White on White

W.O.W. White on White
Here's a little photo shoot I took of some weathered,worn and white objects.
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Shay

Dream Victorian Cottage + My 1903 House

Last weekend when we went to La Conner, WA. to see the daffodil's I spotted this beautiful blue Victorian house. With the apple blossoms in full bloom against the blue it made for a really pretty shot.Most of the Victorian homes in this area were built around the early 1900's.The quality and craftsmanship is amazing, many built by seaman in the winter.

My 1903 Victorian Rental Property in Anacortes,Wa.
See my post on Eden Original Owners for the history of this house.

Eden's Original Owners 1910

clipped from designerjunkfinder.blogspot.com

I found this old photo on Ebay.This Victorian house was originally owned by the Eden's. I purchased this property in 1987 from the family of an 85 year old woman who had recently passed away. At the time it looked exactly like this.Since then I have remodeled the porch to add more square footage,landscaped,and added a new fence.
In the past 20 years it has been home to several retail stores, the first being "The Country Goose" home furnishings shop I started in 1983."The Goose occupied the space for more than 10 years.
"The Dish Ran Away The Spoon" gift store was in the space for a year.
During some renovation the carpet was pulled and to my surprise under the carpet was beautiful old growth vertical grain fir flooring in pristine condition.
For two years, 'The Beach House" occupied the house. A beautiful store with beach related gifts and home furnishings.The landscape was changed to reflect a "seashore feel" with flag stone and grasses. A new fence was installed, An outdoor gas fireplace and fire pit also added to the ambiance. Currently it is the home to a Real Estate Company.
This house is located on the main street through Anacortes,Wa..The first of the San Juan Islands. There is only a hand full of the old houses remaining on Commercial Ave. I think the Eden's would be proud the house is still there. Standing,growing old gracefully.

Springtime in Seattle

I am in love with the springtime this years.I usually associate spring with pollen and allergies,this year it hasn't hit me as hard. After twenty years of severe allergies and asthma there is a possibility I'm outgrowing them (I HOPE)
I can't look at a flower with out thinking of the wonder and amazing cycle of these beautiful creations.
If you are inspired by breathtaking photography of flowers please check out
http://www.georgiannalane.blogspot.com. Georgianna lives in Seattle,and photographs flowers with her husband.Her blog is gorgeous.
Blooming with joy,
Shay

Custom Industrial Chandelier

Is this chandelier cool or what? The talented duo(Mary and Tom) at Mary Davis Vintage Lighting made it out of old lighting parts as well as the custom made light socket to hold five Edison bulbs. The rise and fall bracket was made from an old dental arm.
It is the perfect solution for our large dining table we plopped in our living room.
What do you think, funky or fabulous?

Faded Memory

What is it about old papers,string,and any other object of my crazy desire? When I'm creating these still life vignettes, I find myself creating stories about how these objects were used and who owned them. Also,how these things have outlived the person who had them. It is a reminder to me how our lives are really so fleeting, even when someone lives to be really old. It does make me sad. So, why am I so amused by the past when it isn't even my own??

Vintage Toy Series

I have had a fascination with old toys ever since I can remember. They ignite an innocence and tenderness in me, a playfulness of spirit that nothing else can.I have most of my stuffed teddy bears from childhood displayed in my bedroom, I just love them. Inspired by the oh so talented, Leslie from A Creative mint blog, I photographed a series of some of my vintage objects and old toys.
Let me know how you respond to these photo's. Am I the only middle aged women who still has a soft heart for stuffed animals?

Fabulous Vintage Fashion Friday

Hello fashionable fantastic lovelies,
This is the fabulous 60's dress I found thrifting last week. Polyester love and the fit is perfect.I got myself all dolled up for a party we went to Friday night, the compliments were a plenty. I had to let them in on my secret shame, $7.00 at a thrift store. Oh well,I felt like a million bucks.
Have a great thrifting weekend, I am running to an estate sale today and one tomorrow.Isn't this time of year good for sales? Have you found any great finds recently?
Shay

P.S Is Thrifting a word???????