one wish came true..

as i walked thru the airport i saw soldiers everywhere... all going HOME...

what a wonderful christmas wish... that came true...
thank you to all who serve.... merry christmas!

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and goodies under the tree...

loads of goodies leaving red ticking
they will be under trees all over the world...
this makes me happy...
knowing that others will be happy...

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weekend in the country...

with my boyfriend... b-mo.
just what the dr ordered...

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katarina's magic wand...

pictures don't do it justice...

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pure genius...

there is not a day that has gone by this holiday season that we do not hear... time and time again...

"just had to come in... your windows are amazing"

well, we say thank you and tell everyone we have the most amazing talent
her name .... katarina house.

she and i have been friends for years.. we have such an true sense of one another. we have mutual
respect, admiration, trust and gratitude....

she is the pure genius behind red ticking this season...

thank you katarina... you are one special woman. and true blue. xx

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december....

there is nothing better...
everyone in the spirit...
including this little guy...

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gift giving...

red ticking is filled with holiday cheer... and we hope you find your perfect gift here...
for you... or someone you love...

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home sweet home...

at the end of each day ... there is a place we call home.
a place we enter and wash the day away...
here is my little nest... with just a bit of decor...
amaryllis stalks so clean in a simple jar...

will do a bit more...
after i eat turkey...
wishing you all an amazing thanksgiving...
i am so thankful...
for each one of you.

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giving thanks...

this is the season to give thanks...
not for things...
but for those important to us.

we should not let a day pass without reaching out to those we love..

in the last several days i lost my high school boyfriend...
God bless john and his family (only 48 years old)

my friend lewis is flying to see his dying mother...
God bless their family...

and dear phillip who has been battling cancer this past year...
and each day we wait for God's plan...

please reach out.. xx

phillip...

this is for your sweet friend.... rest well... xoxo

the halls are decked... more to come...

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its beginning to look alot like....

are you ready???

if i could... i would savor every moment of thanksgiving... truly my favorite holiday that we all share together... and of course the meal ... (i could eat once a month... )

as a retailer we must provide those who love trimming early their goodies so we will be decking the ticking with loads of treasures and will surely keep you updated... if you are local... please come by to see in person... promise not to disappoint.

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home sweet home...

my sister just purchased a new home.. her first house...
oh what fun we will have.... congratulations kk...
i love you... xx

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break time...

while working in LA last week... we had to take a break to go visit with this amazing man....
wouldn't you?

derek from dancing with the stars... not only darling... but super nice... and hot... xoxo

new crush...

i have always loved nathan turner's design...

meeting him while i was working in LA this past week was delightful... he is a doll...

zombie...

i apologize for my disappearing act...
will be back tomorrow... i am recovering from my LAX delay...
so much to share...
wishing you a wonderful day...

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true blue...

i am sure most of you feel the same way as i do... time is precious and so are family and friendships.
so we think hard about choices we make and how we live our lives. who do we make time for?
well one person is jeanne mckay. most of you know her from her amazing blog i dream of...

she is the complete package. beauty, intelligence, style, talent and of course... amazing personality.

she is a true blue... we plot, play, giggle and dream...
she watched me follow my dream... and now i am watching her follow hers...

thank you for your amazing kindness and support dear friend... you are truly a gem in my life.

xo


my favorite illustration by jeanne.

charlie...

i am like a little kid when i know charlie will be on the tube...

i know they are all on dvd but there is something about watching the show during the holiday season
and of course... the sappy commercials to fill the gaps...
any other kids out there?

which is your favorite charlie brown special?

no words needed.

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need your advice

ok... this is a battle in my life.
how do i manage to add a darling morsel to my life?
well this is sunny (my friend whitney's new puppy) and her sister is available...
i just dont think i can leave someone this precious
behind when i travel so often...

for those of you who have dogs... how do you do it?

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for jessica...

this lovely dahlia garden is to cheer you darling friend...
one day when you are feeling better we will walk and see it together...
for now, this lovely shot will have to do....

i pray healing comes soon...

love you friend... xo

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joyful...

i would be if i lived in this kitchen... a cheery place to be right???

and if you want to see an amazing post on kitchen's go see tina at the enchanted home... wow...

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11 years... and counting...

red ticking is officially 11 years old this month...

it began out of my apartment years ago... 

i shuffled along (had no idea what i was doing or where it would go) and have had faith along the way trusting that this is where i was suppose to be.. then added the storefront (8 years)

a million changes since the build out of the space 

many trials, errors and a bit of success thrown in...

i am so pleased that i am able to do what i love and yet have the freedom to enjoy my life.

now being a home owner, designer (still stumbling along and not falling quite as often...)
learning more than i could have ever imagined... and still growing daily...

i want to thank you all for your amazing kindness

and i will continue to work diligently at making red ticking 

the best place to come when you need a lift...xx

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garden roses...

enjoying every last bundle ... hope your weekend was lovely... xx

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fall love...

by the fireside.... enjoy your weekend everyone! xx

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ok for anyone who doesn't like the ralph bed...

try this darling alpine one on.... which one is your favorite??

one fabulous hideaway....

true ralph... what a genius...

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back indoors...

i have been spending so much time outdoors and it is time to focus on interiors... my favorite..
so many fun projects in the works...

nesting time...
is a good thing...

(did someone say that before??? hmm)

king of the mountain...

mount rainier... reigns...
what a glorious day...


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orcas...

from aspen to orcas...
one beautiful place to another...
much more to come...

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