New at Whimzy!

We (Dianne, Bud, & I)are in the midst of setting up for Christmas. The shop always features all the things reminiscent of childhood. We have the best time watching our clients pick something up and study it only to exclaim "I remember these!". We try to select items we know we would enjoy having ourselves (i.e. the mannequin head!).

On another note, we sincerely hope that all those forced from their homes by the fires are safe & sound. I emailed the folks at Matilda's Mouse & received a response quicker than I thought I would. All was well with that fabulous group & the barn was still standing as of Wednesday. YAY!

Jamestown Flea is tomorrow! Only 2 left for 2007!

It's in the mix!

One of the things I love most about cottage chic/found decorating is the way new & old things complement eachother. I am seeing lots of that same concept in the collage art that my friends & I have been working on. It all started with the crowns and has migrated into so many other things. I so enjoy digging through mounds of fleamarket fodder to be pleasantly surprised by even just one piece of treasured vintage paper! My sissy & I have amassed a nice batch of old photos as well! The picture here is just an example of the new/old vintage blend at the shop. "Whimzy" (formally Petals & Greens Cottage) is full of old things given new life by vintage inspired creativity! I am so lucky! Not only can I create and put it in a pleace for others to enjoy, but I get to meet others that love & often create similar arts!

Always something good!

Hey everyone! Last weekend my sissy Dianne did a show up in Julian. Friday was a good day, she set up, met some new folks, and settled in. Saturday she found two of these beautiful wax dolls! The clothing on them is shredded silk. They are holding flowers in their hands that are faded to a pretty soft shell pink. One has a wire that may have been in her hoop skirt at one time or another. By Saturday afternoon a fire was burning just a few miles away and by 3pm everyone had to evacuate! Talk about excitement! But it just goes to show that wonderful treasure can be found anywhere! These pieces are at the shop, as well as a host of wonderful Halloween goodies! oh! Jamestown Village Fleamarket is this Sunday at 8am too!

Halloweeny is A comin'!

Oooooooooo! Every once in a while I can feel the chill just barely there in the air! Fall approach-eth & along with Fall comes Halloween! Yay! My sissy & I are busily gathering the ghoulish goods for the shop. I am recovering from recent surgery(that's why there are no recent posts!) & am finally feeling somewhat human again! Here is what I am working on today "witch" is also a little preview of scary treasures for the shop!

PS-Does anybody know anything about Schiaperelli perfume bottles?

Life at the JasVil Flea!

Hey everybody,

Hope you had the chance to stop in at Jamestown Village Vintage Flea last weekend! It was treasures galore! Beautiful sunny summer day, friendly people, and loads of treasure!

This was a booth I especially like. The owners name is Yollie & she knows just how to arrange things! I could totally see this up on the antique armoire in my living room. Anyway, it was a great way to spend the morning & i encourage all of you to stop in & visit! For more you can go to http://www.petalsandgreenscottage.com/

Independence

Happy 4th! I was thinking this morning about what today means. 230 years ago people banded together for their beliefs and declared their independence. We are products of the thinking, sweat, and dedication of those rebellious people. I know that's only scratching the surface, but my heavens! What a wonderful nation we live in & what inspiration we can take from those that gave their hearts and their lives so we can sit in our jammies and create blogs for each other!

Shopping Day!

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to go barn sale-ing with my sissy & some friends. We started early because it was quite a drive! I had a wonderful time and came home so inspired! I enjoy merchandising the store, but boy, did I come back with lots of ideas. If you are tired of looking at the same old things GO SHOPPING! Look at displays and bring home some new ideas to use with your old stuff!

Vintage Whimsey!

Look at all the great treasures at Petals & Greens Cottage! Dianne & I have been steadily creating our new look & I think we arecoming along beautifully! It's so hard to know just what to do! When it comes together it really comes together! Come in and see when you visit the Jamestown Vintage Fleamarket on the 24th!

The Art of Inspriation

Today was spent with my friend & cohort Stacey & my little sis Dianne. We finally got a craft day after many, many long months and boy what a way to get inspired! We all seem to bounce off of each other. The ideas start small and just bloom with every person's input! I love how we all work together. Stacey has a beautiful yard that just compels you to be creative. We had a wonderful lunch, got to play with her adorable pooch, & came away with gorgeous collages too!

Need some creative time? Call your friends up & have a girls craft day!

Is it Summer already?

How did this happen? I was minding my own business enjoying the Spring flush in the garden & the next thing I know it's almost summer! Don't get me wrong! I LOVE summer. Sleeping in, no agendas, breakfast on the patio with no Jacaranda blossoms falling into my coffee! But last time I checked it was April. It must be having kids.....

At my little haunt, Petals & Greens Cottage we've just re-set the shop. Dianne has done it again with some absolutely wonderful finds! It's a place you have to slow down in just to see everything. Cottage-y, fun, funky, & whimsical all in one place. My friend Stacey always has great ideas to plump us up & arranges things just so we always look like a million bucks! She has some terrific booths at CR so stop in to see the treasures she's got.

Observations

This time of year brings so much to mind for me. I feel like I am busting at the seams with ideas & creativity! Time to clean off the patio furniture so I can have breakfast with the "twitter-pated" birds each morning. The new buds on the Jacaranda are just plumping up . Before long it will be heavy with flower & I will be cursing the person who planted it years ago. Secretly, I am in awe of it's purpleness! I always regret them fading away.

Let's see what have I been up too?