welcome my guests with this cute little plaque on the bedroom door......

I love linens and lots of pillows.....this bed you just want to jump into...it is soooooo comfy...

Romantic lighting.....

the detail on this bed is incredible and so beautiful....it says look at me !!!!

just a little wall vignette.....

I love stuff and I have put a lot of it on top of this entertainment center I wanted to get rid of....I was going to paint it black but decided to keep the original oak...I put a TV and guest towels ...

here is a full view...I also put lace where the VCR would have gone....

I love this old Victorian mirror...now this mirror was well loved....I hung it over an old sewing machine table and it looks like a vanity table.....

here are the guest towels....

and a candle..just for a little romance.....

have a beautiful day,

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

My Birthday In New York

2009-09-10T15:33:00.000-07:00

NEW READING LAMP

MIKA

TAVERN ON THE GREEN

CENTRAL PARK

THEATER

TIME SQUARE

(my amazing birthday in New York)

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It has been a while since my last post...so grab a cup of coffee...tea...or wine :-)

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New Reading Lamp Re Do

as I told you before my friend Sharon gave me this fabulous lamp for my birthday...well while in New York I found this amazing trim store....It was called M&J Trim on Broadway.....

The trim on the bottom of the lamp is a silk ribbon trim from Paris.....the moment I saw it I knew it would look fabulous on the new reading lamp......

I also found the beautiful ribbon roses..... I cut the dingle balls of the lamp...you will see the before picture below.....(I'm a not a dingle ball person)....I put the ribbon roses with some of the silk ribbon on the top of the lamp......

I hope you can see the amazing detail of the ribbon......

so romantic and I love my re do reading lamp.......

here is the before........

dingle balls gone and replaced with beautiful trim and ribbon.....

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Here is Mika....

she wanted to say Hello and and let you know she missed all of you.....

Thank you Mika.....she is so sweet !!!!!

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"Tavern On The Green"

I was in New York a few years ago and didn't have a chance to eat here....well this time around this was a must for me.......this place was amazing !!!!!!!

The room we ate in was called the Crystal Room...it was like a huge green house......with beautiful chandeliers....beautiful plants and a amazing ceiling.....

the detail in the ceiling was just fabulous.......

this was taken on our way to the Crystal room.....

another little surprise in the hallway!!!!!!!!!

and another !!!!!!!

this arrangement was in one of the other dining rooms......
I had the salmon and it was fantastic......(forgot to take a picture of the food...I guess I must have been hungry)

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CENTRAL PARK

What is not to love in Central Park......

the trees.....beautiful

This is another restaurant called the Boathouse in Central Park

Coming out of Central Park.........

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THEATER

We saw two plays while in New York...

there is nothing like going to the theater.....

The first play we saw was Avenue Q....I have wanted to see this since the last time we were there...I missed it in San Francisco so I was so happy to see it while in NEW York...

it was so darn cute.....I loved it......

The second play we saw was "HAIR"
It was fantastic....it was so my era....love the music the clothes the songs ....
I could see it over and over again........

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"TIME SQUARE"

Well what can I say about Time Square......after the plays that week we walked a block to Time Square....the lights the people the feeling the amazing craziness......I loved it !!!!!!!

Now about the Yellow Cabs....there are hundreds...thousands of Yellow Cabs...they are everywhere...all you can see at times is a sea of Yellow Cabs.......

I say bye for now...but for sure I will be back....I love New York!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful week....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

New York

2009-08-22T14:01:00.000-07:00

As Hubby and I are waiting here at JFK...I was lucky enough to get on the Internet....and of course I had to visit some of you .....I took some amazing pictures of our trip and can not wait to share with you....we will be home late tonight....just thought I would drop a little note to say Hi ....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Special Day

2009-08-16T10:51:00.000-07:00

This coming Friday August 21 is My Birthday!!!! I always try and so something Fabulous to Celebrate...I love my life and everything about it....and when God gives me another year I embrace it with all my heart.....This year Hubby and I are going to New York...yes the "Big Apple"....One thing I love doing is going to plays....On the list so far is "Avenue Q"...and of course lunch at "Tavern On The Green"...and "The Boathouse" ....Not to sure what else is in store just going and having fun......and Celebrate !!!!!! :-)

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A Birthday Present!!!!!!!!

My Friend Sharon gave me a birthday present early.....I have wanted this cute reading lamp forever....It comes from " The Victorian Trading Co"..I have been looking at this lamp and just knew it would look great on my bed.....the lamp in the picture is from the catalog....I will post a picture later of where I put it........Thank you Sharon....I love it and You !!!!!!!! :-)

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I have received a few emails wondering where I have been....I have answered them but I thought I would just give you a little up date of my absence.....This summer has been a busy one for me and I wish I had the time to do what I love doing and that is sharing my treasures and blogging....for a bit it stopped being fun for me and seemed like work....so at that time I thought a little vacation was in order......I have so many things I want to share with you and am so excited to start my many projects.....Thank you all for your thoughtfulness...wonderful comments.... emails....and all the many visitors that have stopped by.....all of you are my "True Treasures".......

With Much Love,

Mo :-)

Things That Make Me Happy

2009-08-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

I was looking through some pictures of things that make me happy and smile.....and thought I would share a bit of Romance with you....

Pictures in order....

1. I have always loved this part of my garden...the color pink the little window....2.The little garden path in my secret garden 3. of course what is not to love with a lazy day swing on our patio 4. This by far is my favorite saying. "we do not remember days we remember moments".....need I say more 5. I love the color Pink. 6. of course the single Romantic Pink Rose 7. my Mika...what a joy she is.....

8. I love creating vignette's ...all the things I love in one place 9. pretty linens...10.a romantic bed to dream 11.Romantic lighting...this I love....just makes me happy to get lost in my thoughts 12.a cute little place to sit and put your stuff on...13. and of course...my favorite reading chair.....many many hours spent here reading wonderful books and of course Romantic Country and Romantic Home magazine.......

I love so many styles of decorating....but there is no place like home !!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

A Pink Rose

2009-07-24T17:11:00.000-07:00

"A Single Pink Rose"

What is it about a single pink rose that can make you feel so good....is it the soft pure pink color....or maybe what it can stand for......for me it is so romantic and calming......

I can have a room filled with pink roses..........

and never get tired of the romance behind it...it can make any room happy :-).....

I will never get tired of the color pink or a beautiful "Single Pink Rose"

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I love the unexpected....I have been looking at these black and white plates for so long at Home Goods.....well the day came when I just had to bring them home.....I love the wonderful new look it gives my kitchen table.....

a touch of black and white is enchanting and fun......

the mix of the white lace doily and my cute little faux cupcake on top of the new black and white dishes just makes me happy.....

I know I have taken a bit of a blog break.....but sometimes life takes over...I have missed all of you !!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful evening...

Hugs, Mo :-)

Pretty Vinyl Lettering

2009-07-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

It is very hard taking pictures of glass....but I think you will get the idea....

this is the very popular vinyl lettering...I am sure you have seen it or have been to a vinyl lettering party......they even have it at Michael's Craft store....

(I use this name for other projects)

I have this one hanging on my front porch.....Hubby had to hold something behind it just so you can read the lettering.....I change out the windows on the porch often...just for a different look....

this is the look at the moment....
I am sure it will not look like this next week.....
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our last name starts with a "G" thus the letter "G".....
I put it on an old pink window ...I added the lace behind just so it could be seen......

I have this hanging in my soon to be painted kitchen.....

just a close up of the lettering....I love all the curves.....

there are so many things you can do with this...they also have cute saying you can put on your walls....it even pulls off when you want a change....or get tired of it....

have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

Where Did It Go !!!!!

2009-07-07T04:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry, but this post has a mind of it's own today.....I have no idea what happened to it..or where it is......It is in blog heaven at the moment.....I hope I find it soon.
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Update:
I found my post ...but it has all this weird lettering and symbols.....I haven't a clue what happened....I am trying to fix it....I am not a computer wizard...so this may take awhile....
In the mean time...have a wonderful day....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Mika Wanted to Say Hi

2009-07-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hi !! It's me Mika...

My Mom said I could do this post today....

I wanted to show you what she brought me back from LA......

but first I wanted to show you how I can balance on this chair when I look out the window......

see...I can even sit...I let my Mom and Dad know when someone is coming to the door....or walking by or even when a car goes by...sometimes I bark and sometimes I don't.....

Oh sorry...I was watching the neighbors cat....were friends.....

well anyway....my Mom bought me a new walking harness.....

pretty cute .....my Mom is always calling me her little angel.......I really like the pink ruffles and I even like the pearls on the wings.....Mom doesn't dress me up to often....just for special occasions......

see...don't they look cute on me.....

when my Dad walks me he likes my green harness with the black leash....

I wonder why ???

Well my Mom is going to take me for a walk now.....

have a fun day....

Hugs,

Mika

Sweet Little Dessert

2009-07-02T04:00:00.000-07:00

HOW CUTE IS THIS DESSERT !!!!!!!

and it tasted soooo good...

The little flower pot is plastic .....

but you can use a the cute little clay pot...

just cover the hole on the bottom with some parchment paper....

I took the easy way out and bought the cute little dessert pots with the flowers....

$8 for four little pots with flowers.....

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The American Girl experience !!!!!!

I took my grand daughter Nevaeh to the American Girl Store for her 3rd birthday....located in The Grove in LA two weeks ago....I promised her I would get her Bitty Baby for her birthday......

here we are...Nevaeh...Me (she calls me Mamo) and my daughter Kera....

Nevaeh picks out her baby.....

her little baby is unpacked and ready to go....

great grandma bought Nevaeh her stroller.....

then we went to lunch at the American Girl cafe......

so girlie and cute.....

Pink flower chandelier.....sooooo cute....

our table....

Nevaeh and her sweet baby.....they even sit the dolls at the table with tea

....sooooo cute....

Hubby (grandpa)...our driver.....such a good sport.....

me and the birthday girl......

Happy 3rd Birthday sweet Nevaeh !!!!!!

and here you have it...a fun filled day at the American Girl Store....

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you can fill the little pots with pudding...ice cream...etc...and then just stick the little flower in.....now you know what treats my grand children will get when they come over....

Thanks for sharing a very special day with us....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Lamp Shade Cover

2009-07-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted a bit of a softer look with my lamp shades in my living room....I found 2 curtain valances at the thrift store in a little town called Jackson on our way home last week...I paid $4.20 for both valances....

I put ribbon through the place where the curtain rod would go and tied it at the top with the robbon and just put it over the lamp shade....I love the new softer look....
this is the before....
I did the same with the Rachael Ashwell lamp shade with the other valance below...

the new softer look lamp shade just give my living room
that soft romantic look I love....

this is the before.... I still love my little bird house lamp...
I just gave it a bit of a new look....
and the great thing is I can change it back anytime....
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a little side note: I also used some vintage jewelry....I pinned it to the ribbon at the top of the valence I used on the lamp....you might have to make the picture bigger to see it.....I have had the jewelry so long it is vintage now....so glad I can now reuse it again and enjoy it.....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Crown Night Light

2009-06-30T04:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry, bad me....I forgot to take before pictures...I think it was because I wasn't sure what I was going to do until it was done.....I love night lights and have them all over my little cottage....this is my new CROWN NIGHT LIGHT....

we were away a few days at Lake Tahoe last week and you know how they have little summer craft show...we went to one while at the Lake and I found this Fabulous "PINK" crown...$20..I didn't think that was a bad price..I have seen them for over $50 plus....
2 weeks ago I was at The Grove in LA...there is a Farmers Market that has a ton of little stores...I found this pink shell wind chime....I loved the color and my daughter bought it for me...."so sweet"....Thank You Kera... well it fit perfect in the crown.....I attached the wind chime at the top of the crown and put a light in the middle of the chime and like magic ...a cute crown night light.....

I also found this silver tray I put under the crown for $6.25 at the same store I found the cute little doilies.....

as you can see I have changed the look of the table again that is behind my sofa.....

and this is the smallest doily I forgot to take a picture of yesterday......
Hugs,

Mo ;-)

Thrift Store Finds

2009-06-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

I do crochet a little bit but nothing like these beautiful doilies......

love ...love...love the ruffle on the edge of this beautiful doily....

just beautiful.......

this came in three sizes......this is the largest one...love the little roses....

this is the medium...and of course I forgot to take a picture of the small one..I will post it tomorrow with another great find....

I loved the layered look on my coffee table....why hide them in a drawer!!!!

all this this beautiful hand work that took days to make I'm sure for only $8.....amazing!!!

have a wonderful Monday!!!

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Mom, Who's Counting !!!

2009-06-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

"Happy 90th Birthday Mom" !!!!!!!

we celebrated this special last Sunday the 14th

my Mom turned 90 years young and were were there to CELEBRATE !!!!!!!
my Mom was born and raised in Ireland...she lived and worked in England making BOMBS during WW 2...can you believe my sweet Mom worked in a bomb factory making bombs ....she met and married my Dad who was in the US Army in England in 1946...she was what was known as a war bride......

she came to this country not knowing anyone but my Dad.....how scary it was for her...but my Dads family loved her at once......she made a wonderful home for me and my 2 brothers.... my Father died when I was 14 and she raised us by herself...soon her 3 sisters and a brother followed her to California......

this is my family my 2 daughters and their husbands and my 7 grandchildren and my son and his girlfriend....it just amazes me how my little family has grown......

GG ( great grandmother & my Mom ) and my grand children....
I am so blessed to have my beautiful Mom and my wonderful family....
Have a great day,
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Cute Little Tables

2009-06-25T04:00:00.001-07:00

I have wanted a cute little table for the back of my sofa for a while....I never really went out looking for one I just knew someday it would find me...well it did......

it was love at first sight....just the right size and shape and yes it was OLD....someone had painted it years ago and I didn't do one darn thing to it...it fit perfectly in my small space......
so as I moved things around the other day this ended up on the sofa table.....

just the soft romantic look I like.......

and the storage boxes fit great under the table......
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I also found this cute little OLD phone table...remember these...so little and cute and the price was right.....

I also did nothing to this phone table....someone painted this white YEARS ago.....the paint is chipping and kinda grungy....love it...I just added the glass knob.....

I love these little boxes.....

have a great day,

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Three New Looks

2009-06-24T04:00:00.001-07:00

If I liked something in a certain place I would leave it there for years.....yes years.......

well.....about 6 years or so ago when I changed my living room around it took me a few weeks to just get over the fact I changed it around......now I change things "OFTEN"....and I mean OFTEN....sometimes when I post something it is changed around before I get the pictures to my post......here are just a few things I have changed around.....

the 3 tiered silver cake stand came from the kitchen bay window...new home is now living room coffee table......
I did add a vintage pearl bow pin .......

silver tray and mercury glass came from living room coffee table and the tea pot and tea cup from my living room mantle......

I like it for a change on my kitchen table..... I added some pink roses in the tea pot...the smell is Fabulous!!!!!!

the three stands with the cloches were on my kitchen table now they are my kitchen bay window...

I like them there...in the morning I love how the sun comes through the lace and shines on the cloche's.....

all for now...

have a great day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Love This Idea

2009-06-23T04:00:00.001-07:00

I brought back a great idea from the wedding !!!!!!

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Cup Cake Wedding Cake!!!!! (not the idea)

This was my niece's wedding cake.....her very good friend make it for her wedding....there was almost 300 people there and what a great idea this was......

there were several flavors of cup cakes to choose from......

they cut the top layer for the bride and groom cake cutting....

this was a evening shot of the cake......
it was quite unique and beautiful.....

This was the grooms cake.....Al...Po'omai's new hubby loves to ocean fish..he caught all the fish for the wedding reception the day before the wedding....now that was some fresh fish....and the taste was Fabulous.....thus the fish grooms cake.....the pictures do not do it justice...very clever.....
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NOW HERE IS THE GREAT IDEA !!!!!!!!
you know how $$$ fancy cup cake liners can be......
well here is a great idea for pennies....take a paper doily......

cut the outer lace part of the doily.........

cut the paper lace to fit your cup cake...
I used my fake cute cup cake.....

you can make the cup cake liners for pennies....
you can buy the paper doilies at the dollar store....I used 10 inch doilies

all of the cup cakes liners on the wedding cake were made this way.....
now how cute is this idea.....
this idea will always remind me of her wedding...
Hugs,
Mo :-)
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just a little side note....I am off again after work today to Lake Tahoe......we will be at the lake for 2 days with my daughter Julie's family and grandchildren and then on to Gardnerville to stay with friends a few days....thank goodness for Post Options....I have a post for every day this week just to catch up a bit.... so next week I should be back on track...will maybe !!!!
Have a wonderful week and don't forget to check back tomorrow for more blog fun!!!!!

Ruffles Anyone

2009-06-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

I think I am back to blog land again....I have had the hardest time trying to get back into the swing of things after our trip to Hawaii....this has been a very busy month for me.....so get ready I have some fun things to share with you this week.....

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I found this very cute ruffled pillow at Home Goods 2 weeks ago........I loved the color.... the ruffles and just the whole look....so sweet...so romantic and sooooo cute!!!!!!

I just knew it would look fabulous on my white chair.....

it gave that corner a nice pop of color.......

so glad to be back....

hope you have a wonderful Monday....

Hugs,

Mo ;-)

The Wedding

2009-06-15T16:00:00.000-07:00

I have been back a few days and I think I am still on Hawaiian time....I can not seem to get my act together....we had the best time ever !!!!!!!! The time I spent with my family was a true treasure......we made a lot of memories and had sooooo much fun.....The wedding was fabulous !!!!!!

Just a few family pictures to share with you.....

my handsome brother Pat with Po'omai and Lisa, Po's Mom and little Vincent...my nephew......

the vows.....some in Hawaiian and some English.....no matter what language they are married.....

my son David and his Momma.....

hubby..daughter Kera, me, David, Mayra (son's girlfriend) and my little Nevaeh..my grand daughter...

the Bride...Po'omai !!!!!!

hubby, Al the groom, Po'mai, me and David

how sweet....Hubby and I.....

my daughters family....

Kera, hubby David, son Christian and daughter Nevaeh

David & Mayra.....

happy father of the bride my brother...Pat and Po'omai

the beautiful sunset was the ending of a perfect day...the weather was a gift from God that day....just perfect....the day priceless.......

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Aloha From Mika

2009-06-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

"Hi" it's me Mika...I thought I would give you an up date on my Mom & Dad......

they are having a fantastic time....they really miss me...they call everyday....I'm staying with my Auntie Sharon and Uncle Joe.....I love them a lot....

I thought I heard the phone.......

Auntie is that my Mom ?????

No...false alarm.....it's not for me...

well anyway....I am having a fun time with Auntie....

we go for walks and she even gives me extra treats...

when my Mom calls...I will let her know I gave her blog friends a big Hug....

my Mom will be home soon she misses me a lot...but she misses you too....

Hugs & Aloha,

Mika :-)

Wedding Bells

2009-06-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

"Aloha"

Today my family and I are traveling to attend my Niece's wedding......my Niece was born and raised in Hawaii......as was my Vovo (Grandmother).....

pictures courtesy of google

My Brother will be giving away his beautiful Daughter Po'omaikalani Alanna, we call her Po'omi, to wed this Sunday June 7th on a beautiful beach in Hawaii...my family on my Dad's side are Portuguese....my great Grand parents traveled from the Azores...San Miguel.... and lived first in Hawaii before moving to California....my Vovo and Aunts and Uncles were born in Hawaii...I grew up with Hawaiian music the hula, linguica and sweet bread...the Hawaiian influence in my life has been a treasure.......

this wonderful occasion will bring us all together in honor of my Niece's special day in Hawaii.......

have a wonderful week.....
I am blessed to spend mine with my family...
Aloha,
Mo :-)
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Thank You!!!!

I was in Las Vegas yesterday for a meeting ...it was just a day trip....when I got home I had so many things I left until the last moment to finish up for our trip....I apologize for not getting back to your lovely blogs and visit....I just wanted to let you know I love reading all your lovely comments...please know how much I appreciate your thoughtful words....a big Hug and a big Thank You !!!!!

Where Do You Sit ???

2009-06-02T04:00:00.000-07:00

Do you have a favorite spot to sit...........

This has become my reading chair...

very comfy and good light......

in the morning I put on my shoes on sitting in this chair.......
I find lately if I am stand up putting on shoes...
I'll loose my balance...LOL...

when I get home from work this is where I put my STUFF purse keys etc...especially the keys...I hang them up right away...I have been know to go into panic mode when it is time to leave for work in the morning if the keys aren't hanging up..........

and my Granddaughter "LOVES" this little stool.....she says she is the Princess and this is her little "Princess Chair"...so cute.....
have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

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Tomorrow I will let you in on a little secret

where I will be this weekend....

A Bit Of Black

2009-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

My friend Sharon and I went to Santana Row in San Jose last Friday....dumb me I forgot my camera.....well anyway we dined outside and had a Fabulous lunch...the weather was gorgeous.....

I didn't go to do any shopping ..but that is always the way...

that is when you find something......I found this fabulous tea light holder....

I have always loved a bit of Black here and there...

it is kind of hard to see but there are 2 pieces of glass with a silhouette of a candelabra on both sides ...then in between there is a place to put 3 tea lights.....

this was a no brainer for me...I loved it immediately.....

I found it at Z Gallerie....I thought the price was right at $20...
very dramatic and romantic at the same time.....and the best part is..I love it in any room.....

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Tea Cups & Herbs

2009-05-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

I can see my wicker patio table from our family room....every summer I set it for summer....I put herbs in my cute little tea cups my daughter gave me years ago...

I had extra pink napkins so out they went on the table......

and cute little pink glasses......

a little color......

love the spring plates...had them for years...

I put the spring plates on the lace ones from Ross I bought last month.....

so sweet.....

we eat out on our patio a lot during the summer.......

during the summer it seems like I have another room to relax and enjoy on our patio.....

have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

More Cottage Garden

2009-05-28T04:00:00.000-07:00

What can I say...Mika just wanted to be part of this post today.....

this is the potting table I bought at the Country Folk Art Show...at the same time I bought the headboard bench.....a local man and his wife are retired and make beautiful little things and sell them for VERY reasonable prices......

it is small and doesn't take up much room on our patio.......

it just gives that part of our patio that cottage look I love.....

Mika wants me to make sure you see the brick she helped us clean....

Thank You Mika......

where is Mika......

Oh there she is....

I love the pickets and window he used on the potting table....

the little watering can and potting bowl came with the table....

I just thought this watering can was soooooo cute....

Our Foxgloves are just in the middle of blooming....

Hubby planted them 2 years ago...and they just keep reseeding....

such an old fashion plant...love it....

I let the Foxgloves go crazy this year.... no rhyme or reason just doing what every they want...they even seeded themselves in the wheel barrel this year...I kinda like for a change....

this is how we get to our Secret Garden from our back garden....this path is in between our storage shed and house....stepping stones and baby tears....just so sweet....

and into our Secret Garden...our garden is doing great this year...

I love sitting back here

all for now....Mika enjoyed her time with you today.....

I think she is posing.....

NO, I am sure she is posing.......she is such a ham !!!!!

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Our Cottage Patio

2009-05-27T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hubby and I cleared off the patio and cleaned and scrubbed the brick....during the winter months it gets a lot of moss and it is beautiful until it dies down...thus the clean and scrub.....lots of work but worth it...thank goodness it is only once a year.....

gate painted...all ready for summer.......

do you get back door guests????...we do...
my little birdhouse chalk board welcomes them.....

and of course bunny keeps watch and makes sure everything stays Pink and green.....
tomorrow a little bit more of our cottage patio...
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Lazy Day Swing

2009-05-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

Wanna read or take a nap.....I sure did after all our hard work this past weekend.....

I also had a nice cup of tea as well.....I treated myself with the silver tea set and a great tea cup...don't tell any one but I really did fall asleep.....

I have been collected pillows here and there for a while......I love a beautiful pillow....
I do change the pillows around a lot...when the grand kids come over....the pillows are a bit more kid friendly....I will share of picture of that look another time......

I love white wicker.....

have a wonderful Spring day....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Gotta Love Layering

2009-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry, but I didn't make my bed.....

I thought how silly to make my bed just to take a picture of the before.....

I have wanted to layer my bed to cover the wood sideboard....

I have been looking for a dust ruffle and everything I liked was over $50 and under $100...no way...who has the $$$ just to cover a little bit of wood....well, I found the Battenburg Lace dust ruffle .....and where else....Home Goods for $7.99

I love how it cover the bit of the wood sideboard......

if you wait long enough something always turns up.....

plus I love Battenburg Lace...just so crisp, cozy and Romantic looking......

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Shabby Chic Window

2009-05-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

I am still moving things around...I moved this hall bench to our cozy foyer....it looks like that piece was made for that cozy area.....my living room is really coming together....the only other BIG project is painting all the wood trim and doors...not a big deal just a little time consuming....

all the little treasure rest on top of the shelf.....

what I wanted to show you was this cute little Shabby Chic window with the cute saying....."Live Simply" ...I love the pale Pink roses on either side

this cute little window was half off from the J C Penney Catalog.....I paid $20 for it....

they day it arrived I had the perfect spot to put it....
my little cozy foyer opens it's arms with a big friendly Welcome.....
Have a wonderful Weekend...
Hugs,
Mo :-)
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I want to thank all of you who visit my blog....whether you have left me a comment or not.....and for those of you that have left such sweet comments....I am doing my best to visit each and everyone of your blogs.....your visits and comments are a true treasure to me...from the bottom of my Heart Thank You....
XOXOXO

Paint Project # 3

2009-05-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Third and final paint project this week....I found this coffee table on a walk a few years ago...it was in the trash and ready for pick up....well....I saved it...it had no top but a lot of charm.....I walked almost 3 miles with this little table......it was just time to give it a new life.....

a little TLC and a little paint....

a new table top and here you have my new coffee table in the family room....

the table top is a mosaic mirror I bought at Ross about 2 plus years ago...

it fit just perfect.....

I LOVE the legs on the table...

it is small and just right in my cozy family room.....

the tag is still on the back of this mirror mosaic...

I only paid $19 for this....all that work for $19....amazing....

I just love when things come together.....table free....

paint I had and table top $19...that really makes me happy.....

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

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Wail until you see what I got for half off....so cute....

tomorrow!!!!!!

Chandelier Tins

2009-05-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the chandelier tins I bought on our vacation when we went to Alexandria...I finely found a home for them...

I put them above the re do painted chest in the living room..

I had a clock there now it is moved to my kitchen...

I only used three of the chandelier tins

I put a bit of pink ribbon to hang them with....

I like the tins there...nice for a change....

I took this picture before I changed the pretties on the little chest....

but doing all this painted furniture has really opened a can of worms...now I want to paint all the wood molding...but I have wanted to do that for a while.....

will it ever end???

tomorrow paint project # 3

have a great day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Paint Project # 2

2009-05-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

I was really undecided about painting this little chest at first.....I lived with it for several months and every time I looked at it....I didn't like it...then I really didn't like it and then out it went for a paint job...... I sprayed it with Kilz Oil Base Primer...and painted it with the off white semi gloss paint....

I want to do a bit more paint detail work on this little chest but I have to be in the mood to work on it.......but for now....I was just on a roll and wanted to paint all three little projects on my days off from work.....

the color looks so much better in my living room....

and of course all the little treasures look so at home on top of this chest....

and the little glass pink knobs gives it the sweet pink pop of color......

I took the pink knobs out of the little bird bath I had sitting on the chest.....

good thing I put them there...I am always forgetting where I put things.....

below here it is at night....so romantic and pretty......

even during the day everything just sparkles....

tomorrow ...

my chandelier tins have a home.....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Paint Project # 1

2009-05-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

We have had this little table forever...it has been a fish tank stand...stereo stand....catch all table...etc.....I pulled it our of the storage shed on Thursday and gave it a new life once again......

sprayed it with Kilz Oil Base primer.......

then painted it with a off white semi gloss paint.......

and here you have it...once again back in the house......

love how it turned out...I just went shopping in my shed and it didn't cost me anything...even had the paint.....

topped it with a few little treasures......
love how it looks at night.....

cute little cut out on the legs......

tomorrow paint project # 2....
Have a wonderful day...
Hugs,
Mo :-)
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I use Kilz Oil Base Primer spray...it really sticks to the wood....and it is just easier than painting it on because it is oil base....no mess to clean up....then I lightly sand it with 00 or 000 sand paper just to make it smooth.....I use a paint brush to paint the final coat of latex paint ...it usually only takes one coat.....then lightly sand it again...very simple and very easy.....

Just Some More Pretties

2009-05-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

I have a thing for pretty boxes....I just can not seem to pass them up.... I do use them for storage......I sew...knit...make cards....paint....I have a lot of projects...sometimes I can't keep up with myself....I have a lot of ribbon...and just general craft STUFF...

but I also love to read....books....lots of them...and of course

Romantic Country & Romantic Home....
so I have to have a comfy chair to sit......and this is a comfy chair......

so put them both together at you see this at the foot of my bed.....
pretty boxes a comfy chair ...what more can I ask for.....
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been painting a lot today....have some goodies to show you next week.....
Have wonderful weekend....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Something Pretty

2009-05-14T04:00:00.000-07:00

I have no idea what to call this stuff....it is almost like a heavy tissue paper that is sewed around the edges..... a fake topiary and an empty oatmeal box...I used that for height......and just played around with it.....

I put the topiary in the oatmeal box just to raise it up a bit and gathered the tissue like paper and tied it with a ribbon......

I am amazed how something so simple can look so pretty and for little money....
I have had the tissue like paper for a while...I bought it at a gift garden shop a while back....

I am sure you can do this with material or even pretty tissue paper...they have so many fantastic tissue now.......

for the moment I have it in my living room on the coffee table......

it just looks sooooo Springy.....

Have a wonderful Day....

Hugs,

Mo :-)

Mystery Project

2009-05-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

Remember last week I told you I was working on something.....

I bought this "HUGE" frame, 4 feet by 3 feet, at a second hand store.....

I loved the carvings on it and saw in my head something beautiful.....

so home I went to get Hubby and his big car to pick this baby up.....

all Hubby could say is "What the heck are you going to do with that"

look at the carvings....just beautiful.....well home it went.....

Hubby and I measured.... sawed.... and cut....

and we ended up with a shadow box...... except I am going to make one teeny tiny change...."PAINT IT".....I thought I would like it gold for a change but DON'T...I don't hate it but I just don't like it.....so we will take it apart and I will paint it..... I hope to get this done on my days off this week.....

but I do love how it turned out....

I will show it to you again when the paint job is complete....

Have a wonderful day...

Hugs,

Mo :-)