Monday, January 31, 2011

i am addicted...

to bowls... of all sorts.
my new loves are these ... handmade by a darling woman named rachel.
each one has it's own shape and size ...
becoming highly collectable (by me and many others) you can find them at red ticking.

you will buy one... and come back for many... more.

image by rachel...

Saturday, January 29, 2011

i love the weekend...



but you all get me into trouble!
one of my true guilty pleasures... here


and if this isn't bad enough... i might try these...

i love you smitten kitchen...
and to all of my friends... wishing you a cozy weekend xx



all images.. smitten kitchen

Thursday, January 27, 2011

nite tables..


i am so glad that the good ol' nightstand is not the standard gig these days. when i work with a client i always try to sway them from the "matched set". this is a great example of how you can work in a cool piece... and it looks fabulous... don't you think?

image living etc.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

mustard please...


this piece just came in from france. it has a very rare, rich color. 
it reminds me of a beautiful weathered saddle. 

another one i will regret parting with but it needs to go to a wonderful home ... and i know it will...
     we have just posted it on 1stdibs... to see more go here

photo john granen

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

guilty pleasure...no bacon please.

ok, time to let another secret out...

i love maple bars.
my mother grew up eating them in her hometown in nebraska.. then we grew up eating them at our home town bakery in colorado ... when i visit, i love to go and buy one. i think they are still  45 cents...

so when a friend talked to me the other day (K)... it made me think... i have not had one in awhile and
thought it sounded so good.

so i went to a bakery (to remain nameless) and purchased one. $1.75.
i was sooo excited... all wrapped in white paper and white bag.
i unwrapped it, took one bite and wow... it was terrible... it tasted like grease. i was so sad. i tossed it.

i also saw they had maple bars with bacon. ick.

now i love my sunday morning breakfast with pancakes and crispy bacon ...
so if the vermont maple syrup mixes with the bacon i love it... but eating a classic maple bar with bacon?
i cannot do it... i am a purist... and will go back home to eat a maple bar...

unless, my friends can tell me where oh where is a really fresh, yummie one to be found?


Monday, January 24, 2011

cheery yellow...

i have had daffodils in the store since the first week of january... i am pretending it is springtime...

well.. inside... we can create our own dreamlands ... let it rain or snow outside...

so when this table came into my life...i felt... instant happiness...
i call it the daffodil table... whoever purchases this... will have a lifetime of smiles.


wishing you a wonderful day... xx

image by john granen

Sunday, January 23, 2011

valentine happiness

since january is a bit of a drag... we thought we would bring red ticking to life with our classic red color palate for valentine's day...
stop by for a visit...
it is pure happiness...

image red ticking

Thursday, January 20, 2011

and the winner is....

congratulations to sweet donna over at a perfect gray!!!!
most of you know how cool she is...
and if you do not...
please immediately go see for yourself...

i sincerely apologize for my tardy drawing... it has been quite a day...

donna, please contact me at pam@redticking.com so i may know where to send your package!!!

thank you all so much for your entries and since this one was so much fun... stay tuned.. there
will surely be more in the future...




one of my favorite images of all time... courtesy of ... a perfect gray...

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

only 2 days left!


please make sure your name is in the ring for the drawing on thursday!
one of you... will receive one of these!!!
and if you post about the giveaway... your name will be entered again...

i think we need to fly b-mo up to draw the lucky winner... xx

image red ticking

Monday, January 17, 2011

so simple...

The time is always right to do the right thing. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.~

Sunday, January 16, 2011

not shabby...

i do not understand why people continue to comment on ageless beauties such as this one...
very old... very french...

"oh that is so shabby chic"




can we please... kindly... put the term shabby chic behind us?

lovely photo by john granen

Thursday, January 13, 2011

my first giveaway!



to all of my loyal readers and friends... i am so excited to offer this amazing gift to you... one roll of the most beautiful antique linen homespun...
it will make the most beautiful table runner or pillows...
it has a great weave and fabulous hand...

the giveaway will run for one week....

to enter, you need to be a follower of red ticking and please leave a comment below.

if you would like a 2nd chance to win, please "like" red ticking on facebook.


i will name the winner on january 20th!
good luck!

xx pam

please note this roll has been sold but i will choose a lovely one for the winner!

image john granen

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

heartfelt wishes...



to all of our dear friends in australia... lots of prayers coming your way...
my hope is for you, loved ones and friends be safe... xx

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

please tell me what to do!!




once the store gets a shift... i find myself loving certain aspects of it...
this is one of those vignettes that takes my breath away...
and i just want it all to come home...
but i have a business to run and a lovely home that is filled to the brim...
what's a girl to do?




image red ticking

Monday, January 10, 2011

you have to try this...


i love nigella lawson...
her antioxidant fruit salad is one of my favorites..
i make it every chance i get... it always make me feel better.

image food network

Sunday, January 9, 2011

the stylish blogger award...





darling teresa at splendid sass has generously pass this lovely award to me...


blogging has become such a part of who i am and i treasure all of the stories both personal and professional that daily enhance my life. i would like to give this award to everyone on my blogroll but will play by the rules and award my most recent discoveries...

7 things about me


i am a christian
i love great movies and music
i like cherry poptarts
i love english garden roses, lilacs and hydrangeas
i was in the clothing industry for 20 years before i began my own business
i want to learn how to bake bread
i would love to open a wonderful gourmet food store
i have traveled all over the world but there are many more places i would like to visit

i would love to pass this award these wonderful bloggers...

i dream of
valdirose
paul smith
the white list
black zebra
in my house
dreamy whites
stitchfork
linen and lavender
i used to be snow white but i drifted
hope is an anchor


after receiving this award, please pay it forward and follow the rules...

thank and link back to the person who awarded you.
share 7 things about yourself.
award 10 great bloggers that you have RECENTLY discovered
contact those bloggers and tell them about the award

thank you so much teresa
you are a gem... xx


Friday, January 7, 2011

one more... then i am done...

ok, i must admit i am fascinated with hollywood. i LOVE good movies and with that, comes all of the stuff. i do purchase my magazines for those late nights when my head is spinning... they do lull
me to sleep...

so, one more for the road... how could she?
one of my favorite early films of hers was "foul play" with chevy chase...
and of course... private benjamin..

those were the good ol' days... she was so beautiful.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

what has happened?

i used to watch all of her movies ...
loved seeing her in the magazines...
now i do not understand...
is anyone else saddened by all of the changes?
and to elaine irwin... you are gorgeous...

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

a happy image...

i know alot of people are feeling down... it's january... and all of the lovely festivities are over..
winter is setting in for most of us... so i thought i would share one of my favorite images with all of you..



i have been reluctant to post it as i cannot remember where i found it and who the image belongs to... maybe one of you can help me so i may credit? 

and to whoever you are... a huge hug ... it makes my day so much brighter..

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

fresh start...

today all of christmas came down at red ticking. i love christmas ... but when it's over, it's over.
i get this complete rejuvenation of what is to come... and just wait... so much is yet to come...
however, like my dear friend says ... dream ... and wait for them all to come true!

this is how the year began... waking up to this site... talk about a fresh start... amazing...


i hope you are all feeling refreshed... renewed... and ready... for the best is yet to come!

photo red ticking

Monday, January 3, 2011

magical new year...

we spent new years with a dear friend and new friends... it was truly magical...

the food..
the wine...
the comfort..
the views...
the laughter..
the inspiration...
the endless conversation...
thank you sweet barbara...
we will never forget it.