The Inspiration Bug Has Bitten Again

Well where has the time gone???  Last thing I remember, I was getting ready to be a Grandmother and here it is 14 months later!  Lot's has happened in that time, my subway signs are doing fabulous on Etsy and I've been busy with everything EXCEPT my home. 

I recently came across a house for sale - completely by chance.  It was actually a random email from my local Facebook Marketplace. Well I jumped right in the car and headed over to the real estate agents office and within 20 minutes I was walking through the door of who I would later come to find out was blogger "Just Beachy" Chris Kaufmann's perfect lil' abode.

To say it was love at first sight would be an understatement! Here are some photos for you to drool over...

I had no idea that this was her home, I never knew the owner was a blogger it was just a fluke...and so inspiring.  I did go back a second time with my husband and he actually loved it too.  We have debated, listed the pros and the cons and have decided to stay put and transform our home.  After all, Chris's home was a newer build and I think I read on her blog somewhere that "beach living is a state of mind".

So I am back!
I WILL change my space to reflect the cottage charm I have loved for so long and...
I WILL be inspired by all the talented women in blogland.  Looking forward to catching up on all I have missed.

My first project will be to make over an awesome little church pew I recently purchased at an antique store in Utica (pictures coming up).


By the way...here is a picture of my beautiful Granddaughter, Madison...my sunshine and joy.

xoxo

Feature Friday #3

I've been M.I.A.  I have finally decided to take on a big project!  Something I've wanted to do for a few months now.  Something I thought about before I started this little blog.  I will be setting up a little online shop.



 A little hint...?  It's wordy! For now - here we go... IT'S FRIDAY!Each Friday I will randomly pick 2 followers from my sidebar and do a feature on you - with a link to your blog. It's my way of thanking those who follow my blog and spreading the love. FEATURE FRIDAY #3 

Here is Ange!  She was my very first follower!!!  I remember seeing her and thinking wow... someone is interested enough to follow me.  For anyone who has not yet met Ange your in for a treat.  She is so warm and generous.  You have to stop by Australia and see her at Chair Up.

Live.Laugh.Make Something is home to Mary Beth.  She always has something going on.  She showcases some excellent projects with a perfect dose of humour.  She also has an Etsy Shop.




 

Feature Friday #2

IT'S FRIDAY!

Each Friday I will randomly pick 2 followers from my sidebar and do a feature on you - with a link to your blog.  It's my way of thanking those who follow my blog and spreading the love. FEATURE FRIDAY #2 

Hop over to Lara's place at Fresh + Simple  She loves thrifting and is in the process of  decorating her country duplex in the beachy coastal style we all love and guess what?  She's a white paint addict!  Did I happen to mention - the girl has some mad photo skills.  Thanks for following Lara.

Your gonna love Deb - a fellow Canadian girl at Cappuccino Cottage who's as sweet as can be. When she stops for a visit it's like having your best friend over for coffee.  She's transforming her lakeside cottage in British Columbia with her love of all things vintage, chippy and white.  Stop by and tell her I said hi.  Thanks Deb


 

 

Feature Friday - Who Will It Be?

Glad your here! Even though I am brand spankin' new to this blogland (this being my 12th post) I have gotten so much from it.  Meeting others that share the same interests.  Being inspired and hopefully inspiring others in some small way.  Getting comments makes me smile and I'm happy whenever I see a new follower... (I think it's just awesome when I see a new face in my sidebar).  I always go to check out who you are.  I can't wait to see what it is we may have in common that makes me lucky enough to have you follow.  I try to post a comment, thanking you for what I still think is a huge gesture...this following thing. To thank my followers further and to let you know I'm glad your here, I am going to dedicate Friday's as a THANK YOU DAY! 

photo I took from a Target display

 Each Friday I will randomly pick 2 followers from my sidebar and do a feature on you - with a link to your blog. We'll call it...  FEATURE FRIDAY 

Here we go...the first 2 Features to kick it all off:

Maria is from Norway and has the prettiest blog.  She also has some huge talent making the most feminine looking wrist warmers which she calls pulse warmers.  Stop by and visit Maria here at Ide Kroken she's all about girly joy.

Kelly is from Much To Do With Nothing.  She's all about reusing and refurbishing and her reupholstery work is to-die-for.  She shares tutorials, and some amazing furniture transformations as well. She has reached 400 followers and is having a giveaway to celebrate - you'll have to check her out.