2008-03-12-1234-37, a photo by mckinleypoodle( Shay) on Flickr.

Win the Love

Tis the season for Merry Making...Kimberly Taylor has a fabulous give away on her gorgeous blog.
Go now ... hurry!
xo,
Shay

1966 Vintage Airstream American Style

A couple months ago Tiffany from the fancy farm girl came and photographed us at our home in Washington State. This is our 24 foot 1966 Vintage Airstream that I restored five years ago.

We travel from Washington to California with our three precious dogs twice a year. It's very cozy in the 24 foot trailer with all of us. We love meandering along the California coast and staying in the RV parks. It is a slice of the" Americana Lifestyle" we enjoy !! Roasted hot dogs, cinnamon buns and sodas.

                                                                      Our Gang.

Fabulous Friday Fun

Friday Fun, a photo by mckinleypoodle( Shay) on Flickr.

I'm looking forward to some Friday fun.
Make it a good one friends !!

Royal Blue Naturally Beautiful

Natural Beauty, a photo by mckinleypoodle( Shay) on Flickr.

Last year on our trip to California I snapped this gorgeous butterfly display,( This is not photo shop,although I did add a vignette frame around the image.)
Since I took this image I have been obsessed with royal blue.Why don't we see more of this color in decorating ? What do you think of royal blue ?

Autumn Is...

Autumn is....
Saying goodbye to our outdoor dining room under the canopy.
Cutting huge hydrangea flowers and drying them.

Spying beautiful and weird pumpkin's at our favorite grocery store.
Wearing my favorite cashmere shawl and then loosing it at the Alameda Flea Market .
A fire in the fireplace to warm our home and loving the smell of smoke.
Packing up for our trip to the desert.

To be really honest, Autumn is a sad time of the year for me. My Father and Mother both passed away in the month of October. I absolutely hate Halloween decorations because of this.

So, I am anxiously awaiting November in anticipation of Thanksgiving my favorite holiday. Gathering with friends, family and eating "over the top delicious" food, savoring every bite. Savoring every moment feeling blessed beyond words.
XO,
Shay

House Stuff by Elizabeth Maxson

House Stuff, a photo by Elizabeth's Point of View on Flickr.

Beautiful colors and texture of ordinary objects in sublime lighting .
The tone of color palette is soothing and rich,the texture soulful . Beautiful !!!

A coat of yellow paint

The Trollsta sideboard, a photo by Planet Fur on Flickr.

Old brown dated sideboard updated with happy fresh yellow paint. Take advantage of the sturdy well built furniture found at garage sales for a fraction of the cost of new.

Found via Interior Styling Flickr group.

Spring at Home

Spring at Home, a photo by sweet berry me on Flickr.

Magnolias

Magnolias, a photo by Machteld M on Flickr.

Blue Canoe at Farm Chicks

Blue Canoe at Farm Chicks, a photo by mckinleypoodle( Shay) on Flickr.

Brilliant display and re purposed zinc wash tub.

1400 Mile Journey to Farm Chicks

Our long road trip back to Washington State from Palm Springs had to include a stop in Spokane, Wa. for the famous Farm Chicks Antique Show.

                                                Farm Chicks 2011 Spokane, Washington

One of my cherished moments,  meeting one of my favorite photographers, stylist, and blogger  Heather Bullard ( left). Visit her blog and see her gorgeous photo's of the event HERE. She is also the Senior Editor of Flea Market Style Magazine. Talk about a very talented lady, Heather was just as nice as I  had imagined and it was a true pleasure to meet her. I also meet Ki Nassauer from Flea Market Style Magazine, Wow !!!
                                                   
                                                       Ki Nassauer Editor-in-Chief

                                        Farm Chicks Antique Show is the creation of Serena Thompson 
I also met some of my online blogging friends that really made the show that much more special to me.
Liz, from Seabold Vintage Market, on Bainbridge Island,WA.
Deb, from Ormolulu and her fabulous vintage wares.
Susan Wheeler, from Susan Wheeler Home, Seattle Wa.

I came home with a few treasures and a lot of good memories !!!
Xo,
Shay

            


                                                        

    

Lucky Find

On one of my frequent treasure hunts I found this super fantastic buffet hutch from the 70's. It fits the room so well and has plenty of storage for my collection of vintage china.
Here is one that I found to compare it to.  I know your curious to know how much, right ??
Mine was $ 275. I love findind a real bargain.
Have you been lucky lately ???  

California Girl

Sunshine, sand, surf and some serious fun is what we experienced yesterday in Manhattan Beach.

Hey, I'm a California girl and I am loving every minute. These are some snaps taken with my iPhone and the tilt shift app.
Happy Day !!
Shay

Inspiration Wall

blanket amanda, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Magazine tears created a huge inspiration wall, the colorful blanket adds a touch of whimsy.Do you love ?

Palm Springs Mid Century Modern

This was the home of prominent interior designer Mr. Arthur Elrod. It has the original interior from the mid 50's, and was featured in Architectural Digest 1963. The home has remained unchanged and still looks contemporary and chic. 
I know everyone is thirsty for some bright spring color therapy. Here in Palm Springs it is bright and sunny, last month when I attended Modernism Week I snapped these photo's of some snazzy mid century modern interiors and outdoor spaces.
In my option great style and design has lasting appeal well beyond any trends. 

                                                 Interior designed by Mr. Arthur Elrod.  

Custom made 22 foot angled sofa

                                                         Mid Century Original Artwork

                                                            Great vibrant, bright, and clean colors.

                             Custom V'Soske carpet in a pattern of orange, olive and yellow.

                                                                                                            (All photo's by Shay Johnson)

Beauty in an unexpected place

Between a rock and a hard place is a delicate, beautiful, and fragile wild flower growing in a dry hot desert. This has a subtle, yet strong symbolic meaning for me, I love that the rocks form an open heart.
At the time I took the photo I was more focused on the wildflower, it was after I put them up on the computer I saw the symbolic  meaning.This is one of the reasons I am so invigorated by photography and the power of nature.
Happy Spring.

Vintage Palm Springs

Gray and White Bedroom Heaven

One more Iphone I took at Bliss Home Decor. So dreamy.

Bliss, Pure Bliss

This weekend we took a mini trip to the coast,Bliss Home Design in Corona Del Mar took my breath away.

"Bliss Home & Design is California's premier source for unique luxury furnishings and award winning interior design services. Since 1972 we have been creating intriguing design through our award winning design firm. Priding ourselves on the atmosphere of our exotic design boutiques, we present luxury for the new millennium."


The color palette of the store was in neutral tones of blue, gray, and creams. Dotted with interesting objects of natural curiosities , and dreamy vignettes. Bliss Home Design is a well curated design store, Melissa Macleod showed me around and gave me the OK to take as many photo's as I wanted, I snapped over 25 with my iphone  !!


Here is their website



This store has been around for awhile, have you been in ? Tell me what you think of the color palette.

Owl Collection

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Originally uploaded by mckinleypoodle( Shay)

Recently I've noticed a lot of owls around. This photo was taken at the Modernism Home Tour, I went on last week.I love them all grouped together. Do you like or loath owls? Personally, I love them.

Palm Springs Modernism Show + Trina Turk Lecture

The Palm Springs Modernism Week is in full swing here in the desert. Modernism, has many events, lectures, and the Show which showcases some of the best mid century furniture and art in  the country.
Modernism Week February 17 -27.Although, the Show ends today, this week is filled with more events and a Vintage Trailer show is next weekend.

I attended a lecture given by Trina Turk. She is well known for her colorful graphics she designs and produces clothing, home accessories,and jewelery . Her collections reflect the relaxed, retro, mid century California vibe. Her story is truly inspiring about how she followed her heart and passion, to

create the mega brand, Tina Turk. 

 

I am lovin' Pinterest

Sunshine Yellow Thrift Store Finds

This is the yellow chair that started it all. I began decorating this guest room with a clean slate, another words I had zero furnishings, artwork or accessories. I had no idea where to start until I fell crazy in love with the yellow tufted club chair, I was lucky to buy it at an Estate sale in Palm Desert for $50.00. All of the artwork I was found at local thrift shops very reasonably.

The yellow lamps were purchased at separate thrift stores and I added lampshade from Crate and Barrel and a bright yellow finial purchased on line.Total cost for BOTH $100 (including 50.00 for the lampshade) Still extremely reasonable. This room is a work in progress. I may re- upholster the headboard in a crazy really bright retro fabric. Should I paint the walls ??
Cheers from Sunny California,
Shay

Helloooo... I'm back !!!!!

I have several legitimate reasons why I have been absent from my blog, number one is I just didn't feel like blogging. The other reasons, and there many but have absolutely nothing to do with design, thrifting,
or junking. Although,I have been thrifting like crazy and decorating our place in the Palm Springs desert. The thrift shops in the desert are amazing, lot's of retro 60's and 70's. I've found tons of super fabu clothing !!! Are you interested in seeing some of the outfits ?
You will be surprised at the style.....Mid Century- Modern Glam. A style I've never done before, and I think It has turned out pretty fabulous !!! A big departure from our tree house in Washington.

Here's the back yard, photo's of the interior coming up next.

123 Rue de Park Place French Flea Market

                                               My booth was filled with funk and junk.
                                           It was a beautiful crisp sunny almost fall day, perfect for an outside market !!

We sold red vintage books, first aids kits, huge set of moose antlers, oil paintings, pair of baby blue chairs, linens, pillows, iron bed, lace screen, jars, lamps, and so much more that I can't remember.