New Year, goals, hopes and dreams

Goals
#1 Learn more computer skills
#2 Golf lessons
#3 Have a spring jewelry sale
#4 Exercise regularly
# Take blogging course (signed up already)
Hope the war ends.
Hope to learn Photoshop..(carried over from 2008 and 2009)
Dream of being in Palm Springs winter 2010.
Dream of health for my family.

2009 has been a great year for my husband and I.We are full of gratitude for the friends we have, the time with family and the love we share for each other.Truly
can't ask for more.
Blessings,
Shay

Happy New Year

I am spending the New Year in Palm Springs.Good friends flew in today from Seattle,smart move...Wishing every one a Happy,healthy and peaceful 2010.
Shay

clipped from www.google.com 44°F Current: Showers Wind: SE at 4 mph Humidity: 77% 66°F Current: Sunny Wind: E at 6 mph Humidity: 19%

First weather clip,Seattle.Second clip Palm Springs.

Congratulatios Lora from Charmed Blog

Lora is the winner of my blog header contest. Lora will receive a $20 dollar gift card from Starbucks.

Boxing Day

It is time to pack up the Christmas cheer,and prepare for the New Year.

clipped from www.lucyina.com

Christmas Wishes

Wishing all my blogging pals a very warm, and happy Christmas season.

Answer this Question and win a $20 dollar Starbucks Gift Card.

I need your input.
Question........Do you like this photo as my blog header ?
Or, stay with the heart logo ?
Please comment and I will randomly pick one for a $20 dollar Starbucks gift card.
Ends December 28th.
Thank You,
Shay

Palm Springs Holiday 2009 at 8000 ft

Sand,picture perfect green grass golf course and 100 ft palm trees are what you expect in Palm Springs,well not at 8000 feet,it's a whole new world..snow.pine trees,snow fields and fresh air,,, for a few minutes it feels like Christmas,I wore my vintage Beaver fur, happy and fuzzy warm inside. We drank hot chocolate and looked at the snow.It was a frighting tram ride to the top,rotating the entire time.I was scared. Happy Holidays everyone...
All the Best,Thanks for being here.
Please leave me a comment, even if it is a word or two.
Cheers,
Shay

"Garage Sale" Palm Springs Style

My good luck, lost on the side streets of Palm Springs I see a generic "Garage Sale"
sign.It's a rainy Saturday morning,I make a few turns and stop at this house.

I walked in and almost fainted.I am not kidding.It looked like Versailles.Floor to ceiling oil paintings,tapestry's,Louis XVI everything.Dresden,Meissen,.. oh my.
I wondered into a castle.I had to know who this person was. Her name was Vera Gajitch.
When I returned home I immediately had to "google" her.I learned she was originally from Yugoslavia.She came to the US with very little except her talent.Vera was an artist. A very well known one.The linens and textiles designed by "Vera" that are now so collectible,that was her.Widowed and no children she left her estate to the Catholic Church.Some items are worthy of a museum and a hefty price was deserved.

Out of respect,I did not take any other photo's.
I purchased a huge textile from Italy that I will photograph when I return home.
Several animated vintage Christmas people.Beautiful mother of pearl flatware set,wine glasses and a carved wood shield.The passion for life this extraordinary woman had was truly breath taking.I consider this the most incredible "Garage Sale" I have ever been to, or ever will see again.One word.... Amazing !!!!!
Here's to you Vera,
XO
Shay

Sunday Flickr Find

October - Japanese Anemone
Originally uploaded by Lenoirrr... or just Marion

Love this ! Found on Flickr. October - Japanese Anemone by
Lenoirrr...or just Marion.
Her textures and colors are dreamy.

Our Kitchen Remodel Before and After

It is a rainy day here in Palm Springs.We left Seattle to escape this sort of weather.
It is a good excuse to stay indoors and catch up on miscellaneous chores, this post being one.
Back in July we remodeled our small, out dated dysfunctional kitchen.We worked with a kitchen designer,I put my personal spin on it by adding a rustic/industrial cabinet,a recycled textile trolley,and a chicken feeder used for a platter rack. Above the sink instead of the traditional cabinets and shelf, I found a wonderfully patina old mirror. All of the lighting is vintage,remade by Mary Davis Vintage Lighting.The hardware is still on order from Rocky Mountain Hardware.The first order never came,advice..beware of ordering from on line, 2nd party discount distributors !!!
Overall it was a good experience.I love the way the space opened up and is in scale with the rest of the house.
Before

BEFORE

After

Vintage fabric collectors pillow empire

If you love vintage fabric,buttons,and embellishment this is a must read article. "McCarty makes her signature pleated edges on pillows that make them look like couture skirts, or uses backings she makes from hand-dyed linen damask or from vintage tablecloths. "If possible, I use any embroideries or monograms that are on the cloths. People often comment on my fabric, trim, and color combinations that they are unusual and quirky, but tasteful and not too fussy, allowing the beautiful textiles to be the main element." Closures are often made of vintage ribbons or covered buttons.

"Mary Jane is a fashion person making pillows," Rymshaw said. "I love her dressmaking details in her work - the layers of fabric, pleating, the ribbon bows. Mary Jane gives you a strong, visual theme and goes all the way with it."

Vintage Fabric Remake

clipped from www.philly.com

Spoonflower Custom Fabric

Hello...This is my 300th post. have you heard about Spoonflower?
It's a fabric company that will print your designs,photographs,and art work.The super fabulous thing is Spoonflower has several weight fabrics to choose from.the price ranges from $20 -$35 a yard.
I've been following this small company from the start and I am very impressed with their development.
It's fresh, it's exciting !!!!
Create,
Shay

clipped from www.spoonflower.com