happy 4th everyone....

one of my favorite holidays... wishing you all a joyful weekend... xoxo
and you can find this amazing flag here

photo by john granen

kid in a candy store...

i was so fortunate to see one of the most wonderful private rose gardens... 

and the best part is... 

i was able to select many of the pretties to take home...

truly a special time...

that i will never forget...

the weekend...

this is what i want to do this weekend... sure hope yours is this fun! xo

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summmmmmer!

is found here

brilliant photo by john granen

disappearing act.

there are pieces that from the moment we see them... we know they will not last.
perfect example...

add a bit of love... and upholstery...

and poof... sold!

these were really hard to let go of... but they are going to an amazing home...

and the hunt continues!

xx

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cool blue....

yes... we are on a blue kick...
and here is another gem ...
found at red ticking..
see details here

photos by john granen

my dad...

well i might be in a bit of trouble for posting this photo but i treasure it.
this was taken last year on our family vacation on maui...
yes, at 48 i still love my family vacations and always will.

to you my dear sweet daddy...
you know how much love i have for you and it grows deeper always...
i thank God for you and cannot wait to see you soon.

happy father's day... xoxo

indigo

if i could live in my blue jeans for the rest of my life i would... and i just might...
so when i see fabric as fabulous as this... it makes me swoon....

these are now at red ticking... true vintage all the way...

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USA ....

even though the weather is not "summertime" here in seattle, my spirit is full...

vintage flags in various vintage frames... now at red ticking...

end of an era...

wrong on so many levels... it ruined my day.
one of the best places on earth...read here
thank you 21 federal for the most amazing evenings...
we will surely miss you.

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my apologies...

i was enjoying the california sunshine...

i have returned with many wonderful treasures... and a renewed spirit...

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trying to find a place for this one..

nantucket will always have a special place in my heart...
you can find it here

photos by john granen

seeing is believing..

sometimes when you spot a piece it can really draw you in.
as with this desk, which belonged to an artist in europe...
one can only imagine the stories...

each brush stroke...
what was she like?
i bet she was really cool...

see it here

photos by john granen

my sleepy furniture...

i love this piece... one of my favorites.. and in this photo, it looks like its sleeping...

i know i get way too attached, but i kind of like it that way.
have a wonderful day ... xx

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summertime at red ticking..

finally... have a wonderful weekend everyone...xoxo

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now you see it....

now you don't...

i have just sold this piece from my home and now facing a HUGE task of having to

decide if i toss or keep the magazines i have been collecting for years.

(and these are well pared down... trust me!)

so... over the next week i will sit and edit... and edit... and hope i dont regret it one day.

honestly... i have not touched these in a year + so will i really miss them?

martha will never be the same... how can i toss her first issues? and all of the cote series, vogue living and living etc australia that i adore.. not to mention house and garden.... eeekkk.

i am editing my home and the new piece coming in will function differently.

please help friends... i need a support system!

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