Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Room 363 grand opening!!!!

I should call this posting week "shop week" because I think that is every post I have for this week :) I think now that it's getting closer to fall I am getting in the shopping mood.
I wanted to let you know about my good friend, Mark's, New retail store opening in Downtown Naperville! Room 363!
Here's what Mark has to say about Room 363:
Room 363 is a lifestyle store specializing in one-of -a-kind gift, home decor and accessories such as jewelry, new and vintage finds, redesigned furniture, clothing and handmade artisan items. We offer in store home consults and have many unique resources and services. I will be carrying everything from upcycled flea market finds   to artisan-made items all set in scenic downtown Naperville.
He'll be carrying some of my items too and I can't wait to go! I am so excited for him. They'll be drinks and appetizers and lots of shopping. Wait until you see how he's decorated the inside of the shop! It's amazing!
He'll also be having a drawing for a gift basket valued at  $250 and a special gift drawing for bloggers only!
Come out and say hi!
Jen

Monday, July 30, 2012

A tour of Whimsy....

I realized I still hdan't gotten around to showing you some of the cute shops in downtown Morris, IL.
I took a stroll after the 3 French Hens Flea Market a few weeks ago I went into Whimsy.













Traci has such a cute shop! I can't wait to show you the others. 
And the winner of the pillow cover from Flea Market Trixie is......
Congrats!
send me your e-mail !

Jen

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Fabulously Creative Friday linky party!

Link up all of your projects, creations,furniture rehabs and any creative thing you've done!
Here are some of last weeks creative projects!
Keeping it Cozy had this sweet summer party.
And Crow's Feet Chic's sweet, little fairy garden

Go ahead and link up all of your creative projects! 
While a backlink is not required; it is nice to spread the linky love. Please make sure you link directly to your post and not just your blog.
Happy Linking!
Jen

The Chaperone....

I have to tell you, this one is a good one, and I found it to be an easy read.
It is loosely based around silent film star Louise Brooks, focusing on her appointed chaperone  Cora Carlisle.
At 36, Cora seems a bit like an old lady compared to 15 year old wild-child Louise. It really highlights what a different time it was. 36 was considered over the hill in the 1920's and it's interesting how even though those times were so much more socially restrictive, deep down, things haven't really changed... It highlights how proper Cora, who is searching for her own answers to life, isn't as proper as we think as her life opens up to us.
It was a good page turner and definitely a good pool-side read.

Jen

* While I was compensated by the blogher book club for reading this book, all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Beautiful pillows.....

My good e-friend, Flea Market Trixie, has a new e-store full of gorgeous things, and has generously offered to give away one of her gorgeous pillows to my readers!  Plus, this talented lady just had her kitchen featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine!

She's offered to give away this beautiful blue pillow with a chevron  pattern.
To enter to win this pillow,just pop over to her store and then come back here and leave a comment what your favorite item is.  I'll draw a winner on Friday. And if you get a chance peek around 
her blog. her home is gorgeous! It's one of my favorites!
Jen






Monday, July 23, 2012

A Creatively Made Home....

I am so excited to announce a new home decor/ lifestyle e-course I am a part of hosted by Jeanne Oliver!

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Join me and some of the most creative women I know for Creatively Made Home.
I chose each of these women not only because of the beautiful homes they create but how they have incorporated their truest joys in everyday life.
Each woman has a style and story all her own.
This is a five week online course that will be hosted by
and Me .....  Jeanne Oliver
I wanted to create a course that celebrated what really matters in your home.....you and your family.
I also wanted to celebrate making life beautiful in the everyday.
I know that so many want to make their homes beautiful but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start....so they do nothing.
I believe that everyone should be surrounded by beauty in their homes and that shouldn't have to do with how much you spend.
I think sometimes we can get lost and distracted with everything that comes at us each day.
Sometimes things can look so perfect and we as women may feel inadequate.
It is time to exhale and delight in your home.
It is time to open your doors because of what is inside of you...not what is inside your home.
Our desire is that this five week online course will change how you see yourself, your home and your family.
* Each week you will have amazing truthful videos from not only the five teachers but other creative women.
* Each week we will take a room from one of YOU and all five women will give their suggestions telling you how they would transform the room with their style.
* There will be 50+ project videos.
These will be incredible videos that include everything from gardening, cooking, gift giving and decorating.
* There will be written tips from each woman telling you how she starts a room, picks paint, fabrics, etc.  You will learn where to start when putting your own home together.
* Tons of beautiful house photos from each of the five women.
* Videos that truly reflect what life is like in each of their homes.  The stuff that life is really about.  Believe me it has nothing to do with the perfect table setting.
* Each woman will share their own truthful journey about how they started making their home a reflection of their hearts.
* Each person registered will get an easy entertaining e-book to download.
It will contain go to recipes for beautiful and easy entertaining (they do go together), photos of table settings that take the stress out of having people over, favorite drinks and so much more (and their funniest entertaining story).
* There will be a private Facebook group to connect with other class members.
* There will be a once a week live discussion with one of the teachers!
* You will get printables and pdfs to keep and use again and again.
This course is about loving your home, loving your family and blessing those around you....and having fun doing it.
If you have taken my other courses you know how much I put into them.
This course will lavish you with ideas, beauty, inspiration, joy and encouragement!
Come and play house with us.
Class begins October 22 and is only $58.
Registration is now open!

FAQ's
 
* What is an e-course?
 An e-course in an online class. The class is held on a website. There is a private classroom that only people that have registered for the course can access. Before the class begins you will be sent a welcome email with a login and password to access the course. Each Monday (of the five week course) the full week of videos and content will be available. All videos are pre-recorded and you can watch them at your convenience. The videos will be up until the end of February. That will give you over 4 months to watch the videos again and again. 

* When will we receive the login and password information to access the course? 
All welcome emails will be sent out the night before the course begins. If you do not see your welcome email by the next day please check your spam folder. If it is not in your spam folder than please contact us with your order# and we will get you in the course promptly.


* Am I allowed to share my login and password with friends? 
No. We have priced this course very reasonably and we have all worked very hard to give you a beautiful and inspiring course full of content. We would love to have your friends join us the proper way by registering. Thank you for honoring this request. We also promise to respect you by honoring the time and money you have spent for the course by giving you a beautiful finished product.

* What if I miss a week?  Will I be able to catch up? 
Yes!  All videos are pre-recorded and available to watch at your convenience.  The course is five weeks long but the videos will remain  up for viewing until the end of February.  That gives you over 4 months to watch everything again and again if you wish.

*Do I need to be at the computer at a certain time to see a lesson? 
No.  None of our videos are live.  We will have a live, written Q&A time once a week with one of the instructors.  If you miss this time slot you will still be able to read all the discussions on the website.
*What kind of internet and computer do I need to have to have the most success with the course? 
To get the most out of the class you need to have a high speed internet connection and newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet.

*Am I able to watch the videos from my ipad? 
Yes, our videos are ipad compatible.
*I live outside the United States.  Am I able to sign up? 
YES!  We would love to have you.  We have people signed up from all over the world. 
*Where can I sign up?
You can click right on the buy now button on the upper right hand side of my blog,and for more information you can click on the Creatively Made Home button.

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I hope you'll join us! I am super excited to be among such wonderful and talented ladies;and I can't wait to share my projects with you and see the beautiful things they do!
The best thing is,
You can get your spot right here! :)



Jen

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Fabulously creative Friday!

It's time again to show off all of your amazing projects and things you have been working on!
Here are some highlights from last week...

There was this cute lamp from At Home on the Bay . I do love caning!

And this great art from PineCone Place
And this project from Eat paint learn
Time to link up!
 Just please make sure you link directly to this post and then directly to your own post and share the linky love!
Jen


Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Room rearranging and I am ready to paint...

It all started with this little table I bought from another dealer at Kane two months ago....
I thought it was so cute, but I just couldn't fit one more table in, but of course being the hoarder that I am, I didn't want to get rid of anything... It's all about the creative cramming.... :)
 So I started moving everything around at about 3 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon on a whim.
 Then it sat like this for about 45 minutes because I just couldn't figure it out. You would not believe what I found under those couches!
 So first I cleaned.
 Then I finally came up with this, which I liked, but I took a step back and looked and realized...
 TOO MUCH YELLOW. AAAACK!
 The light cream I put on my walls about 4 years ago has darkened into a dingy,gacky yellow.
 It's gots to go! This lady has inspired me to get that fan deck out and change those walls!
 I am thinking white beadboard wallpaper on the bottom, some wood trim and a pretty bluey-grey at the top.
 I would love to recover my couches but it's not the the budget. So I think a color change will make all of the difference.
 That dresser needs a coat of paint too. I've been putting it off forever and it's time to break out the brushes!
I think it's time. :)

Jen

Monday, July 16, 2012

A weekend at 3 French Hens....

It was so nice to be able to walk around a market for once! There were such cute things; I snapped a bunch of pictures for you, but I do want to warn you, this is a bit of  a photo bomb.:)  I also have some pictures of some of the stores to share with you too in another post! Downtown Morris, Il is such a cute little town!















I also want to thank Romantic Homes for featuring my Well-traveled aviary pillow! It was so exciting to see it mentioned in the August issue!!!  I know the shop is getting a bit slim, but I am already getting ready for my early fall collection this year.... And for everyone who has been asking about my hats this year, they will be back for winter! An color combo's you are looking for or have a suggestion about? The crocheting will soon be commencing!

Jen

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